2022 Los Angeles Auto Show - On Now Through Nov. 27th

The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show has been a manufacturers auto show in the 30 plus years that I've been covering it. It's typically preceded by two media days packed with as many as twenty press conferences with numerous global vehicle debuts, not this year. Subaru with their usual outstanding forest display provided the only global vehicle debut, the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza. The other scheduled media conferences staged by recognized manufacturers were Hyundai, Kia, Fiat and Genesis for North American market unveilings. If you want a theme park - you've got it. 

Where are they? Manufacturers noticeably absent from this year's LA Auto Show are luxury brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Acura, Bentley, Rolls Royce and others like MINI and Mazda. Honda's display is put on by their Southern California dealers. 

Why lack of participation? Internet virtual debuts, the EV theme, Covid, crime fear, return on investment for expensive displays, shortage of product specialists, supply chain & chip issues?

Subaru with their usual outstanding forest display provided the only global vehicle debut, the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza.  

Other than Detroit, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles which are traditionally manufacturer shows, most auto shows around the U.S. and Canada are staged by local market dealers. L.A.-based dealer group Galpin, which has always had a presence at the L.A. Show with their Hall of Customs, stepped up this year displaying Lincoln, Mazda and Volvo vehicles. To fill the huge vehicle absence, Toyota has an interactive Sports Festival, while Ford, Ram, Jeep offer indoor electric vehicle rides and there's virtual reality driving simulators. EV-only brands like Polestar and Vinfast have displays along with EV charging companies like EVgo and Blink. 

If you're shopping for a luxury vehicle, Porsche, Lexus and Genesis are at this year's LA Auto Show, that's about it. There are some gems despite lack of manufacturers, like the all-new Ford Mustang Dark Horse (above) has a new 500 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine. 

Vehicles to check out include the Ford Lightning pickup truck (above), Chevrolet Corvette, the new Toyota Prius, Subaru Impreza, Hyundai and Genesis concept vehicles. 

2023 Nissan Armada Starts At $52,095 Now

The 2023 Nissan Armada, in S, SV, SL and Platinum trim levels, is powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 and has a standard 8,500-pound maximum towing capacity. Each grade is available with rear-wheel drive or Nissan's advanced Auto 4WD system with two-speed transfer case. The 2023 Nissan Armada has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay®, wired Android Auto™ and available wireless charging. Every Armada grade features standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360. On sale now starting at $52,095 (including $1,695 destination and handling).

2024 Kia Seltos Arrives In First Half 2023 With Changes

The 2024 Kia Seltos gets refreshed and is the latest Kia to get an X-Line trim powered by a 195 horsepower 1.6-liter turbo-GDI engine paired with an available 8-speed automatic transmission and an available panoramic display featuring two 10.25-inch screens. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, the 2024 Seltos is expected to hit showrooms in the first half of 2023.  

Fiat 500e Makes A U.S. Comeback In 2024

The new Fiat 500e battery-electric vehicle with a 150 miles range will return to the U.S. market in early 2024.

Hyundai N Vision 74 Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Concept - Déjà Vu

Hyundai N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept, with a driving range of 373+ miles, has a hybrid structure of a battery-electric in combination with an FCEV system. The fuel cell stack, with an output of 85 kW (Max 95 kW), is mounted in the front, and a 62.4kWh T-type battery is mounted in the bottom to lower overall height and center of gravity. The battery retains an 800V high-speed charging architecture. Independent, rear-mounted motors, one per wheel, generate a total power output of 500kW. N Vision 74 features dual-charging capability, and the rear-mounted 9.3 lb. capacity hydrogen fuel tanks can be refueled within five minutes. The 85kW fuel cell converts hydrogen to electricity to charge the 62kWh battery. Hyundai says the inspiration came from the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe. Hydrogen powered cars have been in development for decades so you might say this concept resembling the Back to the Future DeLorean fits. The Toyota Mirai and the Hyundai Nexo are hydrogen vehicles currently in the market.

