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.

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Hyundai Bayon (2021, first generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2021 Hyundai Bayon is a small SUV based on the i20 hatch, and will be made and sold in Europe.

Lexus

2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance: V8 sport sedans live on!

by Joshua Thompson

It’s not as balls out as the RC F, but the Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance returns the naturally aspirated 5L V8 to the sedan range.

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Volvo C40 Recharge (2021, first generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2021 Volvo C40 Recharge is a coupe version of the XC40 SUV, and has an electric powertrain shared with Polestar 2 and XC40 Recharge.

Land Rover

2021 Land Rover Defender V8: Supercharged engine for offroad madness

by Joshua Thompson

You don’t need a supercharged V8 with over 500hp (380kW) to go offroading, but Land Rover won’t stop you from trying in the new Defender.… Read More »oh hi

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Land Rover Defender V8 history (2021) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The new Land Rover Defender and original Defender models were available with V8 engines.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 (2021, Mark VIII) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 has 19-in black and red wheels, removed speed limiter, and 45 branding.

Kia

2022 Kia Carnival: Replaces Sedona, brings SUV styling to minivan class

by Joshua Thompson

Minivans are practical and no-one wants to buy them, SUVs are less practical and everyone wants to buy them.

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Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian Edition (2021, L663, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian Edition is a new flagship trim with Carpathian Grey paint, black roof, hood and tailgate, and blue calipers.

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