Kia
Kia Stinger may be axed in 2022, replaced by hybrid minivans
The Kia Stinger has been a hit with journalists and internet commenters, but not with buyers, so it’s time in production will be limited.
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Audi
This will be the last generation of the Audi A1
The second generation Audi A1 was unveiled in 2018, and it will be last of its kind as the carmaker shifts to EVs.
Aston Martin
2023 Aston Martin Valhalla: Revised styling, V6 dumped for AMG V8
This is what the Aston Martin Valhalla will look like in production guise, and there are a lot of design and engineering changes.
Ford
Ford F-150 diesel axed due to slow sales, chip shortage
Ford is no longer accepting orders for the F-150 3L PowerStroke V6 turbo-diesel after just three years in the truck’s range.
Vauxhall
2022 Vauxhall Astra: New Peugeot platform, first plug-in hybrid option
The 2022 Vauxhall and Opel Astra is now based on the same platform as the Peugeot 308 instead of using a GM architecture.
Volvo
Volvo V60 and V90 axed in the US, but Cross Country models remain
The writing’s been on the wall for a while, and now Volvo has officially axed the V60 and V90 wagons from its US range.
Green
Opel and Vauxhall to be all electric by 2028, will make new Manta
Opel and Vauxhall will be one of the first brands in Stellantis to go fully electric, with the two going all EV by 2028 in Europe.
Lotus
2022 Lotus Emira: Last non-electric model has Toyota and AMG power
With a redesigned Evora chassis, all new exterior, and much more modern and luxurious interior, the Lotus Emira is targeting Porsche buyers.
Vauxhall
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port factory saved: Will produce electric vans
Vauxhall will continue to produce cars in the UK with the Ellesmere Port factory to be converted into a electric van plant.
Bugatti
Rimac to run Bugatti with help from Porsche
Volkswagen is transferring ownership of Bugatti to a joint venture run by Rimac and Porsche, and controlled by the Croatian firm.