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Lego has taken the wraps off the latest in its expanding Tecknic series, the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37. The 1:8th scale model comprises 3696 pieces to recreate the stunning hybrid supercar, unveiled to the public at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. When completed, the Lego model will measure in at 60cm long, 25cm wide and 13cm high and incorporates features such as Lamborghini’s signature scissor doors, and a fully functioning eight-speed gearbox operated by paddle-shifters inside the cabin.

The mid-life facelift for the Toyota HiLux is due in Australian showrooms in late August, dealers have been told. This is about a month later than the third week of July – the original arrival date – but earlier than expected after dealers asked for the new model to be delayed amid fears they were overstocked with the runout vehicle.

British supercar maker Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has this week confirmed its T.50 supercar will weigh in at only 980kg – fulfilling a target set for the car last year. Last year, Gordon Murray – head of GMA and designer of the iconic McLaren F1 – set an ambitious goal of a 980kg weight for the three-seater T.50, rendering it the lightest supercar ever produced. For context, this figure undercuts the average weight of 1436kg for modern supercars by almost a third, GMA claims.

Australian pricing for the new fourth-generation 2020 Audi A6 allroad 45TDI has been announced, available in showrooms and through Audi's online purchasing platform. Availability of the A6 allroad follows the phased local debut of the wider A6 range in 2019. Its debut makes it the only wagon available in the A6 range, if a jacked-up and more SUV-like take on the concept.

BMW has unveiled its refreshed 6 Series Gran Turismo this week alongside the new-look 5 Series sedan and Touring wagon, but it will not be coming to Australia. News of the BMW 6 Series GT's departure from Australian showrooms comes just days after the company's UK division axed the liftback from its line-up. British website Autocar reported the decision was made to drop the model there due to low sales and the comparative success of its SUV models.