Thursday, October 1, 2020

2022 Hyundai Tucson Arrives In U.S. First Half of Next Year

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson, fourth-generation compact SUV, with both a long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase variants, powered by a Smartstream™ 187 horsepower 2.5-liter, direct-injected, four-cylinder, gasoline powertrain coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission and 1.6-liter, turbo, direct-injected, hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains. The 1.6-liter hybrid produces an estimated powertrain output of 227 horsepower. The interior offers a vertically stacked, dual 10.25-inch full-touch screen exempt of hard buttons, a multi-air ventilation system and an open, hoodless digital gauge cluster. Tucson’s new Car-to-home feature allows customers to control smart home appliances from the car. The all-new Tucson goes on sale in Korea in September as a 2021 model. It will go on sale in the U.S. and other global markets as a 2022 model starting from the first half of 2021. Hyundai plans to offer N Line globally for the all-new Tucson with a launch date to be announced later. 

2021 Jaguar F-PACE

The 2021 Jaguar F-PACE SUV, is offered in F-PACE 250 and S 250 powered by a 246 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the S 340 with a 335 horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder MHEV, and the R-DYNAMIC S 400 which gets a 395 horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder MHEV, all paired with Jaguar’s eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be controlled using the steering wheel shift paddles. The central 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen, which is three times brighter and 48 percent larger than the previous 10-inch screen, complements a new, available 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display with enhanced graphics and a configurable layout for full-screen navigation mapping with turn-by-turn instructions, digital dials, media, contact list or infotainment details. Full-screen 3D mapping is available with additional overlays for elements ranging from turn-by-turn instructions to compass bearings and places of interest. The optional Head-up Display technology is designed to reduce added distraction.

Monday, September 14, 2020

2021 Ford Ranger Adds Tremor Off-Road Package For $4,290

The 2021 Ford Ranger, powered by a 270 horsepower 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard 4x4 with electronic locking rear differential, adds the Tremor Off-Road Package designed to help owners tackle even rougher off-road terrain without compromising Ranger’s payload and tow ratings. Tremor boosts Ranger’s off-road metrics, including a 30.9-degree approach angle, up 2.2 degrees from the base SuperCrew 4x4, a 25.5-degree departure angle, which is up 0.1 degrees and a 24.2-degree breakover angle, up 2.7 degrees. The Tremor Off-Road Package is available on mid XLT and high Lariat series 2021 Ranger trucks with SuperCrew 4x4 configuration. Package pricing is $4,290 MSRP. The 2020 Ranger XLT MSRP is $29,655 (including $1,195 destination charges) so the Ranger XLT with the Tremor Package would be around $34,000 and $38,000 on the Lariat trim level.


2021 Honda Passport On Sales Now Starting At $33,710

The 2021 Honda Passport midsize SUV, in Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite trim levels in either 2WD or 4WD, is powered by a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V6 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, adds a Display Audio system plus Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for the 2021 model year and is on sale now starting at $33,710 (including $1,120 destination charge).


Genesis G70

The new Genesis G70 launches in Korea next month.


Sunday, September 13, 2020

Maserati MC20


 The new Maserati MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020) is powered by a 630 horsepower V6 engine mated to a DCT 8 gear transmission. Inside there's a wireless smartphone charger and GT, Wet, Sport, Corsa and ESC Offdriving drive mode selectors. The MC20 design was produced in about 24 months.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Arrives Redesigned In 4th Quarter

The redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica seven-passenger minivan has third-row Stow ‘n Go seating and is powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar engine paired with AWD or the hybrid powertrain on both the Limited and Pinnacle models. The lineup starting at $36,540 (including $1,495 destination charge) has Touring, Touring L, Limited and the new top-of-line Pinnacle trim levels while Chrysler Voyager is the budget-friendly family option that starts at $28,730. New features added to the 2021 Chrysler Voyager’s optional SafetyTec Group include Pedestrian AEB and Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus. The hybrid powertrain option, starting at $41,490, features a dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine. The Pacifica Hybrid 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 and continues to be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, as well as any state and local credits. 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager start arriving in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2020.

