2026 Subaru Ascent Starts At $42,245 This Fall

The 2026 Subaru Ascent 3-row SUV, offered in both 7- and 8-passenger configurations, is powered by a 260 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine paired with a Lineartronic® CVT with an 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters. The Ascent has standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. All 2026 Ascent models come standard with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, including a Wide-Angle Mono Camera and Emergency Stop Assist. Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, and Automatic Emergency Steering also come standard. DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System is available on Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, and Onyx Edition Touring trim levels. Other conveniences include USB-A and USB-C ports in both rows, raised roof rails, and 19 cupholders throughout the cabin. Ascent Premium starts at $42,245 (including $1,450 destination & delivery) this Fall.

2026 Toyota Corolla Starts At $23,920 This Fall

The 2026 Toyota Corolla, available in LE, SE, and XSE grades, is powered by a 169 horsepower 2.0L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine. Corolla has NORMAL, ECO and available SPORT drive modes and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is now standard across the line up. Corolla also comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. Standard features include Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. New for 2026 is a 7-inch digital gauge cluster standard on the LE and SE grades, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster standard on the XSE (available on the SE grade). The FX Edition is not available for model year 2026. The 2026 Toyota Corolla is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships this Fall starting at $23,920 (including $1,195 DPH) for the LE grade.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, available in LE, LE AWD, SE, SE AWD and XLE grades, is powered by the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder aluminum DOHC 16-valve engine to achieve 138 net combined horsepower with a manufacturer-estimated MPG rating of up to 53 city/46 highway/50 combined. New for 2026 is a 7-inch digital gauge cluster standard on the LE and SE grades, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster standard on the XLE (available on the SE grade). The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships this Fall starting at $25,770 (including $1,195 DPH) for the LE grade.

2026 Toyota Sequoia

The 2026 Toyota Sequoia is powered by a 437 horsepower twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission offered in 2WD or part-time 4WD on SR5 and Limited grades. Part-time 4WD is standard on 1794, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone grades. The part-time 4WD system relies on a transfer case, controlled via a selector on the center console. In addition to the TSS 2.5 system, other standard features include Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking. Sequoia will be fitted with an 8-inch or available 14-inch touchscreen that controls the Toyota Audio Multimedia system. Sequoia's maximum towing capacity is up to 9,520 lbs. The Capstone grade now offers a revamped interior featuring Shale Premium Textured leather-trimmed seats that provide enhanced upscale touches to the cabin. The Limited grade will transition to leather-trimmed seats in both black and grey, showcasing a new pattern with black leather featuring white stitching and grey leather adorned with black stitching. Power folding 3rd row seats are now standard on all grades.

2026 Toyota Tundra

The 2026 Toyota Tundra is powered by a 389 horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine or a 437 net combined horsepower hybrid twin-turbo V6, both engines team with a 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence featuring a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic and TOW/HAUL driving modes. All Tundra models will be equipped with a 32.2-gallon fuel tank, eliminating the smaller gas tank option. A tow hitch and 7/4 pin connector will now be standard on all models, including the SR grade. Tundra has a 12,000-pound maximum towing capacity. Tundra models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 on every grade, including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist with available Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking. The TRD 3” Lift Kit and Tow Tech Package is now available on the TRD Rally Package.

2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Starts At $109,200 This Fall

The 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible, powered by a 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission, features a standard 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen display, Intuitive Parking Assist and a Panoramic View Monitor. The LC 500 Convertible’s roof can be opened or closed at speeds up to 31 mph. The Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist, Left Turn Oncoming Vehicle Detection/Braking, All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Sign Assist. The 2026 LC 500 Convertible has a starting MSRP of $109,200 (including Delivery, Processing and Handling) and is expected to go on sale in Fall 2025.

2026 Subaru Uncharted EV Coming In Early 2026

The all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV, powered by a 74.7-kWh, high-capacity lithium-ion battery, delivers up to 338 horsepower and a manufacturer-estimated range of more than 300 miles on a single charge. Compared to the Solterra EV, the all-new Subaru Uncharted is shorter by nearly 7 inches but offers more than 25 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. Uncharted Sport and GT models are equipped with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE®, an anticipated range of up to 290 miles, and 338 horsepower while the 221 horsepower entry-level Uncharted Premium FWD model will be offered in limited numbers at a lower price point. The all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted. features a standard 14-inch touchscreen for infotainment, including wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. Dual wireless smartphone chargers in the front center console are standard, and there are dual USB-C chargers for rear seat passengers. The all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted will go on sale at retailers nationwide in early 2026.

