Monday, August 18, 2025

Bentley EXP 15 Full-Size Concept

The Bentley EXP 15 full-size concept, featuring a three-door, three-seat design paying homage to iconic 1930 Speed Six Gurney Nutting ‘Blue Train’ Sportsman coupĂ©, provides hints to the design of future Bentleys including the brand’s keenly anticipated first fully electric car.    

Lexus Sport Concept

The Lexus Sport Concept features a wide, low-profile two-door form that blends dynamic and emotional elements into a vision for a next-generation sports car.

2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage Starts At $131,575 In Q1 2026

The 2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage, limited to 500 units, is available exclusively as the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe with BMW Individual upholstery, M Sport seats, exclusive wheels, and carbon fiber roof with M stripes. Under the hood is a 523 horsepower 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine paired with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission connected to BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The driver and front passenger are provided M Sport seats finished in BMW Individual Black Full Merino Leather and Alcantara, with a diamond-shaped upholstery pattern. Production of the M850i Edition M Heritage begins in November 2025, with deliveries expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026 starting at  $131,575 (including $1,175 destination and handling). 

Acura RSX Prototype Coming In 2nd Half of 2026

The next-generation all-electric Acura RSX Prototype, on same production line as Acura Integra, has powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive, sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension, low center-of-gravity and Brembo brakes all standard. Acura RSX is expected to arrive in the second half of 2026.

2026 Nissan Frontier Starts At $33,845

The 2026 Nissan Frontier is powered by 310 horsepower direct-injected 3.8-liter V6 engine paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Active Brake Limited Slip is standard on all grades, with PRO-4X upgrading to an electronic locking differential, to help provide added traction on mixed surfaces. All Frontier grades feature standard driver assistance and safety technologies including Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Parking Sensors, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control Seamless connectivity. There's a standard 8-inch and optional 12.3-inch (SV, PRO grades) touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ (wireless, SV and PRO grades), and up to four USB ports. Frontier has a trailering rating of up to 7,150 pounds. The 2026 Nissan Frontier S King Cab 4x2 starts at $33,845 (including $1,695 destination and handling).

2026 Nissan Armada Starts At $61,030 Now

The 2026 Nissan Armada, offered in SV, SL, PRO-4X, Platinum, NISMO, Platinum Reserve grades, is now on sale. Armada NISMO has 460 horsepower, 35 horsepower more than other versions when using premium fuel. Armada starts at $61,030 (including $2,190 Destination and handling) and the NISMO starts at $81,720.

Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept

The Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept 2+2 crossover with gull-wing doors is an electric high-performance luxury crossover. When engaged, Elevated Velocity becomes autonomous and the pedals and steering wheel retract, while the outside temperature, the driver’s body temperature and the cabin temperature are displayed to help optimize performance. Velocity Mode is engaged by the driver. When Velocity Mode is engaged, the interior lighting features cool white tones, door interiors are backlit, while white floor lighting dims to aid the driver in focusing on the road ahead. The Elevated Velocity concept joins the LYRIQ-V and OPTIQ-V in Cadillac's V-Series electric performance line-up.

2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Starts At $226,050

The new 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the first two-seater roadster in Maybach history, is powered by a handcrafted 577 horsepower 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine mated to a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission and 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive system. The chassis features active hydraulic roll stabilization and 2.5-degree rear-axle steering plus "Comfort," "Maybach," "Sport" and "Individual" drive programs. Arriving at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2025, the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series will start at $226,050 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge).

Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle Coming This Fall

The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle, limited to 25 units solely for the U.S., is powered by a handcrafted 621 horsepower 6.0L V12 Biturbo engine with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission plus there's AIRMATIC air suspension with Adaptive Damping System. The interior has hand-stitched, edition-specific MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Light Brown Nappa leather. The Executive Rear Seat Package Plus has a first class four-seat configuration and a rear cabin refrigerator. The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle arrives at U.S. dealerships in Fall 2025.

Friday, August 8, 2025

All-New 2026 Dodge Charger Starts At $51,990 Before Yearend

The all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, with Auto, Eco, Wet/Snow, Sport and Custom drive modes, is powered by the standard all-wheel-drive new high-output 550-horsepower SIXPACK which is a 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo inline six engine and has a starting MSRP of $56,990 (including $1,995 destination charges). The Charger R/T has the 420 horsepower SIXPACK standard-output engine with a starting U.S. MSRP of $51,990. The all-electric two-door 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack will be available at a starting MSRP of $61,990. There's a wide-format standard 10.25-in. cluster screen, with a 12.3-in. center display positioned in a center stack angled toward the driver. Standard features on all Charger models include Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with Vulnerable Road Users Detection, Active Lane Management, Active Driving Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, ParkSense front/rear/side park assist, Traffic Sign Recognition and Drowsy Driver Detection. Orders for the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack powered by the SIXPACK H.O. will open on August 13. Vehicles are scheduled to begin arriving at dealerships before the end of the year.

