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Aston Martin

2019 Aston Martin Vantage GT3: V12 out, AMG V8 in

by Joshua Thompson

The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is based on the second generation model, and dumps the old car’s V12 engine for a 4L twin-turbo V8 from AMG.

Volvo

2019 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar: 20 for US and only via subscription

by Joshua Thompson

The 2019 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered has a more powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain, and upgraded suspension and brakes, but it will be a rare beast.

BMW

2019 BMW 8-Series: Bringing sexy back to a revived old name

by Joshua Thompson

After a wait of 19 years, the BMW 8 Series has entered its second generation, and holy crap its sexy AF. Finally BMW has an S-Class coupe competitor!

Chevrolet

2019 Chevrolet Blazer: Old name for new 5 seat crossover above Equinox

by Joshua Thompson

A new car-based crossover will fill the large gap between the Equinox and Traverse, and it uses a name from the past: Chevrolet Blazer.

Toyota

2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Family sedan returns to Europe

by Joshua Thompson

The world’s best selling D/E segment sedan returns in 2019 to Western Europe after 14 years, and will be sold as a fuel efficient hybrid only.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited axed in the USA due to limited appeal

by Joshua Thompson

The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is a first generation (Type 5N) model sold in the USA as a more affordable entry point into the company’s crossover range.

Audi

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrested over Dieselgate, may obstruct justice

by Joshua Thompson

Rupert Stadler, CEO of Audi since 2010, has been arrested by German authorities during their Dieselgate investigation because he might obstruct justice.

Ford

2019 Ford Transit Connect Taxi gains 1.5L diesel for the US, debuts facelift

by Joshua Thompson

The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Taxi debuts the midlife facelift, and gains a 1.5L EcoBlue turbo-diesel that’s not available on the regular van and minivan.

Ford