Ssangyong bringing local suspension tune to Australia in 2019

At the launch of the new range of Musso, Rexton and Tivoli models in country Victoria, Ssangyong has confirmed it will soon be undertaking the investment of a localised suspension tune for Australia, across its lineup.

2019 Volkswagen Passat Wagon spied

Photographers have snapped images of the updated 2019 Volkswagen Passat Wagon – or 'Variant' as it's known in markets like Germany – ahead of an anticipated reveal early next year. Like the sedan prototypes we've seen recently, it appears the design changes will be limited to the front and rear sections of the vehicles, incorporating revised grilles, bumpers, and lights – including dynamic 'scrolling' indicators for flagship models.

Around the Tracks: LM002, Red Bull and Lightning Lap

When we're not creating it ourselves, the CarAdvice team spends a lot of time finding and consuming motoring content from all over the world. Here's a handful of the articles, videos and social media posts that most caught our eye last week. Some of them are brand-new, others have been online for a while. Enjoy them – just not too much, okay?

Road Vehicle Standards Act: New rules passed for imports, recalls

There are new rules for the motor vehicle industry in Australia, after Federal Parliament passed the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 last week as a replacement for the Motor Vehicle Standards Act of 1989. The legislation comes into force this week, but a full rollout of the new rules will take around two years. The Motor Vehicle Standards Act was last updated in 2001.

Ford teases new Mustang Shelby GT500

Ford has teased the arrival of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500, posting a picture of its supercharger cover on Twitter, along with the date of its expected reveal: January 14, 2019. While Ford is yet to specify details of the upcoming GT500, the company has previously stated it will be "the most powerful street-legal production Ford ever built", producing upwards of 700 horsepower (522kW). For reference, the previous GT500 produced 494kW of power and 855Nm of torque.

BMW considering increased Chinese production amid US trade war

BMW could be forced to shift some of its production volume from the US to China, as the trade war between the two nations escalates. Speaking with industry journal, Automotive News, BMW's North American boss, Bernhard Kuhnt, said the increasing import tariffs have "put some pressure" on the brand, leading it to re-evaluate the production schedule of its facility in Spartanburg, California.

First look: 2019 Range Rover Evoque

Land Rover has unveiled its new-generation 2019 Range Rover Evoque. No surprise, it's basically a 'mini Velar'. What do you think of the evolutionary but sleek new look? Get the full story at the link below.