All-New 2024 Subaru Impreza Arrives This Spring

The 6th generation all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza, with a revised Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, is powered by a 152 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine on the Base and Sport trims while the new RS upgrades to a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter BOXER engine. Standard on all trim levels is a Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The Sport and RS trims feature an 8-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters. Standard on all 2024 Impreza models is the latest version of EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. The compact car comes exclusively as a 5-door hatchback when it arrives in Subaru retailers this Spring.

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Sedan Coming This Spring

The all-new 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6, inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV concept, is available with a 77.4 kWh battery pack with two electric motor layouts, either with a rear motor only or with both front and rear motors. The top-of-the-line dual motor setup is an all-wheel drive option producing a combined power output of 320 horsepower (74 kW front + 165 kW rear) while the single-rear-motor layout offers 225 horsepower. When equipped with a single-rear-motor and the 77.4 kWh battery, IONIQ 6’s maximum driving range on a single charge is a Hyundai estimated 340 miles. The maximum range of the dual motor AWD models is a Hyundai-estimated 310 miles. The modular touchscreen dashboard integrates a 12.3-inch full-touch infotainment display and 12.3-inch digital cluster under one piece of glass. With a 350-kW charger, IONIQ 6’s charge can go from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. If the owner only has five minutes to spare, the IONIQ 6 can recoup approximately 65 miles of range using a 350-kW fast charger. The standard 10.9 kW on-board charger completes a full charge in 7 hours and 10 minutes using Level 2 charging. IONIQ 6 goes on sale Spring 2023.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Starts At $29,325

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, in Sport, Club, Club with Brembo BBS Recaro Package or Grand Touring trim levels, is powered by a 181 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission and MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is offered in either a manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The 2023 MX-5 goes on sale with a starting MSRP of $29,325 (including $1,275 for destination and handling).

All-New 2023 Toyota Prius

The all-new 2023 Toyota Prius, offered in the LE, XLE or Limited grades, is powered by the fifth generation hybrid powertrain with up to 196 horsepower expected to achieve a manufacturer estimated 57 MPG combined fuel economy rating on the LE FWD model. Toyota has a broad range of electrified vehicles with ten hybrids, two plug-in hybrids, the new bZ4X battery electric vehicle and zero emission hydrogen fuel cell technology Mirai, Toyota. The price and on-sale date of the all-new 2023 Prius will be announced later this year.

Genesis X Convertible Concept

The Genesis X Convertible concept, with a folding hardtop roof that integrates transparent moon roofs above the front occupants, has an electric powertrain.

2023 Nissan Versa Starts At $16,825 Next Month

The 2023 Nissan Versa, in S, SV and SR grades, is powered by a 122-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (S only) or an Xtronic CVT transmission (optional on S, standard on SV and SR). Fuel economy is rated up to 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg for Xtronic CVT models. The 2023 Nissan Versa goes on sale in December starting at $16,825 (including $1,095 destination and handling).

Kia EV6 GT With 576 Horsepower Arriving This Quarter

The all-electric Kia EV6 GT has a 576 horsepower dual-motor e-AWD powertrain that combines a 77.4-kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (80/10/10) battery pack for the front-mounted 160kW motor and a rear-mounted 270kW motor. When it goes on sale in Q4 2022, the EV6 GT will be available nationwide at Kia retailers. All EV6 GT buyers will receive a charging credit of 1,000 kWh at Electrify America stations, useable over a three-year period. Pricing is subject to an announcement closer to vehicle launch. An 800V multi-charging architecture enables ultra-fast DC charging to recharge 10 to 80 percent state-of-charge in under 18 minutes.

Test Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-5

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is powered by a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter, four-cylinder gas engine with cylinder deactivation.

The CX-5 was first introduced at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show going on sale in 2012 and receiving a refresh in 2017. The CX-5 popularity continues and it remains Mazda's top selling vehicle. 

