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A subtle restyle, some new technologies and the introduction of mild-hybrid powertrains should help to maintain the appeal of the Hyundai i30. This updated C-segment contender – which continues to be offered in Hatchback, Fastback and Wagon guises – is due to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show.

As expected, the new Renault Twingo Z.E. is pretty much identical to the recently-launched and closely-related Smart EQ forfour .

Renault has introduced the Trafic Black Edition, which is going to be available in cargo-carrying Panel Van and six-seat Crew Van forms.

Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new Caddy compact van. The 2021 model is built on the brand’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture, so its underpinnings are shared with various other vehicles including the latest Golf and Touran.

Honda has added two new Type R models to its Civic line-up. If the familiar GT variant doesn’t appeal, then customers can now opt for the slightly subtler Sport Line or the more extreme Limited Edition.

Nissan is making a few changes to its Navara N-Guard for 2020. Upgrades include a sturdy spray-on bed liner, plus there’s a new Electric Blue paintwork option.

Kia has released some images of its upcoming fourth-generation Sorento, which is based on an all-new platform.

Few vehicles in the UK have been adapted to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG for short). Arguably it deserves to be more popular, given some of the fuel’s benefits.

Arizona-based Nikola Corporation has become the latest firm to announce a zero-emissions pick-up. The four-door, five-seat truck – which is called Badger – is unusual for two reasons.

A jury comprising eighty-six automotive journalists from around the globe has decided the ‘long list’ finalists for the 2020 World Car Awards.

Mercedes-Benz has launched the Weekender, a pop-top camper van for the United States market. This officially-sanctioned conversion – which is based on the Metris – is carried out by Driverge Vehicle Innovations in collaboration with Peace Vans.

Hyundai’s next-generation i20 supermini is going to introduce the brand’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language.

Thanks to a well-executed facelift, the Mitsubishi Mirage five-door supermini now looks a lot less nondescript than before.

Formula E has confirmed that an updated version of its Gen2 pure-electric racer will be ready for the 2020/2021 season.

Volkswagen has a convertible in its range once again. The car in question is the new T-Roc Cabriolet , a drop-top SUV for which orders can now be placed.

In all likelihood, the new Vauxhall Combo Cargo 4x4 will probably be quite a rarity, because the number of customers needing a small van with four-wheel drive is small. Utility companies, civil engineering contractors and the emergency services are obvious prospective purchasers, but it could also form the basis for an interesting go-anywhere micro camper.