Mercedes-AMG
2020 Mercedes-Benz SL (R233) to be based on Mercedes-AMG GT
The next Mercedes-Benz SL roadster, due in 2019, will will be developed by the company’s AMG performance division, and based on the AMG GT.
New cars
Mercedes-Benz
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe (C238): Bigger, prettier, a real E too
The new (C238) Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has a B pillar free design, crystal effect taillamps, and now uses the W213 E-Class sedan platform.
DS
2019 Ram Heavy Duty trucks will get facelift, not new DT platform
Ram’s Heavy Duty pickups (2500, 3500 and cab-chassis) were due to move onto the 1500’s new DT platform in 2018, but that plan has reportedly been scrapped.
Buick
2017 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia: Bigger, lighter, will be 2018 Buick Regal in US
The second generation Opel/Vauxhall Insignia is bigger, lighter and sexier than the original, and will be sold in the States as the 2018 Buick Regal.
Ford
2017 Ford Fiesta Mark VII: Larger, more refined and more boring
The Mark VII Ford Fiesta is a bit larger and lot less exciting to look at, but the interior no longer looks like it’s made out of crap second hand plastic.
Porsche
2019 Porsche Mission E: Sales target upped to 20,000 sales per year
Porsche has revised its sales target for the Mission E electric sedan to 20,000 cars per year, up from an earlier 15,000 per year estimate.
Volkswagen
2017 Volkswagen Arteon fastback to replace (Passat) CC
The new Volkswagen Arteon will will replace the CC in its lineup, with the new fastback between the Passat and the Phideon in size.
Mazda
2018 Mazda CX-5: Mini-CX-9 style, better sound insulation, diesel for US
The second generation Mazda CX-5 will be the first Mazda sold in the US with a diesel engine. The new SUV looks like a shrunken down CX-9.
Green
2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid: First Chinese Caddy to be sold in USA
Due to low volumes, the Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid will be the first Caddy to be fully imported from China to the USA. It should sell better than the ELR.
Ram
2019 Ram 1500: Next generation pickup may lose crosshair grille
The next generation Ram 1500 pickup might lose its signature crosshair grille as the brand attempts to make a clean break with its Dodge past.