All my first impressions from a 2013 test drive were reaffirmed recently and the upgraded safety features along with standard all-wheel drive on all eight trim levels, make the CX-5 a top choice in the compact SUV category. 

This test drive was in the polymetal grey metallic Carbon Edition with red interior which fits in above the S, Select and Preferred trim levels with an MSRP of $31,775 (including $1,275 for destination and handling) and below the Premium, Premium Plus and more powerful Turbo and Turbo Signature grades. 

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Test Drive: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, powered by a 169 horsepower four cylinder 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence engine paired with CVT for fuel efficiency, went on sale in the Fall of 2021. In this test drive, onlookers asked if it was a Subaru, another very popular selling Japanese brand which offers only all-wheel drive vehicles. All three Corolla Cross trim levels, the L, LE and XLE, are available in all-wheel drive. The top-of-the-line XLE was test driven and reviewed in this video, which, with options, has an MSRP of about $32,000. The Corolla Cross is assembled at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, that has the capacity to produce up to 150,000 Corolla Cross vehicles per year. At first, it seemed that the Corolla Cross was under-powered with 169 horsepower, but after a 360 mile test drive that included high speed highway driving maneuvering through California rainstorms, it delivered impressive performance and good fuel economy that came in at about 30 MPG as published. Despite being the smaller sibling of the Rav4, it has significant space and cargo capacity. Definitely worth considering when shopping for a compact SUV.

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2023 Honda Accord - All-New 11th Generation

The all-new 11th-generation 2023 Honda Accord is 2.8 inches longer and available in six trim levels starting with the LX and EX powered by a 192 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with VTEC® variable valve lift technology and topped by the Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring powered by an all-new, more powerful 204 horsepower 4th-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system with a pair of electric motors that are now mounted side-by-side and an all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine that adds direct fuel injection. A standard 10.2-inch digital instrument panel has unique display functions depending on powertrain. Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring hybrid models come standard with a 12.3-inch unit with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a simplified navigation structure with fewer menus. 

Volvo EX90 Coming In Early 2024

The new fully electric 7-seater Volvo EX90 will be initially available with twin-motor all-wheel drive version that is powered by a 496 horsepower system of a 111kWh battery and two permanent magnet electric motors. The 2024 Volvo EX90 is now available for pre-order in the United States at under $80,000 with deliveries to begin in early 2024. All Americas-bound Volvo EX90 models are expected to be built at Charleston (Ridgeville), South Carolina.

2023 Kia EV6 Starts At $49,795

The 2023 Kia EV6, entering its second model year, starts at $49,795 (including $1,295 destination fee). The 225 horsepower Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD and producing a range of 310 miles. The top-of-the-line 576 horsepower EV6 GT with a range of 206 miles starts at $62,695. Kia EV6 owners will have three years from the date of purchase to use the 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging through the Electrify America network of public charging stations.  

2023 Lexus LX 600 Flagship SUV Goes On Sale Before Yearend

The 2023 Lexus LX 600 flagship SUV is powered by a 409 horsepower 3.4-liter V6 twin-turbo engine mated to a Direct Shift-10AT and adds a standard heated steering wheel. The instrument panel features a 12.3-inch upper screen that shows navigation, audio controls and the Multi-Terrain Monitor during off-road driving and the lower 7-inch touch display shows the climate control screen and serves as a driving-support screen for Multi-Terrain Select. Displaying the camera image on the upper screen while simultaneously displaying the real-time vehicle status on the lower screen allows the driver to monitor off-road driving conditions without switching the display. The LX comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 that includes the Pre-Collision System, which includes Frontal Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection and Bicyclist Detection. The 2023 LX 600 will go on sale by the end of 2022.

