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Lexus UX SUV confirmed for production

The plan to produce a sub-NX compact crossover was confirmed by Lexus International executive vice-president Yoshihiro Sawa at the Geneva motor show this week, who said the success of its NX and RX models had revealed the potential of smaller SUVs. "We already introduced the (small) concept model and so far NX is so successful – NX and RX. We are kind of confident with the small concept cars."…

'The Last Date' and the dangers of 'Teenicide'

Sometimes the strategy works and these words stick around, just becoming part of our daily vocabulary. Other times... not so much. Case in point: 'Teenicide'. Teenicide is the core theme of The Last Date, a driver education scare film from the '50s. According to the film, Teenicide is: "the act of killing yourself or maybe someone else before you hit your twenties, it's easy! You do it with an automobile."…

Is this Mk4 Supra really worth $165,000?

While that price might seem over-the-top, this Mk4 Supra is next to brand new both inside and out. Having received no modifications and only travelled 14,243 miles (22,922km), it's almost new. Here's the head kicker though, this particular vehicle has preveiously been involved in a rear end accident. Surely that would hurt the value? There's also murmours around the internet that it is missing some…

BMW M5 2017 AWD system detailed

BMW has detailed the selectable all-wheel drive (AWD) 'xDrive' system in its all-new forthcoming M5 performance sedan, which will also feature a more potent version of the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 in the current model, as well as an eight-speed 'M Steptronic' automatic transmission. Due to arrive in Australia around March or April next year, the M5 will feature all-new drivetrain technology that BMW…