Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Available To Order Soon

The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage, powered by a 690 horsepower 5.2 liter Twin Turbo engine mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, will be limited to 333 units globally with deliveries scheduled to begin Q2 2022.

2022 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series Coming Soon

The 2022 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, limited to 150 units, starts at $104,500 for the Coupe and $115,580 for the Convertible (above), and will arrive in dealerships beginning in late Spring 2022.

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV will be the third model on Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated electric vehicle architecture with a 12.3-inch OLED display provides the front passenger with their own display and control area.


2023 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coming Later This Year

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT 63, powered by the 575 horsepower AMG 4.0-liter V8 Bi-Turbo engine mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission, and the 630 horsepower Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S will receive technical and visual upgrades with the standard-fit AMG RIDE CONTROL+ based on Air Body Control suspension featuring adaptive, electronically controlled adjustable damping. The suspension control unit analyzes data including information from the acceleration and wheel path sensors to adjust the damping force for each wheel in a few milliseconds to suit the situation. The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe V8 models will arrive at US dealerships later this year.

Thursday, March 10, 2022

2023 Acura Integra Coming This Spring For Around $30,000

The 2023 Acura Integra 5-door liftback, powered by a 200 horsepower VTEC®-enhanced DOHC 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, will start at around $30,000, with reservations underway for delivery this Spring. The first 500 customers to reserve their next gen Integra will have the opportunity to claim a limited edition NFT. The 2023 Integra comes standard with a 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit™ digital gauge cluster with an available 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D® premium audio system and an available A-Spec® sport-appearance package. 

All-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Coming To The U.S. In 2024

The all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz lineup will come to European market with 82 kWh battery powering 201 horsepower electric motor in the third quarter of this year, with more battery versions with various power output levels expected to follow in 2023. The standard length ID. Buzz will launch with five seats while the ID. Buzz Cargo van will have three seats in the front. A long-wheelbase passenger model will debut for the North American market in 2023 and go on sale in 2024. The standard wheelbase measures 117.6 inches with a total length of 185.5 inches and 78.1 inches wide, excluding wing mirrors. With DC-fast charging, the battery charge level rises from 5 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. Details for the U.S. version will be available closer to launch.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Jeep® Battery-electric Vehicle Revealed

The first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep® SUV will be launched early next year. More information on the Jeep battery-electric vehicle (BEV) will be released in the coming months.

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Starts At $41,955 Before Credits

The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro electric SUV has an EPA-estimated 280 miles of range, which is an increase of 20 miles from the 2021 model while the ID.4 Pro S rear-wheel-drive received an EPA-estimated range of 268 miles, the AWD Pro was rated at an EPA-estimated 251 miles of range and the AWD Pro S was rated at an EPA-estimated 245 miles of range. All ID.4 models offer an 82kWh (gross) battery along with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor in the rear, offering 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. The ID.4 AWD adds a 107 horsepower asynchronous electric motor on the front axle for a maximum output of 295 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Pricing for the 2022 ID.4 starts at $41,955 (including $1,195 destination charge) for the rear-wheel-drive Pro model, before a potential Federal tax credit of up to $7,500. The ID.4 AWD Pro starts at $45,635. Pro S models are priced from $46,455 for rear-wheel drive and $50,135 for all-wheel drive. 

Monday, February 21, 2022

2022 Subaru WRX Starts At $30,100 This Spring

The all-new fifth-generation 2022 Subaru WRX, powered by a new 271 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged Subaru BOXER® engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, starts at $30,100 (including $995 destination & delivery charge) and goes up to $42,890 for the GT model. The 2022 WRX arrives in retailers this Spring and is available in four trim levels: Base, Premium, Limited, and new GT. Standard on WRX is an all-new center information display with dual 7.0-inch high-resolution touchscreens. 


Mercedes-AMG EQE High Performance EV

The new Mercedes-AMG EQE is powered by two electric motors producing an output of 617 horsepower increasing to 677 horsepower with the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package and boost function, and is equipped with a 328-volt high-performance drive battery manufactured using lithium-ion technology. The new battery generation has a capacity of 90.6 kWh. The Mercedes-AMG EQE is equipped with rear axle steering as standard with the steering angle of up to 3.6 degrees. Early range expectations are 275 to 322 miles with U.S.-specific details to be announced closer to launch.


