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.

Nissan

Nissan Leaf No Trace Expedition (2018, ZE1, Marek Kaminski) photos

by Joshua Thompson

Polar explorer Marek Kaminski drove his ZE1 Nissan Leaf 16,000km (9,940mi) from Poland to Japan via seven countries, including Russia, Mongolia and China.

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Nissan Almera (2012-2018, G11, Russia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2012-2018 Nissan Almera was a locally made version of the 2005 G11 Bluebird Sylphy with a new interior from the Dacia Logan, and a 1.6L with 75kW/145Nm.

Nissan

Nissan Pulsar axed in Europe as crossovers run riot

by Joshua Thompson

Nissan has confirmed production of the Pulsar hatch in Europe has ended as customers are abandoning traditional body styles for crossovers.

Nissan

Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S (2018, E12, 2nd generation, JDM) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2018 Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S is a tuned hybrid with 25% more than the e-Power Nismo. Total output is now 100kW (134hp) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft).

Seat

Seat Tarraco etymology: What does its name mean or come from?

by Joshua Thompson

The Seat Tarraco is the brand’s newest crossover, and its largest with seven seats, but where does its name come from, and does it mean anything?

Peugeot

Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 (2019, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 is a plug-in hybrid with 220kW (300hp), a 1.6L I4, 8-speed auto, two 80kW (110hp) electric motors, and 60km (37mi) EV mode.

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