MINI John Cooper Works Starts At $39,195 In January

The all-new MINI John Cooper Works 2 Door and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible (pictured)  is powered by a 228 horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine paired with a dual clutch automatic transmission. For the US market the MINI John Cooper Works 2 Door will have a base MSRP of $39,195 (including $995 destination and handling). The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will have a base MSRP of $44,695 with a start of production in November. Both models are expected to arrive at US dealers in early January of 2025.

2025 Kia EV9 Starts At $56,225

The 2025 Kia EV9 three-row EV SUV starts at $56,225 (including $1,325 destination) for the 215 horsepower EV9 Light SR that has 230 mile all-electric range. The 201 horsepower Light Long Range model, which now has a front sunroof as standard, delivers a 304 mile range and starts at $61,225.

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E® Starts At $38,390 In Early 2025

The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E® adds a heat pump to help optimize energy consumption, especially in colder weather conditions, and enhanced BlueCruise hands-free highway driving adds Automatic Lane Change, automating up to 45% of lane changes on an average drive, based on internal testing. The new Ford Connectivity Package includes Wi-Fi® Hotspot for up to 10 personal devices and can extend up to 50 feet from the vehicle. The 2025 Mustang Mach-E goes on sale in early 2025 with a starting price of $38,390 (including $1,895 destination and delivery charges). The 2024 model, offered Select, Premium, GT and Mustang Mach-E® Rally trim levels, has a standard range of 250 miles which goes up to a 320 mile EPA-estimated range for the Premium Model with RWD and Extended Range Battery.

2025 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Starts At $38,290 Now

The 2025 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, in its fifth generation, powered by a 293 horsepower 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 6,200 lb. towing capacity, starts at $38,290 (including $1,795 destination fee) for the entry level Laredo A 4X2 trim level. The 2025 Jeep® Grand Cherokee is offered in Laredo A, Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude and Altitude X two-row models and the three-row Grand Cherokee L. The plug-in hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, rated at 56 MPGe and 25 miles of all-electric range, starts at $62,285 and is the only Grand Cherokee model to be offered in the Trailhawk 4xe trim. The lineup is now available at dealerships nationwide. 

2025 Nissan Murano Coming In Early 2025

The 2025 Nissan Murano is powered by a 241 horsepower 2.0-liter VC-Turbo (Variable-Compression Turbo) powertrain paired with 9-speed automatic transmission that features paddle shifters. Idle stop start is standard. Tow capacity is rated up to 1,500 pounds. Murano SV is offered with front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, while SL and Platinum grades feature standard AWD. Dual 12.3-inch displays are standard with the center touchscreen offering entertainment, information and more and the left-hand display serves as the vehicle’s instrument cluster and has multiple configurable display modes. The all-new 2025 Murano is the latest Nissan model to adopt the seamless connectivity of Google built-in. Included on SL and Platinum grades Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Play Store are in the dashboard. Rear occupants have available rear door sunshades, heated rear seats, more knee room in the second row due to a thinner front seat design and 0.8-inch increased couple distance. The rear seats adopt the Nissan Zero Gravity design helping provide a more supportive posture for occupants. The rear doors now open wider than the previous generation Murano to ease ingress or load a child safety seat. The all-new 2025 Nissan Murano goes on sale in early 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Starts At $40,775 Next Year

The 2nd-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, 0.7 inches longer and one inch higher on the same 105.1 inch wheelbase, is powered by a 241 horsepower 2-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine mated to the latest generation of the 7-speed DCT with fully electric actuation and a widened gear ratio spread in the 228 xDrive Gran Coupe. The M235 xDrive Gran Coupe is powered by a 312 horsepower 2.0-liter engine paired with a 7-speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Transmission with standard shift paddles on the steering wheel. The standard BMW Curved Display has a 10.25-inch Information Display and a Control Display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches. The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe now includes BMW Live Cockpit Plus with the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps. BMW Live Cockpit Professional is available in combination with the BMW Head-Up Display and Parking Assistant Plus in the optional Technology Package, which also includes Augmented View on the Control Display and the Drive Recorder. A 12-speaker Harmon/Kardon premium sound system is newly standard, as is Comfort Access keyless entry, wireless device charging, and auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors. BMW Digital Key Plus enables the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be unlocked and locked via smartphone or smartwatch using security-optimized ultra-wideband wireless technology, making a conventional key fob unnecessary. BMW Digital Key Plus can be set up via the My BMW App for suitable smartphones and smart watches with the iOS or Android operating systems and Apple Watch. The standard Active Driving Assistant includes features such as Frontal Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistant, Active Blind Spot Detection, and Speed Limit Info. The 228 xDrive Gran Coupe will start at $42,775 (including $1,175 destination and handling), and the high-performance M235 xDrive Gran Coupe will start at $50,675. Coming in mid-2025, the two-wheel drive, 241 horsepower 228 sDrive Gran Coupe will start at just $40,775. Production of the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will begin at BMW’s plant in Leipzig in the fourth quarter of 2024. The market launch is set to start in March 2025.

