Lincoln
Lincoln won’t be launching in Europe any time soon
Although Ford is bringing more American models to Europe (Mustang, Explorer, etc), there are no plans to launch Lincoln there.
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Ford
Ford Mondeo is now only available with hybrid or diesel in the EU and UK
Ford has dumped 1.5L turbocharged gas (petrol) engine from the Mondeo range because of Europe’s strict CO2 emissions rules.
Hyundai
2021 Hyundai i20 N: 150kW (201hp) hot hatch hunting Fiesta ST
The 2021 Hyundai i20 N has rally car styling, and is looking to take sales from the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI.
Ford
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 arrives in Europe with less power
You can probably blame emissions rules for the European 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 having less power than its US cousin.
Volkswagen
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport: Power increased to 221kW (296hp)
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has almost Golf R levels of power and improved looks, but is still FWD.
Volkswagen
2022 Volkswagen Taos: Small SUV has Atlas face, Tharu body
Built in Mexico, and based on car that debut in China, the Volkswagen Taos is a badly needed SUV to sit below the Tiguan in size and price.
Nissan
Nissan NV, NV200 vans axed in America from 2021
Nissan is leaving the US van market with the NV200 compact van and NV full size van ending production in the summer of 2021.
Ford
Ford Fiesta diesel axed in the UK due to “very, very low” sales
The two Ford Fiesta diesel models in the UK range have been dropped, and replaced by a new 1L turbo I3 48V mild hybrid model.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz axing manual transmissions to save money
Car companies have a lot to invest in at the moment (self driving cars, EVs, etc), and Mercedes-Benz with its huge range is no different.
Jaguar
Jaguar XF wagon and XE sedan axed in the US
The Jaguar XF facelift has been unveiled, but not all of the range is coming to the US with the Sportbreak wagon axed along with the XE sedan.