The 2026 INFINITI QX60, offered in PURE, LUXE, SPORT and AUTOGRAPH, is powered by a 268 horsepower Variable Compression Turbo engine. QX60 has a best-in-class towing rating of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. QX60 models with front-wheel drive are estimated to return 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined, while models with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive are estimated to deliver 22 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. The QX60 has dual 12.3-inch displays with Google built-in, Klipsch® premium sound systems with up to 20 speakers, ProPILOT Assist 2.12 including Invisible Hood View, which uses advanced image processing to take footage from the vehicle's exterior cameras to project an image of what's directly underneath the vehicle onto the in-car displays. The QX60 PURE starts at $53,195 (including $1,995 destination & handling) and $55,195 with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive4. The first-ever QX60 SPORT grade is priced from $63,695.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
2026 Nissan Armada Adds NISMO Grade This Fall
The 2026 Nissan Armada adds the NISMO trim level to the lineup of SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO and Platinum Reserve grades. The Armada NISMO, equipped with second-row captain’s chairs, is powered by a 460 horsepower twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine, 35 more horsepower than the others, and mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Inside, NISMO-specific quilted leather appointments are finished in charcoal with red accents and stitching. Available Invisible Hood View, Front Wide View and 3D Intelligent Around View® Monitor help drivers spot obstacles around the vehicle. The 2026 Armada will reach Nissan dealerships this Fall.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Coming This Fall
The all-new completely reimagined third-generation 2026 Nissan LEAF powered by a new 3-in-1 powertrain with compact integrated motor, inverter and reducer with liquid cooled lithium-ion batteries with up to 75-kWh usable capacity will reach U.S. Nissan dealerships in the Fall, with other markets to follow.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X On 8th Generation Platform
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X electrified all-wheel drive performance car, on the eighth generation platform, is powered by a 1,064 horsepower 5.5-liter Gemini small-block LT7 twin-turbo V8 engine sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with a 186 horsepower front-axle motor. Further details on price and availability will be shared closer to production.
2026 BMW XM Label Coming This Fall
The 2026 BMW XM Label, the most powerful road vehicle ever produced by BMW M, is powered by the M HYBRID system which consists of a V8 engine with a peak output of 577 horsepower and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission delivering up to 194 horsepower. The Interior choices are BMW Individual Night Blue Full Merino Leather with Vintage Coffee accents, BMW Individual Black Full Merino Leather with Vintage Coffee accents, and BMW Individual Silverstone Extended Merino leather with Black accents. Production at BMW’s Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina will begin in August. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL EV Coming Mid-Year
The all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL, which adds passenger and cargo capacity compared to the ESCALADE IQ, delivers up to a Cadillac-estimated 460 miles of range from a 24- module GM battery producing 205 kWh and customers can expect up to 116 miles of range in 10 minutes at a public DC Fast Charging Station. The Escalade IQL also comes equipped with vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging capabilities, which when paired with the GM Energy V2H Bundle, allows for the transfer of energy between the vehicle and a properly equipped home during times of need. The ESCALADE IQL has a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display and seating available for up to seven total passengers, with a power folding third-row, which folds flat for more storage. The Executive Second Row package features stowable tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens, a rear command center, dual wireless phone charging pads and massaging, heating, and ventilated seats, which also offer 14-way power adjustment and headrest speakers. ESCALADE IQL will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in mid-2025 at General Motors’ Factory ZERO plant in Detroit.
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V EV Starts At $68,795 Later This Year
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V powered by a Cadillac-estimated 519 horsepower standard dual motor all-wheel drive drivetrain with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack that will enable a Cadillac-estimated 275 miles of range. MSRP starts at an estimated $68,795 (including destination freight charge). OPTIQ-V has a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display, standard 19- speaker AKG9 Studio Audio System with Dolby Atmos®, Super Cruise driver assistance technology (with three years of OnStar connected service), radar, camera and ultrasonic sensor technology integrated throughout OPTIQ-V, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking and Forward Collision Alert. OPTIQ-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production starting in Fall 2025.