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Italian manufacturers have a distinct approach to automotive design and Alfa Romeo, the most accessible of Italian luxury marquees in North America, is no exception. So does Alfa's flagship Giulia sedan deliver?

We spent a week in the new 2019 Kia Forte and found that it has raised the bar for expectations in the small car segment. With a great drive dynamic, a good look, and some solid technologies available, the Forte is the new compact to beat ... yet it still has some weaknesses for others to exploit.

Cadillac has unveiled a new compact sedan, the 2020 CT5, and with it a new advanced cruise control system called Super Cruise. The CT5 features a fastback design, signature Cadillac color and trim edges, and the ability to drive itself in some freeway cruising situations.

Volkswagen has introduced the sixth-generation of the Jetta GLI performance sedan following the introduction of the all-new 2019 VW Jetta last year. The GLI features sportier handling and engine output. Unveiling the Jetta GLI, VW said it is solidifying its commitment to small cars.

Toyota Racing Development has taken an interest in two of the carmaker’s mainstream volume sedans, the Camry and the Avalon. For the first time, a Camry TRD and an Avalon TRD will be available to consumers who want a more track-tuned experience from their sedan.

Mazda has added a turbocharged option and a much-improved interio​r to the 2018 Mazda 6 to make what was already an excellent vehicle even better.

The seventh generation of BMW’s most popular global vehicle, the 3 Series, has been unveiled with a new 3 Series Saloon. The new 3 Series is bigger, sports new design language, and will include a new plug-in hybrid iPerformance model as well as BMW’s new personal assistant system.

Vietnam’s first volume car manufacturer, VinFast, has debuted two vehicles at the Paris Motor Show. The global debut for the brand includes an all-new sedan and a new crossover inspired by the Vietnamese people. The company plans to go global with automotive exports.

Volkswagen has completely revamped the long-running Jetta sedan for the 2019 model year. After a week with the car, we noted a lot of improvement in this compact sedan compared to its previous generation. The 2019 Jetta is finally heading back to its roots, but doesn’t ignore modern expectations.

Renault is apparently big in Russia, owning almost a third of the market through its main brand and majority ownership of Lada. And apparently, Russians want to see more cars with the ground clearance and 4-wheel-drive capability of an SUV, but the body of a sedan.

The 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo is more wagon than crossover and more coupe than wagon. With all-wheel drive as standard and a fastback-style rear hatch that offers more cargo space than a sedan, the GT rides in a lane that’s not quite anything else. This is the new BMW thing.

The 2018 Toyota Camry has been completely revamped, as Toyota continually pushes to keep its top-selling vehicle in the limelight. To its credit, the changes made to the Camry are not only comprehensive, but are very well done. There is still room for improvement, but less so than before.​