2021 Subaru Impreza Arrives In October

The 2021 Subaru Impreza sedan and 5-door models, equipped with all-wheel drive as standard in all Base, Premium, Sport and Limited trims, is powered by a 152-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct injected SUBARU BOXER® engine mated to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which on Premium and above, features a 7-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters. All Impreza models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT come standard with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes Automatic Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, as well as Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Models with the CVT also feature Rear Seat Reminder, which is designed to help prevent child and/or pet entrapment by alerting the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The 2021 Impreza achieves up to 36 highway MPG and more than 450 miles on a full tank and arrives at Subaru retailers in October with a price starting at $19,720 (including $925 destination & delivery) for a sedan with 5-speed manual transmission, just a $100 increase from 2020 model year.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid Coming Early Next Year

Jeep Wrangler 4xe is powered by a 375 horsepower with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors mated to TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that combine to deliver an estimated 50 MPGe including up to 25 miles of pure electric operation. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s 400-volt, 17-kWh, 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack,  underneath the second-row seat, uses nickel manganese cobalt graphite chemistry. The Wrangler 4xe hybrid powertrain has three modes of operation, known as E Selec: Hybrid using battery power first, Electric using electric power only until the battery reaches the minimum charge and eSave: Prioritizes propulsion from the 2.0-liter engine, saving the battery charge for later use. Jeep Wrangler 4xe models will be available in Europe, China and the United States by early 2021. 

Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Concept Previews Next Year's Production Model

 

An all-new Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Concept premium SUV, the rebirth of the nameplate which debuted in 1984, has an interior for up to seven passengers and includes an electric-vehicle powertrain, on- and off-road performance with three available 4x4 systems and the Quadra-Lift air suspension. 1963 was the first model year of the original Wagoneer. Display screens include a 12.3-inch driver information display behind the steering wheel, a 12.1-inch horizontal touchscreen in the center console with a 10.25-inch horizontal comfort display touchscreen below, and a 10.25-inch passenger screen provides the front passenger with touchscreen control. Production versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are slated to arrive in showrooms next year.


2021 INFINITI QX80 Starts At $70,445 This Fall


The 2021 INFINITI QX80, with room for seven or eight passengers, and powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission, will start at $70,445 for 2WD ( including $1,395 shipping & handling) and $73,545 for the All-Mode® 4WD. New trim levels are Sensory, Premium Select and Luxe, featuring the Smart Rearview Mirror system that switches between a regular mirror and an LCD monitor to display a high-definition image from a rear-mounted camera. The 2021 QX80 will be available from INFINITI showrooms across the United States in Fall 2020. 


2021 Mazda6 Goes On Sale Later This Month


The 2021 Mazda6 Sport, equipped with a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, G-Vectoring Control Plus and front-wheel drive, starts at $25,270 (including $945 for destination and handling). The 2021 Mazda6 Sport now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2021 Mazda6 Grand Touring, powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine, starts at $30,970, and will feature wireless Apple CarPlay along with the Bose® 11-speaker premium audio, SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription, auto-diming rearview mirror with Homelink, heated door mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The 2021 Mazda6 which comes in Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Carbon Edition (above) and Signature trim levels, goes on sale later this month.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

2021 Dodge Durango Starts At $33,260, Hellcat At $82,490


The 2021 Dodge Durango three-row SUV lineup starts at $33,260 (including $1,495 destination charge) with a new driver-oriented cockpit, including new instrument panel, wrapped and accent-stitched mid-bolster and center console, upgraded door panels and the all-new five-times-faster Uconnect 5, with the available 10.1-inch touchscreen. The Durango supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8, 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine and 360 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with the Tow N Go Package have a towing capability of 8,700 lbs while the 295 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine has a towing capability of 6,200 lbs. New for 2021, the Durango SRT Hellcat (above),built exclusively for 2021 model year, is powered by a supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, covers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph. The Durango SRT Hellcat starts at $82,490. The 2021 Dodge Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392 models will arrive later this year. Durango SRT Hellcat will open for dealer orders this Fall.

2021 Nissan GT-R On Sale Now


The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium features 565 horsepower 3.8-liter DOHC twin turbo V6 engine mated to a dual-clutch, paddle-shift 6-speed transmission starts at $115,235 (including $1,695 destination and handling) while GT-R NISMO (above), with carbon body components, carbon ceramic brakes and a turbocharger design straight from a GT3 racecar, is powered by a 600 horsepower 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine and starts at $212,435 now.

