2019 Kia Optima Gets Refreshed

2019 Kia Optima receives a number of redesigned interior and exterior elements. The LX comes standard with Stinger-inspired LED daytime running lights, a new 16-inch alloy wheel design and matte gray-finish grill. The S model gets new projection beam fog lamps, LED taillights, dual exhaust, sport side sills with gloss black trim, a gloss-black grill and 18-inch alloy wheels. Also added is standard push-button start, smart key, smart trunk and power front windows with auto up/down functionality. The EX will be powered by a turbocharged 178-horsepower engine with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission with an adaptive Smart Shift drive mode.

2019 Subaru Forester Arrives Later This Year

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester, in its fifth generation and available in standard, Premium, Limited, Touring and new Sport trim levels, is powered by a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder BOXER engine featuring Auto Stop/Start and paired with a standard Lineartronic CVT driving its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. On Sport and Touring variants, the CVT features a manual mode that simulates a seven-speed manual transmission, using steering wheel paddle shift control switches. The wheelbase is increased to 105.1 in. from 103.9 in., with more rear seat legroom, which is now 39.4-in., a 1.4-in. increase and gains in headroom, hip and shoulder room. DriverFocus is a driver monitoring system that uses facial recognition software to identify signs of driver fatigue or driver distraction. The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester arrives at Subaru retailers later this year.

2019 Hyundai Tucson Is Redesigned

The redesigned 2019 Hyundai Tucson is powered by 164 horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine on the Value and SE trims and a 181 horsepower 2.4-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder engine on the SEL, Sport and Limited trims, both coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that offers SHIFTRONIC™ manual shifting mode and includes an overdrive lock-up torque converter for higher fuel economy at highway speeds. The 2019 Tucson has a 7-inch Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ as standard equipment. A second row USB charger was added in the SEL trim and, to eliminate the need for a charging cord in the Limited trim, there is an available Qi wireless charging pad for compatible Android devices, as well as Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Offers 3 Engines For U.S.

The all-new fourth generation 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is powered by a 185 horsepower 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder GDI engine, a 235 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 190 horsepower 2.2-liter CRDi turbodiesel engine, all mated to a brand-new eight-speed automatic transmission. Safety features include Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Occupant Alert to detect the movements of children and pets and Safe Exit Assist temporarily prevents doors from being opened when a vehicle approaches from behind even when the doors are unlocked. The five-passenger Santa Fe Sport will now be called Santa Fe. The current long wheelbase three-row, seven-passenger model called Santa Fe will be renamed Santa Fe XL for the 2019 model year. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe goes on sale in the U.S. in this summer.

2019 Acura RDX Coming Mid-Year

The 2019 Acura RDX, on a 2.6 inch longer wheelbase, is powered by a 272 horsepower direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter, 16-valve powerplant with DOHC VTEC® valvetrain and Dual Variable Timing Cam paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for both automatic mode and using steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The third generation redesign marks the return of torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) to RDX. The cargo area behind the rear seats has expanded 3.4-cubic feet with an additional 1.7 cubic-feet of compartmented underfloor storage. The new platform provides for a fully-flat rear floor. The new RDX debuts the Acura ELS Studio 3D premium audio, a 16-channel, 710-watt system featuring four ultra-slim Highline™ ceiling-mounted speakers. All models and grades come standard with Collision Mitigation Braking System™  with Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Lane Keeping Assist. The RDX's new ultra-wide panoramic moonroof, standard on all grades, has power slide and tilt functions and a power sliding sunshade. The new turbocharged RDX will launch mid-year.

2019 Genesis G70 Arrives This Summer

The 2019 Genesis G70 luxury performance sedan will be available with a 252 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine and a 365 horsepower 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine in the U.S. market. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. An 8-speed, sport-tuned automatic with standard steering wheel mounted paddle-shifters is available with either engine. Genesis will offer an optional 6-speed manual transmission with the 2.0T RWD model. G70 rounds out the Genesis brand’s sedan lineup, joining the G80, G80 Sport, and flagship G90. The Genesis G70 arrives at retailers this Summer.

2019 Cadillac XT4 Compact SUV Arrives This Fall

The all-new 2019 Cadillac XT4 compact SUV is powered by a 237 horsepower 2.0L Turbo engine that features Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), coupled with a nine-speed automatic transmission with next-generation Electronic Precision Shift with an estimated 30 mpg in highway driving. At launch, the 2019 XT4 will be offered in seven interior environments, based on Luxury, Premium Luxury or Sport trims. The XT4 will be priced starting at $35,790 (including destination charge) when it goes on sale in Fall 2018. Starting at the end of March 2018, customers will be able to preorder their XT4s from participating U.S. Cadillac dealers nationwide.

2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback On Sale In 2nd Half Of 2018

The 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback is powered by a 444 horsepower 2.9 liter TFSI V6 biturbo engine mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic® with optimized shifting times delivering 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and a top track speed of 155 mph, or increased to 174 mph with the optional Dynamic plus package. The 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback will be on sale in the second half of 2018.

