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.

BMW

BMW Z8 convertible (1999-2003, E52, first generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

Designed by Henrik Fisker, the BMW Z8 is retro and beautiful, has an aluminum spaceframe, and a 4.9-liter V8 with 300 (402hp) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft).

Peugeot

Peugeot 406 Estate (1995-1999, first generation, wagon) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Peugeot 406 Estate was a handsome family wagon, and shared its platform with the Citroen Xantia, although it had a conventional suspension system.

Alfa Romeo

Fiat Chrysler may sell Alfa Romeo, Maserati to pay down $7 billion debt

by Joshua Thompson

Fiat Chrysler may be forced to sell off some of its brands, including Alfa Romeo and Maserati, if it wants to pay down its massive US$7 billion of debt.

Ford

Ford Festiva (1998 facelift, second generation, WF, Australia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 1998 Ford Festiva (Aspire in the US) included new rounder headlamps and grille that made the small Korea made hatch look a little like the Euro Fiesta.

Ford

Ford Probe (1997, second generation, Australia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

Based on the GE Mazda MX-6 and 626, the Ford Probe had a sharper, more futuristic body, but the same I4 and V6 engine and transmission choices.

Dodge

Dodge Attitude (2015, third generation, LA, Mexico) photos

by Joshua Thompson

In 2015, the Mitsubishi Mirage sedan replaced the Hyundai Accent as the source of the Mexico only Dodge Attitude, which has a unique grille and badges.

Infiniti

2018 Infiniti QX50 previewed by Concept with variable compression turbo

by Joshua Thompson

The next generation Infiniti QX50 SUV will be previewed by the QX50 Concept at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show, and it looks almost production ready.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II race car (2013 Pikes Peak testing) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II electric race car had 4 electric motors for a total of 400kW (536hp), up from the original Evolution’s 3-motor 280kW setup.

Lexus