2021 Porsche Panamera Arrives Spring 2021


The redesigned 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is now powered by a 620 horsepower 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which replaces the previous 550 horsepower Panamera Turbo. The 473 horsepower twin-turbo V8 in the Panamera GTS is a 20 hp increase compared to the previous model. Porsche is expanding its hybrid offering with the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid model with an electric motor paired with a 325 horsepower 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 engine results in a system power of 552 horsepower.  For the 2021 model year, all Panamera E-Hybrid models now feature a 27 percent larger hybrid battery capacity (up to 17.9 kWh from 14.1 kWh previously) as well as recalibrated drive modes to maximize the performance and efficiency of the powertrain. The 2021 Panamera models will be available to order starting early next year, and are expected to arrive at U.S. dealers in the course of Spring 2021.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Starts At $26,370 This Month


The 2021 Mazda CX-5, powered by a 187 horsepower four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, gets a new 10.25-inch large center display. CX-5 Touring adds heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning. The CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, Carbon Edition is offered with the standard Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine and the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine. It goes on sale this month with a starting MSRP of $26,370 (including $1,100 for destination and handling).

2021 Mercedes GLE 63 S Coupe At $117,050 Late 2020


The new redesigned Mercedes GLE 63 S Coupe is powered by a 603 horsepower AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine featuring an electrified EQ Boost starter-generator mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed automatic transmission. New features include active roll stabilization, known as ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL, that uses two independently operating, electromechanical actuators at the front and rear axles, each with an integrated planetary gear. Arriving in U.S. dealerships late 2020, the AMG GLE 63 S Coupe will start from $117,050 (includes $1,050 destination and delivery charge).

2021 Lexus GX 460

The 2021 Lexus GX 460 full-time automatic four-wheel drive system is powered by a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 producing 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque with a 6,500-lb. towing capacity aided by Trailer Sway Control. New for 2021, silver 18-inch wheels are available on Premium and Premium Plus packages. Multi-Terrain Select allows you to choose from multiple surfaces such as loose rocks, mud and sand, moguls, and more to optimize drivability. The GX can roam unpaved roads, trails, and steep inclines with Downhill Assist Control, Hill-start Assist Control, Active Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control and available Crawl Control. Lexus Safety System+ includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

Monday, August 24, 2020

2021 Nissan TITAN Starts At $38,145 Now


The 2021 Nissan TITAN pickup truck, powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine, is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $38,145 (including $1,595 destination and handling) for the TITAN King Cab 4x2 S model. The TITAN XD with an extended 151.6-inch wheelbase, about 15 inches longer than TITAN models (Crew Cab comparison) and 6.5-foot bed, starts at $46,625 for the TITAN XD S Crew Cab 4x4.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

2021 Subaru Forester Starts At $25,845


The 2021 Subaru Forester compact SUV, in it’s fifth-generation, is powered by a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine teamed with a Lineartronic® CVT and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivering up to 33 mpg EPA-estimated highway fuel economy. The 2021 Forester (Base), which comes with the SUBARU STARLINK™ 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus system with high-resolution touchscreen and offers up to 1,500-lb. towing capacity with standard Trailer Stability Assist, is priced at $25,845 (including $1.050 destination & delivery). In addition to the Base, Forester has Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring trim levels. New for 2021, the Premium comes with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and fog lights as standard equipment. 

2021 Mazda CX-9 Starts At $35,060 This Month


The 2021 Mazda CX-9, three-row midsize crossover SUV powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine paired with a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, receives new exterior designs, new seat patterning and a 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport FWD starts at 35,060 (including $1,100 for destination and handling). In addition to the Sport, the CX-9 comes in Touring with available Touring Premium Package, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring and Signature trim levels and will arrive in dealerships later this month. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX With 702 Horsepower


2021 Ram 1500 TRX, 8 inches wider when compared to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, is powered by a 702 horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine combined with a high-torque-capacity TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that takes the Ram TRX 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds to a top speed of 118 mph. New front and rear 2.5-inch Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks were designed exclusively for TRX and go with a five-link coil suspension. An all-new Head-up Display unit makes its FCA vehicle debut with the first FCA application of Drive Modes and Off-Road Pages with the Uconnect 4C NAV 12-inch touchscreen. The new Baja drive mode calibrates four-wheel-drive and steering systems, stability control, paddle shifters and suspension for ultimate desert performance, delivering maximum capability on undulating, loose surfaces. An available digital rearview mirror replaces the traditional rearview mirror with a 9.2-inch-wide LCD monitor. The 2021 Ram TRX benefits from up to 32 inches of water fording, up to 8,100 pounds towing and a maximum payload capacity of 1,310 pounds.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Hyundai Elantra N Line


