Hybrid

Mitsubishi's next-generation Outlander SUV has been spied for the first time, wearing what appears to be a larger body and a face inspired by the Engelberg Tourer concept. The current, third-generation Outlander has been on sale since 2013, although it received a major facelift in 2015 and a smattering of smaller styling tweaks for the 2019 model year. Although unconfirmed, the new Outlander could be in local showrooms within two years.

BMW has revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its compact X1 SUV, the xDrive25e. Power in the X1 xDrive25e comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine making 92kW and 220Nm, and an electric motor outputting 70kW and 165Nm. Combined, the two offer a peak of 165kW and 385Nm. Top speed in pure electric mode is 130km/h, and you'll be doing 192km/h at full noise with the petrol engine cranking.

Hyundai Australia has confirmed the refreshed 2020 Ioniq eco car family will arrive in local showrooms before the end of the year, having previously set a "second half of 2019" launch date. Speaking at the local launch of the all-new Venue crossover, Hyundai's local boss, J.W. Lee, said the company is confident the updated range will go on sale by the end of 2019, though didn't go into further detail regarding potential pricing and specification changes,

Mercedes-Benz has continued its A-Class and B-Class expansion, revealing plug-in '250e' hybrid variants of its small cars – and the A250e is heading for Australia next year. By combining the 1.33-litre turbo petrol engine from the A180 and B180 with an electric motor making 75kW, Mercedes-Benz has managed to extract a total of 160kW and 450Nm from the 250e powertrain. Top speed is 140km/h in EV mode or 235km/h with both power sources engaged.

Déjà vu, right? We reported late last year that Mercedes-AMG’s upcoming hypercar, the One, had been delayed. Alas, Germany's Auto Motor Sport is reporting the One has now been delayed a further two years. The One will likely be beaten to production by the rival Valkyrie from Aston Martin, in which Mercedes' parent Daimler AG has a 5.0 per cent stake.