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The long-wheelbase BMW 3 Series Li is slated to hit the Chinese market in the middle of 2019, following its production reveal at the Shanghai motor show. It's the second generation of the stretched 3 Series the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture has produced for China, which is claimed to meet "the needs of young, progressive customers" of the region.

Skoda has previewed a new sporty SUV concept for China, scheduled to be unveiled at the Shenzen motor show in June. Shown in a pair of design sketches, the Vision GT looks to be an athletic compact crossover that appears to draw much inspiration from the new Scala hatchback, along with the company's wider SUV range.

Ford has invested heavily to renew the Lincoln range, boosting its coverage in the SUV market, and giving each model in the brand distinctive high-end interiors. At present the Lincoln brand sells vehicles in North America, the Middle East, and China. Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln, told CarAdvice, "We're happy we're at, and where we're represented around the world".

Great Wall is talking a big game with its new ute, boldly claiming it'll sit with the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger as a top-three selling mid-sized ute globally, but its pricing Down Under will be a closer match for the Ssangyong Musso. The mid-range 'Passenger' version of the as-yet unnamed ute will be priced at around $35,000 with an automatic transmission, diesel, and four-wheel drive according to Haval Australia managing director, Koma Li.

The Kia Habaniro was revealed overnight at the 2019 New York motor show. Said to feature an all-electric drivetrain, the Habaniro has a driving range of over 480 kilometres (300 miles). The car has an electric motor for each axle, but Kia has not provided any power or torque figures. Penned by the company's American design centre, the Habaniro has a flat floor, seating for four people, and access via four butterfly doors.