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Slimmer bodywork, reduced mass, a larger engine and more technology denote the new CRF1100L Africa Twin.

Fifty jurors from Canada and the United States have voted to decide the semi-finalists for the 2020 North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.

Following 2017’s Sport Yacht Concept, Lexus has introduced the production-ready LY 650.

Renault has confirmed prices and specifications for its updated Koleos SUV, which gains revised front-end styling, a more refined interior and new powertrains.

Dacia customers in France can now place orders for the Duster Black Collector, a limited edition that’s based on the existing Prestige trim grade. For the first time, the brand is administering its reservation process exclusively via a dedicated website, but buyers will still need to visit a dealer later on to complete their purchases.

When the updated Vauxhall / Opel Movano van was revealed back in March, there was no mention of powertrains. Now that omission has been addressed.

With its new 500X Sport, Fiat is targeting crossover drivers who appreciate decent agility and handling.

There are already plenty of 595 variants available, but that hasn’t stopped Abarth introducing another one. The latest, which revives the Pista name, is recognisable by its green highlights and dark graphite 17” alloy wheels.

Volkswagen has unveiled its ID.3 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Here are ten things to know about this important arrival, which spearheads a family of pure-electric ID vehicles.

According to Hyundai, the 45 “re-imagines the in-car experience in the age of electrification and autonomous technologies”. This vision of the future – which has been revealed at the IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show – is so-named because the Pony Coupe Concept first appeared forty-five years ago.

Older examples of the Volkswagen Beetle can now have their air-cooled petrol engines replaced by an electric powertrain. The conversion – which Volkswagen officially endorses and promotes – is carried out by German firm eClassics.

As Smart has totally abandoned the internal combustion engine, every member of the brand’s refreshed range features a pure-electric powertrain.

Unsurprisingly, the production version of the 2020 i10 isn’t as dramatic as the design sketch that Hyundai released last month. Nevertheless, this new A-segment contender looks pleasant enough, especially with the contrast provided by the optional black or red roof finishes.

With its exaggerated wheel arches, high waistline and quirky front-end styling, few cars divided opinion like the original Nissan Juke. All of those design elements remain on the just-revealed second-generation model, but they’ve been toned down a bit (which should broaden the Juke’s appeal).

One of the smallest vehicles to be unveiled at the 2019 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon was the Peugeot Partner Alpin Camper. Indeed, an overall body length of just 4.75 metres (15’ 7”) should mean that driving and parking this compact van are stress-free experiences.

Despite having a slightly daft name, the Big Nugget will be a logical addition to Ford’s camper van range. It has just been unveiled in concept form at the 2019 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, although the production version (which should arrive in the first half of next year) is unlikely to be very different.

Arguably the most interesting exhibit at the 2019 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon is the new Hymer VisionVenture. This ingenious concept vehicle – which is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis – could be described as a cross between a camper van and an A-class motorhome.

When the 2019/2020 FIA Formula E Championship begins in November, two examples of the new Porsche 99X Electric will be on the grid.