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For weeks now, any news about Volkswagen has been dominated by the company’s ongoing emissions dustup; anything else this German automaker is involved with or working on has been obscured by a diesel smokescreen.

The Chrysler 300 sedan is a stylish, rear-wheel-drive, full-size retort to mundane four-door offerings like Honda’s Accord or the Toyota Camry. Since this historical nameplate was reintroduced back in 2005, it’s brought more passion to the segment than most of its competitors put together.

In order to shake up the large sedan segment, Nissan had to show off its expertise in several key areas. Here’s what really stands out in the brand new 2016 Nissan Maxima.

Enthusiasts may lament cars like the Nissan Altima or Honda Accord, but there’s a reason why these models are so popular. Family sedans of this ilk are about as servile as automobiles come, unflinchingly loyal and always up for a menial trip or routine errand.

Reports indicate an upcoming Alfa Romeo sedan called the Giulia will have a lusty heart, an engine with a healthy dose of Ferrari DNA.

The ever-popular Honda Accord midsize sedan (and coupe) is getting a refresh for 2016 and here are some of the details.

Mitsubishi is getting ready to develop the next-generation Lancer on its own.

Volkswagen just revealed its updated 2016 Jetta GLI, the sedan counterpart to their Golf GTI hatchback. This sporty four-door has been refined, gaining new looks and advanced features.

If you’re a Mopar or no car kind of person the folks in Auburn Hills have something for you.

Don’t let photos or even video of the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima color your opinion of this car. Yes, its front end is controversial, and no, not everyone will love the way it looks, but this is a vehicle you have to see up close in natural sunlight to appreciate.

Maybach was the pinnacle of Daimler’s extensive portfolio until a couple years ago when the revival of this historical division fizzled out like a New Year’s resolution two weeks into February. The failure was hardly unexpected as many wealthy individuals had never heard of the brand nor could they afford its products, even with 4,800-month financing. A long-wheelbase Maybach 62 could be optioned past the million-dollar mark, a manicured middle finger to the economically disadvantaged affluent.

What we have here is the most sensible of Japanese compact cars up against an iconic hatchback from Germany. Well, a decade ago we wouldn’t fault you for thinking we’d gone off of our meds, but times have changed and so have these cars.

Despite a series of setbacks, the Telsa Model X crossover seems to be on track for arrival later this year.

The Chevrolet Malibu is all new for 2016 and it certainly looks the part, but more importantly than design is just how much weight this midsize sedan has lost. Engineers have trimmed it down by around 300 pounds. That’s like dropping the equivalent of a professional wrestler!

Fuel economy, interior space and dramatic styling are three things midsize sedan buyers look for, and these are the areas Chevrolet focused on while developing the all-new 2016 Malibu, which just debuted at the New York Auto Show.