2019 Honda Insight Coming This Summer

The all-new, production version of the 2019 Honda Insight, powered by the third generation of Honda's two-motor hybrid system, a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine combined with an electric propulsion motor, for 151 net system horsepower providing up to 55-mpg in the city. The 2019 Honda Insight will include Forward Collison Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Traffic Sign Recognition. The new Insight launches at Honda dealerships nationally in early summer.

2019 Corolla Hatchback Coming This Summer

The all-new 2019 Corolla Hatchback is lower (by 1.0 in.), wider (by 1.2 in.), and longer (by 1.5 in.) than its its Corolla iM predecessor and is powered by a 4-cylinder, inline 16-valve DOHC, chain drive with Dual VVT-i mated to either an all-new Dynamic-Shift CVT or a six-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) transmission. The Dynamic-Shift CVT has simulated 10-speed Sequential Shiftmatic steps, Sport Mode, and paddle shifters. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection uses Forward Collision Warning, Brake Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking. The all-new 2019 Corolla Hatchback goes on sale this summer.

2019 Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Coming Late This Year

The redesigned 2019 Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet are powered by a new 255 horsepower 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo engine equipped with a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission on the C 300 and C 300 4MATIC models. The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC has a 385 horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine. The C-Class is able to drive semi- autonomously in certain situations and will go on sale in the U.S. by late 2018.

2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport

The 2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport, the first-ever V-Performance model of its top-of-range sedan, is powered by an all-new 550 horsepower 4.2L Twin Turbo V-8 engine matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Available active safety features include Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward/Reverse Automatic Braking, and Safety Alert Seat. The Cadillac V-Sport portfolio currently includes the CTS V-Sport and the XTS V-Sport.

2019 Audi A6 Coming This Summer

The all-new 2019 Audi A6, in its eighth generation with a larger interior than the outgoing model, has a new V6 turbocharged engine and standard 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. The Audi A6 features an all-new MMI® infotainment system with touch response® that replaces the rotary dial and the conventional buttons and controls of the previous model with two large, high-resolution touch displays. The MMI touch response operating system lets the user arrange the location of central vehicle functions using a drag-and-drop technique and up to 32 shortcut buttons can be stored. The 2019 Audi A6 goes on sale this summer.

2019 Mustang GT California Special Coming This Summer

The 2019 Mustang GT California Special features include rev-matching on the 460 horsepower 5.0-liter 6-speed manual-equipped models, the Bang & Olufsen PLAY audio system with a 10-channel amplifier producing 1,000 watts across 12 high-performance speakers, three new vintage-inspired colors and stripes. Also on this Mustang, a fully variable active valve performance exhaust equipped with EcoBoost. The 2019 Mustang goes on sale this summer.

2019 GMC Sierra Coming This Fall

The next generation, completely redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra, larger than the previous truck in virtually every dimension, is powered by a  6.2L V-8 with a new 10-speed automatic transmission and the new 5.3L V-8 with an 8-speed automatic transmission and will be joined by an all-new 3.0L inline-six turbo-diesel engine. Standard on SLT and Denali, the MultiPro Tailgate features six unique functions and positions, offering enhanced second-tier loading and load-stop solutions, a standing workstation mode and easier access to items in the box. A Multi-Color Head-Up Display projects key, customizable vehicle data on the windshield in a 3x7-inch display to help drivers keep their eyes on the road. A Rear Camera Mirror offers an optimized view via an available dual-function interior mirror that expands vision to overcome common visual obstructions like occupants or cargo. The 2019 GMC Sierra Denali and SLT go on sale this Fall.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Coming Soon

The all-new, fifth-generation 2019 Toyota RAV4 will make its world debut on March 28 at the New York International Auto Show.

2018 Audi RS 5 coupe Starts at $70,875

The all-new 2018 Audi RS 5 coupe, powered by a 444 horsepower 2.9-liter V6 TFSI® biturbo engine mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission, can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, eight tenths of a second faster than the previous generation RS 5, and achieve a top track speed of 155 mph, or increased to 174 mph with the optional Dynamic plus package. Comfort, auto, dynamic and individual drive modes allow the driver to adjust the quattro sport differential, dynamic steering, and dynamic ride control (if equipped), in addition to being able to change gear shift points, steering and throttle response. The all-new 2018 Audi RS 5 coupe starts at $70,875 (including $975 destination charge).

2018 BMW X2 Starts At $39,395

The 2018 BMW X2 powered by a 228 horsepower 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission starts at $39,395 (including $995 Destination and Handling).

2019 BMW X4 M40i M Performance Starts At $61,445 This Summer

The 2019 BMW X4 M40i M Performance, in its second generation, with a 355 horsepower inline six-cylinder engine, will be available in summer 2018 in U.S. showrooms for a MSRP of $61,445 (including $995 Destination and Handling).

2019 Ram 1500 Starts At $33,340

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck will have a starting MSRP of $33,340 (including $1,645 destination fee) for the Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2 to $59,035 for the Limited Crew Cab 4x4 V-8 with standard 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen. Tradesman, Big Horn and Rebel are powered by the standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque mild hybrid powertrain and the optional 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with 8-speed automatic transmission is $1,195, while the eTorque-equipped HEMI is $1,995. Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and Limited pricing reflects the standard 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, while eTorque-equipped HEMI is an additional $800.