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Just in time for the peak holiday season, Italy’s Carabinieri has taken delivery of a Jeep Wrangler that will be deployed along the Romagna Riviera.

In February, Vauxhall and Opel unveiled their all-new Combo Life ‘leisure activity vehicle’. Now the cargo-carrying version has made its début.

At this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a Bentley Bentayga driven by Rhys Millen achieved a time of 10 minutes 49.9 seconds. That feat – which set a new Production SUV record – meant the 12.42 miles (19.99 kilometres) course was covered at an average speed of 66.5 mph (107.0 km/h).

Lexus might be considered the more upmarket brand, but in Japan captains of industry and other luminaries who like to be chauffeur driven prefer a particular Toyota. The subject of their attention is the Century.

For its all-new mid-size crossover, Chevrolet has resurrected the Blazer nameplate. The 2019 model boasts distinctive looks thanks to a high beltline that flicks up towards the rear, some intricate surfacing, a large front grille and separate elevated LED daytime running lights.

With production of the UK-built Avensis due to end soon, Toyota has had to decide whether or not to continue offering a non-premium large car. It is, after all, a market segment that has suffered significantly from reduced demand in recent years.

For nineteen years BMW has been without an 8 Series Coupé in its range, but that situation is about to be reversed by the arrival of a second-generation model.

Suzuki has published a few photos of its all-new Jimny. The current model was originally launched over two decades ago, so this replacement is long overdue.

Between September 1940 and July 1941, fighter squadrons 71, 121 and 133 were formed by the Royal Air Force. Remarkably, almost all of their pilots were volunteer American citizens, so they were officially known as the Eagle Squadrons.

As has become the norm, 2019’s British Touring Car Championship will consist of ten events that each include three rounds. However, there are going to be some major changes.

When deliveries of the new 2019 Sierra full-size pick-up begin across North America later this year, customers will have a choice of four trim grades. As well as the familiar SLT, AT4 and Denali models, an Elevation variant is going to join the line-up.

Bolder front-end styling distinguishes the revised Aygo, which is due to arrive at Toyota dealers in July.

Season five of the FIA Formula E Championship will comprise thirteen rounds.

As can be seen from the images, the Renegade’s 2019 facelift is extremely subtle. Indeed, only dedicated Jeep-spotters will be able to identify all of the changes.

An increasing number of van manufacturers are commissioning ‘official’ leisure vehicle conversions that can then be sold through their dealer networks.

Even with camouflage applied, it’s clear that the next-generation Z4 has very similar proportions to previous BMW roadsters.

Toyota has announced the arrival of its latest ‘Club Series’ GT86. The new Blue Edition features Electric Blue paintwork with a contrasting black finish for the grille, 17” alloy wheels, door mirror caps, rear diffuser and boot spoiler.

Privateer racers can now place their orders for the latest GT-R Nismo GT3, but deliveries aren’t due to begin until January 2019. The 2018 model, which is already being run by official partner teams in various championships, boasts a number of improvements compared to the previous version.