Tuesday, November 4, 2025

SEMA: INFINITI QX80 R-Spec

The INFINITI QX80 R-Spec is powered by a modified 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 GT-R NISMO engine capable of 1,000 horsepower, with custom turbochargers, intercoolers, exhaust manifolds and an upgraded fuel system. R-Spec has bronze 24-inch wheels designed to resemble those from the GT-R, with a 12-inch width accommodating 315 section-width tires.

SEMA: Toyota Camry GT-S Concept

The Toyota Camry GT-S Concept, with 20-inch performance wheels mounted with 245/35R20 tires fill the wheel wells, is powered by a 232 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system. At each corner, adjustable coilovers lower the chassis by 1.5 inches, a high-performance brake upgrade includes massive 8-piston calipers squeezing 365mm front rotors with 6-piston calipers matched with 356mm rear rotors. 

Thursday, October 23, 2025

All-New 6th Generation Toyota RAV4 Starts Arriving In December

The all-new 6th generation Toyota RAV4, available in core, rugged, and sport exterior style designs across seven trim levels, is powered by either hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain with available front- or electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. The 5th generation Toyota hybrid system has 236 net combined system horsepower on AWD Models and 226 horsepower on FWD models with up to a manufacturer estimated 44 MPG combined rating (FWD Model). The 6th generation PHEV powertrain has a 23% Increase in manufacturer estimated all-electric driving range rating of up to 52 miles from a 324 net combined system horsepower that delivers a manufacturer estimated 41 MPG combined fuel economy rating. The core design includes LE, XLE Premium and Limited grades. The Woodland grade pictured above has the rugged exterior has 8.5-inches of ground clearance while the SE, XSE  and first-ever GR SPORT model make up the sport grades. An all-new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is standard while a head up display is available on the hybrid Limited and PHEV XSE grades. The 2026 RAV4 Hybrid models are expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships in December of this year with a starting MSRP in the low $30,000’s for the Hybrid FWD model. Full pricing will be available at a later date. The 2026 RAV4 PHEV models are expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships in the Spring of 2026.

2026 Lexus GX Starts At $66,935

The 2026 Lexus GX, available in six grades, is powered by a 349 horsepower 3.4-L Twin Turbo V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission, and an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 21 MPG. Towing capacity is up to 9,063 lbs. The GX has seating for up to seven (Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+) and the second row is available in captain’s chairs or a 60:40 split-folding bench (Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+). Heated and ventilated outboard seats are standard in the driver and front passenger seats, with available heated second-row seats. The third row is available in both power and manual seat configurations. A rear seat reminder is included as a safety and convenience feature. All GX models come standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist, Left Turn Oncoming Vehicle Detection/Braking, Full-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Emergency Driving Stop System, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Sign Assist, Proactive Driving Assist. The GX 550 Premium starts at $66,935 (including $1,450 delivery, processing and handling fee). 

Thursday, October 16, 2025

2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Coming At Yearend

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, with a new front fascia and offered in Sprint, Veloce and Sport Speciale trims, is powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard Q4 all-wheel-drive system. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale begins arriving in North America showrooms at the end of 2025. Additional details, including pricing, will be announced closer to launch.

2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Starts At $64,740 By Yearend

The new 2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer, powered by a 420 horsepower 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine with a towing capability of up to 10,000 lbs. The 647 horsepower 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) is powered by a liquid-cooled 92-kWh battery pack paired with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that converts to electrical power by the onboard 130-kWgenerator delivering an anticipated total range upwards of 500 miles. The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer lineup is set to begin production later this year starting at $64,740 (including $2,595 destination charge). The REEV will be available later.

2027 Chevrolet Bolt Starts At $28,995 In 2026 First Quarter

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT electric vehicle is back, available in RS trim, powered by the X76 drive unit's 210 horsepower permanent magnetic drive motor delivering a GM-estimated 255 miles of range at a price of $28,995 (including $1,395 DFC). The 2027 Bolt is the 10th GM EV model to use the X76 drive unit with a 210 horsepower permanent magnetic drive motor. Features include a 11.3-inch-diagonal infotainment screen that has Google built-in and apps powered by OnStar Connectivity and there's an 11-inch-diagonal driver information screen. Driver assistance technology including Intersection Collision Mitigation, Rear Automatic Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking. Bolt offers a NACS charging port and can take advantage of DC public fast charging up to 150 kW, charging more than 2.5x faster than the previous Bolt. With DC public fast charging, drivers can now go from 10% to 80% battery charge in 26 minutes. The 2027 Chevy Bolt will be assembled in Kansas City, Kansas and will be available at Chevrolet dealers in the first quarter of 2026.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

