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Ford

2019 Ford Focus ST: 276hp (206kW) hot hatch isn’t coming to the US :(

by Joshua Thompson

The new 2019 Ford Focus ST has a turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder with 276hp (206kW) and 310 lb-ft (420Nm), but like all Focus models, it’s not coming to the US.

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Toyota Prius C axed in the US for 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

by Joshua Thompson

The Toyota Prius C, which has been in production since 2011, has been axed in the US, and is effectively replaced by the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Cadillac

2019 Cadillac CT6 to gain detuned twin-turbo 4.2L Blackwing V8

by Joshua Thompson

The 2019 Cadillac CT6-V, and its 550hp (410kW) 4.2L twin-turbo Blackwing V8, is already sold out, but the large sedan will gain a new V8 variant soon.

Honda

Honda to close UK, Turkey factories in 2021: Refuses to blame Brexit

by Joshua Thompson

Honda is closing both its factories primarily servicing Europe: Swindon in the UK, and Gebze in Turkey. Both plants will close in 2021.

Ram

2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock: Mysterious name for a dress up pack

by Joshua Thompson

The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock has bolder styling led by a big, bad grille, blacked out details, and a raised suspension.

BMW

2020 BMW 745e: Plug-in hybrid now has six-cylinder engine

by Joshua Thompson

The BMW 740e has been replaced by the 745e, which removes the turbo 4-cylinder from the plug-in hybrid powertrain for a turbocharged I6 engine.

Buick

Buick Cascada axed, sales will continue through 2019

by Joshua Thompson

With the Opel/Vauxhall Cascada due to end production this year, it was only a matter of time before it became official the Buick version would also be axed.

Subaru

Subaru Forester, Crosstrek are too popular, so don’t need the 2.4L turbo

by Joshua Thompson

The new Legacy are available with a 194kW/260hp 2.4L turbo, which leads us to wonder why the Forester, Crosstrek and Impreza isn’t offered with that engine.

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