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The 2021 Porsche Panamera has been officially unveiled, with the model line-up receiving a big shake-up. Prices across the range have been slashed, with the entry-level Panamera now $19,100 cheaper than the outgoing model, while the new range-topping Turbo S is cheaper than the previous Turbo S E-Hybrid – by a whopping $63,400.

While Toyota’s updated 2021 HiLux, LandCruiser Prado and Fortuner still carry over the same 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine as the respective outgoing models, there have been a lot of mechanical changes for the new models. And Toyota Australia is adamant the worst of its diesel particulate filter dramas are behind them. This new iteration engine has more power and torque, and claims to be more efficient at the same time.

Toyota has released photos of the HiLux designs that didn't make it into production for the 2021 model year. The biggest overhaul of the Toyota HiLux since this generation went on sale in 2015 was led by Toyota Australia's design and engineering team – and the changes are going global. In a media conference outlining the 2021 Toyota HiLux range in detail today, the company revealed some of the designs that were considered but discarded during the facelift process over the past few years.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall of 107 examples of the S560 with Model Years from 2017 to 2018 (MY17-MY18) due to the potential for engine plugs to fail, causing an engine oil leak. The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says oil leaks are possible if the engine experiences high loads.

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has had a mild refresh, but the most noticeable change is to the bottom line. Buyers wanting an entry-level manual 2021 Toyota RAV4 GX will have to hand over an extra $1705 compared with the 2020 version, with the car now priced from $32,695 plus on-road costs for a manual. The automatic RAV4 GX starts at $34,695 plus on-road costs.