Volvo
2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge: Stupid name for first EV, awesome specs
The 2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 is the Swedish brand’s first electric car. Based on its cheapest model, the XC40 EV is surprising in many ways.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen ownership transfer (1949) photos
On October 8, 1949, the British handed control of Volkswagen back to the German government, and to be administered by the state of Lower Saxony.
Bentley
Bentley Flying Spur 2019 production start (second generation) photos
Production of the second generation Bentley Flying Spur began at the company’s Crewe factory in October 2019, and the car will be available from early 2020.
Hyundai
Hyundai iMax N Drift Bus: Minivan gains twin-turbo V6 and RWD
Created for the 2019 World Time Attack Challenge by Hyundai Australia, the iMax N Drift Bus takes a van-based minivan and gives it a personality makeover.
Hyundai
Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept (2019, second generation) photos
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster Grappler SEMA concept has offroad wheels, taller suspension, body protection, a solar panel, Recaro seats, but no AWD.
Toyota
Toyota Ultra-Compact BEV (2020, JDM) photos
The 2020 Toyota Ultra-Compact BEV is a Japan only model smaller than the Smart ForTwo. It has maximum speed of 60km/h (37mph) and a range of 100km (62mi).
Kia
Kia Optima axed, Stinger reduced to 3.3L twin-turbo V6 in the UK
With sales of mainstream executive cars still declining, the Kia Optima has been axed in the UK, and the Stinger sports sedan reduced to one powertrain.
Hyundai
Hyundai iMax N Drift Bus (2019, TQ, Australia) photos
The 2019 Hyundai iMax N Drift Bus has a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 with 300kW (402hp) and 555Nm (409 lb-ft), RWD, and 19″ wheels.
Toyota
2020 Toyota Yaris: New platform, funkier styling, but not for the US
There will be a new Yaris hatch for 2020 with funky styling, a more luxurious interior and better handling, but it’s only Japan, Europe and Australia.
Toyota
Toyota Yaris (2020, fourth generation, JDM) photos
The 2020 Toyota Yaris for Europe and Japan is based on the GA-B platform, and is available with a 1L or 1.5L I3, or 1.5L I3 hybrid. AWD is optional.