2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Coming 4th Quarter

The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, powered by 710 horsepower a 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, has more than six million potential customization combinations with six different wheel options fitted with a choice of four unique Brembo brake colors, six exterior colors options including new-for-2026 Green Machine, six exterior badge color choices, five exterior dual-stripe designs and all-new Gloss Black-painted hood. Five interior seat colors in three different configurations (five-, six- or seven-passenger seating) can be paired with a selection of four seat belt colors. Power sunroof, premium audio, Driver Safety Tech, trailer tow and more can all be added to any buildable combination. Interior receives exclusive Jailbreak IP badge stamped into standard carbon-fiber appliques. Ordering for the 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will open Aug. 13 with vehicles scheduled to start arriving at Dodge dealerships in Q4 2025.

2026 Genesis G80, GV 80, G90 Get Prestige Black Trim Level

The 2026 Genesis G80 executive sedan, G90 flagship sedan, GV80 SUV and GV80 Coupe now have available the Prestige Black trim level for U.S. and Canadian markets, including all-black exterior accents, gloss black alloy wheels, and a Obsidian Black Monotone interior. G80 Prestige Black has an MSRP of $80,845 (including $1,495 destination pricing), GV80 SUV Prestige Black MSRP is $84,745, GV80 Coupe Prestige Black MSRP is $90,895 and G90 Prestige Black MSRP is $107,245.

2026 INFINITI QX80 Starts At $85,940 Late Summer

The 2026 INFINITI QX80, offered in PURE, LUXE, SPORT (new) and AUTOGRAPH grades, is powered by a 450 horsepower 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged engine achieving 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway with rear-wheel-drive models while All-Mode 4-Wheel Drive® models are rated for 16 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. QX80 has a standard towing rating of 8,500 pounds , when properly equipped. Available Electronic Air Suspension14 and Dynamic Digital Suspension lowers by 1.2 inches at speed, lowers by 2.8 inches when parked to an Easy Access level and raises the air suspension 2.1 inches above QX80's normal ride height for use in more rugged terrain. QX80 SPORT has a new front grille, a restyled front bumper and a 22-inch wheel design while the exterior is has darkened exterior trim, mirror caps, lower bumper finishers, roof rails and emblems. Inside, the SPORT has a Dusk Blue color scheme, with dark matte chrome accents, graphite for the headliner and pillars, open pore wood trim for the instrument panel and doors, and black/blue seat inserts, including unique diamond-pattern perforation. The 2026 INFINITI QX80 will reach retailers late Summer 2025, with an MSRP starting at $85,940 (including $2,190 destination and handling charge).

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition Coming Next Year

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, powered by a 1,250 horsepower LT7 twin-turbo V8 engine and front axle electric motor, gets a limited production Quail Silver Limited Edition package which will include a Sky Cool and Medium Ash Gray with Habanero accents interior. The ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition will have a starting MSRP of $241,395 (not including delivery fees) and production will begin next year. The 2026 Corvette ZR1X will start with an MSRP of $207,395 (including $1,995 DFC) for the 1LZ coupe and $217,395 for the 1LZ convertible. The ZR1X 3LZ coupe will start with an MSRP of $218,395 and 3LZ convertible will start with an MSRP of $228,395. ZR1X will be available by the end of 2025. The ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition will have a starting MSRP of $241,395 (not including delivery fees), and production will begin next year.

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander $42,855 This Fall

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV, in LE, XLE, Limited, Platinum, and Nightshade grades, is powered by a choice of a 265 horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged 16-valve D-4S injection engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing is paired with a Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission, a 245 horsepower Hybrid 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Double Overhead Cam engine with an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission or a 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX’s 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbo 16-valve D-4S injection engine with VVT-I is paired to a Direct Shift-6AT 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission. A 12.3-inch touchscreen, three-zone automatic climate control with second- and third-row vents, and seven USB-C charging ports are standard while available features include leather-trimmed seats on the Limited grade or heated and ventilated second row seats on the Platinum model. Grand Highlander starts at $42,855 (including $1,495 DPH fee) for the gas engine models (LE FWD grade), $46,205 for the Hybrid models (LE grade), and $56,685 for the Hybrid MAX models (Limited grade). 2026 Grand Highlander models are expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships in the Fall of 2025.

Grand Highlander review video.