2025 LA Auto Show Video: Hyundai

Hyundai Motor America shows off their Ioniq 6 N performance electric sedan and the Crater Concept SUV at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews Hyundai's Senior Manager Product Planning, Mike Evanoff at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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2025 LA Auto Show Video: Genesis

Genesis introduced their new performance GV 60 Magma SUV and 2026 G70 Prestige Graphite (MSRP starts at $56,900) at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews Genesis Senior Group Manager Product Planning, Matt Bullion, about the latest vehicle introductions.

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2025 LA Auto Show Video: Subaru

Subaru is showing off their Uncharted and Trailseeker EVs at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews Subaru Product Communications Manager Aaron Cole about the latest vehicles from Subaru.

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2025 LA Auto Show Video: Jeep

Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, Ram, Dodge, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Maserati, presented their new Jeep Recon electric vehicle at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. Richard Saxton interviews William Coughlin, Director of Jeep Brand Marketing about the new Jeep Recon, Grand Wagoneer and other Jeep vehicles. Read more about the Jeep Recon in the post below.

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2026 Jeep® Recon BEV Starts At $66,995 In Early 2026

The all-new fully electric 2026 Jeep® Recon, housing a 100-kilowatt-hour, 400-volt battery pack, delivers 650 horsepower, 620 lb.-ft. of instant torque and an estimated all-electric range of up to 250 miles. Jeep's Selec-Terrain traction management system features five distinct drive modes for all weather and road conditions with four-wheel drive for traction across a variety of terrain. Off-road specifications include 33.8-degree approach angle, 33.1-degree departure angle and 23.3-degree breakover angle. The new Jeep Trails Offroad app offers a guide to trails across the U.S. and Canada, now with pitch and roll mapping.  An all-new, standard 12.3-inch driver cluster featuring customizable menu options and modern graphics is paired with a 14.5-inch horizontal touchscreen radio/center display. Jeep Recon offers a standard dual-pane sunroof or an available Sky One-Touch powertop. With a starting MSRP of $66,995 (including $1,995 destination), production of the 2026 Jeep Recon will begin early next year with initial launches in the U.S. and Canada, followed by global expansion.

2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Starts At $40,245

The new 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, has a refreshed exterior design with a restyled front fascia and a starting MSRP of $40,245 (including $3,250 destination charge).

2026 Honda Prelude Starts At $43,195 Now

The new 2026 Honda Prelude hybrid-electric sports coupe, with Civic Type R high-performance chassis components, combines two large electric motors with a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle direct injection gasoline engine to deliver a combined system output of 200 horsepower. The 6th-generation Prelude has Honda S+ Shift that simulates a performance-transmission experience. The 2026 Prelude is available in one trim with an MSRP of $43,195 (including $1,195 destination charge) has begun arriving at Honda dealers.

2026 Honda Pilot Coming Next Month

The refreshed fourth-generation 2026 Honda Pilot, offered in Sport, EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition trim levels, is powered by 285 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission tuned exclusively for Pilot. The Honda i-VTM4™ all-wheel drive system is available on all grades and standard on TrailSport, Touring, Elite and the top-of-the-line Black Edition. New for 2026 are standard features including a redesigned front fascia with a larger grille, a 37% larger 12.3-inch HD color touchscreen, a 3.2-inch larger 10.2-inch Digital Instrument Cluster and improved steering feel and quieter cabin. A power tailgate, previously available on EX-L and above trims, is now standard on all 2026 Pilot models. On the 2026 Pilot the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation incorporating Lane Departure Warning; Lane Keeping Assist System; and Adaptive Cruise Control. The 2026 Honda Pilot begins arriving at dealerships in December.

2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition Coming Q1

The 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a limited-edition commemorating 50 years of the 3 Series, is powered by a 386 horsepower 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine featuring TwinPower Turbo and 48-volt mild hybrid technologies and paired with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission and xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. The M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition is offered in a single equipment profile with an MSRP of $76,375 (including $1,175 destination and handling). Production has begun with deliveries expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026.

Bentley Continental GT Supersports Limited To 500 In 2027

The new Bentley Continental GT Supersports rear-wheel drive two-seat cabin coupe is powered by a 648 horsepower twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine mated to an eight-speed double clutch transmission to the rear wheels only and comes with new 22 inch forged and machined aluminum allow wheels.  “Super Sports” was first applied to a Bentley 100 years ago. The new Supersports is nearly half a ton lighter than the Continental GT, and will weigh less than two tons. Zero to 62 mph is 3.7 seconds with top speed of 192 mph. Every Supersports will be individually numbered before it leaves the factory, with customers able to request specific numbers from the 500 examples that will be handcrafted in Crewe. Orders open in March 2026 with production starting in the 4th quarter of 2026 ahead of first deliveries at the start of 2027. 

