As muscle car enthusiasts gear up for the arrival of the new Shelby GT500, the automaker from Detroit has brought out something for the ones who cannot wait. The ones who are ready to settle for a smaller number of horses (it ain’t that small) will be glad with the launch of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and the more track-focused GT350R.
Audi was one of the first Euro players to enter the luxury seven-seat SUV space when the first-generation Q7 launched back in 2005, and Ingolstadt’s big all-terrainer has since carved out a solid niche for itself. That said, a decade ago the Q7 didn’t have too many direct competitors, but it now must stave off the likes of BMW’s brand-new X7, reinvigorated Mercedes-Benz GLS, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80 and Lexus LX570, all of which are arguably one size bigger.
Station wagons are boring, right? This is generally the impression most people have, as their vision of a wagon is an underpowered, boxy contraption that’s not fit for too much other than taking your kids on the school run, or your dog to the vet.
It is the era of electrification and carmakers are adding electric motors into every model that they can find in their lineup. Porsche has been no exception to this trend, with the German luxury brand revealing not one, but three electrified versions of the Cayenne.
The current generation Volkswagen Passat has been around for 8 years. The 2020 model now gets a much-needed facelift, as well interior upgrades with new technology and additional safety features.
The decade-old Kia Mohave has finally been updated. Kia officially released a couple of images of the new generation model via their facebook page in South Korea.
The all-new 2020 Renault Captur has broken cover and it is now built on the French manufacturer’s new CMF-B platform. The new Captur gets slightly bigger, along with 85-percent new parts from its predecessor. Renault claims it is now lighter, more aerodynamic, quieter and more fuel-efficient.
If you’re wondering why we don’t talk about our 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser any more, it’s because we sold it last year to a reader. And what a great car it was. Let’s take a final look at the running costs.
Many months before, Porsche had unveiled the 2020 Porsche Carrera S initiating the beginning of the 8th generation of the sports car. Now, as a base model to the already-confusing Porsche 911 lineup, the German brand has unwrapped the 911 Carrera Coupe and Convertible.
| The Good: – Sleek and suave styling – Fair cabin practicality – Unflappable power and handling |
The Bad: – Fiddly multimedia system – It won’t drift or even skid – Priced like an apartment |