Volkswagen
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R to be only variants sold in the US?
Reportedly only the Mark VIII Volkswagen Golf performance models will be sold in the US, meaning the Alltrack, wagon and regular hatch models are out.
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Nissan
Nissan 370Z Roadster axed in the USA
The Nissan 370Z Roadster will be dropped from the company’s US range from the end of the 2019 model year, with the company focusing on the coupe instead.
Green
Hyundai and Kia working on dedicated electric car platform
With demand for its electric vehicles, like the electric Niro and Kona EV, high, Hyundai and Kia have begun work on a dedicated EV platform.
Lexus
2022 Lexus NX to be built in Ontario, Canada for North America
The second-gen Lexus NX will be built in Toyota’s at the Cambridge North factory in Ontario, Canada from 2022 next to the Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid.
Green
Mercedes-AMG to go all AWD, and add plug-in hybrids to range
All of AMG’s next generation models will have AWD as standard, although those on RWD platforms will probably offer RWD only drift modes too.
Lexus
Lexus will be available in Mexico from Q3 2021
Toyota will begin selling Lexus cars and SUVs in Mexico from the third quarter of 2021, with around five dealerships planned for the brand’s launch.
Toyota
2020 Toyota Highlander: New platform with V6 or I4 hybrid
Based on the same TNGA-K platform as the latest Camry and Avalon, the 2020 Toyota Highlander has improved fuel efficiency and handling.
Kia
2020 Kia Stinger GTS: New dynamic AWD system for better drifting
The 2020 Kia Stinger GTS is a limited edition model of just 800 cars, and is available with a 3.3L twin-turbo V6 and a new dynamic AWD system.
Nissan
2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition is full of stickers
The 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates the original 1970 Datsun 240Z with its unique exterior treatment.
Mercedes-Benz
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS: Bigger, smoother, mild hybrid only in US
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is based again on the GLE, but moves to the new MHA platform, and is bigger, smoother and more efficient than ever.