GMC Sierra EV Denali Starts At $91,995 Now

The GMC Sierra EV Denali all-electric pickup has 760 horsepower from 2 motors (1 front @ 1 rear electric drive unit) in both an Extended Range version delivering a GM-estimated range of 390 miles and the available Max Range version with 460 miles of range. The MultiPro MidGate™ expandable bed offers room for hauling items nearly 11 feet in length, while still leaving room for a rear-seat passenger. The available maximum towing capacity is 10,500 pounds. The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali is arriving at dealers now with the Extended Range starting at an MSRP of $91,995 and the Max Range starting at an MSRP of $100,495 (both including $2,095 DFC).

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Coming In 2025

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, powered by two electric motors positioned on the front and rear axles, is expected to achieve an EPA estimated range similar to that of the Q6 e-tron quattro, at around 300 miles. Actual EPA-estimated range will be released closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date. The Q6 has 422 horsepower (Nominal) and 456 horsepower (Peak) while the SQ6 delivers 483 horsepower (Nominal) and 509 horsepower (Peak). The towing capacity is up to 4,400 lb. The Dual motor, 100kWh-battery models will be available at launch with a top fixed speed of 130 mph. The 800-volt electrical system with DC fast-charging provided at a rate of 270 kW takes the high-voltage battery around 21 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent under ideal conditions. Full U.S. performance and efficiency figures will be released closer to the U.S. on-sale date in Spring/Summer 2025.

Cybercab and Robovan In Tesla's Self-Driving Future

Tesla has unveiled prototypes of its self-driving Cybercab and 20 passenger Robovan at an event on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank. The Cybercab could be in production by 2027 and bought for about $30,000, according to Elon Musk.

2025 Nissan Pathfinder Starts At $38,460 Now

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is powered by a 284 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic with manual shift mode paddle shifters, electronic shift-by-wire drive selector. The 2025 Pathfinder provides flexibility for the whole family with three rows of seats and seating for eight, or seven with optional second-row Captain's Chairs. The EZ FLEX® second-row seats feature Nissan's LATCH AND GLIDE® technology, allowing them to tip and slide even while a child safety seat is installed for convenient access to the third row. The towing rating of 3,500 pounds is for the S, SV, SL trim levels or 6,000 pounds for the Rock Creek, Platinum and optional on SV and SL. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is on sale now starting at $38,460 (including $1,390 destination and handling).

2025 Subaru Crosstrek Starts At $27,115 Later This Year

The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek compact SUV is powered by a 152 horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine in the Base trim while Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels have a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine with a manual mode with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and eight preset transmission ratios and mated to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission). All Crosstrek trim levels are equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, and at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Dual 7.0-inch SUBARU STARLINK® touchscreens for infotainment are standard with the top screen controls smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; AM/FM stereo, Rear Vision Camera; SiriusXM® Radio and Travel Link; and HD Radio®. The bottom touchscreen provides controls for climate and vehicle settings. Crosstrek Wilderness with upgraded suspension, has 9.3-inch ground clearance and 3,500-lb. towing capacity. All models will begin arriving at Subaru retailers later this year starting at $27,115 (including $1,420 destination and delivery.

2025 Volkswagen Taos Starts At $26,420

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos, refreshed with a new look, upgraded technology, is now powered by a 174 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine up from 158 horsepower in the previous model. The all-wheel-drive model now has an eight-speed conventional automatic transmission in place of the previous DSG dual-clutch automatic. The 2025 Taos features VW’s suite of IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance features across all trims. This includes Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance); Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring); Active Blind Spot Monitor; Rear Traffic Alert; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go; Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System); and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). Taos models will start at $26,420 (including $1,425 destination fee) for the S front-wheel drive model and $28,120 for the S 4Motion all-wheel-drive model. 

