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.

Honda

Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype previews UK made FC3 hatch

by Joshua Thompson

The Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show previews the look of the new hatch in slightly exaggerated form.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (2016) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR touring car has a 40cm (15.8-in) wider track, large rear wing, racing slicks, and a 243kW (330hp) and 410Nm 2-liter turbo.

Volvo

Volvo 220 Amazon wagon (P220, 1962-1969) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

Based on the 120, the Volvo 220 Amazon estate had an dual hinged tailgate. Like the sedan in offering standard front seat belts on all models worldwide.

Saab

Saab Phoenix concept (2011) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The 2011 Saab Phoenix concept was well received. It is based on the platform of the 9-3 replacement, and had a turbocharged BMW I4 engine.

Mazda

Mazda Atenza (GJ facelift, 2014) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The third-gen JDM Mazda Atenza (Mazda 6 overseas) got a mild facelift in late 2014. Inside there’s a new dashboard and with the latest infotainment system.

BMW

BMW 8-Series 25th anniversary (E31, 2014) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

In 2014, 260 fans and 120 cars gathered at BMW headquarters to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the E31 BMW 8-Series, which began production in 1989.

Subaru

Subaru WRX sedan (GV, 2012, USDM) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

The 2012 Subaru WRX uses the STI’s wide body, and is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo H4 with 265hp and 244 lb-ft fitted only to AWD and a 5-speed manual.

Chevrolet