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Leaked images of the 2020 Buick Regal have surfaced on the internet, previewing upcoming design changes for the related Holden Commodore and Euro-market Opel/Vauxhall Insignia. First published by Autoweek.nl, the pair of images show a bronze Regal sedan with subtle design changes compared to the model currently on sale in markets like the US and China, appearing to draw upon Opel's new design language that debuted with the all-new Corsa hatchback.

The latest C8 series of Chevrolet Corvette switched to a mid-engine layout for the first time, and now the convertible brings another dramatic change to the line – a retractable hardtop roof. The Corvette convertible maintains the coupe’s sleek profile, though the placement of the roof mechanism means there’s no longer a window to the engine. The roof is body-coloured by default but you can opt for it and the flying buttresses to be painted in contrasting Carbon Flash metallic grey.

General Motors has announced it will beginning rolling out new infotainment systems based on the Android mobile operating system from 2021. By using the Android operating system, GM will be able to offer navigation using a Google Maps app built into the head unit. For cars with internet connectivity this means access to live traffic information and automatic rerouting.

The dormant Hummer brand could be resuscitated as part of a General Motors push into the electric vehicle sector. Sources have told Bloomberg GM is considering reviving the Hummer marque for use on all-electric off-road vehicles.

GM will invest C$170 million ($180 million) into its plant in Oshawa, Ontario to turn it into a factory producing aftermarket parts and testing facility. The Oshawa plant currently produces the previous-generation Chevrolet Silverado (below) and GMC Sierra, as well as Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala (above). All of these vehicles are due to cancelled by the end of the year.