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Coming At Year End

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV will offer a 510 horsepower WT (Work Truck) trim starting at $57,095 (including $2,095 DFC), a 645 horsepower LT (available on the Silverado EV for the first time) starting at $75,195 and a 760 horsepower RST model starting at $89,395. Power comes from a Dual Motor 4WD drivetrain comprised of 2 motors (1 front & 1 rear electric drive unit). On a full charge the WT Max Range gets EPA-estimated range of 492 miles, the WT Extended Range 422 miles, the LT 408 miles, LT with Premium Package 390 miles, RST 2SP 390 miles, RST 3SP a GM-estimated 460 miles. On the LT is the standard 17.7-inch-diagonal center infotainment screen is paired with 11.3-inch-diagonal driver informational center. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV has a 12,500 lb towing capacity and 1,800 lb payload capacity. An available Multi-Flex Midgate offers up to 10 feet and 10 inches of load floor when paired with the standard Multi-Flex Tailgate. Chevrolet expects to ship 2025 Silverado EV WT, LT and RST to customers before the end of the year and, later in the model year, a Work Truck with the standard range battery pack will join the lineup for fleet and retail customers for $57,095. The EPA-estimated range will be available closer to that truck’s launch.

Only 16 More Bentley Batur Convertibles With W12 Engine To Be Made

The Bentley Batur Convertibles, the most powerful W12-powered drop-tops, are the last to be powered by the 739 horsepower hand-assembled 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine, with only sixteen to be made. The convertible roof can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds, with the car travelling at speeds of up to 30 mph. The Batur Convertible is customizable with each customer able to specify the color and finish of literally every single surface of both the exterior and cabin of the car. 

McLaren W1 Starts At $2.1 Million

The new McLaren W1 rear-wheel drive supercar is powered by a 1276 horsepower hybrid powertrain combining the all-new 929 horsepower MHP-8 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with the all-new 347 horsepower E-module (integrating a radial flux electric motor and motor control unit) mated to an 8-speed transmission with E-reverse, coupled with a new hydraulic electronic differential. W1 is capable of zero-emissions driving on electric power alone. Pricing from circa $2.1 million, with the final cost dependent on the level of MSO personalization. 

Video: 2024 OC Auto Show Now Open Through Sunday October 6th

The 2024 OC Auto Show is open today through Sunday October 6th at the Anaheim, California, Convention Center where many manufacturers and dealers exhibiting vehicles with test drives available for attendees. Richard Saxton discusses this year's show with John Sackrison, Executive Director of the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association (OCADA).

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All-New 2025 Ford Expedition® Coming In The Spring

The all-new fifth-generation 2025 Ford Expedition® comes in either a standard or extended-length wheelbase called the Expedition MAX. The Expedition Active, King Ranch® and Platinum® trim levels are powered by a standard 400 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine or a 440 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost which is standard for the all-new Tremor® and available for the Platinum model. The new Ford Split Gate allows three-quarters of the tailgate to raise like a traditional liftgate, while the lower quarter folds down like a truck. The Ford Digital Experience includes a 24-inch panoramic display, which takes the place of a traditional gauge cluster. For 2025, we’re expanding the availability of Ford BlueCruise6 hands-free highway driving across the Expedition lineup, making it available to activate on nearly 90% of all Expedition models. Now, Platinum, King Ranch, Tremor and Active models are equipped with BlueCruise hardware. Our goal is to provide access to hands-free highway driving to more Expedition customers. An improved version of BlueCruise features Lane Change Assist, allowing a driver to switch lanes hands-free with a tap of the turn signal when the path is clear, and In-Lane Repositioning, which helps provide more space by subtly shifting away from vehicles in adjacent lanes. Expedition Tremor has 10.6-inches of ground clearance, adds off-road gear and it rolls on 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires. When properly equipped Expedition delivers up to 7,000-pound towing capacity without the need for a load-leveling bar and 9,600-pound max towing capacity with a weight distributing hitch. The all-new Ford Expedition will start to arrive in dealer showrooms in Spring 2025. 

2025 Chrysler Voyager LX Starts At $41,690 In The 4th Quarter

The 2025 Chrysler Voyager LX minivan, powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission, returns to the Chrysler minivan line-up as the entry level, budget-friendly option starting at $41,690 (including $1,695 destination charge). Standard features include a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, 7-inch digital cluster display ability to connect two phones simultaneously with Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa voice controls, blind-spot monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, second- and third-row Stow 'n Go seating system, power sliding doors/liftgate and second-row sunshades. The 2025 Chrysler Voyager is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter.

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 24V gasoline engine with Stop/Start mated to a 9 speed automatic transmission, is offered in Select, Plug-in Hybrid Select, Limited, Pinnacle, and Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle trim levels. The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, delivers 82 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), an all-electric range of 32 miles and a total range of 520 miles. AWD is available on Pacifica Select, Limited and Pinnacle gas-powered models with a towing capacity of 3,600 lbs.. New for 2025, a Select model available for gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains, Limited model available in gas only, and Pinnacle models available in both gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Pacifica has optional Amazon Fire TV integrated into the rear-seat Uconnect Theater System, and an available FamCAM interior feature that offers a bird's-eye view of rear-facing child-seat occupants.

