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Vauxhall has revealed its all-new Vivaro van at the CV Show in Birmingham, UK. Based on the PSA Group's EMP2 modular architecture, the new Vivaro is the former-GM brand's take on the Peugeot Expert, and will be built at the company's facility in Luton – securing 1250 British jobs.

Lexus looks set to introduce a new entry-level compact vehicle to replace the current CT hatchback early next decade, according to a new report out of the UK. Autocar says Lexus' European boss, Pascal Ruch, confirmed the company's plans for a new model to slot under the compact UX crossover at the 2019 Geneva motor show, and that UK director, Ewan Shepherd, also hinted at such a vehicle earlier this year.

Audi has taken the diesel engine from the S5, S6 and S7 TDI and slotted it into its more practical S4 and S4 Avant, creating the S4 TDI in the process. As with its two-door brother, the S4 TDI is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine making use of an electrically-powered compressor. It pumps out 255kW and 700Nm, the latter on tap between 2500rpm and 3100rpm.

Land Rover Australia has confirmed its flagship Range Rover will gain a new powertrain option from May, in the form of the new 'Ingenium' 3.0-litre twin-charged inline six with mild-hybrid tech. Pricing is set to be announced later this month, ahead of first deliveries arriving Down Under in October, at which point they'll form part of the revised 2020 model-year range.

Toyota USA has announced the 86 Hakone Edition, a British Racing Green-coloured special that's based on a similar edition revealed for Japan in February. Available as part of the 2020 model-year range in North America, the Hakone Edition is based on the US range's 'GT' specification, and is claimed to pay tribute to the iconic Hakone Turnpike in Japan – dubbed "one of the great driving roads in the world".