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.

Jeep

Jeep Shortcut concept (JK Wrangler, 2016) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The Jeep Shortcut recalls the CJ-5 circa 1950. Based on the Wrangler, it has a shorter body, and plaid and leather interior.

Subaru

Subaru WRX hatch (GR, 2012, USDM) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The 2012 Subaru WRX hatch uses the same wide body as the STI. It has a 2.5-liter turbo H4 with 265hp (198kW) and 244 lb-ft (331Nm).

Mercedes-AMG

W213 Mercedes-AMG E43 4Matic: Down market AMG sedan debuts

by Joshua Thompson

It began with the AMG SLC43, and with the Mercedes-AMG E43 4Matic, AMG’s push down market and away from its roots continues at great pace.

Jeep

Jeep Crew Chief 715 concept (JK Wrangler, 2016) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The Jeep Crew Chief 715 is based on the Wrangler, but has a 5-foot cargo bed on the back and a retro nose. Is this a clue about the new Jeep pickup?

Jeep

Jeep Renegade (BU, 2014) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The Jeep Renegade is the smallest Jeep yet with optional all-wheel drive. It is built in Italy alongside its platform mate, the Fiat 500X.

Scion

Scion xA (NCP61, 2004) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

Based on the JDM Toyota ist, the Scion xA is Yaris-derived hatchback, and was one of the brand’s launch models for the 2004 model year.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze previews Polo-sized SUV

by Joshua Thompson

Excluding the convertible top, and the 2-door body, the Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze is our best look yet at one of two sub-Tiguan SUVs coming from Volkswagen.

Jeep