Volkswagen
2019 Volkswagen Atlas dumps 2L turbo I4 for 3.6L V6 in all but one model
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas will only be offered with a 2L turbo I4 in the base S trim, with the more popular 3.6L V6 standard on every other trim.
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Mercedes-Benz
Smart will die if Renault kills Twingo-ForFour joint venture
The tea leaves aren’t looking good for Smart, the Mercedes-Benz brand that makes small city cars: sales are cratering, and one of its partners may leave.
Chevrolet
2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS: New front grille rushed to production, not ugly
The “concept” fascia seen on the Shock 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS car at SEMA 2018 (with a redesigned grille and air intake) is being rushed into production.
Nissan
R36 Nissan Skyline to have hybrid powertrain
The next generation Nissan GT-R will have an electrified powertrain, although we still don’t know when the car is due or any of its other details.
Ford
Ford GT production run extended to 2022
The production run of the Ford GT supercar has been extended to 2022, with the limit on cars built lifted from 1,000 to 1,350.
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2019 Nissan Leaf E-Plus: 60kWh version to cost $36,000
The new 2019 Nissan Leaf E-Plus, with the bigger 60kWh battery, will be priced against the Chevrolet Bolt. Both with have similar range ratings.
Ford
Ford Ranger Raptor not coming to the USA
Looks like the Ford Ranger Raptor isn’t coming to the USA because it’s only available overseas with a diesel engine, and would cut into the F-150 Raptor.
DS
2019 DS 3 Crossback: French competitor for Audi Q2
The new DS 3 Crossback is the brand’s second unique model available in Europe, and is a city friendly SUV around the same size as the Audi Q2.
Peugeot
2019 Peugeot 508 SW First Edition: Only 75 coming to the UK
Just 75 2019 Peugeot 508 SW First Edition estates will be available in the UK. Deliveries begin during the summer of 2019.
Green
New Tesla orders will miss out on $7,500 federal tax credit
In the US if you order a Tesla Model 3, Model X or Model S you’ll now miss out on the US$7,500 federal tax credit, instead you’ll only get US$3,750.