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Subaru's ultra-limited WRX Club Spec grade will return in 2024 - here's what you need to know.

Mercedes Benz Australia has issued a statement to media correcting a previous claim its ‘200’ variants across A-Class, GLA, GLB and CLA would feature the brand’s 48-volt electrification.The brand’s local arm has confirmed facelifted entry models in the ‘200’ drivetrain category do not feature the tech, known to many as ‘mild-hybrid’, which it says affects emissions ratings previously claimed.It also says the models will feature a different engine tune if built after a certain date, meaning those built earlier have engines that produce only 250Nm rather than the claimed 270Nm. While the CLA200 isn’t affected by the latter issue of the engine change, the A200 in both hatch and sedan, GLA200 and GLB200 now come with different specifications than originally claimed based on production timing.Tables with details of timing and specifications based on updated information provided by Mercedes-Benz Australia is available at the bottom of this story.Importantly, the fuel consumption figures from the mislabeled engines are different from advertised. For example, cars fitted with 250Nm engines are likely to have been using less fuel and emitting less CO2 than claimed.A Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide the omission of the 48-volt system for Australia was “due to changes in the production schedule”.Original 250Nm engine from launch of facelift models:Updated 270Nm engine:

The pieces of what exactly Hyundai's affordable city-sized SUV electric vehicle (EV) will be like are falling into place at last, as the world's number three carmaker steps up against Chinese brands like BYD, MG and others.

Toyota is seriously considering a four-door version of its decade-old sports coupe, the GR86, with multiple sources telling a Japanese publication a GR86 sedan is on the cards.

Alongside the new MG3 hatchback revealed overnight, the formerly British brand showed off a series of sedans, a mix of seen-before and new, including one or two that may make their way to Australia.

Kia's shift into a more premium space shows it's come a long, long way since the brand we knew in the 2000s, but with it comes the replacement of its budget-friendly models into sleek, stylish small cars to rival Europe's offerings.

Mazda Australia has confirmed a small pricing change to its line-up, almost a standard rise across all models, which took place as of January 1.

Is Tesla a luxury brand? It seems like a simple question on the surface, with many of you probably assuming it is based on its pricing, history and, arguably, its stock price. Indeed, in its home market, the USA, Tesla is often referred to as a ‘luxury brand’ and compared against the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Honda and Sony’s electric car sub-brand, Afeela, is set to bring two more models later this decade to join its existing (but yet to be launched) sedan.

Toyota Australia has increased pricing for its Camry sedan and LandCruiser 300 SUV for the 2024 model year as of February.