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Toyota has unveiled its new GA-B platform, the latest to be spun off from the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). GA-B will be used for vehicles smaller than those current residing on the existing GA-C platform, such as the C-HR, Corolla, and Prius. This fact, combined with the timing of the announcement just ahead of the 2019 Frankfurt motor show, indicates the GA-B platform will be used by the new Yaris.

The next generation Mitsubishi Triton ute – due two to three years from now – will have the option of hybrid power for the first time. However, the company is yet to decide if it will be a plug-in hybrid, and whether it will pair its electric tech with a petrol or diesel engine – or both. Mitsubishi is evaluating whether the hybrid version will be ready at the start of production for the new Mitsubishi Triton or added later.

General Motors has announced it will beginning rolling out new infotainment systems based on the Android mobile operating system from 2021. By using the Android operating system, GM will be able to offer navigation using a Google Maps app built into the head unit. For cars with internet connectivity this means access to live traffic information and automatic rerouting.

Lexus Australia has broken several internal sales records this past month, with its overall tally for August a up by almost a third on the same month last year. With a total of 817 vehicles registered across its line-up, the Japanese brand's year-to-date count stood at 6373 units as of August 31, a 5.2 per cent improvement on the first eight months of 2018.

Look out, Tesla! The Germans are gunning for the Model S, and Mercedes-Benz is the latest to join in the barrage with the EQ Concept. The German automaker has released a front-end teaser of the concept vehicle that’ll debut at this month’s Frankfurt motor show. The teaser reveals slim LED daytime-running lights, and an illuminated badge but little else. Blame that pesky cloth.