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The BMW Vision M Next concept car has been revealed during a presentation outlining the Bavarian automaker's electrification plans. With simpler detailing and a similar profile to the hybrid i8 supercar, not to mention louvre-like rear windscreen and c-pillar vents, the Vision M Next has more than a touch of M1 about it. Apart from the bright splashes of orange and the size-too-small head- and tail-lights, it looks almost production ready.

Genesis Motors Australia has finally launched its first standalone ‘flagship studio’ in Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall, coinciding with the Korean marque’s launch Down Under. The brand’s global boss, Manfred Fitzgerald (above), flew out to cut the ribbon as Genesis opened the doors to its first dealership, with Melbourne and Brisbane sites to open in 2020.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 2019 GLE range, which is on sale now. Starting at $99,900 plus on-roads for the entry-level GLE300d, the new-generation SUV will launch with three engine variants sporting a range of new equipment and technology compared to the outgoing model, along with a starting price that undercuts rivals like the BMW X5.

Citroen has listened to market trends and introduced a series of crossover vehicles, but it won't be fully abandoning traditional body styles. Xavier Peugeot, head of product and strategy at Citroen, has told Autocar with the C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross (below) crossovers on the market, the company will shift its focus back to traditional body styles. He noted "there are lots of markets in which [sedans, hatches and wagons] play a role", and the brand must serve that demand.

Audi Sport has revealed the latest addition to its performance SUV range – the new SQ8. Scheduled to arrive in Australia during the first half of 2020, the SQ8 TDI features the same turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 diesel as the related SQ7, augmented by two conventional turbochargers and an additional electric compressor.