2026 Mazda CX-70 Starts At $43,780

The 2026 Mazda CX-70 two-row crossover SUV is powered by a 280 horsepower e-Skyactiv-G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbo with M-Hybrid Boost or a 323 horsepower e-Skyactiv PHEV with an all-electric range of 30 miles. Each powertrain is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive, Kinematic Posture Control, and Mi-Drive modes with Sport and Off-Road. New for 2026, the 3.3 Turbo Preferred trims have standard ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar and two-position memory, and eight-way power adjustable passenger seat. Standard technologies include Alexa Built-in, 12.3-inch Mazda Connect center infotainment display with touch functionality when using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a seven-inch TFT LCD instrument panel display, eight-speaker audio system, wireless phone charging, front and rear dual USB-C inputs, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, push-button start, and automatic climate control. The CX-70 starts at $43,780 (including $1,530 destination and handling) for the 3.3 Turbo Preferred trim level.

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Comes To U.S. At $38,950

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor with an EPA-estimated range of up to 261 miles comes to the U.S. following last year’s introduction of the 422 horsepower EX30 Twin Motor Performance. The EX30 Single Motor is offered in Plus equipment level with a starting MSRP of $38,950. The EX30 Cross Country, with higher ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive and available 18-inch all-terrain accessory tires and an EPA-estimated range of up to 227 miles, will be available only as the Twin Motor Ultra model with a starting MSRP of $48,150.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Starts At A Lower $36,600

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has substantial pricing reductions across its lineup ranging from $7,600 to $9,800, enabling Hyundai to better align with current market dynamics and support increased U.S. production volume. The IONIQ 5 starts at $36,600 (including $1,600 freight charges), a $7,600 price decrease, for the 168 horsepower SE RWD Standard Range with a 125 kW electric motor. The top-of-the-line 320 horsepower IONIQ 5 Limited AWD with 74 kW and 165 kW electric motors is $50,575, a $9,225 price reduction. 

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

2026 Lexus LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Coming Soon

The 2026 Lexus LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition, limited to 250 units in the United States, is powered by a 416 horsepower 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This model is offered as mono spec finished Ninety Noir exterior color, a Rioja Red interior and 20-inch split-20-spoke alloy wheels featuring a Dark Gray Metallic finish. Standard features include a panorama glass roof and a Panoramic View Monitor. Other features include heated rear seats, a power lift-up buckle, and a Mark Levinson® 23-speaker, 2,400-watt Reference Surround Sound system with QuantumLogic® Immersion. Advanced Park is also standard on the Heritage Edition model. The 2026 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition will have a starting MSRP of $99,280 (including $1,450 Delivery, Processing and Handling fee) and is expected to arrive in dealerships this Fall.

2026 Lexus LX Starts At $107,950

The 2026 Lexus LX, offered in Premium, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, and Overtrail grades, is powered by a 409 horsepower 3.4-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission in the LX 600. The LX 700h, with a nickel-metal hydride battery, has a hybrid system combined with the same engine as the LX 600 that produces 457 horsepower delivering an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG. The Overtrail grade, with 33-inch All-Terrain tires and 18-inch wheels, is available exclusively on LX 700h with two or three-rows and adds front and rear locking differentials, a 2,400W AC inverter, and off-road all-weather floor liners. The F SPORT Appearance Package is offered exclusively on the LX 700h F SPORT Handling model. The Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 is standard across the LX lineup. For LX models equipped with a third row, power-folding rear seats are split 50:50. There's a standard 12.3-inch high-definition upper touchscreen and a 7-inch lower touchscreen which displays the climate control screen and MTS. It also features vehicle information including: differential lock status, mode selection when using Drive Mode Select, Downhill Assist Control, Crawl Control and vehicle height control. The 2026 Lexus LX starting MSRP is $107,950 (including $1,450 Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee). 

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

2026 911 Turbo S Starts At $272,650 In The Spring

The new 2026 911 Turbo S, available as a coupe and Cabriolet, is powered by a 701 horsepower 3.6 liter flat-six boxer engine with twin turbos in its T-Hybrid powertrain using a 1.9-kWh high-voltage battery which is the same as in the 911 Carrera GTS to deliver 61 more horsepower over the previous model. An eight-speed PDK with an integrated electric motor sends power to the Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive system. The new 911 Turbo S has a curb weight of 3,829 lbs., which is a 180-lb. increase from its predecessor due to the hybrid system. The 911 Turbo S coupe is delivered as a two-seater as standard, but rear seats are optionally available at no additional charge. The Cabriolet is only offered in a 2+2 seat configuration. Carbon fiber windshield wiper arms are available as an option for the first time, offering 50 percent weight savings over the standard component. The new 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S, the most powerful production 911 to date, is available to order and carries an MSRP of $272,650 (including $2,350 fee for delivery, processing and handling) for the coupe and $286,650 for the Cabriolet. Arrival in U.S. Porsche Centers is expected by Spring 2026. 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