2023 Honda Pilot - All-New - Goes On Sale In December

 The all-new fourth-generation 2023 Honda Pilot, in Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring and Elite trim levels, is powered by a 285 horsepower all-new 24-valve dual overhead cam 3.5-liter engine with an available second-generation i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission that has been tuned exclusively for Pilot. Paddle shifters are standard for manual control. Blind spot information has been expanded to 82 feet of radar range. Also new are Traffic Jam Assist, Low-Speed Braking Control and Traffic Sign Recognition which are standard. Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Lane Keeping Assist have been updated to feature more natural responses. A standard 7-inch digital instrument panel features an all-digital tachometer on the left and a physical speedometer on the right side. The display also features user-selectable functions such as Honda Sensing® settings, vehicle information and more. Exclusive to Elite is a configurable 10.2-inch digital instrument display with multi-view camera system paired with a color head-up display. A new 7-inch touchscreen audio system is standard on Sport with physical knobs for volume and tuning, and a simplified menu structure. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility are standard. The Pilot goes on sale next month. 

Genesis GV70 EV Production Starts Next Month in Alabama

The electrified Genesis GV70 EV, introduced in China a year ago, is the third electric vehicle in the Genesis lineup and the first Genesis to be assembled in the United States at Montgomery, Alabama. Production is expected to start next month. Range is expected to be 400km or 248 miles.

Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman Style Editions Coming Next Year

The new Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition and 718 Cayman Style Edition are two new variants within the mid-engine 718 model lineup based on the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman with the 300 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine equipped a standard six-speed manual transmission or with the optional seven-speed PDK and Sport Chrono Package. 

These new models will be initially offered in Europe in early 2023 with global availability to follow.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sedan Starts At $76,050

The all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ sedan, fitted standard with a 90.6 kWh battery, delivers 305 miles of range according to EPA estimates. In addition to the EQE 350+ Sedan, there are the EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 500 4MATIC sedans, all offered in Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle trims for the U.S. market. Highlights include Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, LED Headlamps with Highbeam Assist and the Parking Package with Surround View System and PARKTRONIC.  The all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ sedan starts at $76,050 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge) when it arrives in U.S. dealerships in the Fall.

2023 Nissan GT-R On Sale Now Starting At $115,435

The 2023 Nissan GT-R is powered by a 565 horsepower 3.8-liter DOHC twin-turbo V6 paired with a standard dual-clutch, paddle-shift 6-speed transmission and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system. Both GT-R grades includes a Bilstein® DampTronic driver-adjustable shock-absorber system, lightweight 20-inch 15-spoke forged alloy wheels by RAYS® and a multi-function display that shows vehicle performance information. GT-R also offers standard NissanConnect® with an 8-inch touchscreen display featuring Apple CarPlay®, a Bose® 11-speaker audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control and Active Noise Cancellation. The 2023 Nissan GT-R is on sale now at select U.S. Nissan dealers starting at $115,435 (including $1,895 destination and handling) for the GT-R Premium and $212,635 for the 600 horsepower GT-R NISMO.

All-New 2023 Toyota Crown Makes An Electrified Comeback In Early 2023

The all-new 2023 Toyota Crown, available in XLE, Limited and Platinum trims, powered by Hybrid MAX with a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower exclusive to the Platinum grade, with front and rear electric motors paired with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission delivering an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating. The XLE and Limited grades are equipped with the Toyota Hybrid system that pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.5-liter engine producing an EPA-estimated 41 MPG combined city/highway rating. All Toyota Crown models feature Toyota’s Audio Multimedia system featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Toyota Crown starts at $39,950 for the XLE grade, $45,550 for the Limited grade and $52,350 for the Platinum grade. Toyota Crown is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in early 2023.

2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition Pickup Starting At $108,695 In Early 2024

The 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition gets a GM-estimated range of 400 miles on a full charge from a GM-estimated 754 horsepower front and rear electric drive unit system. An onboard Power Station Pro turns Sierra EV Denali into a mobile power source, with up to 10.2kW of off-board power that can be used in a variety of situations. The Sierra EV Denali Edition will be offered exclusively in a Crew Cab model with an integrated 5-foot, 11-inch cargo bed. Its storage capacity is maximized with the innovative MultiPro Midgate™, which provides 9 feet of storage between the cab and the tailgate, when the Midgate is open. A trailering package comes standard on the Sierra EV Denali Edition with up to 9,500 pounds of trailering capacity and up to 1,300 pounds of payload. Deliveries of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition are expected to begin in early 2024, with a starting MSRP of $108,695 (including estimated destination freight charge of $1,695). Further details for the full range of Sierra EV models will be announced closer to the start of production, with MSRPs starting around $51,695. 

