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The 2021 Lexus ES will be treated to its first major update next week, it has been announced. Lexus has confirmed an updated version of its ES mid-size sedan will be unveiled at the Shanghai motor show later this month. However, it's unclear whether next Monday will see the debut of a formal mid-life facelift – albeit an early one, given the ES is only approaching its third birthday – or a Model Year running update, as applied recently to the LC and RC coupe and UX small SUV.

The Kia Stinger has seemingly been granted a stay of execution under CEO Ho-Sung Song, despite rumours the full-size sedan could be facing the axe ahead of schedule due to poor international sales. Speaking to Australian journalists during the reveal of the EV6 electric SUV last week, Mr Song confirmed the model wouldn't be phased out in the immediate future: "We [will] continue to provide the [Kia Stinger] in the Australian market for the next coming years."

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS's interior has been revealed, ahead of its full debut rumoured for 15 April. The dedicated all-electric companion to the combustion-powered S-Class limousine, the new EQS will debut an all-new interior for Mercedes-Benz, dominated by what the brand calls the MBUX Hyperscreen.