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.

Lexus

2018 Lexus NX facelift: Goodbye NX200t! Hello NX300, larger screen

by Joshua Thompson

For the 2018 model year, the Lexus NX has been given updated styling, a larger infotainment screen, and more standard safety features.

Toyota

Toyota Camry (2015 facelift, XV50, seventh generation, USA) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2015 model year Toyota Camry facelift had all new exterior panels, except the roof, with a smoother, sportier style, and a big grille up front.

Toyota

Toyota Prius history (2000-2012, 1st to 3rd generations, Australia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

From 2000 to 2012, the Toyota Prius evolved from an awkward sedan to aero hatch, and became the symbol of both celebrities and environmentalists.

Audi

2020 Audi e-tron Sportback previewed by 3-motor EV concept

by Joshua Thompson

The Audi e-tron Sportback concept at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show previews a new coupe SUV with an electric drivetrain that goes into production in 2019.

Hyundai

Hyundai Accent hatch (2015 facelift, RB, fourth generation, USA) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2015 Hyundai Accent facelift has new headlamps, front fascia, foglamps, and tech upgrades.

Buick

Buick Velite 5 (2017, first generation, China) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Buick Velite 5 is a slightly revised second generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid for the Chinese market.

Kia

Kia Forte Koup axed in USA; Honda Civic is last compact coupe standing

by Joshua Thompson

The Kia Forte Koup will soon disappear from the US market, leaving in the compact coupe field entirely to the Honda Civic.

Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG S63 4Matic+ (2017 facelift, W222, sixth generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 facelift has new lights, bumpers, wheels, and 612hp (456kW) 4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 9-speed auto replacing the 5.5-liter.

Chevrolet