Joshua Thompson

News editor — Joshua deals with numbers for a living, but cars are his lifelong passion. He loves all, from his dream Stingray through to his first car, a Mercury Tracer.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID R Nurburgring electric car record (2019) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Volkswagen ID R has lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:05.336, setting a new electric car record, previously held by the Nio EP9 (6:45.90).

Ford

Ford Fusion Sport: Twin turbo V6 sedan axed for 2020

by Joshua Thompson

As the Ford Fusion continues its slow journey to gallows, the twin turbo V6 Sport model has been quietly axed for the 2020 model year.

Skoda

Skoda Mountiaq concept (2019, Kodiaq, first generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Skoda Mountiaq is a pickup truck concept based on the 2019 Kodiaq with two doors, a wider body, more ground clearance, and offroad styling features.

Nissan

Nissan NV250 Crew Cab Van (2019, first generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2019 Nissan NV250 Crew Cab Van has 5 seats, has the longer L2 (1.83m / 72.1″) body, a choice of 1.5L diesel engines, and is based on the Renault Kangoo.

Smart

Smart ForTwo Final Collectors Edition: Its final 21 gas engined cars

by Joshua Thompson

21 years after the first Smart car was made in France, the company will end gas engine production with 21 Smart ForTwo Final Collectors Edition vehicles.

Karma

Karma SC1 Vision concept (2019) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Karma SC1 Vision concept is a roadster with wing doors, an electric powertrain, and previews the styling of the company’s next generation of cars.

Karma