Hyundai Grandeur All-New 7th Generation Flagship

The seventh-generation Hyundai Grandeur, badged as flagship Azera in markets outside Korea, comes six years after the sixth generation launched in 2016.

Porsche 911 Carrera T Starts At $118,050 Next Spring

Porsche is adding the 911 Carrera T (Touring) variant to the 911 model line positioned between the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S and will be powered by a 379 horsepower twin-turbo six-cylinder engine equipped with a seven-speed manual transmission or optional eight-speed PDK available as well for no additional cost. The top track speed is 181 mph regardless of transmission choice. The 911 Carrera T will reach U.S. dealers by Spring 2023 and has an MSRP of $118,050 (including a $1,450 delivery, processing and handling fee).

2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan Adds 30 Horsepower

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is powered by a 169-horsepower 2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine replacing a 139-hp 1.8L engine connected to the standard Dynamic Shift continuously variable transmission. The 2023 Corolla Sedans receive new front fascia styling which varies across grades, LED daytime running lights and a new 8-inch Touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia along with two rear-seat USB-C ports for a total of four in the car. The LE in addition adds an updated rear bumper design, while the SE and XSE feature new 18-inch Gloss Graphite-colored alloy wheels. Toyota Safety Sense technology in Corolla evolves to version 3.0 and includes enhanced versions of Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking are optional. 

2023 Mazda CX-30 Starts At $24,225

The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is powered by a 191 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine with an increase of five horsepower and two miles per gallon in each of the EPA estimated figures of city, highway, and combined, and i-Activ AWD system as standard. The CX-30 Turbo Premium has the 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo four-cylinder engine. The CX-30 2.5 S starts at $24,225 (including $1,275 for destination and handling).

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV Launches 2023 Q4

The Rolls-Royce Spectre Ultra-Luxury Electric Super Coupé fully-electric car is expected to have an all-electric range of 320 miles from its 430kW powertrain according to preliminary data that will be refined before its fourth quarter of 2023 launch. Spectre pricing will be positioned between Cullinan ($341,500 - $394,500) and Phantom ($465,000 - $545,000). Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BMW Group and is a completely separate company from Rolls-Royce plc, the manufacturer of aircraft engines and propulsion systems.

Lotus Eletre EV SUV Debuts This Week

The Lotus Eletre pure electric SUV will be unveiled this week.

2023 Acura RDX Starts At $42,545

The 2023 Acura RDX, powered by a 272 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, has been updated with new styling, new colors, improved driving dynamics, a quieter and more comfortable cabin and comes with three years of AcuraLink™ services, including Security and Remote packages, at no extra cost. RDX customers for the first time get a complimentary maintenance plan offered to purchasers for the first two years or 24,000 miles. The 2023 Acura RDX, available fourth-generation Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, starts at $42,545 (including $1,195 destination and handling).

2024 Chevrolet Trax Starts At $21,495 In The Spring Of 2023

The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax, offered in LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS and ACTIV trims, is powered by a 137 horsepower 1.2L turbocharged inline-three engine, and has grown by 11-inches and is 2 inches wider than the current model translating to 3 inches more rear legroom and maximum cargo capacity that increases by nearly 12%. The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax goes on sale in the Spring of 2023 starting at $21,495 (not disclosed if destination charge is included). 

