For the first time in eight years, DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) is not driving a Rover as his personal car. Barnaby's new ride is a Jaguar X-Type.
Scott is said to be on the sick but is never mentioned again.
Barnaby has a new car, a grey Jaguar X-Type (BL 54 BWC) but only has it for two episodes before having a newer model in s9e3.