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.

Fiat

2017 Fiat 124 Spider: Starts at $25k, hundreds off MX-5 Miata

by Joshua Thompson

Pricing for the Fiat 124 Spider, and the Abarth, has been released in the US, and it’s surprisingly close to that of the Mazda MX-5 Miata it’s based on.

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Mitsubishi Delica D:2 Custom (2016) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

Compared to the regular D:2, the Mitsubishi Delica D:2 Custom has a different headlight, grille and bumper arrangement for a slightly more masculine look.

Mini

Mini Countryman Park Lane (2015, R60 facelift) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The limited edition 2015 R60 Mini Countryman Park Lane has 18-inch alloys, earl gray paint, a red roof, and virtually all the available drivetrain options.

Smart

Smart ForTwo Brabus coupe (C453, 2016) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The range topping third-gen Smart ForTwo Brabus hatch has a 900cc I3 turbo with 80kW (109hp) and 170Nm (125 lb-ft), RWD and a 6-speed DCT.

Volkswagen

2016 Volkswagen Golf R400: Cancelled due to dieselgate cutbacks

by Joshua Thompson

The high power 400hp (298kW) Volkswagen Golf R400 super hot hatch has been cancelled due to the company’s dieselgate woes and worsening financial state.

Toyota

Toyota Passo (2016, third generation, JDM) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The new Toyota Passo (a rebadged Daihatsu Boon) has new, cuter looks, and a 1-liter engine with 51kW (63hp) and 92Nm (68 ft-lb) in both FWD and AWD models.

Acura

Acura CDX (2016, China) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

Based on the Honda HR-V, the new Acura CDX is a China-only SUV with a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged EarthDreams I4 engine and an 8-speed DCT.

Honda

Honda Element with Dog Friendly package (2010, H1/Y1) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The Dog Friendly pack for the Honda Element includes a dog crate with spill proof water bowl and cooling fan, entry/exit ramp, and heavy duty floor mats.

Mazda