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Some automakers are abandoning their British operations, but Jaguar Land Rover is redoubling its commitment to its motherland. The Indian-owned company has cut the ribbon at an expansion of its facilities at Gaydon, which cost £500 million (A$912 million).

Every new Uber will need to be a five-star ANCAP car, with new rules about what the ride-sharing giant's drivers can use today coming into force. Announced in April this year, the policy means new Uber X drivers won't be accepted unless their car is less than 10 years old with the maximum possible safety rating. Uber Black, Lux and SUV cars must be less than seven years old. Drivers adhering to the current standards will have two years to get themselves a five-star vehicle.

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Mazda Australia has issued a recall for the 2018 model-year Mazda 2 light car over concerns an issue with the fuel tank could cause a leak. The Japanese brand reports affected vehicles may have fuel tanks that "exceed the specified manufacturing dimensions and place additional strain on the fuel tank retaining strap, which may weaken or potentially break".

Johan de Nysschen has been appointed to the newly-created role of chief operating officer of Volkswagen North America. De Nysschen will begin his new job on October 1, 2019, and will report to the CEO of Volkswagen Group of America (VGA), Scott Keogh. Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and VW Credit are all part of VGA, with Porsche North America remaining a distinct entity.