2026 Subaru Solterra EV Starts At $39,945 This Fall

The all-new 2026 Subaru Solterra EV, in Premium, Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT grades, has been redesigned with 338 horsepower from an uprated powertrain, increased driving range up to 288 miles on a single charge, and upgraded interior comforts and technology, including an upgraded 14-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen display. Every 2026 Solterra is equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a suite of Subaru EyeSight® driver-assistance technologies, along with an all-new 14-inch Subaru Multimedia System featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. All 2026 Solterra models feature a North American Charging Standard charging port, which unlocks access to more than 15,000 charging stations across the U.S. It starts at $39,945 (including $1,450 destination & delivery), the same entry price as the outgoing model. The all-new 2026 Subaru Solterra EV arriving at Subaru retailers this Fall. 

2026 Toyota GR Corolla Starts At $41,115 This Fall

The new 2026 Toyota GR Corolla, featuring the GR-FOUR All-Wheel Drive System, is powered by a 300 horsepower turbocharged G16E-GTS 1.6 liter 3-cylinder turbo engine with either an eight-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission or a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission. Front and rear Torsen® Limited-Slip Rear Differentials are standard. There's a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with customizable settings and, in the center of the dash, is the Toyota Audio Multimedia system with an eight-inch touchscreen. The GR Corolla comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard. The 2026 Toyota GR Corollas are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships this Fall with a starting at $41,115 (including $1,195 dealer processing and handling fee). 

2026 Audi A6 Starts At $65,395 In The 4th Quarter

The all-new, 9th-generation 2026 Audi A6, quicker and better handling than the previous model, is powered a 362 horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine mated to an Audi S tronic seven-speed dual clutch transmission and features quattro® all-wheel drive as standard. The 2026 A6 sedan has 27 more horsepower than the previous generation. The Audi digital stage revolves around the Audi MMI panoramic display and the optional 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display (standard on Prestige trims). The Audi virtual cockpit has an 11.9-inch display diagonal and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. Standard features include adaptive cruise control, active front assist, side assist, rear cross traffic assist, parking system plus, traffic sign recognition, proactive occupant protection and rear-view camera. Other standard features include lane departure warning, front cross-traffic assist, swerve assist, front turn assist, and emergency brake assistant. Additional driver assistance features standard on Premium plus and Prestige trim levels include Park assist plus, Adaptive cruise assist, and Top view camera system. The 2026 Audi A6 sedan will be available at U.S. Audi retailers from the fourth quarter of 2025 and is priced from $65,395 (including $1,295 destination and delivery).

2026 Subaru BRZ Starts At $37,055

The 2026 Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car, in Limited, tS, and a new limited-production Series.Yellow edition, is powered by a 228 horsepower 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission paired with a TORSEN® limited-slip differential. The 2026 Subaru BRZ Limited is available with a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission or a 6-speed electronic direct-control automatic, starting at $37,055 MSRP (including $1,195 destination & delivery) and features Ultrasuede® with red leather accents, dual-mode seat heater controls, and Subaru 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus System with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity. The 6-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission is available for the BRZ Limited, and is priced at $850 MSRP.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Starts At $26,130 Now

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, available in a choice of hybrid or gas-powered models, with the Hybrid model, offered in S, SE, and XSE grades all equipped with standard Electronic On-Demand AWD, and powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and three electric motors electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission delivering 196 Net Combined horsepower and a Manufacturer-Estimated 42 Combined MPG Rating. The gas-powered models, in L, LE and XLE grades with either FWD or AWD, are powered a 169 horsepower Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode. Corolla Cross has a newly available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and a 7-inch digital gauge cluster or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. There's an available tow hitch for towing capacity of up to 1,500 lbs. Arriving at Toyota dealerships now, 2026 Corolla Cross gas models start at $26,130 (including $1,495 Dealer Processing and Handling) while Corolla Cross Hybrid models start at $30,490.

2026 Kia Sorento Starts At $33,635

The 2026 Kia Sorento with a 191 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection engine paired with an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, starts at $33,635 (including $1,445 destination) and now the new Terrain Mode is standard on AWD-equipped models. The other ICE engine option is a 281 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection engine. The 2026 Sorento Hybrid starts at $40,335 and 2026 Sorento the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) starts at $49,735.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Coming In 2028

The new BMW X5 will offer a choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel (in markets outside the US), and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen, the brand’s first-ever series-produced hydrogen-powered model, will arrive in 2028. As well as developing the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen, BMW is also actively involved in efforts to expand the hydrogen refueling network.