The Hyundai Elantra N Line, the enhanced version of the new Elantra that launched in April, is powered by a 201 horsepower 1.6-liter GDI turbocharged engine with six-speed manual or seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission. Following the launch of the new Elantra N Line, Hyundai plans to launch Sonata N Line with 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI engine in 2020 to further expand the N Line lineup. Features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. In addition, Elantra N Line owners get a Hyundai Digital Key, Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

2021 Lexus LX 570


The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is powered by a 383-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that routes power to LX’s full-time four-wheel-drive system, which includes a Torsen® limited-slip center differential (with electronic-locking center differential). The LX is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs. For 2021, the LX adds Amazon Alexa compatibility and an updated Sport Package, available only on the 3-row model. There’s an available Rear Seat Entertainment System with dual 11.6-inch screens, second-row HDMI input, and wireless headphones. All LX 570s come equipped with Lexus Safety System +, as well as, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Panoramic View Monitor and Multi-Terrain Monitor, and Intuitive Parking Assist. Only 500 of the LX Inspiration Series will be produced on LX 3-row only, available in Black Onyx or White Pearl* exterior with Black semi‑aniline leather trim with Rioja Red accents inside.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Cadillac LYRIQ Electric Autonomous Car


The Cadillac LYRIQ, based on GM’s next-generation, modular electric vehicle platform, offers beyond 300 miles of range on a full charge (based on internal testing), the latest version of Super Cruise, a hands-free driver assistance feature, available on more than 200,000 miles of compatible highways and recently enhanced to include automated lane change, and a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED screen the spans the entire viewing area of the driver.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

2021 Audi e-tron Starts At $66,995


The 2021 Audi e-tron SUV, with 355 horsepower (402 with Boost Mode), starts at $66,995 (including $1,095 destination charge), a decrease of close to $9,000 from the starting MSRP of the model year 2019 Premium Plus e-tron. A potential federal tax credit for purchasing an Audi e-tron or an Audi e-tron Sportback up to $7,500 may apply. The e-tron improves to an EPA-estimated range of 222 miles, an increase of 18 miles while the e-tron Sportback delivers an EPA-estimated range of 218 miles. The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback are the first and second fully electric vehicles in the Audi lineup, laddering up to the brand’s commitment to 30 percent of the U.S. model lineup being fully or partially electrified by 2025.

2021 Toyota Sienna Coming This Fall


The 2021 Toyota Sienna, in its fourth generation, will be powered by a standard hybrid powertrain achieving 33 MPG with optional all-wheel drive when it goes into full production this Fall in Princeton, Indiana. The new seat frame design has made lifting the folded third-row seats to their upright position much easier.

Jim Farley Becomes Ford President, CEO October 1st


Jim Farley, 58, has been named the Ford Motor Company’s new president and CEO and will join the board of directors, effective Oct. 1 when Jim Hackett, 65, who has led the company’s transformation since 2017, plans to retire from the company after continuing as a special advisor to Ford through March of 2021.

Farley joined Ford in 2007 as global head of Marketing and Sales and went on to lead Lincoln, Ford South America, Ford of Europe and all Ford global markets in successive roles. In April 2019, Farley was chosen to lead Ford’s New Businesses, Technology & Strategy team. Farley joined Toyota in 1990 in the strategic planning department and served in several product and marketing positions in the United States and Europe. One of Farley’s most noted accomplishments is his responsibility for the successful launch and rollout of Toyota’s new Scion brand. Farley attended Georgetown University and received an MBA from UCLA.

2021 Mazda3 Starts At $20,285 This Month


The 2021 Mazda3, the fourth generation, is powered by a Skyactiv-G 2.0 engine which will start at $20,845 (including $945 for destination and handling) or an available 186 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine with optional i-Activ AWD that starts at $21,445. The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo (pictured above) equipped with an 250 horsepower turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine will start at $30,845 when it arrives in dealerships by the end of this year.

