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A thundering supercharged V8 engine was almost a reality for the incoming Nissan Patrol Warrior, in a move that would have surely struck gear into the heart of arch rival the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.

Mazda recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its 6 model, which arrived in 2002 as a replacement for the 626 - but how much longer will the party last?

Kia has confirmed that it will double-down on its passenger-car offerings over the next few years, releasing replacements for its Picanto supermini and Cerato small cars through to the next decade.

MG Australia has launched an all-new model into the dwindling small sedan segment with the MG5, lining up against four-door versions of the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato.

A new platform and more tech - including drivetrains - are the headline reveals from Volkswagen for the next-gen Tiguan ahead of its global reveal within the next few months.

After the Victorian Government announced it would can its $3000 rebate for electric car buyers at the end of this financial year - June 30 - Chinese car brand BYD via its local distributor has confirmed a total 2700 units of its sole on-sale car will be available to order before the rebate wraps up.

Skoda’s first electric car is the Enyaq mid-sized SUV and CarsGuide were given the chance to meet this Tesla Model Y rival ahead of its Australian launch in 2024.

The long-awaited Nissan Patrol Warrior will launch in Australia before the end of the year, with the brand detailing just what to expect from the V8-powered off-road beast that will take on everything from the LandCruiser 300 Series to the Lexus GX and LandCruiser Prado.

Land Rover has updated its Discovery Sport for 2024, introducing a new range-topping plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant, as well as range-wide upgrades to the multimedia system.However, customers will be asked to pay significantly more money for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport with price rises across the carryover entry-level P250 SE and now mid-tier P250 HSE.The former is now priced at $85,250 before on-road costs, jumping up $4280 compared to before, while the latter is $94,800 – a noticeable $9260 increase from last year.Sitting atop the refreshed range is the P300e SE positioned at $103,450.However, the entire 2023 range now includes a new-look dashboard with the latest Pivi Pro 11.4-inch multimedia touchscreen that is now curved.Land Rover points out that users can “access 90 per cent of tasks within two taps from the home screen”, easing functionality while driving.The system is also fitted with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.The updated multimedia system has also necessitated a dashboard redesign, which now incorporates a wireless smartphone charger and additional storage options for front passengers, as well as a new gear shifter.Also standard on the new Discovery Sport line-up is a digital instrument cluster, while available equipment extends to a surround-view monitor, new wheel designs offered in 19- and 20-inch sizes, and a Versine Blue exterior paint option.Buyers can also option up to seven seats in the large luxury SUV.The outside is also revised in the updated Discovery Sport, with all local models now featuring a gloss-black roof and exterior accents.Powering the P250 variants is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology, which outputs 183kW/365Nm to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.The P300e plug-in hybrid meanwhile, pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine with an electric motor, but combined outputs are yet to be revealed.With a 14.9kWh battery in tow, the P300e can travel up to 66kms before the petrol engine kicks in.Local customers can order the 2024 Discovery Sport now, with deliveries expected from December this year.The Discovery Sport PHEV was revealed back in early 2020, and earmarked to come to Australia in 2021, but circumstances prevented the car arriving in local showrooms back then.The old car’s powertrain is similar to the new one, and pushes out 227kW/540Nm, but it is unclear of there has been an update to the engine and electric motor.2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport pricing before on-road costs

The Nissan Ariya has at last been confirmed for an Australian launch, with the Japanese brand's all-electric SUV to target the top-selling Tesla Model Y.