Ssangyong further details 2018/19 plans

The paint is barely dry on its dealer signs, but Ssangyong is already looking to expand its model range in Australia, detailing plans to bring the long-tray dual-cab Musso ute, mid-sized Korando SUV and facelifted Tivoli to our shores next year. Speaking with CarAdvice in Melbourne, Andrew Ellis, local Ssangyong communications boss, offered the lowdown on what's to come in 2019 for the factory-backed operation.

Los Angeles motor show: 10 past concepts we wish made production

With its unique blend of high arts, surf culture and multiculturalism, California could lay claim to the title of America's 'cultural epicentre' – and its rich car culture is one of the highlights.

The week's top news stories: November 30, 2018

The automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks. To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, we’ve gathered what we reckon are the hottest news stories from this week, right here. Check them out, and let us know what caught your eye.

Nissan Leaf Nismo RC: Electric racer revealed

[caption id="attachment_708569" align="alignnone" width="4547"] Nissan has unveiled the Leaf Nismo RC race car, a showcase of what its latest electric technology could do when let-loose on a track. [/caption] Set to debut at the Fuji International Speedway alongside Nissan's Formula E racer as part of the annual Nismo Festival, the Leaf Nismo RC uses the same high-capacity lithium-ion battery and inverters as the regular Leaf.

Audi Flying Taxi Concept unveiled in Amsterdam

Audi, in conjunction with Airbus and Italdesign has presented an operational prototype of Pop.Up Next, its flying taxi concept. Pop.Up Next is essentially a hybrid between a drone and an autonomous car. The idea is the system has a ground module and a drone module. A separate passenger compartment can be transported by, and passed between, both transport modules.

2019 Porsche Boxster GTS review

Buying a Porsche Boxster is like buying a cheap house in a nice suburb – kind of pointless really. Well, that's what I thought... Until the 718 Boxster was released. It then took an unexpected turn when Porsche dropped the 718 Boxster GTS – a car that blurs the line between Porsche's entry-level and the iconic 911. It's a looker now too without the rounded, bubbly edges of its predecessor. It looks properly mean and goes on to deliver a performance punch yet unseen in this segment.

The car lover's Christmas gift guide for 2018!

Near enough! So, just as we do every year, we've this week canvassed the CarAdvice office for suggestions on things they'd love for Christmas! As always, the result is a mix of toys you'll trample at midnight, socks you'll orphan, and genuinely practical items you'll find yourself realising – on the roadside, in the rain, miles from anywhere – you left in the garage. Here's what we're digging this year!