2026 Mazda CX-5 Starts At $31,485 Soon

The 2026 Mazda CX-5, in its third generation and offered in S, Select, Premium and Premium Plus trim levels, will be powered by a 187 horsepower SkyActiv-G 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) at launch. Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) allows the driver to choose between Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes, which can optimize the performance of transmission and AWD system for varying driving conditions. The new CX-5 is quieter than the outgoing model and the technology suite features a large driver's display, an available head up display projected on the windshield and 12.9-inch or available 15.6-inch center infotainment display. This latest iteration of the Mazda Connect system is based on Google built-in technology with the ability to handle many in-car controls via voice command. CX-5 2.5 S models will have a starting MSRP of $31,485 (including $1,495 for destination and handling) with vehicles going on-sale in the coming months.

2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Coming This Quarter

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, features restyled front fascia with new concave scudetto grille with a shortened front overhang that reduces overall length by 0.2 inch. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale arrives this quarter.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Priced At $209,700

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is powered by a 1,064 horsepower twin turbo LT7 5.5L V8 engine and gets 186 horsepower from the eAWD (electric drive unit to generate a total of 1,250 horsepower, sending it to the ground via electrified all-wheel drive. The 2026 Corvette ZR1X began production in December 2025 and has a price tag of $209,700 (including destination).

Hyundai STARIA Electric

The Hyundai STARIA Electric, powered by the 800-volt high-voltage system used in the IONIQ EV models, will be offered at launch as the LUXURY (7-seater) for private, family and leisure use and WAGON (9-seater) for larger families, group travel or shuttle operation. STARIA Electric is equipped with an 84-kWh battery and a 160-kW electric motor driving the front wheels, can recharge from 10 to 80 percent in around 20 minutes with an estimated WLTP range of up to 248 miles. STARIA Electric is equipped with Hyundai’s latest Connected Car Navigation Cockpit and will go on sale in Korea and Europe in the first half of 2026, with additional markets to follow. 

2027 Ram Power Wagon Diesel Starts At $88,470 In 2nd Half 2026

The first-ever 2027 Ram Power Wagon with Cummins turbo diesel, available in a 4X4 crew cab configuration with a six-foot, four-inch bed, is powered by 430 horsepower 6.7-liter Cummins HO turbo diesel inline-six engine with the new 3.42 rear axle ratio paired with a TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic transmission.  It is equipped with front and rear electronic-locking differentials, Bilstein shocks, underbody protection, five-link coil rear suspension, Hill Decent Control and disconnecting front stabilizer bar. Power Wagon gains fifth-wheel gooseneck preparation and available Automatic-Leveling Rear Air-Suspension. The 31-gallon fuel tank and diesel efficiency deliver an estimated 600-miles of range. The truck delivers a 26.1-degree approach angle and 26.0-degree departure angle. Strategic underbody packaging yields 13.2-inches of ground clearance and a 20.6-degree breakover angle, complimented by standard Mopar® accessory rock rails to protect the cab and chassis. Inside, a standard 12-inch or optional a 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen infotainment system, integrated trailer brake controller, ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines, and ParkSense front and rear park assist. Safety features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage, Pedestrian Detection, and Rear Cross Path Detection also come standard. Optional upgrades include Front Passenger Interactive Display, trailer tow and off-road info pages, and premium amplified audio systems from Alpine (9-speaker) or Harman Kardon (17-speaker). The tow rating is nearly 20,000 pounds with a payload capacity of almost 3,000 pounds. 2027 Ram Power Wagon with Cummins turbo diesel arrives in the second half of 2026 at a starting price of $88,470 (including destination). 

Test Drive: 2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus 3-Row SUV

The CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus in this review is priced at $52,395 and is powered by a 280 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine equipped with M-Hybrid Boost, a 48-volt mild-hybrid assist system and mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission with standard i-Activ AWD. For 2026, the Turbo Premium Plus trim can be configured with either second-row captain's chairs to seat seven or a bench seat for eight people, and a choice of black or white Nappa leather seats, a heated steering wheel, foot lamp illumination and a 150-volt power outlet in the cargo area. i-Activsense safety features include a 360° View Monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View, Rear View Monitor with reversing guidelines, Smart Brake Support Rear, Smart Brake Support Front Crossing, and Front Cross Traffic Alert. 

We took it on a rainy 380 mile Southern California test drive.

