2020 Audi Q7 Offers New Engine Choice

The new 2020 Audi Q7 offers a 248 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder TFSI® engine paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission starting at $55,795 (including $995 destination charge). The Audi Q7 45 TFSI®, with a 4,400-lb maximum towing capacity, starts at $58,195. The new Audi Q7 features the MMI® touch response, Audi virtual cockpit and available adaptive cruise assist.

2020 INFINITI Q60

The 2020 INFINITI Q60, offered in PURE, LUXE and RED SPORT 400 grade levels, is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, which is available in 300 horsepower for the PURE and LUXE or 400 horsepower for the RED SPORT 400, each available in a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The 2020 INFINITI Q60 comes with a new generation INFINITI InTouch™ System with HD twin screen display, WiFi Hotspot and illuminated USB Type-C port Standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Coming This Spring

The new 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, powered by a 150 horsepower Smartstream G2.0 GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission, boasts 686 miles of driving range and an EPA estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The 2020 Sonata Hybrid is also equipped with Active Shift Control technology and a Solar Roof System, which increase driving range. The new Sonata Hybrid goes on sale this Spring.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Arrives In 4th Quarter

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is powered by a either the 287 horsepower Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission or the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid that delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode, an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. The available all-wheel-drive is capable of transferring all available engine torque to the rear wheels, or whichever wheels have more available traction. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has Stow 'n Go seating plus 116 standard and available safety and security features. The all-new Uconnect 5 system includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen, which is nearly 20 percent larger than the screen it replaces. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will be available in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2020. AWD also will be available on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Launch Edition, which opens for dealer orders in the second quarter of 2020 and begins arriving in dealerships in late second quarter of 2020.

2020 Kia Cadenza Arrives Refreshed Later This Year

The refreshed 2020 Kia Cadenza premium sedan, powered by a 290 horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine mated to an 8-speed electronically controlled Sportmatic transmission, comes in Technology and Limited trim levels, and gets a redesigned hood and grille, multi-lens LED headlights with redesigned LED DRL lamps, new lower front fascia with integrated turn signals, redesigned rear bumper and trunk lid, and inside, a completely redesigned dash and instrument cluster with relocated audio controls above the climate switchgear, a standard 4.2-inch TFT color screen in the instrument panel and new 12.3-inch touchscreen with multi-device Bluetooth®. It goes on sale later this year.

2020 Nissan Frontier Goes On Sale This Spring

The 2020 Nissan Frontier, the last model year of the current generation, is powered by an all-new, 310-horsepower 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine mated to an all-new 9-speed automatic transmission which replaces the previous 152 horsepower inline 4-cylinder and 261-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine choices. The 2020 Nissan Frontier will go on sale in Spring 2020.

2021 Cadillac Escalade Coming In Late 2020

The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a new 420 horsepower 6.2L V-8 engine offered as standard with an available 3.0L turbo-diesel engine, both matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control. The all-new 2021 Escalade features a 7.2-inch-diagonal touch control panel driver information center to the driver’s left, a 14.2-inch-diagonal cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 16.9-inch-diagonal Infotainment screen to the driver’s right. The 2021 Escalade has Super Cruise driver assistance technology that enables hands-free driving on more than 200,000 miles of compatible highways in the United States and Canada, using LiDAR map data, high-precision GPS, a driver attention system and a network of cameras and radar sensors. The all-new 2021 Escalade goes on sale in late-2020 in North America.

Genesis GV80 Coming To The U.S. This Summer

The Genesis GV80 sport-utility vehicle, based on a rear-wheel-drive platform with allwheel drive optional, is powered by either a 2.5-liter or 3.5-liter engine in the North American market, each paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive models will be equipped with electronically controlled Limited Slip Differential at the rear axle. The GV80 will have Road Active Noise Cancellation technology, which reduces road noise while driving. GV80 features Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning that enables GV80 to independently learn the driving characteristics of its drivers and implement autonomous driving similar to that of human drivers. Other driver assist and saftey components include Highway Driving Assist II including lane change when the turn signal is used, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist to help automatically bring GV80 to a stop if there is a risk of collision with an approaching vehicle on the left or right side of the intersection. GV80 is also able to detect potential collision risks if a pedestrian is in close proximity to the vehicle while in motion. Also standard are Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Driver Attention Alert Warning that monitors the driver’s attention when driving, by analyzing driving patterns and behaviors, including intermittent steering and unnatural deceleration, through vehicle signals, such as steering angle and steering torque and vehicle position in traffic lane. GV80 will arrive at retailers this Summer.

2020 Audi Q5 TFSI e Plug-In Hybrid Starts At $53,895

The 2020 Audi Q5 TFSI e plugin hybrid is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder TFSI® engine coupled with an electric motor that sits between the engine and 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission, producing a total combined system output of 362 horsepower and 369* lb-ft of torque. The plug-in hybrid SUV performs nearly a second faster than the Audi Q5 to sprint from 0-60 mph at 5.0 seconds. The SUV is standard equipped with quattro® all-wheel drive with ultra® technology. In electric-only mode, using a 14.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, the Audi Q5 TFSI e has a range of 20 miles delivering an EPA rated at 65 MPGe. The starting MSRP is $53,895 (including $995 destination charge). Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi Q5 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,712. The Audi Q5 TFSI e will be joined by the A8 TFSI e and the Audi A7 TFSI e in the coming months.

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Arrive This Summer

The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 (pictured), powered by a 394 horsepower four-liter six-cylinder boxer engine equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, are new models being added to its mid-engine sports car range and come equipped with adaptive cylinder control that alternately switches off one of the two cylinder banks at low engine loads. The 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 will be available to order in the U.S. this Summer with detailed pricing and arrival timing at U.S. dealers will also be announced at that time.

