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England's goalless draw with the United States gave a glimpse of Sarina Wiegman's plans for Euro 2025 as they experimented and put in a strong defensive display. Following disappointing performances against Germany and South Africa in October, former England midfielder Karen Carney said she was "praying for a bit of evolution" - and they got some. Changes in formation, tweaks to positions and a return to their "World Cup vibes" helped England keep Olympic champions at bay. While this was by no means a complete improvement, it showed England have progressed in the month since their 4-3 defeat by Germany at Wembley. "We are learning things. This shows where we are at and we need to keep improving. It is November now," said Wiegman. "This is good but we want to be better again. We have to be better again." USA head coach Emma Hayes said they expected a "reaction" from England - and felt they faced one despite Wiegman's side only having one shot on target. In a game of few clear-cut chances, it was the USA who looked more threatening, having a goal disallowed for offside in the first half and a penalty rightly overturned following a video assistant referee check in the second half. But England's defence stepped up to the task and put aside recent criticism after looking shaky this year. Goalkeeper Mary Earps, given the nod ahead of Hannah Hampton in what felt like a show of faith by Wiegman, put in a confident display and made numerous saves. She helped form the defence in a 4-4-2 formation - something Wiegman used during England's run to the Women's World Cup final in 2023, but has largely moved away from this year. "That structure felt a bit World Cup vibes. Some of us have played together for a really long time and we know each other really well," Earps told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Communication is really important. I felt like we were talking the whole game and finding solutions for problems. We kept them at bay. "We don’t want celebrate a 0-0 draw but we'll take it and we're looking to be firing ahead of the Euros next summer." Earps admitted it had been a "tough year" for the Lionesses and they are still "figuring out" how they want to play at Euro 2025 - but this was a step in the right direction, keeping out the USA, albeit in the absence of the visitors' usual front three. Wiegman said in her programme notes she wanted to "experiment" - and changes were made. Alex Greenwood and Jess Carter switched positions from centre-back to left-back and seemed to slot in seamlessly in a strong defence. There was a defensive role given to Tottenham's Jess Naz, who linked up with Lucy Bronze on the right-hand side, while Jess Park was given the nod in midfield. The change in formation to a 4-4-2 also seemed to add more solidity. "If you look at the two games we played last month and now, we are trying to adapt, improve and try new things," said Wiegman. "Against Germany, we were too open. While we tried these things we got information and I felt this [4-4-2] formation was the best against the USA." Greenwood told BBC Radio 5 Live the adaptations worked well "in spells" but improvements can still be made. "We have these games against the best opposition to work on those things. I think we've seen glimpses of really positive signs," said Greenwood. "Playing against one of best teams in the world, I thought we defended really well. We can keep the ball better at times in transition - but that will come." While there were clear improvements in defence and a better structure out of possession, England's lack of attacking threat was evident. The loss of injured trio Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Lauren James had an impact but the USA, without their star players, were still able to cause problems. "We looked happy to not concede because of games previously and that's disappointing because there are some players we haven't really seen," former England striker Ian Wright told ITV. "It felt to me like England were happy to take a 0-0. We struggle to have a properly complete performance." But Wiegman was not concerned having clearly focused on their defensive structure and tweaks to the set-up. "We want to go for a win. It was such a high-intense game and you need to deal with the opponent. You can’t go 'OK, now we are going to score a goal,'" said Wiegman. "We tried of course to do that. In the second half, we got more momentum and got towards their goal a little more. In the first half we had less moments like that. "But we didn’t slow down to keep 0-0 - that’s just how the game went."The Washington Commanders released 2023 first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes on Saturday, cutting ties with another high draft pick from the previous regime. All of previous coach Ron Rivera's first-rounders — including edge rusher Chase Young in 2020, linebacker Jamin Davis in ‘21 and wide receiver Jahan Dotson in '22 — are now gone. Forbes never showed progress to the new staff led by coach Dan Quinn and was a healthy scratch twice this season and did not play in two other games during which the 23-year-old was in uniform. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekPrudential Financial ( NYSE:PRU – Free Report ) had its target price upped by TD Cowen from $130.00 to $133.00 in a report issued on Wednesday morning, Benzinga reports. They currently have a hold rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Prudential Financial from $116.00 to $117.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $121.00 price target on shares of Prudential Financial in a research report on Wednesday, August 21st. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Prudential Financial from $109.