Acura
Acura CDX: Luxury HR-V with 1.5L turbo could be sold in USA
The Acura CDX, the luxury version of the Honda HR-V (Vezel in Japan), could be sold in the USA as a competitor to the Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1.
New cars
Jeep
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: Hellcat SUV is quickest ever
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has the Hellcat 6.2-liter supercharged V8, and the same offroad ability as a Toyota RAV4.
Buick
2018 Buick Regal sedan is only for China, sorry America
The sixth generation Buick Regal sedan has been unveiled, but this body style will only be built in China and sold there.
Buick
2018 Buick Enclave: Bigger, better looking, lighter, but only seats seven
The new 2018 Buick Enclave is bigger, better looking, more efficient and lighter than before, but it’s only available as a 7-seat car.
Opel
2018 Buick Regal hatch, TourX wagon: An Opel Insignia for America
The sixth generation Buick Regal is, for a second time, a rebadged Opel Insignia, but this time it will built in Germany, and will be available as a wagon.
Seat
2017 Seat Ateca FR: Sports looks without the performance
The FR dress up pack for the Seat Ateca SUV has bigger wheels, lower profile tires, and sportier styling for the exterior and interior.
Subaru
2018 Subaru Impreza Crosstrek: XV name for mini-Outback gone in USA
The all new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek (don’t call it an Impreza or XV!) has standard AWD, taller suspension, offroad styling, and a 2-liter H4 engine.
Porsche
2017 Porsche 911 GT3: Optional 6-speed manual; standard RWS, 4L H6
The Type 991 II Porsche 911 GT3 has a big rear wing, naturally aspirated engine, and the option of a manual transmission.
Aston Martin
2019 Aston Martin Valkyrie: Joint venture Red Bull hypercar gets Norse name
The Aston Martin and Red Bull hypercar has been renamed from AM-RB001 to Valkyrie, and will go into limited production in 2018.
Kia
2017 Kia Niro PHEV: Plug-in hybrid is faster than regular hybrid
The Kia Niro PHEV shares its plug-in hybrid drivetrain with the Hyundai Ioniq PHEV, but has a more practical crossover body.