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.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz V-Class (2013, W447, third generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

Based on the W447 Mercedes-Benz Vito/Metris van, the V-Class is a minivan with a different passenger friendly dashboard, and luxury features and trim.

BMW

BMW M4 Concept (2013, F82) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The BMW M4 Concept previewed the first M4 coupe, based on the F32 4-Series coupe, and powered by a 3-liter turbocharged straight-six engine.

Peugeot

Peugeot 301 (2016 facelift, first generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The facelift for the Peugeot 301 sedan, sold in developing markets, has new bumpers, grille, headlamps, taillights, and a 7-inch infotainment display.

Green

Volkswagen to stop diesel sales in the USA due to dieselgate

by Joshua Thompson

Volkswagen won’t bring back diesel engines to the US market due to dieselgate. Instead the company will focus on SUVs and EVs.

Audi

Audi RS6 Avant (2013, C7, 4G, 4th generation, Australian Outback) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Type 4G Audi RS6 Avant has a 4.2-liter twin-turbo V8 with 412kW (552hp) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft), 8-speed auto, AWD, and torque vectoring.

Honda

Honda Fit (2013, third generation, JDM, GK5) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The third generation Honda Fit (Jazz in Europe) has an all new platform, and body, but retains the flexible rear Magic Seats.

Jaguar

Jaguar C-X17 concept (2013) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2013 Jaguar C-X17 concept previews Jaguar’s first SUV, the F-Pace, which uses the same aluminum platform as the XF and XE sedans.

Green

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid: First Chinese Caddy to be sold in USA

by Joshua Thompson

Due to low volumes, the Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid will be the first Caddy to be fully imported from China to the USA. It should sell better than the ELR.

Opel