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Isuzu Ute Australia has recalled the 2018 4x2 and 4x4 D-Max Crew Cab, over concerns about the car's rear leaf springs. According to the company, the rear leaf spring could fracture because the front eye has a too-small diameter. If the leaf spring fractures, there's a risk of the parking brake being applied because the rear axle is unsupported on the damaged side, putting owners and other road users at risk. A total of 4717 units are included in the campaign – a VIN list is attached here.

It looks like Ford is preparing a canvas roll-top roof for the upcoming Bronco SUV, potentially with the ability to act as a canvas awning. Patent drawings uncovered by Automobile Magazine reveal the roll-top is far smarter than it appears in pictures. The filing contains mention of two canvas layers: one a full-on roof, the other a mesh-style covering.

Leaked images of the upcoming Hyundai Venue crossover have surfaced online this week, ahead of the new model's official reveal on April 17 at the New York motor show. First posted by several outlets from India, and republished by Carscoops, the images show what appears to be production-ready prototypes with their camouflage lifted up, revealing the Venue's key styling features.

The Volkswagen Golf is celebrating its 45th birthday this week, having officially commenced production in Wolfsburg on March 29, 1974. With 35 million units sold globally in the time since, Volkswagen says a Golf has been ordered "every 41 seconds" since 1974, equating to an average of 780,000 units per annum. Seven generations have launched over those four and a half decades, with the Mk8 due to be revealed before the end of this year.

Land Rover Australia has released pricing and specifications for the new-generation Range Rover Evoque, which will be offered in seven trim levels with a total of six engines at launch.