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 10th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Prudential Financial from $123.00 to $122.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 19th. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on Prudential Financial from $118.00 to $119.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $125.92. View Our Latest Report on PRU Prudential Financial Trading Down 0.1 % Prudential Financial ( NYSE:PRU – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 30th. The financial services provider reported $3.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.47 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $19.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.57 billion. Prudential Financial had a return on equity of 15.30% and a net margin of 6.03%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.44 earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Prudential Financial will post 13.35 earnings per share for the current year. Prudential Financial Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 12th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 19th will be issued a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 19th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.02%. Prudential Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.22%. Insider Buying and Selling at Prudential Financial In related news, major shareholder Insurance Co Of Ame Prudential acquired 261,059 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 8th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $27.58 per share, with a total value of $7,200,007.22. Following the acquisition, the insider now directly owns 4,208,549 shares in the company, valued at $116,071,781.42. This represents a 6.61 % increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, EVP Caroline Feeney sold 1,110 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.97, for a total value of $133,166.70. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 10,175 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,220,694.75. This trade represents a 9.84 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Company insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Prudential Financial Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in Prudential Financial by 0.3% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 17,007,013 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,059,549,000 after buying an additional 49,830 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Prudential Financial by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 8,662,679 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,047,872,000 after acquiring an additional 341,787 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc grew its position in shares of Prudential Financial by 9.4% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 3,542,400 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $415,134,000 after acquiring an additional 305,143 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in Prudential Financial by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 3,058,028 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $370,327,000 after purchasing an additional 47,561 shares during the period. Finally, FMR LLC boosted its position in Prudential Financial by 31.3% during the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 1,444,288 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $174,903,000 after purchasing an additional 344,254 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 56.83% of the company’s stock. About Prudential Financial ( Get Free Report ) Prudential Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through PGIM, Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life, and International Businesses segments. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Prudential Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Prudential Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a highly anticipated ceasefire to the 14-month-old war in Lebanon in what called a “historic” moment as he announced the deal from the White House. The Israeli prime minister, , had endorsed an imminent ceasefire in the country’s war with the Lebanese group after his full cabinet approved the deal on Tuesday evening despite opposition from his far-right allies. In televised remarks after the Israeli security cabinet met to vote on the proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, Netanyahu said he was ready to implement the deal, but added that Israel would retain “complete military freedom of action” in the event of an infringement by Hezbollah. “We will enforce the agreement and respond forcefully to any violation. Together, we will continue until victory,” Netanyahu said. In remarks from the White House Rose Garden, Biden said: “Under the deal reached today, effective at 4am tomorrow, local time, the fighting across the Lebanese Israeli border will end.”