Continental GT Mulliner Convertible


The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, with Bentley's new-generation 4.0-liter, twin‑turbocharged V8 or 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged W12 powertrains, is the first member of the new Collections portfolio introduced by Bentley Mulliner. Available in the extended Bentley Mulliner paint range of 88 colors, customers wishing to specify their Continental GT Mulliner Convertible in a bespoke shade can commission Bentley’s artisan paint specialists to color-match to any item or sample. It takes almost 400,000 stitches to deliver this quilting across the cabin of the car, with each diamond containing exactly 712 individual stitches – each one precisely aligned to point to the center of the diamond it creates. Developing the embroidery process to deliver this process alone took 18 months.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

2021 Lexus NX 300 Adds Features


The 2021 Lexus NX 300, powered by a 235 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a  sequential six-speed automatic transmission, will be offered in Nori Green Pearl, have Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, updated low profile wiper blade design and power-folding auto-dimming reverse tilt mirrors as standard equipment, and the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0. Drivers adds the HomeLink feature to the Navigation option. The 2021 Lexus NX 300h, with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive System, achieves 33/city, 30/highway, 31/combined mpg estimates from a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a high-torque electric motor combining with a gas engine for 194 system horsepower. The NX also boasts a 4.2-inch Thin Film Transistor LCD in the center of the instrument cluster. The 2021 NX starts at $38,535 (including $1,025 DPH fee) for the FWD model.

Friday, July 31, 2020

2021 Honda Odyssey Starts At $32,910 August 3rd


The 2021 Honda Odyssey, with restyled grille and front bumper fascia, is powered by a 280 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC® engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Honda Sensing® adds Low-Speed Follow, Pedestrian Emergency Braking, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Magic Slide™ seats, available in EX and higher trim levels, include for 2021 second-row seats that fold nearly flat. Going on sale August 3, the Odyssey starts at $32,910 (including $1,120 destination and handling charge).

Thursday, July 30, 2020

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Arrives This Summer


The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is powered by a 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission delivering a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds and maximum track speed is electronically limited to 168 mph. The roof can be opened or closed at speeds up to 31 mph. The new 2021 LC Convertible will come standard with Lexus Safety System+. This includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Lane Keep Assist, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Intelligent High Beams. Also like the LC 500 coupe, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert come standard. Limited to only 100 units, the 2021 LC Convertible Inspiration Series features an exclusive Structural Blue paint job. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is expected to be on sale this Summer.

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet Arrive Early 2021


The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet models, powered by a 572 horsepower six-cylinder boxer engine mated to a standard eight-speed PDK transmission with Turbo-specific internals and calibration, are available to order now. New options such as a Sport and Lightweight package, Sport Suspension with a lower ride height and Sport Exhaust system, first introduced for the 911 Turbo S, are also available for the 911 Turbo for the first time. The 2021 911 Turbo Coupe has a $172,150 MSRP (including the $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee) and the 911 Turbo Cabriolet $184,950 when they are expected to reach U.S. dealers by early 2021.

2021 Toyota Camry Offers 17 Grade Levels


The 2021 Toyota Camry is powered by a 203 horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder or a 301 horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine teamed with the Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission or the next-generation Toyota Hybrid System for the first-ever Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid which creates a total of 17 trim levels for the 2021 Camry. The three V6 grades are XLE, XSE and TRD, the five 4-cyl. FWD grades come in LE, XLE, SE, SE Nightshade, XSE, the five 4-cyl. AWD grades are LE, XLE, SE, SE Nightshade, XSE and the four hybrid grades are LE, XLE, SE, XSE (new). The Hybrid pairs a 176 horsepower gas engine with a 118 horsepower electric motor for a total Hybrid system net output of 208 horsepower. A new front distinguishes the LE and XLE grades from the sport-oriented SE and XSE for 2021. All Camry models for 2021 get a new floating multimedia screen in 7-inch or 9-inch sizes. The 2021 Camry TRD now comes standard with Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, plus heated exterior mirrors. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert are now standalone options on LE, SE and SE Nightshade grades. XSE and XLE grades already have those features as standard.

Monday, July 13, 2020

Ford Bronco Sport Coming Late This Year


The all-new Ford Bronco Sport off-road vehicle is available in base, Big Bend™, Outer Banks™, Badlands™ and First Edition™ trim levels. The Badlands and First Edition series are powered by a 245 horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. Base, Big Bend and Outer Banks series feature a 181 horsepower 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine with both engines paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while Bronco Sport Badlands and First Edition add 10-speed automatic SelectShift® transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Like the larger Bronco, the all-new Bronco Sport delivers the 4x4 off-road capability that made the original Bronco a legend. With off-road performance at its core, Bronco Sport provides solid footing on sand, snow, mud, rocks and more. Vehicles arrive in dealerships late this year.

