Acura Precision Concept

The Acura Precision Concept model explores a new approach for Acura's digital human-machine interface, enabling a intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings. The driver's space is highlighted by a compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver's head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved center display screen.

2017 Audi A4 allroad quattro Coming Later This Year

The new Audi A4 allroad quattro, in its second generation, is powered by TFSI and five TDI engines that produce between 150 horsepower and 272 horsepower, which is up to 27 horsepower more than the previous model and the engines are mated to a choice of a manual six-speed, new seven-speed S tronic or the redesigned eight-speed tiptronic transmission. The new Audi A4 allroad quattro is part of the Audi A4 family and was just introduced in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show and will arrive at dealerships in Germany and Europe this summer, and, presumably to the U.S. market at some point, likely with the 2.0 liter TFSI delivers 252 horsepower.

Buick Avista Concept - It's A Buick

The Buick Avista 2+2 coupe concept has a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0L V-6 engine with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and Stop/Start technology and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Avista has Magnetic Ride Control that delivers more precise body motion control next-generation and QuietTuning and air-quality control, including noise cancellation technology, ionic air purifiers and aromatherapy.

Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept - 580 Mile Range

The Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept, based on the completely redeveloped second-generation Tiguan, has a plug-in hybrid system that uses two electric motors and a gasoline engine, which can supply all four wheels with power, either automatically or at the push of a button. Four-wheel-drive is also activated when the driver selects 4MOTION® Active Control or when GTE-mode is selected. The Tiguan GTE Active Concept is equipped with a 148 horsepower turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® gasoline engine mated to two electric motors, 54 horsepower at the front wheels and 114 horsepower at the rear for total system power of 221 horsepower tied to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that was specially designed for hybrid use. The 4MOTION plug-in hybrid drive include a 12.4 kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery that can be charged either externally or via the gasoline engine. The vehicle can cover up to 20 miles in all-electric mode and the driving range, based on a battery capacity of 12.4 kWh and a 16.9-gallon fuel tank, is 580 miles.

Nissan IDS Concept - The Future of EV Autonomous Driving

The Nissan IDS Concept has a full carbon fiber body and is Nissan's vision of the future of autonomous driving and zero emission EVs. Over 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human error so Nissan IDS Concept's system of sensors and AI are designed to provide safety performance compared to a human driver. When the driver selects Piloted Drive, the vehicle handles the car's performance from accelerating to braking to cornering and imitating the driver's own style and preferences. In Manual Drive mode, the driver has control but behind the scenes, the Nissan IDS Concept continues to provide assistance as sensors continually monitor conditions and in the event of imminent danger, Nissan IDS Concept will assist the driver in taking evasive action.

2017 GMC Acadia Coming This Spring

The all-new 2017 GMC Acadia, 700 pounds lighter than the current model and positioned between the compact Terrain and full-size Yukon, is available with five-, six- or seven-passenger seating. A new, 194 horsepower 2.5L engine is standard, offering an estimated 28 mpg on the highway for FWD models (based on GM testing). City fuel economy offered is GM-estimated at 22 mpg (FWD) and utilizing by GMC’s Stop/Start technology. A new, available 310 horsepower 3.6L V-6 engine is more powerful and efficient than the current model, while offering 4,000 pounds estimated trailering capability (with the available towing package). The premium Acadia Denali returns, along with a new All Terrain model offering enhanced off-road capability. The new Acadia goes on sale this Spring.

2017 Kia Forte5 and Forte Sedan Coming In First Half Of 2016

The 2017 Kia Forte5, in LX, EX, and SX trims, comes standard with a 2.0-liter GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an available second-generation six-speed automatic transmission.  The SX gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine, which is now available with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Pricing for the 2017 Forte5 will be announced closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date in the first half of 2016.

The refreshed 2017 Forte sedan is now available in a new S trim that sits in between the entry-level LX trim and the top-trim EX model.  The new S trim has a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, rear spoiler, and a chrome exhaust tip. All trims come standard with Drive Mode Select, which allows the driver to change the driving experience based on their preference: Normal, Eco, or Sport. Available convenience features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Front Collision Warning, Lane Change Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert. Production at the Mexico facility is slated to begin in the first half of 2016.

Kia Telluride Hybrid SUV Concept Looks Like A Real Preview

The Kia Telluride full-size three-row, seven-passenger SUV concept is 4.4-inches taller, 4.7-inches wider, and 9.5-inches longer than the current Kia Sorento. Utilizing a 270 horsepower 3.5-liter gasoline direct injected V6 engine and 130 horsepower electric motor routed to all four wheels, Telluride’s transverse-mounted powertrain combines to produce 400 horsepower while achieving more than 30 mpg on the highway. While there are currently no plans to bring the Telluride to production, Kia has a history of delivering production vehicles that bear strong resemblance to preceding concepts.

2017 Hyundai G90 - Genesis Brand Flagship

The 2017 Hyundai G90 premium luxury sedan, the new flagship of the Genesis brand in the U.S. market, is powered by an all-new 365 horsepower 3.3-liter direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 or 420 horsepower 5.0-liter direct-injected V8. The H-TRAC® AWD system is available with either powertrain, for adverse driving conditions such as ice or snow. This system features an electronic transfer case with active torque control and offers dual-mode Sport or Normal calibrations that are linked to the Intelligent Drive Mode. The H-TRAC system can direct up to 40 percent of available torque to the front axle, for enhanced traction in adverse conditions such as ice or snow.

