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.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen ditching Das Auto tagline after dieselgate scandal

by Joshua Thompson

Volkswagen will ditch its long running “Das Auto” advertising tagline in the wake of CO2 output and the dieselgate emissions cheating scandals.

Opel

Opel Insignia Country Tourer (A, 2014, wagon) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

Unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Opel Insignia Country Tourer features raised suspension, wheel arch extensions, and all wheel drive.

Nissan

Nissan GT-R LM Nismo: FWD car quits 2016 race season

by Joshua Thompson

Nissan had decided to pull the plug on the uniquely laid out GT-R LM Nismo race car after competing in must one race, the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hour.

Honda

2017 Honda Ridgeline to debut at 2016 Detroit Motor Show

by Joshua Thompson

The more conventional looking second generation Honda Ridgeline will make its debut on the first press day of the 2016 Detroit Motor Show.

Ford

Ford Mondeo sedan (2010 Mark IV facelift) photo gallery

by Joshua Thompson

A simpler, bolder face was part of 2010’s facelift for the Mark IV Ford Mondeo range, including the sedan, here.

Toyota

Toyota Avensis (T270 2015 facelift) sedan, wagon photos

by Joshua Thompson

For 2015, the T270 Toyota Avensis largely keeps 2012’s smooth nose, headlight and grille treatment, but adds some new gas and diesel engines into the mix.

Acura

Acura Precision Concept: Previews new ILX, reboots style

by Joshua Thompson

The Acura Precision Concept, which will debut at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show, will preview the company’s latest styling direction, as well as the new ILX.

Ford