SUV

The facelifted Mercedes-AMG GLC43, a rival to the BMW X3 and X4 M40i, has been unveiled in both wagon and Coupe forms ahead of its Australian arrival early in 2020. Like the wider GLC range, the AMG 43 has been treated to an iterative new look, with slightly squarer headlights and revised air intakes up front, The 'splitter' element is finished in chrome, along with the rear 'diffuser' element and side skirts, while the car rides on new alloy wheels for 2019.

The Skoda Kodiaq RS – the fastest seven-seat SUV to lap Germany’s Nürburgring – will be in Australian showrooms by the end of the year. Pricing is yet to be announced, but the Kodiaq RS – powered by a twin-turbo 2.0-litre diesel (176kW/500Nm) and with a claimed 0 to 100kmh time of 7.0 seconds – is expected to cost in excess of $60,000.

Lamborghini has recalled the 2019 Urus, over concerns about missing labels on the sun visors. According to Lamborghini, the car's sun visor doesn't have the required labelling advising consumers not to install rear-facing child seats in the front seat. The owner's manual also doesn't feature reference to the label, meaning it doesn't meet ADR 73/00 regulations in Australia.

Skoda Australia has issued a recall for the 2018 model-year Kodiaq SUV over concerns the individual rear passenger seat could be missing “several fixing nuts”. The company says “if the nuts are missing, the seat will not be secured and may not provide adequate protection in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant”. A total of 28 units are affected by this recall. The VIN list is available here.

The next-generation Nissan Juke has been spied again during development testing, ahead of an anticipated reveal within the next 12 months. Snapped alongside the ageing current model, the new compact crossover is still shrouded in black and white camouflage though the overall shape is visible.