2026 GMC Acadia Coming In The 3rd Quarter

The 2026 GMC Acadia, powered by a 328 horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a maximum available towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs., will receive the Denali Ultimate trim with a signature Vader Chrome grille and GMC logo, LED daytime running lamps with animated lighting sequence, exclusive badging, and 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish. The Acadia Denali Ultimate also gets heated and ventilated Woodland Mahogany full leather massaging front seats with plaited contrast stitching, Paldao wood with laser-etched accents and embossed topographical maps on the seat backs, door trim and map pockets, unique floor mats and Denali Ultimate badging on the vehicle’s seat backs. The 2026 GMC Acadia is expected to arrive at dealerships beginning in the third quarter of 2025, with Denali Ultimate coming later in the year. 

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Starts At $28,415 This Fall

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, available in Base, Premium, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid and Wilderness trim levels, is powered by a 180 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine while the new Crosstrek Hybrid  (shown above) is equipped with an Atkinson/Miller-cycle 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine paired to electric motors and a high-capacity lithium-ion battery making 194 horsepower combined. Standard features include dual 7.0-inch Subaru touchscreens, EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, steering responsive LED headlights, SI-DRIVE engine performance management, 17-inch alloy wheels in dark gray finish, dual-zone automatic climate control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration. Subaru Crosstrek starts $28,415 (including $1,420 destination and delivery) while the Hybrid starts at $35,415. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid arrive at retailers beginning this Fall.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Coming In The 4th Quarter

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander gets a mid-cycle refresh and is equipped with a new 1.5-liter turbocharged, 16-valve, four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with the company's first mild-hybrid system replacing the 2.5-liter engine in the current Outlander. 2026 also will see the introduction of a new LE trim, slotted between the entry-level ES and mid-grade SE, as well as a top-line SEL Black Edition and the return of the Ralliart model. Pricing and more information on the 2026 Outlander will be released later this year and the vehicle will be available in Q4 2025.

New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Starts At $40,430 Soon

The new 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV, 2.5 inches longer on a wheelbase that's 2.7 inches longer than the previous generation, is powered by the standard 287 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 direct-injected engine coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a two-chamber torque converter or a hybrid powertrain with a 258 horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors mounted in the six-speed automatic transmission’s case for a total estimated system output of up to 329 horsepower which is expected to achieve up to 34 mpg combined, yielding an internally targeted range of up to 619 miles. The naturally-aspirated V6 is targeting a 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity while the hybrid powertrain has an estimated 4,000 lbs. of maximum towing capacity. Relaxation seats for front- and second-row passengers, provides additional degrees of recline and deployable upper-leg supports to help reduce fatigue during extended seating periods. Eight passenger seating is available across various trims with available captain’s chairs including one-touch second-row tilt-and-slide functionality. Third-row seats are available with power-folding, sliding, and power-reclining mechanisms, along with heating. Cup holders and 100-watt-capable USB-C ports are readily accessible in each row. The 2026 SE FWD Palisade starts at $40,430 (including $1,495 freight charge) while the hybrid starts at $45,155 and are arriving at Hyundai dealers now, with hybrid models scheduled to go on sale early Fall.

Jeep Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super Editions Start At $76,535

The new Jeep Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super, powered by a 420 horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six engine and a towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds, will join the previously announced Wagoneer Overland Special Edition. All Jeep Wagoneer models, including these new limited-edition models, are available in short- or long-wheelbase configurations. The Wagoneer Limited starts at $76,535 (including destination) and the Wagoneer Super package has an MSRP of $82,535 and are open for orders now. 

All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Arrives Early 2026

The all-new, third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5, 4.5-inches longer in overall length and in wheelbase and over half an inch wider than the previous model, will launch with a 187 horsepower 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ AWD. A new 15.6-inch integrated touchscreen display is available with Google built-in to integrate key Google apps and services, like Google Gemini, an AI assistant allowing owners to ask complex questions. The rear cargo area is almost two inches longer and over an inch higher with a lower lift-in height that drops over half an inch from its predecessor for easy loading and unloading. The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 goes on sale in early 2026 with an electrified CX-5 hybrid to debut in 2027. 

Test Drive: 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Platinum i-FORCE MAX Hybrid

Richard Saxton reviews the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Platinum i-FORCE MAX which is powered by the new 326 horsepower 2.4 liter turbocharged i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain and starts at $64,310 (including $1,450 DPH).

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2026 INFINITI QX60 Starts At $53,195 Now

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. 

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.

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.

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.