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2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Starts At $26,085 In Early 2026

The all-new 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback, powered by a standard 147 horsepower 2.0-liter engine matched with an intelligently variable transmission while the GT-Line Turbo gets the 190 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, starts from $26,085 (including $1,195 destination). The Hatchback offers an available nearly 30-inch total combined digital display comprised of a 12.3” instrument display, 5” climate display, and 12.3” touchscreen infotainment display. Available features include an ultra-wide glass sunroof, Harman Kardon audio, and heated and ventilated front seats in SynTex (in black or red). Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are standard, while Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround-View Monitor and Parking Distance Warning are available. The K4 Hatchback is expected to arrive at Kia retailers in early 2026 and will be available in standard appearance and GT-Line trims.

Mercedes‑Benz CLA Hybrid

The all-new Mercedes‑Benz CLA hybrid is powered by a new 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, electrified transmission and lithium-ion battery. The electric motor and its components are integrated into the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and a new lightweight, compact 48-volt lithium-ion battery with a 1.3-kWh usable capacity powers the electric motor. The CLA hybrid features a large, one-piece fixed panoramic glass roof, an optional floating MBUX Superscreen spans the width of the interior with a 10.25-inch driver display, 14-inch central display and 14-inch front passenger display behind a large glass surface. The CLA hybrid closely resembles the all-electric model but has a radiator grille with the Mercedes‑Benz star pattern in chrome. 

2026 Nissan Altima Starts At $28,825

The 2026 Nissan Altima, powered by a 188 horsepower 2.5-liter direct-injection engine, adds the Midnight Edition package for Altima SR which also adds a newly standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless device charging pad. The 2026 Nissan Altima is on sale now with SV and SR grades starting at $28,825 (including $1,245 destination and handling). Both grades are available with a choice of front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The new SR Midnight Edition package includes a black V-motion grille, two-tone black roof, darkened window trim, black wheels, darkened badges and black 19-inch wheels. The Midnight Edition treatment also equips Altima SR with dual-zone automatic climate control and a moonroof. 

2026 Honda Pilot Starts At $43,690

The 2026 Honda Pilot lineup, with a redesigned front fascia with a larger grille, is powered by a 285 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Every 2026 Honda Pilot now features a new ultra-wide 12.3-inch touchscreen powered by the latest HMI software and a 10.2-inch digital driver display. A power tailgate, previously available on EX-L and above trims, is now standard on all 2026 Pilot models. The Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies include Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation incorporating Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Adaptive Cruise Control. The refreshed 2026 Honda Pilot is offered in Sport, EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition trim levels which start at $43,690 (including $1,495 destination and handling charge).

2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap, combining the technology of the Sahara and Rubicon models with 4x4 capability, is powered by either the 2.0L turbo or 3.6L engine. This is the second of 12 special-edition Wrangler models in the Jeep brand’s yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve series debuts. Orders for the new 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap are now open, with a starting MSRP of $495 on Rubicon X, $2,690 on Sahara (includes optional body-color hardtop) and $3,185 on Rubicon (includes optional body-color hardtop and body-color fender flares). 

Genesis G90 Wingback Concept

The Genesis G90 Wingback Concept highlights that Genesis intends to extend the Magma program.

2026 Subaru Uncharted EV Starts At $36,445 Early Next Year

The all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV Sport and GT trims offer 338 horsepower from a dual-motor drivetrain with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE® Dual-Mode System delivers an estimated range of more than 300 miles on a single charge. The 221 horsepower entry-level Uncharted Premium FWD model is front-wheel-drive only with an estimated range of more than 300 miles and will be offered in limited numbers. Subaru Uncharted is equipped with 8.2 inches of ground clearance, a 14-inch Subaru Multimedia System featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and distraction mitigation system. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted also comes standard with a suite of Subaru EyeSight® driver-assistance technologies, a power rear gate, and an all-weather package. All trim levels of the 2026 Subaru Uncharted feature a high-capacity 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery and an 11-kW onboard charger offers quick charging at home. All 2026 Uncharted models feature a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, which unlocks access to more than 25,000 charging stations across the U.S. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted arrives early next year starting at $36,445 (including $1,450 destination & delivery charge).

