Brutally quick (0-100km/h 2.6 secs) Chevy Corvette E-Ray hybrid electric sports coupe arrives in limited supply. All-wheel drive powertrain pairs a 6.2-litre V8 driving the rear wheels with a front-axle electric motor for 488kW and 806Nm.

A MY25 facelift to the large sedan that brings styling updates and additional safety, comfort and convenience technology. Range has been cut to two: 2.5T RWD four-cylinder and 3.5T AWD V6 turbocharged petrol-powered plus genesis connected services.

Customer test drives now available for incoming T9 one tonne utility available in two grades from over 50 dealerships, the JAC Motors T9 is said to be generating significant interest with customers already placing deposits on the dual-cab, four-wheel drive model.

The GranTurismo coupe is available in two petrol-powered variants with a BEV (Folgore) model down the track. The sleek Modena and Trofeo utilise a 3.0-litre Nettuno twin-turbo petrol V6, in 365kW/600Nm and 410kW/650Nm tune. An eight-speed auto puts power to the rear wheels.

CLE-Class Coupe has arrived joining the CLE-Class Cabriolet in offering the best of two-door C- and E-Class models combined into a singular tasteful package. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol with MHEV assistance Coupe is available in 200 and 300 grades.

Next-gen’ mid-size SUV from MG available with petrol and (soon) plug-in hybrid engine options. Generous equipment levels across three variants, powered by an updated 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine with 125kW/275Nm of torque.

An updated Outlander is due soon with new technology, revised styling and an improved plug-in hybrid powertrain. The model to feature a “more refined and sophisticated” frontal treatment, revised colours and alloy wheels up to 20-inch and a “greatly improved” interior.

Navara SL-based Black Edition is here now adding what the importer says is additional style, substance and ingenuity. Up to $9700 of additional value but only 400 available. Scores black body hardware, sports bar, better rubber and shiny 17-inch alloys.

Peugeot’s mid-sized all-electric E-3008 might make it here this month joining other Peugeot electric models including the E-2008 and E-Partner – the E-3008 is offered with a choice of three powertrains in its home market. Range listed at up to 700km.

Renault’s updated Small segment SUV-coupe out of South Korea adopts refreshed looks, a new high-spec Esprit Alpine variant, and updated equipment. Three variants all with a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 115kW and 262Nm.

SMART kicks-off (again) with the #1 and #3 (pronounced hashtag one and three) all electric models in a six-variant line-up headlined by high-performance Brabus versions of each range the Geely-owned brand positioned as a high-tech, premium EV.