2026 Lexus UX 300h Starts At $38,250 Late This Year

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h, offered in eight different models, including F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling, is powered by the fifth-generation 196 horsepower Lexus Hybrid System, which pairs the inline four-cylinder 2.0-liter gas engine with two motor-generators through a continuously variable transmission. The UXh has a manufacturer-estimated combined 43 mpg rating on FWD models and 41 mpg rating on AWD models. For 2026, a larger 12.3-inch multi-information display adorning the instrument cluster became standard on all Premium and F SPORT models while a 7.0-inch multi-information display is standard on the Base model. Both multi-information displays can have their layouts customized by users. Lexus UX 300h starts at $38,250 (including $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee). The Lexus UX 300h will go on sale late in 2025.

2026 Toyota Tacoma Starts At $33,740 This Winter

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is offered with either the standard 278 horsepower 2.4L turbocharged engine i-FORCE engine or the available 326 Horsepower i-FORCE MAX Hybrid with available on-demand or full-time 4WD paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission delivering an EPA-estimated 23 MPG combined fuel economy rating. A six-speed intelligent manual transmission with rev-matching and stall avoidance is available on select i-FORCE models. Tacoma features an 8-inch standard or available 14-inch multimedia touchscreen with Toyota’s latest Audio Multimedia system, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. There's Qi wireless charging pad, USB-C data and charging ports, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on i-FORCE MAX models. The 2026 Tacoma comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, featuring Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, Proactive Driving Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. This year’s updates include a black front logo on the TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, and TRD Pre-Runner trims, along with 18-inch TRD wheels paired with 32-inch Goodyear All-Terrain tires featured in the TRD Off-Road i-FORCE Premium Package. The 2026 Tacoma is expected to hit Toyota dealerships this Winter starting at $33,740 (including $1,595 delivery and handling fees). TRD Pro in Wave Maker color are expected to arrive at dealerships in March of 2026.

All-New Hyundai NEXO Coming In Early 2026

The all-new Hyundai NEXO next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle features upgrades to both its fuel cell and power electronics systems, delivers 190 kW total output and projected driving range of 512 miles from a five-minute charge hydrogen refill. A newly developed PE system doubles battery output from 40 kW to 80 kW and a more efficient hydrogen fuel cell stack now delivers a maximum gross output of 110 kW, a 16% increase over the previous 95 kW for a net system output of 94 kW, up 11% from 85 kW. Together, these enhancements boost total system output from 135 kW to 190 kW. The Connected Car Navigation Cockpit combines two 12.3-inch curved displays for seamless driver information and infotainment controls. Global launch will be in early 2026. 

All-New 2027 Kia Telluride Coming 1st Quarter 2026

The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride, 2.3 inches longer overall, with a wheelbase stretched by nearly three inches and a height increase of one inch, will make its official world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show November 20th. The X-Pro trim has all-terrain tires and 9.1 inches of ground clearance and standard front and rear recovery hooks. The second-generation SUV is expected to arrive in showrooms during the first quarter of 2026.

2026 Nissan Sentra Starts At $23,645

The all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra, in S, SV, SR and SL trims, is powered by a 149 horsepower 2.0-liter inline-four engine paired with a Xtronic CVT. Sentra has standard idle stop/start to help save gas in city driving, 64-color customizable ambient lighting, ProPILOT Assist for stop-and-go commutes, Blind Spot Intervention, three standard USB-C ports, available wireless charging, and myQ Universal Garage Door Opener. Sentra has available dual 12.3-inch displays, class-exclusive Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection, standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, front and rear Zero Gravity seats, capacitive-touch HVAC controls, and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning. MSRP starts at $23,645 (including $1,245 destination and handling).

2026 Jeep® Compass Starts At $32,985

The 2026 Jeep® Compass, in Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk trim levels, is powered by a 200 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. Standard equipment includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen display, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and a suite of active safety features, including Blind-spot Monitoring and Active Lane Management. Prices for the entry-level Latitude start at $32,985 (including destination). 

2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Coming Soon

The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 is expected to achieve over 300 miles of range on a full charge while the 2026 BMW i4 M60, as it is now known, produces 510 horsepower at start-up, a 41 horsepower increase from the i4 M50, going up to 593 horsepower when My Modes Sport is selected, up 57 horsepower from the M50. Production of the 2026 i4 line starts this month.

2026 Lexus RZ BEV Starts At $48,590 This Month

The 2026 Lexus RZ battery electric vehicle (BEV) goes on sale this month. All 2026 Lexus BEVs will come standard with adapters that allow backward compatibility to charge at SAE J1772 and Combined Charging System stations and starting this month, model year 2023-25 Lexus RZ drivers will receive a letter from Lexus directing them to contact their dealer to receive one complimentary NACS charging adapter. The RZ 350e starts at $48,590 (including $1,295 delivery, processing and handling charge).

2026 Kia Niro HEV Starts At $28,535

The 2026 Kia Niro HEV is powered by a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a 32kW electric motor, delivering a combined 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The 2026 Niro HEV is rated at a Kia-estimated 53 MPG combined for LX, EX and SX trims. Standard features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Available features include Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist. The 2026 Niro HEV LX starts at $28,535 (including $1,445 destination charge).

Mitsubishi Elevance Concept

The Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, with three-row, six-passenger seating, is an plug-in hybrid electric SUV concept featuring a quad-motor 4WD system utilizing Mitsubishi Motors' signature Super-All Wheel Control technology and introduces AI Co-Driver.