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An elevating-roof version of the long-wheelbase Nugget Plus camper van has been announced by Ford.

Initially, the all-new Sorento mid-size SUV is going to be launched with a choice of either diesel or self-charging (i.e. non-plug-in) hybrid powertrains. Anybody considering placing an order might want to wait though, because Kia has just announced that a plug-in hybrid version is due to arrive at European dealers early next year.

Fiat Professional dealers are now accepting orders for the new pure-electric E-Ducato. Offered in numerous panel van, minibus and chassis cab configurations, deliveries are due to begin during the fourth quarter of this year.

Although deliveries of the revised 2021 Hilux aren’t due to begin until November, Toyota is letting customers place pre-orders for the range-topping Invincible and Invincible X Double Cab variants from next month.

Buying a rally-inspired MS-RT Transit Connect or Transit Custom is about to get much easier. That’s because they’re going to be available direct from Ford van dealers.

Ford’s 2021 GT Heritage Edition represents a break with tradition. Every previous version has commemorated one of the GT40’s achievements at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but the latest honours a race victory that pre-dates those exploits in France.

Kia has announced prices for its new fourth-generation Sorento , which is now on sale.

Jeep originally intended to reveal the Farout Concept at the 2020 Moab Easter Jeep Safari, but that event didn’t happen because of pandemic-related reasons.

When a car design works well, applying a mid-life refresh is a tricky task. Change for change’s sake risks spoiling the original work, but leaving things pretty much as they are might not generate sufficient customer interest.

According to Bentley, demand for twelve-cylinder power isn’t strong in Europe. Consequently, the new Bentayga Speed – which boasts a twin-turbocharged 6.0 litre W12 petrol engine – won’t be offered there. In fact, supply is being restricted to the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and the USA.

Škoda’s first pure-electric SUV is going to be launched next month. Named Enyaq iV, it’s based on the same MEB modular platform that already underpins the Volkswagen ID.3 and several other models.

Cadillac has offered a preview of how its first pure-electric vehicle is going to look. The Lyriq – which, unsurprisingly, is a crossover – features a high waistline, a wide stance, a broad ‘black crystal’ front grille and overly fussy rear-end styling.

To highlight how its new R 18 cruiser can be customised, BMW Motorrad asked Roland Sands to create a one-off bike. The result is the R 18 Dragster.

Anybody who is considering placing an order for a Lexus LC 500 Convertible Regatta Edition might be too late. Certainly in Europe, every example of this special launch model has already found a customer.

Unsurprisingly, prices for the new pure-electric e-Expert van are very similar to those of the virtually identical Citroën e-Dispatch .

Ahead of deliveries beginning later this year, Citroën has announced prices for the new pure-electric e-Dispatch van.

Volkswagen is preparing to launch a factory-built camper version of its all-new Caddy .

Sales of the new Suzuki Across are due to begin later this year. That launch could cause some problems for Toyota, because the Across is essentially a rebadged RAV4. Of course, relative costs and equipment levels will undoubtedly influence which of the two models customers ultimately choose, but special versions like the just-announced RAV4 Black Edition might play a role too.