Ford expanded the Mustang lineup with a brand new model named Mach 1 in 1969 in a bid to reclaim the crown in the pony car war. (digitaltrends.com)
BMW also introduced a new diesel, new model naming nomenclature, and a high performance version with the «M» moniker. (iseecars.com)
With the release of the VP series, HSV began introducing independent rear suspension (IRS) to its models as well as introducing new model names, Senator and GTS which continue to be used to the present day. (en.wikipedia.org)