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UPDATE: As it did with its recent Tucson-previewing Vision T concept, Hyundai has had its chief designer SangYung Lee explain the inspiration and virtues of last year's 45 electric vehicle concept. The small EV has been spied testing in production form in recent months, but, for now, Hyundai has yet to offer any word on timing for its global debut. September 10, 2019: Hyundai has revealed the face that will carry into the age of electrification, showing off the 45 EV Concept in Frankfurt.

The second-generation Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S mega-SUV has been revealed ahead of its world premiere in Geneva next week and Australian arrival in the final quarter of 2020. Like its A45 AMG sibling, the hottest GLA is powered by the company's latest ballistic turbocharged four-cylinder engine, made by hand at AMG’s Affalterbach headquarters.

Volkswagen has unveiled the 2020 Caddy van and people mover, with underpinnings borrowed from the Golf and a high-tech new cabin. Unlike its predecessor, the new Caddy is built on the Volkswagen Group's all-conquering MQB architecture. That opens the door for it to feature higher-tech engines, driver assists, and cabin features.

Kia's seven-seat 2020 Sorento SUV has finally been revealed in official images, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva motor show next month. Pictured here in European trim, the 2021 Sorento will replace the third-generation car currently offered in Australia, going up against the Mazda CX-9 and related Hyundai Santa Fe. Compared to the current model (pictured at the bottom), the new Sorento has a tougher face and an overall boxier look.

Toyota Australia is not ready to talk much about the next-generation ‘300 Series’ LandCruiser, which it says is still “some way away”, but insists none of the updates including the speculated-upon addition of hybrid power will make it any less capable off-road or towing than the current one.