2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA interior teased

The interior of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA has been teased ahead of its launch on December 11, European time. Overnight Mercedes-Benz released this partial shot of the new crossover's interior, touting the availability of an exit warning system, which can warn passengers of an approaching car, bike or pedestrian when they're attempting to alight.

2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR AWD review

Shock and awe. Press the starter button just forward of the gear selector on the centre console, and the 2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR snarls into life. It’s raucous and unfriendly. A rumble of energy filled with the promise of what’s to come.

Mercedes-Benz launches direct-to-buyer EQC sales model

Mercedes-Benz is going to sell the EQC electric car in Australia in a new way — one that reduces the role of conventional dealerships but also addresses claimed concerns buyers have with the familiar model. The model is to be exclusive to the EQC and the six other ‘EQ’ electric Mercedes models due here by the end of 2023. For now nine Mercedes-Benz dealers are signed up, in Sydney, Parramatta, Melbourne, Waverley, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra.

Mazda open to electrifying MX-5 – report

Mazda is considering electrifying its iconic MX-5. Don’t worry, though – the company is being careful not to mess with the drop-top’s successful formula. Autocar reports Mazda management is considering hybrid or all-electric power for the next (fifth) generation of MX-5. Its low production volume, however, could allow the MX-5 to skate by without being electrified. Fortunately, Mazda understands the MX-5’s special formula – its balanced, lightweight, and compact rear-wheel-drive platform.

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Holden boss Dave Buttner steps down after the company posts its lowest sales since 1948

EXCLUSIVE Holden boss Dave Buttner has stepped down as chairman and managing director after just 16 months in the job – one of the shortest tenures in the company’s 71-year history – following the lowest sales since the company was formed in 1948.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class to get MBUX, here in June

Mercedes-Benz promised it would roll out the MBUX multimedia system across its range and that included members of the Mercedes-Benz Vans range. Before year’s end, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class will be available to order with the MBUX multimedia system in Europe – it'll be available in Australia from June 2020. This follows the introduction of MBUX to the redesigned Sprinter line last year.