Safety features include: Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Blind Spot Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Dynamic Bending Light headlights with High Beam Assist, and a 360-degree Multi-view Monitor. In addition, G90 also features Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability. For enhanced visibility for the driver, the Head’s-up Display has been increased from 7.4 inches to 9.7 inches with enhanced illumination.

2017 Honda Ridgeline Coming Soon

The all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 5.4 inches wider and 4 inches longer than the previous generation, will be powered by a 3.5-liter, direct-injected i-VTEC™ V-6 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline will be available for the first time in both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations with all-wheel-drive models utilizing Honda's i-VTM4™ torque vectoring AWD technology, featuring Intelligent Terrain Management with Normal, Sand, Snow and Mud modes. Honda Sensing™ technologies available include Lane Departure Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation and Lane Keeping Assist. All Ridgeline models will feature a multi-angle rearview camera as standard equipment and upper trims will be available with either Honda LaneWatch™ or Blind Spot Information system. The new Ridgeline will launch in the first half of 2016.

All-New Lexus LC 500 Coming Next Year

The all-new Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe sits on an all-new, premium rear-wheel-drive luxury platform, is powered by a 467 horsepower 5.0-liter all-aluminum, 32-valve V8 engine, mated to a newly developed 10-speed automatic transmission. The LC 500 will arrive in showrooms next year.

2017 Infiniti Q60 Sports Coupe Goes On Sale This Summer

The Infiniti Q60, Infinti's third generation sports coupe, comes in rear-wheel drive or available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, and is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, one rated at 300 horsepower and a high-output version at 400 horsepower. A 208 horsepower four-cylinder turbo-charged 2.0-liter gasoline engine with direct injection is also available. The Q60's Infiniti InTuition system, Drive Mode Selector allows the steering response to be selected from: "Customize," "Standard," "Snow," "Eco," "Sport," and, new for certain models – "Sport+." An all-new electronic suspension system, Dynamic Digital Suspension, comes standard on the Q60 Sport grades. The active and passive safety technologies include Around View® Monitor, Intelligent Cruise Control with Distance Control Assist, Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Intervention and Backup Collision Intervention. The Q60 arrives in the Americas this summer.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coming This Summer

The new tenth-generation 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 1.7 inches longer overall with a 2.6 inch longer wheelbase compared with its predecessor and will feature a 241 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine equipped with the new 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission at its U.S. launch with more model variants to be added later. The U.S. version of the E300 offers a next-generation high-resolution display, with a wide navigation display screen diagonal of 12.3 inches. A DYNAMIC SELECT switch in the cockpit enables the driver to select from four AIR BODY CONTROL all-round self-leveling modes: "Comfort," "ECO," "Sport" and "Sport+." The additional "Individual" option allows drivers to configure their vehicle to suit their own preferences. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be available at US dealers in the summer 2016.

2016 Buick Envision Arrives In The 2nd Quarter

The 2016 Buick Envision luxury compact crossover is powered by a 252-horsepower 2.0L turbo engine Twin Clutch AWD system paired with a third-generation six-speed automatic transmission. A rearview camera is standard, while the available Surround Vision provides an overhead view of the Envision that enhances the driver’s vision at low speeds, such as parking and reversing. The Envision offers 10 standard air bags, Lane Keep Assist and optional Automatic Park Assist. It goes on sale in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2016.

2017 Ford Fusion Coming This Summer With V6 Sport Model

The new 2017 Ford Fusion offers two hybrid models and a new all-wheel-drive Fusion V6 Sport with a 325 horsepower twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine. Fusion also comes in Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi, and Fusion Platinum with available 2.0-liter EcoBoost and all-wheel drive. Fusion Energi features a 7.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery for an expected range of 19 miles using electric power only. The car automatically switches to an efficient 2.0-liter gasoline engine when the battery is depleted, allowing customers to drive more than 500 miles. Recharging Fusion Energi can be done overnight in just 2.5 hours. The new Fusion arrives at dealerships this summer. Fusion V6 Sport follows a few weeks later.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Coming This Spring

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, will be available in six models featuring a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, available in two models, will deliver an estimated range of 30 miles solely on zero-emissions electric power from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. In city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 MPGe based on U.S. EPA standards. The Chrysler Pacifica offers more than 100 standard and available safety and security features, including 360-degree Surround View camera, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Hold and Forward Collision Warning-Plus. The Chrysler Pacifica will be available in dealer showrooms in spring 2016, with the Pacifica Hybrid arriving in the second half of 2016.

2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Video: Nissan Titan XD

Michael Arbuckle, Marketing Manager for Nissan Titan XD discusses the new pickup truck coming this month. 

The 2016 Nissan TITAN XD, offered in S, SV, SL, Platinum Reserve and PRO-4X trim levels, will go after Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500 truck buyers with standard off-road features such as 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with all-terrain off-road tires, Bilstein off-road shock absorbers, electronic locking rear differential and skid plates. Three powertrain offerings include a 310 horsepower Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel with 555 lb-ft of torque mated to a heavy-duty 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Following the launch of the 2016 TITAN XD Crew Cab this month, the new TITAN will be offered in three cab configurations and two frame sizes.

The all-new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD full-size pickup has been named one of three finalists for the 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the Year to be announced next month in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. The TITAN XD was recently named "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association in their annual 2015 Texas Truck Rodeo.