Welcome to the CarAdvice.com News Desk, a regular video wrap of the latest happenings in the automotive world and Australia’s new-car market.
Keeping you in the loop, Tegan Lawson presents a weekly video from the CarAdvice Garage, with everything you need to know about the week in news and reviews.
What happened in the week ending May 12, 2017? Catch our video above, and links to the full stories below.
THE WEEK IN NEWS
The Ford Territory replacement is expected to be called the Endura. Although it is known as the Edge in other markets, the trademark is owned by Toyota in Australia.
MORE: Ford Endura to replace the Ford Territory after Toyota renews Edge trademark
The 2018 Hyundai Kona has been snapped sans-camouflage while out and about on a promotional shoot. The new small SUV is expected to be on sale in Australia by the end of the year.
MORE: 2018 Hyundai Kona: tourist snaps undisguised car during video shoot
The all-new 2017 Honda Civic hatch has arrived, an Orange Edition is also available, of which only 100 will be produced.
MORE: Honda Civic hatch Orange Edition launched
The 2017 BMW 1 Series update has been revealed ahead of its global launch in July.
MORE: 2017 BMW 1 Series update brings tweaked cabin, more tech and new special editions
The upcoming Mazda CX-8 is not bound for Australia; the Japanese built crossover will remain exclusive to the local market.
MORE: Mazda CX-8 crossover not for Australia
The Nissan Navara-based SUV is under consideration for Australia, but not a prime focus for the brand here.
MORE: Nissan Navara SUV still under consideration for Australia but not a priority
Nissan’s Pro-Pilot semi-autonomous driving technology could make its Australian debut on the facelifted 2018 Nissan Qashqai.
MORE: 2018 Nissan Qashqai could debut autonomous tech in Australia
The 2018 Volkswagen Arteon will be equipped with Emergency Assist 2.0 that can pull the car over if the driver passes out or dozes off.
MORE: Volkswagen Arteon will park itself on side of road if driver passes out
The 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 has been spied testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
MORE: 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 mule spied
Clad in full-body camouflage and false panels, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG ‘GT’ was spotted cruising around on public roads.
MORE: 2018 Mercedes-AMG ‘GT’ sedan spied
What do you get if you mix a rally enthusiast, a 1998 Subaru Impreza and a construction site? A whole lot of awesome.
MORE: Banishing the Monday mopes: watch an old Subaru do its own gymkhana
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