. “This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities. What is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be allowed, I emphasize, will not be allowed to threaten the security of Israel again,” he said. “Today’s announcement is a critical step... and so I applaud the courageous decision made by the leaders of Lebanon and Israel to end the violence,” he continued. “It reminds us that peace is possible. Say that again, peace is possible.” Biden said that US troops would not be committed to the border between Israel and Lebanon, but that “we, along with France and others, will provide the necessary assistance to make sure this deal is implemented fully and effectively.” The French president, Emmanuel Macron, welcomed the deal, which he said was “the culmination of efforts undertaken for many months with the Israeli and Lebanese authorities, in close collaboration with the United States”. In a statement , Macron said the deal should “turn the page for Lebanon” but cautioned: “We must not forget that war continues to plague Gaza, where France will continue its efforts for an end of hostilities, the liberation of hostages and massive delivery of humanitarian aid.” He added: “This accord should also open the way for a ceasefire which has taken too long to arrive in the face of the immeasurable suffering of the people of Gaza.” The UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying: “We must seize this moment. It must be a turning point that builds momentum towards a lasting peace across the Middle East.” Even as the deal was set to be announced, Israel stepped up its campaign of airstrikes against the Lebanese capital of Beirut and other areas of the country, killing 18 people according to the country’s health authorities. The deal follows months of international lobbying from the Biden administration, which had launched desperate efforts to halt the fighting but regularly came up short after promising that a deal was imminent. The US is expected to be a key security guarantor of the deal. The signing of a ceasefire comes with less than two months left in the lame duck Biden administration, meaning that the president-elect, Donald Trump, could continue to support or upend the deal when he enters office on 20 January. A senior White House administration official confirmed that Trump’s national security team had been briefed on the plans for the ceasefire and said that the president-elect’s administration was expected to maintain support for it. “They seem to be support it,” the administration official said. “And for the obvious reason that I think they agreed this is good for Israel, as prime minister Netanyahu just said, it is good for Lebanon, as their government has said, and it is good for the national security of the United States. And most important, doing it now versus later, we’ll save countless lives on both sides.” Netanyahu said that there were three reasons to pursue a ceasefire: to focus on the threat from Iran; replenish depleted arms supplies and rest tired reservists; and to isolate Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that triggered war in the region when it attacked Israel on 7 October last year. Importantly for Israel, Hezbollah dropped its demand that a ceasefire in Lebanon was contingent on ending the fighting in Gaza. Netanyahu noted what he said was the group’s weakness after 13 months of fighting, saying: “We have set [Hezbollah] back decades, eliminated ... its top leaders, destroyed most of its rockets and missiles, neutralised thousands of fighters, and obliterated years of terror infrastructure near our border.” The deal is expected to go into force at 0200GMT Wednesday. Biden administration officials said that negotiations had continued as late as Monday evening and that while the discussions were “very constructive”, that “nothing is done until everything is done. Nothing’s all negotiated till everything is negotiated.” Israeli television reported that the security cabinet had approved the proposal and that it would be put to the wider cabinet later on Tuesday evening. Lebanon’s prime minister, Najib Mikati, is also expected to give a statement later on Tuesday. The far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on social media that he opposed the agreement, calling it a “historical mistake”. He said Israel “must not trust anyone but ourselves” and predicted that it would soon lead to renewed fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. But he did not threaten to withdraw from Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, indicating that the Israeli prime minister may be able to contain any discontent on the right wing of his ruling coalition. Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel in support of its ally, Hamas, the day after the Palestinian group attacked Israel, triggering the regional conflagration. The conflict on the blue line – a demarcation line dividing Lebanon from Israel – escalated in late September, when hundreds of Hezbollah pagers exploded in an attack attributed to Israel. Israel then killed much of Hezbollah’s leadership in airstrikes and launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. Under the deal’s terms, Israel will withdraw entirely from southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah will move its heavy weaponry north of the Litani River, about 16 miles (25km) north of the border. “We don’t mean that at the end of the 60 days, the Israeli troops will withdraw, but rather, by the time we reach somewhere in the 50 to 60 days, all Israeli troops will be gone,” said the administration official. “So it will be a phased withdrawal in different sectors where the Israelis are.” During the 60-day transition phase, the Lebanese army will deploy to the buffer border zone alongside the existing UN peacekeeping force. Longstanding border disputes will be discussed after the 60-day withdrawal period. The process will be monitored by a US-led supervisory mechanism that will act as a referee on infringements. A letter of assurance that was not formally part of the deal reportedly guarantees US support for Israeli freedom of action if Hezbollah attacks Israel again or moves its forces or weaponry south of the Litani. The agreement follows the contours of UN security council resolution 1701, which ended the 36-day Israel-Hezbollah war of 2006 but was never fully implemented. The deal will not have any direct effect on the fighting in Gaza, where US efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have not led to a deal. The negotiations over Tuesday’s ceasefire were reportedly facilitated by a decision to decouple them from the Gaza talks, where the conflict remains intractable. But asked about whether a Gaza ceasefire deal may follow, Biden said: “I think so. I hope so. I’m praying.”Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Market | Business Growth, Development Factors, Current and Future Trends till 2031 | Seekway Technology Ltd. SeeReal Technologies GmbH Sony CorporationJust how little can you spend and still get a new car with a three-pointed star, spinning propeller or four rings on the grille? At just over $36,000 before on-road costs, the most affordable Audi – the A1 30 TFSI – is around $20,000 cheaper than the least expensive BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo. That makes it the most affordable vehicle from the 12 luxury brands operating in Australia. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today For this exercise, we’re drawing a distinction between luxury brands like Audi and ultra-luxury or exotic brands like Aston Martin, where the most affordable models are deep in six-digit territory. Of the 12 vehicles here, all bar two have a base price under $100,000 before on-road costs. Click on a car’s name above to jump directly to its information on this page, or continue scrolling for the full list. Alfa Romeo Tonale Ti The Alfa Romeo Tonale range opens at $50,900 before on-road costs. That makes it $4910 more expensive than the most affordable version of the Jeep Compass , which the Tonale is related to. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The front seats are manually adjustable as standard, though there’s power lumbar for the driver’s seat. Upholstery is a mix of cloth and leatherette. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and traffic sign recognition; features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are optional on the Ti and standard on the Veloce. The Tonale Ti and Veloce use a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The engine produces 118kW and 240Nm, while the electric motor produces 15kW and 55Nm; claimed fuel economy is 5.6L/100km. It’s front-wheel drive and uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, though Alfa Romeo offers a flagship Veloce PHEV Q4 that features a 1.3-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with 208kW of power and all-wheel drive. The Tonale can run on pure electric power at low speeds, much like a conventional hybrid. Those seeking pure electric power to last their commute, however, will need to step up to the PHEV which offers 60.5km of WLTP range. Launched in 2023, the Tonale has quickly become Alfa Romeo’s best seller in Australia – though not by a huge margin. To the end of October, Alfa Romeo has sold 224 Tonales this year, making it marginally more popular than the Giulia (176 sales). It won’t be Alfa Romeo’s smallest model for long, with the Junior arriving in 2025 as a new entry-level SUV for the Italian brand. It may also become Alfa Romeo’s most affordable model here. Interested in buying an Alfa Romeo Tonale? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Alfa Romeo Tonale Audi A1 30 TFSI The Audi A1 is an upscale cousin to the Volkswagen Polo , and has no direct competition from BMW or Mercedes-Benz. Its days are numbered, with Audi having previously confirmed it won’t be replaced. The entry-level 30 TFSI, priced at $36,200 before on-road costs, features a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine producing 85kW of power and 200Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic – the same powertrain found in the Polo. Claimed fuel economy is 5.4L/100km on the combined cycle. More expensive A1s offer 110kW/250Nm and 147kW/320Nm turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The base 30 TFSI isn’t flashy, riding on 16-inch alloy wheels and featuring halogen headlights. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keep assist. Inside, there are manually adjustable front seats with cloth upholstery. There’s manual air-conditioning and a basic 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, though you can upgrade your base A1 with packages that bring Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, LED headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels. Though it’s the most affordable Audi in Australia, it’s far from being the most popular. To the end of October, Audi has sold more than 10 times as many A3s as it has A1s, with just 174 examples of the light hatch being delivered. Interested in buying an Audi A1? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Audi A1 BMW 118 BMW has just launched its new-generation 1 Series hatchback, which in base 118 guise is priced at $56,500 before on-roads. This model uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 115kW and 230Nm, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Claimed fuel economy is 6.4L/100km, though you’ll need to fill the 118 up with 98-octane premium unleaded fuel. Even this most affordable 1 Series gets adaptive suspension, as well as a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and leatherette-upholstered seats that are heated up front. Standard safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and rear cross-traffic alert. If you want more power, you can step up to the all-wheel drive M135 xDrive with its 233kW/400Nm turbo 2.0-litre four. It’s a big jump, however, with the M135 xDrive priced at $82,500 before on-roads. Interested in buying a BMW 1 Series? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything BMW 1 Series Cadillac Lyriq Luxury Cadillac is in the process of returning to Australia. It has opened its first retail location and is planning first customer deliveries in the first quarter of 2025. Thus far, it has confirmed only the Lyriq electric SUV for our market, which opens at $117,000 before on-road costs – certainly more expensive than an entry-level BMW 1 Series, but undercutting the more comparable BMW iX . Cadillac offers more affordable vehicles overseas like the slightly smaller Optiq electric SUV, which could make its way here, as well as combustion-powered vehicles like the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe -rivalling CT4 and Audi Q3 -rivalling XT4, both of which have been ruled out for Australia. All Lyriqs for now feature a 388kW/610Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, with a 102kWh nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) battery affording 530km of electric range. Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, hands-free power tailgate, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, and semi-automatic parking assist. There’s also a 33-inch display incorporating the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen, while standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot assist and a surround-view camera. Interested in buying a Cadillac Lyriq? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Cadillac Lyriq Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced The GV70 isn’t Genesis’ smallest SUV – that’s the electric GV60 . It also isn’t the Hyundai premium brand’s smallest vehicle overall, as there’s still the G70 sedan and Shooting Brake . However, the GV60 carries a premium as electric vehicles often do, while the G70’s model lineup was recently pared-back. Given the GV70 is by far Genesis’ best-seller in Australia, the Korean luxury brand has maintained a wide range of variants with its recent update, though you can no longer buy a diesel. The former entry-level rear-wheel drive model was axed with the update, but there’s still a range of five variants opening with the Advanced 2.5T, priced at $78,500 before on-roads. For that money you get a 224kW/422Nm turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine mated with an eight-speed auto and all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is a claimed 10.3L/100km. Even this entry-level GV70 offers a 27-inch display incorporating the digital instrument cluster and an infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a hands-free power tailgate, and a panoramic sunroof. The list of standard safety equipment is similarly exhaustive, with blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic assist, lane centring, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, and the company’s Blind-Spot View Monitor that shows camera footage from the car’s blind-spot. The GV70 doesn’t sell anywhere near as well as rivals like the Lexus NX and BMW X3 , but Genesis has sold 707 to the end of October. That’s more than the rest of the Genesis lineup combined, and more than rivals like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Maserati Grecale. Interested in buying a Genesis GV70? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Genesis GV70 Jaguar E-Pace P250 R-Dynamic SE The E-Pace is still on Jaguar’s price lists, but its days are numbered. Jaguar is ditching its entire current model range ahead of a switch to a more exclusive, electric-only lineup, with only the F-Pace reported to be continuing beyond next year. The Austrian-built small SUV, related to the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque , opens at $76,773 before on-roads for the P250 R-Dynamic SE. All E-Pace models in Australia are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 184kW and 365Nm, mated with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Claimed fuel economy is 8.0L/100km. LED headlights and a power tailgate are standard, while inside there’s a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and 10-way power adjustment for the passenger seat – both heated and finished in DuoLeather upholstery – as well as an 11.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless phone charger. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. Jaguar has sold just 141 E-Paces this year, but that’s more than three times as many as it shifted in Australia last year. Unfortunately for the baby cat, it’s the second lowest-volume vehicle in its segment, ahead of only the Genesis GV60. Interested in buying a Jaguar E-Pace? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Jaguar E-Pace Land Rover Discovery Sport P200 S The Discovery Sport is a more conservative and practical alternative to the related Range Rover Evoque, and has a base price that undercuts its sleeker sibling. The range opens at $73,504 before on-roads for the P200 S, which comes standard with a LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a power tailgate. Inside, there’s a digital instrument cluster, an 11.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DuoLeather upholstery and a wireless phone charger. Standard safety kit includes blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 147kW of power and 320Nm of torque, with a claimed fuel economy of 8.4L/100km. It’s mated with a nine-speed auto and all-wheel drive. Though you can get the Discovery Sport with a third row of seating, its sleeker Range Rover Evoque sibling outsells it. A total of 287 have been sold to the end of October compared to 498 Evoques, making it the worst-selling vehicle among JLR’s Discovery, Defender and Range Rover SUVs. Interested in buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Land Rover Discovery Sport Lexus LBX Luxury Lexus introduced the LBX this year as its smallest SUV yet, slotting in under the UX . The range opens at $47,550 before on-roads for the base front-wheel drive Luxury, which features a 100kW 1.5-litre three-cylinder hybrid powertrain with an electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT). Claimed fuel economy is 3.8L/100km. The LBX features LED headlights with adaptive high-beam, plus a power tailgate and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a wireless phone charger. The seats are upholstered in NuLux leatherette, with those up front being heated and the driver’s seat featuring 10-wya power adjustment and memory. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic assist, and a surround-view camera. There’s a posher Sports Luxury above the Luxury, available with either front- or all-wheel drive, while a hot turbocharged Morizo RR is coming in 2025. The LBX is only new to the Lexus lineup but it has already become the brand’s third best-selling model, with 1227 deliveries this year putting it behind only the NX and RX crossovers. Interested in buying a Lexus LBX? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Lexus LBX Maserati Grecale GT With the Grecale , a more upscale cousin to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio , owning a Maserati has become more attainable. At $122,500 before on-road costs, the base Grecale GT is more than $20,000 cheaper than the outgoing Levante and Ghibli that used to be the most affordable models from the trident brand. For that outlay, you get a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, with total system outputs of 220kW and 450Nm. The GT features an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, and claimed fuel consumption figures of 8.7L-9.2L/100km under European testing. It rides on 19-inch alloy wheels and features LED headlights and a hands-free power tailgate. Inside, there are 10-way power-adjustable front seats with driver’s memory, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. While the Grecale has brought the cost of entry to the Maserati lineup down, its sales are down 39.9 per cent year-to-date to 253 units. That’s more than twice as many units as the related (and more affordable) Alfa Romeo Stelvio, but well below the likes of the Porsche Macan (2614 sales). Interested in buying a Maserati Grecale? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Maserati Grecale Mercedes-Benz A200 The A-Class is another vehicle on this list not set to be replaced, with Mercedes-Benz paring back its range of ‘Entry Luxury’ models. For now, though, it’s the most affordable Mercedes-Benz, with the base A200 hatchback now priced at $56,900 before on-roads following a recent $6000 price cut. It’s powered by a 120kW/270Nm turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, mated with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. Fuel use is a claimed 6.6L/100km. There are standard 18-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights, while inside there’s a standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, and power-adjustable and heated front seats. Standard safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and a surround-view camera. To the end of October, Mercedes-Benz has sold 1749 A-Class hatchbacks and sedans this year, putting it behind the rival Audi A3 (2298 sales). Nevertheless, it’s among the three-pointed star brand’s best-selling vehicles, behind only the C-Class , GLA and GLC . Interested in buying a Mercedes-Benz A-Class? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz A-Class Porsche Macan While there’s a new electric Macan on the scene, the outgoing petrol-powered model is still on Porsche’s price lists. That’s good news for buyers wanting a more affordable Porsche, as at $95,100 before on-roads it’s $33,300 cheaper than the cheapest Macan Electric. The base Macan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 195kW and 400Nm, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto and all-wheel drive. Fuel consumption is a claimed 9.3L/100km. It rides on 19-inch alloy wheels and features LED headlights with dynamic cornering lights, where the main headlights swivel based on the steering angle and speed. A power tailgate is also standard. Inside, there’s a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, as well as a 4.8-inch instrument cluster screen and 14-way power-adjustable and heated front seats with memory. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera. The Macan is easily Porsche’s best-selling vehicle, with 2614 sales to the end of October. Interested in buying a Porsche Macan? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Porsche Macan Volvo XC40 Plus B4 Volvo’s smallest vehicle, the electric EX30 , isn’t its cheapest. That title goes to the entry-level version of the combustion-powered XC40 range, the mild-hybrid Plus B4, which is priced at $54,990 before on-roads. The front-wheel drive Plus B4 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 145kW and 300Nm, mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It uses a claimed 6.9L/100km. It features LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a power tailgate. Inside, there’s ‘textile’ upholstery, though the front seats still feature power adjustment (including memory for the driver), while there’s a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in and Apple CarPlay. Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and traffic sign recognition. A surround-view camera is optional, along with luxury items like a panoramic roof and Harman Kardon sound system. The XC40 is by far Volvo’s best-selling vehicle, with 2726 sold to the end of October. However, sales are down by 44.3 per cent as the EX30 makes a dent in XC40 volumes, so much so that the larger SUV this year lost its title as Australia’s best-selling small premium SUV. Interested in buying a Volvo XC40? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here . MORE: Everything Volvo XC40Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:APOG) Shares Sold by Quest Partners LLC

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