Tuesday, February 8, 2022

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale

The all-new 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, gets power from either 272 total horsepower PHEV that combines a 15.5-kWh lithium ion battery with a 90 kW electric motor and 180-horsepower 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with an electric range of more than 30 miles or a 256 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission.


2023 Kia Sportage PHEV Coming In Third Quarter

The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV, with a targeted all-electric range of 32 miles, is powered by a 177 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, supplemented by a 66.9-kW electric motor and 13.8 kWh lithium polymer battery and a standard 6-speed automatic transmission with selectable drive modes and Downhill Brake Control. The Sportage PHEV is planned to go on sale in the third quarter of this year and pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date.


2023 Range Rover P440e Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid Starts At $106,250

The 2023 Range Rover P440e Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid has a manufacturer estimated EV range of 48 miles and starts at $106,250 (including $1,350 destination and delivery) while the Range Rover SV, available in both Standard and Long Wheelbase, is powered by a 523 horsepower V8 Twin Turbo engine and is also available with a mild-hybrid six-cylinder powertrain, starts at $188,200. The first pure-electric Range Rover Land Rover will join the line-up in 2024.


2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe Starts At $59,495 This Spring

The all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe, powered by two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter turbocharged, four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission to deliver 375 horsepower and  25 miles of all-electric range with a rating of 56 MPGe. The price starts at $59,495 (including $1,795 destination and government incentives) when it arrives in dealerships this Spring.


Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Ferrari Flashback: Sergio Pininfarina, Legendary Car Designer


Sergio Pininfarina,
the late legendary car designer discusses Ferrari and his background at the 1997 Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance.

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Ferrari Flashback: Piero Ferrari Interview


Piero Ferrari
, son the late founder of Ferrari Automobiles Enzo Ferrari, discusses the brand, the cars, his family and more at the 1997 Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

2023 BMW M8 Competition Coming This Spring

The 2023 BMW M8 Competition, available in Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe, is powered by a 617 horsepower 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology mated to an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel drive system. US production begins in March. 

2023 Toyota Sequoia Coming This Summer

The all-new third-generation 2023 Toyota Sequoia three-row SUV, powered by a 437 horsepower twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain first unveiled on Tundra. Sequoia, with a 9,000-pound maximum towing capacity, a nearly 22% increase over the prior generation, will be available in SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and the new-to-Sequoia Capstone grade with 2WD or the available part-time 4WD system on SR5, Limited, Platinum and Capstone grades. TRD Pro will be offered only in 4WD. All Sequoia grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection that features multiple enhancements over the previous generation, including not only detecting the vehicle ahead but also a pedestrian in low light, bicyclist in daytime, an oncoming vehicle and a pedestrian at intersections when making a turn. Available in Summer of 2022.


2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Starts At $44,600 This Spring

The next-generation 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, powered by a new 255 horsepower turbocharged systematically electrified 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with an integrated starter generator and 48-volt mild hybrid technology, starts at $44,600 (including $1,050 destination and delivery charge). The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan will arrive at U.S. dealerships in the spring of 2022.

2022 Kia EV6 Starts At $33,400 After Credit Soon

The 2022 Kia EV6 rear-wheel drive vehicle, the brand’s first dedicated all-electric model, starts at $33,400 after the $7,500 federal vehicle tax credit. The EV6 offers a 167 horsepower 58.0 kWh battery with a 168kW rear motor and all-electric range of 232-miles with a starting price of $40,900, and a net price of $33,400, after the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit. The EV6 with the 225 horsepower 77.4 kWh battery with a 168kW rear motor and all-electric range of 310-miles starts at $47,000 but will cost $39,500 after the federal tax credit. In addition, the EV6 may also qualify for various state incentives, including single rider carpool lane access in California. These prices exclude destination charge. GT-Line variants will be available in rear-wheel drive and Dual Motor e-AWD configurations. The EV6 is expected to arrive in dealerships soon.