2020 Audi A5 Lineup Starts At $43,895

The second generation 2020 Audi A5 model lineup, which includes the A5 Coupe, Sportback, and Cabriolet, with a 248 horsepower 2.0-liter TFSI® engine mated to a seven-speed S tronic® transmission, and the S5 Coupe, Sportback, and Cabriolet (pictured) powered by a 349 horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI® engine mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission, has been updated with new design elements. The new MIB 3 third generation modular infotainment platform with a 10.1” touch screen operates up to ten times faster than the previous generation. The A5 has acoustic feedback allowing drivers to speak both commands and questions, to which the A5 will provide feedback through on-board stored data or available information from the cloud. The A5 Coupe, with comfort, auto, dynamic and individual drive modes, starts at $43,895 (including $995 destination charge) and goes up $69,995 for the top-of-the-line S5 Cabriolet.

GMC AT4 Models Available Across SUV Lineup

GMC premium off-road AT4 models will be available across its entire retail lineup in 2020 with the addition of the 2021 Terrain AT4, Canyon AT4 and 2021 Yukon AT4.

Sierra AT4 offers a 2-inch factory lift, skid plates, Rancho® monotube shocks, a standard MultiPro Tailgate, available Carbon Fiber Bed and available Mud-Terrain tires. Sierra HD AT4 features an off-road suspension, skid plates, Rancho shocks®, a standard MultiPro Tailgate and up to 15 camera views* that helps trailering, visibility over rough terrain and in tight corners.

Acadia AT4 features an Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD System, all-terrain tires and Traction Select with Off-Road Mode. Canyon AT4, available this Spring, comes standard with off-road tuned suspension, an automatic locking rear differential and 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac® tires. Yukon AT4, available this Summer, offers air suspension with 4 inches of adjustability, an electronic limited-slip differential and a 15-inch head-up display. Terrain AT4 will be available this Fall.

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Starts At $31,565 This Quarter

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, available in eight trim levels and powered by either a 276 horsepower V6 or 235 horsepower four-cylinder TSI® engine mated to eight-speed automatic transmission, starts at $31,565 (including $1,020 destination fee). The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is expected to begin arriving at U.S. dealers in Q1 2020.

2020 Genesis G90 Starts At $73,195 This Month

The 2020 Genesis G90 flagship luxury sedan adds a 12.3-inch display navigation system with touchscreen controls, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the 365 horsepower 3.3T Premium RWD flagship luxury sedan, which debuted in North America in November 2019, going on sale this month starting at $73,195 (including $995 destination charges) and 420 horsepower G90 5.0 Ultimate RWD at $76,695.

2020 Nissan LEAF Starts At $32,525

The 2020 Nissan LEAF, delivering an all-electric EPA range of up to 226 miles, adds standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technology, featuring Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning and Rear Automatic Braking with the S and SV trims adding a new 8 -inch color touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. For the U.S. market, the otherwise silent all-electric LEAF makes a constant audible tone (known as "Canto," derived from the Latin verb for "I sing") for forward movement under 18.6 mph and a pulsing chime when reversing. The2020 Nissan LEAF starts at $32,525 (including $925 destination and handling) for the LEAF S (40kWh battery, up to 149-mile range, 147 horsepower). The 2020 Nissan LEAF PLUS S (62 kWh battery, up to 226-mile range, 214 horsepower) has an MSRP of $35,115.

Genesis GV80 SUV Coming This Year

Genesis GV80 SUV, based on a new rear-wheel-drive platform with an available third row and optional all-wheel drive, joins the G70, G80 and G90 sedans in the Genesis line-up and is set to launch globally in 2020 with sales in the home market of South Korea starting this month.

2019 LA Auto Show Video: 2020 Karma Revero GTS

Karma Automotive Vice President, Platform Engineering, Todd George, discusses the Southern California-manufactured Karma brand, technology and vehicles, including the $149,000 Revero GTS launching in the first quarter of 2020. The Karma Revero GT is on sale now for $134,000.

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2019 LA Auto Show Video: 2020 Hyundai IONIQ

Hyundai Senior Product PR Manager Miles Johnson discusses the redesigned eco-friendly IONIQ car lineup now on sale. The IONIQ Hybrid starts at $23,930 (including $930 freight charges) and gets an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG. The 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid starts at $27,230 and can safely rely on 29 miles of pure electric driving range powered by the 8.9 kWh battery pack. The new 2020 IONIQ Electric, with an increase to 134 horsepower, now gets 170 miles of range (up from 124 miles) which translates to 133 combined MPGe thanks to an upgraded 38.3-kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity.

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2019 LA Auto Show Video: Kia Motors America President Michael Cole

Newly appointed Kia Motors America President Michael Cole at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show discusses the all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, which slots between the Soul and Sportage models. The Seltos is available LX, EX, S 2.0L, S 1.6T and SX trims, and is powered by either a 146 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine managed by an Intelligent Variable Transmission in the LX, S and EX or a 175 horsepower 1.6-liter Turbo GDI engine paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission in the S and SX. Pricing will be available closer to the Seltos’ first quarter of 2020 on-sale date. Kia says the LX AWD will have a starting price below $22,000 and the S FWD will have a similar starting price.

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2019 LA Auto Show Video: 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime

Lindsay Lee, Toyota Rav4 Marketing Manager, talks about the 2021 Rav4 Prime plug-in hybrid with an estimated 302-horsepower that delivers 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds. It can drive an estimated 39 miles on battery alone on a single charge and has a manufacturer-estimated 90 combined MPGe. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime will arrive next summer.

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