Nissan
Nissan Ariya previews electric SUV that’s sexier than the Leaf hatch
The Nissan Ariya concept at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Show previews a new electric SUV, and the company’s new “Japanese minimalist” design direction.
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Volkswagen
2020 Volkswagen Golf Mark VIII: Very familiar, yet very different too
After more teasers than a Supra on a drunken night out, the Volkswagen Golf Mark VIII has been launched, and it will be available from December in Europe.
Green
2020 Mazda MX-30: First EV has poor range, odd coupe SUV design
The 2020 Mazda MX-30 is the company’s first EV, and it has an odd coupe SUV body, smallish driving range, nice interior, and an MX badge.
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Hummer brand could be used for new electric pickup trucks and SUV
The brand, which was killed off in 2010 after GM’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, could be revived, but this time with electric motors instead of V8 engines.
Ford
Ford Flex production ends November 25, Lincoln MKT already dead
Ford has confirmed production of the Flex production at its Oakville, Ontario, plant ends on November 25, 2019, and will result in around 450 jobs lost.
Datsun
Datsun brand could be axed as part of Nissan’s recovery plan
The Datsun brand, which sells low cost vehicles in developing markets, could be axed as part of plans to revive the ailing automaker.
Infiniti
Infiniti Q70 axed in the US & Canada, leaves just one sedan in range
The Infiniti Q70 will be removed from the US and Canadian range at the end of the 2019 model year, with dealers using up existing stock.
Lexus
Lexus LF-30 Electrified: Gullwing concept signal intent, not production
No, the Lexus LF-30 Electrified isn’t going into production, but it shows the company is serious (at last) about full electric vehicles.
Honda
2020 Honda Fit/Jazz: Hybrid & Crosstar for Japan, Europe; TBC for the US
The 2020 Honda Fit (Jazz in Europe) has been revealed, and it has an all new, but very familiar body with more refined styling inside and outside.
Green
2020 Audi A8L 60 TFSI E Quattro: Limo gains 3L turbo V6 plug-in hybrid
The 2020 Audi A8L 60 TFSI E Quattro has an AWD plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 3L turbo V6 gas engine, and 46km (29mi) EV driving range.