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As part of its ‘second wave’ of vehicles for SEMA360 (2020’s online edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show), Toyota has created the GR Supra Sport Top.

Vauxhall’s new Vivaro Elite Campervan is essentially the same as the Toyota Proace Lerina , which first appeared in early 2018. That’s hardly surprising, because the Vivaro and Proace are virtually identical vehicles, and both conversions are the work of Barnsley-based Wellhouse Leisure.

Given the current pandemic, getting fifty jurors to assess all of the 2021 North American Car of the Year, Utility Vehicle of the Year and Truck of the Year contenders was always going to be quite a tough task. Nevertheless, it happened and now we know the nine finalists.

Launching a Black Edition is boringly unoriginal, but that’s exactly what too many manufacturers do when they need to sell some more cars. How hard would trying a different tactic be?

Renault has added the Venture Edition to its pure-electric Zoe line-up.

Alfa Romeo is marking the end of 4C Spider sales with a special edition for North America. As its name indicates, the new 33 Stradale Tributo has been inspired by the 33 Stradale mid-engine sports car of 1967.

Honda has introduced what is essentially an all-new version of its Vision 110 scooter. Compared to the previous model, virtually every major component is different.

Hydrogen fuel cells could provide a practical method to electrify heavy-duty trucks. Compared to a battery-electric solution, they promise better range (given current technologies), payload is less affected (because there’s no need to carry a huge battery pack), and recharging downtime isn’t an issue (if a decent hydrogen refuelling infrastructure exists).

Alfa Romeo has added a new Veloce Ti – or Turismo Internazionale – trim grade to its Stelvio range.

Bentley Mulliner has finished assembling ‘Car Zero’, a prototype that heralds the upcoming hand-built Blower Continuation Series.

Mini has introduced the Countryman Boardwalk Edition, which is being offered in both Cooper and Cooper S guises.

With deliveries expected to begin during the early part of 2021, Genesis has revealed more details about the upcoming GV70 . The brand’s first mid-size SUV measures 4,715 mm (185.6”) long, so it’s roughly the same size as direct rivals such as the BMW X3 and Lexus NX.

Volkswagen dealers in the UK are now accepting orders for the R version of the eighth-generation Golf.

According to Citroën, the new Berlingo Rip Curl special edition “is a fusion of colour, comfort and modularity” designed for anybody whose lifestyle involves a lot of leisure.

Dacia has confirmed specifications and prices for its all-new Sandero and Sandero Stepway, which can be pre-ordered now ahead of UK sales beginning in February 2021.

Lexus is hoping that a new trim grade will broaden the UX 250h’s appeal. Named Premium Sport Edition, it combines styling enhancements and extra equipment in an attempt to generate more interest in this compact SUV.