BMW
BMW X5 (2019, G05, fourth generation) photos
The 2019 BMW X5 is larger, all new, uses the CLAR platform, and has 3-liter I6 gas and diesel engines, and a 4.4-liter V8 gas engine.
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.
Chevrolet
Watch GM exec crash Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 pace car in Detroit race
Mark Reuss, GM’s global product development chief, crashed the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 pace car in at the 2018 IndyCar Grand Prix Detroit of Belle Island at the start of the parade lap.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Corvette pace car crash at 2018 Detroit IndyCar race (photos)
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 pace car crashed during the parade lap of the 2018 Detroit IndyCar Grand Prix at Belle Island. The car was driven by Mark Reuss, GM’s head of product development.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sports Equipment (2018, W177, 4th gen) photos
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the optional sports equipment pieces available for its new 2018 A-Class (W177) hatch, and it includes new wheels, carbonfiber trim pieces, rear wing, and a front lip spoiler.
Dodge
2022 Dodge Viper is “not in the plan” according to Marchionne. Sorry.
A few weeks ago, Car and Driver reported with great certainty the Dodge Viper was going to be revived in 2021 as a convertible with a V8 engine. Seems like that’s not the case after all.
Citroen
Citroen C4 hatch (2013, second generation) photos
The second generation Citroen C4 hatch was slightly larger, available only with 4 doors, and had conservative styling completely unlike the first generation car.
Mini
Mini John Cooper Works Rally for Dakar (2018, Countryman) photos
The Mini John Cooper Works Rally for Dakar 2018 has a body based on the Countryman, and a dry sump 3-liter turbo I6 with 254kW (340hp) @ 3,250 rpm, and approximately 800Nm (590 lb-ft) @ 1,850rpm.
DS
DS 4, DS 5 axed due to slow sales
Production of the DS 4 and DS 5 hatchbacks has stopped, with the luxury carmaker selling vehicles from remaining stocks.
Nissan
2018 Nissan GT-R GT3 has dry sump engine moved back 150mm (5.9″)
2018 Nissan GT-R GT3 has been thoroughly reengineered, and has a new dry sump turbo engine that sits lower and 150mm (5.9″) further back for better weight distribution.
BMW
BMW M760Li Individual inspired by Nautor’s Swan (2018, G12) photos
The BMW M760Li inspired by Nautor’s Swan was created to celebrate Individual’s 25th anniversary. Like the Finnish luxury yachts, this one off 7-Series has teak wood paneling joined with special rubber.