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Mahindra has recalled the 2018 and 2019 XUV500 SUV over concerns about the car entering 'limp home mode'. According to the company, pressing the brake and accelerator at the same time could make the car enter 'limp home mode'. Although the engine doesn't cut out, engine and road speeds are restricted, increasing your risk of accident. A total of 83 cars are included in the campaign – a VIN list is attached here.

Lotus has confirmed it will unveil its electric hypercar at an event in London on July 16, UK time. Codenamed Type 130, the hypercar will likely have a name beginning with E to fit in with the marque's tradition. Whatever it's christened, the Type 130 will be Lotus' first all-new model in over a decade.

Ssangyong is only on track to sell around half its initial target after 12 months of business, after re-launching in Australia with the Musso, Rexton and Tivoli in 2018. Ssangyong Australia boss Tim Smith was shy about sharing numbers, but said figures be officially on the VFACTS industry report at the end of May. That target was 3000 vehicle sales in a 12-month period, but a number closer to 1500 now looks more likely.

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has revealed a new aerodynamic pack for the 570S supercar, which should make the already-capable exotic carve corners that little bit better. Dubbed the MSO Defined High Downforce Kit, the new option pack for the Sports Series variant increases downforce and enhances the aesthetics – though the latter is entirely subjective.

Production of the current-generation Jaguar XJ will end on July 5 at the company's Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham, England. A spokesperson confirmed the flagship sedan's demise to Jalopnik, but added Jaguar will "continue the XJ nameplate and will use its renowned engineering capability and technological innovation to ensure its longevity".