Between the Axles

General Motors

GM factories in the USA – photos

by Joshua Thompson

General Motors has around 55 factories across the USA making cars, batteries, transmissions, and other automotive components.

Daihatsu

Daihatsu Terios (2016, F700, second generation, Indonesia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The second generation Daihatsu Terios sold in Indonesia has a longer wheelbase, longer rear overhang, seven seats in three rows, and is RWD only.

Subaru

Subaru Impreza WRX STI (2015, VA, USA) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2015 model year Subaru WRX STI has the same pumped up fenders of the WRX, but has a 2.5-liter turbo H4 with 227kW (310hp) and 394Nm (291 lb-ft).

Citroen

Citroen C4 Cactus (2014, first generation, PF1) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Citroen C4 Cactus is distinctive small SUV with Airbumps to protect against small scratches. Despite being a crossover it’s FWD only.

Green

Toyota EVs due on the market in 2020: Company changes its tune

by Joshua Thompson

In a major about face, the Nikkei says that Toyota will launch mass market electric vehicles in 2020, after focusing solely on hybrids and fuel cells.

Volvo

Volvo S60 V8 Supercar (2014, second generation, Australia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

Based on the New Generation Supercar platform, the Volvo S60 V8 Supercar has a body based on the production car, but a V8 RWD layout.

Range Rover

Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic (2014, L538) photos

by BTA Staff

The 2014 Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic has a more powerful 213kW (285hp) version of the 2-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine used elsewhere.

Ford

Ford Focus hatch, wagon (2014 facelift, Mark III, EU) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The 2014 Ford Focus update has slimmer headlamps, an Aston Martin style grille, new safety technology, updated engines, and a larger 8-inch touchscreen.

Tesla