2021 Ford Bronco Starts At $29,995 Next Spring


The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco, in its sixth generation, is the re-birth of a nameplate last manufactured in 1996 and now offered in 4x4 two-door and first-ever four-door models. The 2021 Ford Bronco is powered by EcoBoost® engines mated to a 7-speed manual transmission or an available SelectShift® 10-speed automatic transmission boosting off-road capability with an 11.6-inch ground clearance, maximum 29-degree breakover angle and 37.2-degree departure angle, plus water fording capability of up to 33.5 inches and available 35-inch tires. Driver-selectable modes include Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Sand, with Baja, Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl for off-road driving.


Four-door models have four removable roof sections with left and right front panels, a full-width center panel and a rear section. Roof panels on all models can be removed by one person by unlocking the latches from the interior. First-row panels stow away onboard on two-door models. MSRP for the base two-door Bronco is $29,995 (including $1,495 destination and delivery) when it arrives in Ford dealerships next Spring. Reservations can be made for $100 beginning today at ford.com.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Coming This Fall


The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by an advanced version of the 184 horsepower four-cylinder TSI® engine equipped with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and Start/Stop system, designed to help improve fuel efficiency. The exterior gets a wider new front grille, an available updated hands-free Easy Open and Close for the power liftgate on midrange models and new wheel designs for every trim line. Inside, a digital version of the new multifunction steering wheel, featuring illuminated touch islands and sliders. Every Tiguan is equipped with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, which allows the driver to configure the instrument display. An 8-inch display comes standard, and top trim models will receive a 10.25-inch display. The U.S. Tiguan will arrive in Fall 2021 as a 2022 model.

All-New Kia K5 Coming Soon To Replace Optima


The all-new Kia K5 mid-size sedan is 2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.8 inches lower than the outgoing Optima it replaces. The Kia K5 LX, LXS, GT-Line and EX trims are powered by a 180 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine managed by an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission and goes on sale this Summer. AWD will be available in late 2020 and offered only with 1.6T engine. The GT, coming later in the Fall, is powered by a new 290 horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI + MPI four-cylinder engine mated to an available 8-speed “wet” dual-clutch transmission and a new all-wheel drive option.

Bentley Bentayga SUV Is Re-designed


The new Bentley Bentayga SUV has a new exterior design including a new full-width tailgate with new encapsulated lamps and inside all-new seats and trim with increased rear legroom. The new Bentley Bentayga is powered by a 550 horsepower 4.0-liter, 32-valve dual twin-turbocharged V8 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission for a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds to a top speed of 180 mph and delivering a range of 397 miles. Following will be plug-in Hybrid and W12-powered Speed versions later this year. A next generation infotainment system features a super high-resolution 10.9-inch display screen with edge-to-edge graphics. Connectivity around the car has been significantly improved, with USB-C data ports and a wireless phone charger now standard. In addition to the standard five-seat Bentayga, there's an optional four-seat layout features two individual rear seats separated by a centre console, and a three-row, seven-seat configuration.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Redesigned 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Starts At $37,280 Soon


The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and GLA 250 4MATIC, 3.6 inches taller, 1.2 inches wider on a 1.1 inch longer wheelbase than its predecessor, is powered by a new 221 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 engine paired with the newly developed 8G DCT (dual clutch transmission). Additional standard equipment includes LED headlamps and taillamps, 18-inch wheels and a 7" Digital Instrument Cluster and 7" Touchscreen Display. Arriving in U.S. dealerships in mid-2020, the 2021 GLA 250 will start from $$37,280 (including $1,050 destination and delivery charge) and the GLA 250 4MATIC is priced from $39,280.

