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Suzuki has probably pre-empted numerous aftermarket modifiers and customisers by creating a couple of Jimny-based concepts.

In 1988, the late Ayrton Senna won the first of his three Formula One World Championships. One car collector wanted to commemorate that event’s 30th anniversary in a very special way.

Volkswagen has decided to simplify its Golf trim grade structure. The changes – which involve the SE and SE Navigation variants being replaced by a new Match specification – affect the three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback, SV (weird ‘tall Golf’) and estate models.

GMC has introduced an Off-Road Performance Package for its Sierra 1500 AT4 full-size pick-up.

Renault has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Mégane R.S. 300 Trophy, which is now available to order.

In February, Seat announced that Cupra (originally a trim grade for sportier vehicles) would become a standalone brand. It was a bewildering move for a couple of reasons.

McLaren Special Operations has designed some bespoke examples of the 570S Coupé and Spider for McLaren’s dealer in Beverly Hills. The collection, which has a ‘Racing Through the Ages’ theme, comprises three different colour schemes.

McLaren has launched the latest member of its Super Series range. The 720S Spider – which is available to order now – features a carbon fibre Retractable Hard Top that can be electrically raised or lowered in just 11 seconds.

Renault has confirmed prices and specifications for the updated Kadjar, which is due to arrive at dealers in February 2019.

Public reaction to the prototype Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign must have been overwhelmingly favourable, because now a limited production run is happening.

Škoda’s all-new C-segment hatchback might steal sales from a few other Volkswagen Group products. The Scala – which replaces the Rapid in the Czech brand’s range – is actually 104 mm (4.1”) longer than a Volkswagen Golf, for instance, plus it could offer much better value for money.

Ahead of deliveries beginning next April, Toyota has confirmed prices and specifications for its all-new fifth-generation RAV4.

Almost every hot hatch in the 1980s seemed to feature thin red bumper inserts. That rather retro styling trait has just made a comeback, albeit on an unlikely vehicle: the latest special edition pick-up from Isuzu.

Back in 2011, Nissan unveiled the first Leaf Nismo RC , a unique racing adaptation of its pure-electric hatchback. Now there’s a completely new version, which is based on the current model.

One of the most important débuts at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show was that of the all-new Kia Soul EV.

Following last year’s launch of the third-generation Continental GT coupé, Bentley has introduced a drop-top version. The new Continental GT Convertible features a ‘Z-fold’ roof that can be opened or closed in nineteen seconds while travelling at up to 30 mph (50 km/h).