Between the Axles

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Atlas (2018, first generation, USA) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Volkswagen Atlas is a new made in Tennessee 7-seat SUV that’s larger than the Touareg, but much cheaper, and has a 2-liter I4 turbo or 3.6-liter V6.

Lexus

Lexus GX (2014 facelift, J150, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

In 2013, the Lexus GX gained a facelift with new headlights and the brand’s spindle grille. Still based on the LandCruiser Prado; V8 only in the USA.

Mazda

Mazda CX-5 (2017, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The second generation Mazda CX-5 has a completely new body and interior that looks a lot more premium than it really should, has lots of CX-9 inspiration.

Infiniti

Infiniti M (2013, Y51, fourth generation, Australia) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Infiniti M sedan, now renamed the Q70, is a rear and all wheel drive sedan with either V6 or V8, and the option of hybrid drivetrain.

Lexus

Lexus CT (2014 facelift, A10, first generation, CT200h) photos

by Joshua Thompson

In 2013 the Lexus CT hybrid hatch was given a facelift with the company’s corporate spindle grille design, along with more minor changes to the specs.

Nissan

B13 Nissan Tsuru production to end in Mexico by May 2017

by Joshua Thompson

Nissan confirmed that it will end production of the Nissan Tsuru (the B13 Sentra) by May 2017 in Mexico after controversy about its poor safety record.

Mini

Mini Countryman Cooper S E All4 (2017, F60, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Mini Countryman Cooper S E All4 has 165kW (224hp) from its 1.5-liter turbo I3 and electric motor, a 40km (25mi) EV range, and 2:15 charging time.

Mini

Mini Countryman R60 vs F60 (first vs second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The second generation Mini Countryman is bigger in almost every way, but how different are the two SUVs? Check out these side-by-side photos for yourself.

Mini