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All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB

The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB, available as a 5-or 7-seater, is 2.4 inches longer than its predecessor at 114.1 inches in length giving second row passengers up to 2.7 inches of additional legroom. At launch, there will be the all-electric 268 horsepower GLB 250+ with EQ Technology offers 391 miles of electric range and the 349 horsepower GLB 350 4MATIC features a 107 horsepower drive unit on the front axle, and both models featuring a lithium-ion battery with an 85-kWh usable capacity. The new 800-volt electric architecture enables the new GLB to charge up to 161 miles of range in just ten minutes. The new GLB will also be available with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a hybrid powertrain with 48-volt technology and an electric motor integrated into the transmission. The second row seat backrests can be folded in 40/20/40 configuration as standard and a sliding adjustable second row seat is available as an option for the five-seat models and is included with the optional third row seating. With this feature, the second row can move 5.5 inches, and the backrests can recline in several stages. The new GLB can accommodate up to four child seats in the second and third rows. The new GLB is equipped with a number of standard driver assistance systems including eight cameras, five radar sensors, 12 ultrasonic sensors and a water-cooled supercomputer with sufficient power reserves for future functions and regular over-the-air updates.

Lexus LFA Concept

The Lexus LFA Concept, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car concept model, is a next-generation sports car concept model that features the same driving position as the GR GT and GR GT3.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker Starts At $41,445 In Early 2026

The all-new, all-electric, all-wheel-drive 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, available in Premium, Limited, and Touring trim levels, has an output of 375 horsepower with an estimated range of approximately 280 miles on a single charge. Powered by a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery, the Trailseeker includes a standard North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port, which unlocks access to more than 25,000 charging stations across the U.S., and can recharge up to 80% in as little as 28 minutes at speeds up to 150 kW on a fast-charger. The Trailseeker features 8.3 inches of ground clearance and X-MODE® Dual-Mode System with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud Modes, Grip Control and Downhill Assist Control for off-road adventures. Compared to the Subaru Solterra, the Trailseeker is more than 6 inches longer and nearly 1 inch taller. Arriving in retailers in early 2026, starting at $41,445 MSRP (including $1,450 destination & delivery).

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BMW Z4 Final Edition For $78,675 In Early 2026

The BMW Z4 Final Edition, a special Z4 M40i commemorating the end of production of the iconic 2-seat Roadster, powered by a 382 horsepower inline 6 cylinder engine will be produced in very small numbers from February to April of 2026 with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 8-speed Steptronic transmission. The MSRP for the Final Edition will be $78,675 (including $1,175 destination and handling).

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Starts At $48,500 In The 1st Quarter

The all-new electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA, powered by an advanced 800-volt electric architecture, delivers 286 horsepower on the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology rear wheel drive model with an electric range (EPA) of up to 374 miles while the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has 349 horsepower and 312 miles of range. With DC fast charging up to 320 kW, it's possible to add 100 miles of range in just five minutes and up to 202 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes. The new CLA comes standard with Digital Extra: Distance Assist DISTRONIC3, Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning, Evasive Steering function, Lane Keeping function and more. The CLA 250+ starts at $48,500 (including $1,250 destination and delivery charge) and CLA 350 4MATIC $51,050. The first vehicles hit U.S. roads this month with volume progressively ramping up through the first quarter of 2026.

2026 Audi Q3 Starts At $44,995 In The 1st Quarter

The all-new 2026 Audi Q3, powered by a 255 horsepower 2.0L TFSI four-cylinder gas engine paired to a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, has newly designed full LED headlights and dual-pane acoustic glass for the front side windows. Inside, an 11.9-inch instrument cluster and 12.8-inch MMI touch display. The second-row seats slide fore and aft, and recline as standard. The Audi Q3 can tow up to 1,500 lb. with a tongue load of up to 150 lb. The 2026 Audi Q3 SUV will be available at U.S. Audi retailers from the first quarter of 2026 and is priced from $44,995 (including $1,295 destination and delivery).

2025 LA Auto Show Video: Hyundai

Hyundai Motor America shows off their Ioniq 6 N performance electric sedan and the Crater Concept SUV at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews Hyundai's Senior Manager Product Planning, Mike Evanoff at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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2025 LA Auto Show Video: Genesis

Genesis introduced their new performance GV 60 Magma SUV and 2026 G70 Prestige Graphite (MSRP starts at $56,900) at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews Genesis Senior Group Manager Product Planning, Matt Bullion, about the latest vehicle introductions.

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2025 LA Auto Show Video: Subaru

Subaru is showing off their Uncharted and Trailseeker EVs at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews Subaru Product Communications Manager Aaron Cole about the latest vehicles from Subaru.

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2025 LA Auto Show Video: Jeep

Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, Ram, Dodge, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Maserati, presented their new Jeep Recon electric vehicle at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews William Coughlin, Director of Jeep Brand Marketing about the new Jeep Recon, Grand Wagoneer and other Jeep vehicles. Read more about the Jeep Recon in the post below.

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