All-New Ford F-150 Coming This Fall


The all-new Ford F-150, on every trim level from F-150 XL to Limited, is powered by an all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 powertrain mated to a 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission with a 47-horsepower electric motor integrated into the transmission, targeting an EPA-estimated range of approximately 700 miles on a single tank of gasᶧ and will deliver at least 12,000 pounds of available maximum towing. An all-new 12-inch center screen is standard on XLT high series and above allowing customers to split the screen and control multiple functions simultaneously, including navigation, music or truck features. An 8-inch touch screen is standard on XL and XLT standard and mid-series trucks. All-new F-150 offers Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection, rearview camera with dynamic hitch assist, auto high-beam headlamps and auto on/off headlamps. The all-new F-150 will be available this Fall.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

2021 Volkswagen Arteon World Premiere


The refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Arteon, available in SE, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line trims, is powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine via a standard eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® shifting. 4Motion all-wheel drive is available on SEL R-Line models and standard on SEL Premium R-Line models. The Arteon is equipped with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, which allows the driver to configure the instrumentation on a 10.25-inch display. Wireless charging is also new for 2021.

2021 Honda Pilot Starting At $33,370 Now


The 2021 Honda Pilot, arriving at dealerships now, is powered by a 280 horsepower 3.5L 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine mated to a standard 9-speed transmission with paddle shifters. The 2021 Pilot LX with 2-wheel drive and standard Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technology starts at $33,370 (including $1,120 Destination Charge). The 2021 Honda Pilot comes in LX, EX, EX-L, SE, Touring, Touring w/ Rear Captain’s Chairs, Elite and Black Edition trim levels in 2-wheel and AWD to a top starting of $51,040 for Black Edition (AWD).

2021 BMW M5 Starts At $104,495 In August


2021 BMW M5, powered by a 600 horsepower 4.4-liter TwinPower turbocharged V8 engine mated to a 8-speed Sport Steptronic transmission, starts at $104,495 (including $995 destination). The 2021 BMW M5 Sedan comes equipped with standard 12.3-inch touch screen central information display, Lane Departure Warning with steering correction (to keep you in the lane), frontal collision and pedestrian warning with braking function (which allows for reaction to vehicles, stationary objects, cyclists and pedestrians), blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert (which warns of possible crossing traffic when backing up), rear collision preparation, automatic high beams and speed limit information. The M5 Competition Sedan with  617 horsepower starts at $112,095. Global market launch is set for August 2020.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

2021 AMG GT 43 Starts At $90,950 Late This Year


The new 2021 AMG GT 43 variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe will be powered by a 362 horsepower 3.0-liter inline-6 Turbo engine mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-Speed transmission when U.S. deliveries begin in late 2020 for a starting price of $90,950 (including $1,050 destination and delivery charge). The AMG GT 4-Door is the third model to be developed directly by Mercedes-AMG, following the 2-Door AMG GT and SLS AMG.

2021 Nissan Rogue, All-New This Fall


The 2021 Nissan Rogue, all-new and redesigned, is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower than the previous generation Rogue. Offered in S, SV, SL and Platinum (new for 2021) grade levels, the 2021 Rogue is powered by a 181 horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine with Nissan's Direct Injection Gasoline system. Off-road, Snow, Standard, Eco and Sport are drive modes available with Rogue All-Wheel Drive models. Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking. The 2021 Rogue goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in Fall 2020.

2021 Lexus IS 300, IS 350 Coming Late Fall


The new 2021 Lexus IS 300 features a 241 horsepower 2.0-liter, turbocharged and intercooled inline four-cylinder engine equipped with an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission which integrates a G-force Artificial Intelligence system that monitors multiple performance parameters to determine the optimum gear selection. The IS 300 AWD is powered by a 260 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 delivering to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The IS 350  is powered by a 311 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission in the IS 300 RWD and a six-speed automatic in the AWD version. The IS F SPORT lineup is restructured in the 2021 model year, as F SPORTs will only be offered on the IS 350 powered by the 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. The new 2021 IS expected to arrive in dealerships in late Fall of this year.

2019 BMW X5 xDrive45e Starts At $66,395 In July


The 2nd generation 2019 BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid Sports Activity Vehicle, with a new 389 horsepower 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower turbocharged internal combustion engine combined power of the new PHEV drivetrain, doubles electric-only range from a previous EPA rating of 14 miles to a new EPA estimated 30-mile range with electric-only to top speed of 84 mph. The BMW X5 xDrive45e has the latest-generation iDrive interface composed of a high-resolution digital 12.3” instrument cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 12.3” touchscreen center display.
MSRP of $65,400 plus $995 Destination. The BMW X5 xDrive45e starts at $66,395 when it launches next month.