Polestar 3 Electric SUV Coming In 2024

The Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, with a range of up to 379 miles, produces a total of 489 horsepower and with the optional Performance Pack, total output is 517 horsepower. A decoupling function is also available for the rear electric motor, allowing the car to run only on the front electric motor to save energy under certain circumstances. Polestar 3 is the first car from Polestar to feature centralized computing with the NVIDIA DRIVE core computer, running software from Volvo Cars. Serving as the AI brain, NVIDIA’s high-performance automotive platform processes data from the car’s multiple sensors and cameras to enable advanced driver-assistance safety features and driver monitoring. First deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2023 with supply to North American and other markets is planned for around the middle of 2024.

New BMW M2 Starts At $63,195 In April

The second generation BMW M2, powered by a 453 horsepower M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, is 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider, and 0.3 inches lower than its predecessor. The new BMW M2 is equipped as standard with Park Distance Control with sensors at the front and rear, Dynamic Cruise Control, Front Collision Warning with brake intervention, and Lane Departure Warning. The new BMW M2 has an electrically operated glass slide/tilt moonroof offering a glass surface now larger by nearly 20 percent compared with the outgoing model is standard equipment. A weight-reducing M Carbon roof panel is optional and deletes the moonroof. The new M2 will start at $63,195 (including $995 destination and handling) when its launched globally in April.

2023 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Starting At $35,035 Now

The 2023 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, with an all-electric range of 33 miles and rated at 108 MPGe, has 180 horsepower from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a 62 kW electric motor, with power sent to the front wheels via a six-speed dual clutch transmission. The 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid is arriving to dealers now in all 50 states starting at $35,035 (including $1,295 destination).

2023 Kia Telluride Starts At $37,025 This Month

The 2023 Kia Telluride three-row SUV, powered by a 291 horsepower Atkinson Cycle LAMBDA II 3.8L V6 GDI engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission pricing starts from $37,025 (including $1,335 destination) at Kia retailers nationwide in this month.

2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible, LC 500 and LC 500h Coming Soon

The 2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is powered by a 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission. The Convertible posts a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds and its maximum track speed is electronically limited to 168 mph. The roof can be opened or closed at speeds up to 31 mph taking approximately 15 seconds to open and approximately 16 seconds to close. The 2023 LC Convertible comes standard with Lexus Safety System that 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. The 2023 LC 500 Convertible will have an MSRP of $101,500 (including $1,150 delivery, processing, and handling fee) and is expected to arrive in dealerships in late 2022.

The LC 500h powered by an Multistage Hybrid System including an Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and adds a unique four-speed automatic transmission for a combined system output of 354 horsepower. The LC 500h uses a compact, lightweight lithium-ion battery. The battery pack fits neatly between the rear seats and the luggage compartment and has a high-power density, with its 84 cells producing 310.8 volts. The LC 500h will start at $100,600 when it arrives in dealerships in November along with the 2023 LC 500, like the convertible, powered by a 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission and will start at $94,600.

2023 Toyota Highlander Gets New Engine

The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are now equipped with a new 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine replacing the 3.5-liter V6 engine and with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 combined MPG. Arriving at dealerships nationwide this month, the 2023 Highlander with the new turbo engine will have a starting MSRP of $37,755 and the 2023 Highlander Hybrid will have a starting MSRP of $41,555. (including $1,335 delivery, processing, and handling fee).

Honda Prologue BEV Coming in 2024

The all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV, positioned above CR-V and alongside Passport, will come to market in North America in 2024. 

Hyundai IONIQ 6 - 380 Miles Range Per Charge

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 electrified streamliner will deliver 380 miles of all-electric range per charge, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure. It goes on sale later this year in select markets in Europe and next year in North America. 

Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD Coming Next Year

The new Audi R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD, powered by a  602 horsepower 5.2 liter, naturally aspirated V10 engine mated to a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for faster shifts and the new Torque Rear driving mode allows drivers to choose their own level of ESC support. The new R8 GT is based on the second edition 562 horsepower R8 V10 performance RWD. The R8 GT is limited to 333 units worldwide and will be available at dealerships starting in 2023.