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2021 marks 60 years since the Renault 4 was first launched. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Renault and TheArsenale have collaborated to create the one-off Air4 concept.

An ultra-slim front grille, a large lower air intake and a contrasting finish for the wide rear pillars help to give the 2023 Kia Niro a distinctive look.

A new version of Suzuki’s compact crossover will be available from next January. To coincide with the launch, its name has been changed from SX4 S-Cross to just S-Cross.

Customers now have a choice of three Alpine A110 variants. As well as an entry-level model (simply called A110), there’s the more luxurious A110 GT and the sportier A110 S.

Ford has unveiled a heavily-revised version of its Ranger T6 mid-size pick-up. This updated model – which is due to arrive at dealers across Europe in early 2023 – will also form the basis of the next-generation Volkswagen Amarok.

Following prototype testing, the Toyota GR DKR Hilux T1+ is almost ready to compete in the 2022 Dakar Rally.

To help them design a more rugged police car, staff at Toyota’s Burnaston plant received input from Derbyshire Constabulary. The result is a specially-modified version of the Corolla Touring Sports Trek.

Another jury vote has decided the finalists for the 2022 North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.

Hyundai is calling the new Seven concept an SUEV (sport utility electric vehicle). Unveiled at the AutoMobility LA show in California, it’s based on the same Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture which is used by the similar Kia Concept EV9 .

Kia seems to have ticked several ‘on trend’ boxes with the Concept EV9: it’s an SUV with angular styling and a battery-electric powertrain.

Last month, Renault revealed the Master H2-Tech pure-electric van that features a 30 kW hydrogen fuel cell. Now the same powertrain – which was developed by Hyvia – is being trialled in city bus and chassis cab models.

Any Honda Jazz buyers who want a more distinctive look might be interested in the new EX Style trim grade.

Subaru has become the latest manufacturer to add a battery-electric SUV to its range. The new Solterra was developed in collaboration with Toyota, and the many similarities with the recently-unveiled bZ4X are obvious. Indeed, the technical specifications of the two models appear to be identical.

For this year’s SEMA Show, Chevrolet has built ‘The Chevy Beast’ high-performance off-road concept truck. Sitting on a shortened Silverado chassis, it features lightweight custom bodywork which is attached to a tubular steel structure.

This year will see the first appearance of the Ford Maverick at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Ford is going to display three modified versions of the compact pick-up truck, with each following a distinctly different theme.

Ford is planning to exhibit three modified examples of its electric Mustang Mach-E at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

Toyota has a long history of offering hybrids, but the bZ4X is its first purpose-built battery-electric vehicle. This all-new compact five-door SUV is also the first product from the company’s bZ (‘beyond Zero’) sub-brand.

To promote the growing selection of Nismo Off Road parts that are available across North America, Nissan will be displaying a pair of Project Overland vehicles at the 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.