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Starts At $65,095 At Year End

The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron rear-wheel-drive battery electric vehicle (BEV), with a length of 187.8 inches, generates 302 horsepower (322 horsepower with launch control) and a 100 kWh battery delivering an EPA-estimated range of 321 miles when equipped with ultra package. The Q6 e-tron quattro® offers 422 horsepower (456 horsepower with launch control) with an expected 307 miles of electric range and the SQ6 e-tron makes 483 horsepower (509 horsepower with launch control) and delivers an estimated electric range of 275 miles. All Q6 e-tron models feature a redesigned, more efficient and more compact permanently excited synchronous (PSM) rear motor compared to the previous Audi BEVs and benefit from a lithium-ion battery pack composed of 12 modules of 15 prismatic cells connected in series for a total of 180 cells, with a total gross capacity of 100 kWh (94.4 kWh net). The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron quattro® and SQ6 e-tron will arrive in U.S. dealerships before the end of 2024, with pricing from $65,095 (including $1,295 destination charge) for the Q6 e-tron Premium model up to the top-of-the-line SQ6 e-tron Prestige that starts at $80,595.

2025 Toyota GR Corolla Starts At $39,995 This Fall

The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla, available in Core, Premium and Premium Plus grades, is powered by a turbocharged 300 horsepower 1.6 liter 3-cylinder turbo engine with a six-speed intelligent Manual Transmission with rev matching that is turned on with a push of a button placed in front of the shifter or an available GAZOO Racing 8-Speed Direct Automatic Transmission feeding a rally racing developed GR-FOUR All-Wheel-Drive system. Behind the GR Corolla’s steering wheel is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with customizable settings, and in the center of the dash is the Toyota Audio Multimedia system with an eight-inch touchscreen with touch and voice activation. With the twist of a dial, the driver can select Normal, Gravel or Track AWD modes to adjust front/rear wheel torque distribution. Purchase of a 2025 GR Corolla comes with a complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association including one free High Performance Driving Event and discounted admission to NASA-sanctioned events. The 2025 Toyota GR Corollas are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships this Fall with pricing starting at $39,995 (including $1,135 dealer processing and handling fee).  

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 En Route To Dealerships

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a 310 horsepower 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management, 355 horsepower 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management, 305 horsepower 3.0L Duramax Inline-Six Turbodiesel rated for an EPA-estimated 624 miles of range, and a 420 horsepower 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management. Transmissions are an 8-speed automatic (2.7L) and a 10-speed automatic (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L). Silverado is capable of hands-free trailering with available Super Cruise driver assistance technology, offers an available MultiFlex tailgate, eight cameras with up to 14 views, including transparent trailer. Silverado has Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss and ZR2 off-road trim levels. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado is now en route to dealerships.

2025 Nissan Versa Starts At $18,330 Now

The 2025 Nissan Versa is powered by a 122-horsepower, 1.6-liter inline-four engine paired with an Xtronic transmission (optional on S, standard on SV and SR) or a 5-speed manual transmission (S only). New for the 2025 model year, Versa includes the Nissan Maintenance Care program, with up to three pre-paid oil changes for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Versa S and SV grades also gain LED headlights with LED signature lighting elements. Standard on all Versa grades are Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist. Available safety technologies include Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Versa SR adds class-exclusive Intelligent Cruise Control5. Versa SV and SR add the convenience of Intelligent Driver Alertness. Intuitive connectivity technology includes a standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (8-inch on SR grade), with available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The 2025 Versa is on sale now starting at $18,330 (including $1,140 destination and handling). 

2025 Jeep® Gladiator Starts At $39,995

The 2025 Jeep® Gladiator, in Sport, Sport S, Willys, Trail Rated Rubicon and Mojave trims, is powered by a 285 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission providing max towing of up to 7,700 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 1,725 pounds. In calendar year 2025, Jeep Gladiator will add an electrified 4xe plug-in hybrid model. The 2025 Jeep Gladiator Sport 4x4 starts at $39,995 (including $1,895 destination) with Mojave 4x4 and Rubicon 4x4 models starting at $52,995. For 2025, new standard equipment standard power lock and power windows. Jeep Gladiator features standard first- and second-row side-curtain airbags, standard adaptive cruise control with stop (Sport S and above), standard Uconnect 5 system with standard 12.3-inch touchscreen radio and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

2025 Jeep® Wrangler

The 2025 Jeep® Wrangler is powered by a a standard 285 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, a 270 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder coupled to an eight-speed automatic, or a 470 horsepower 6.4-liter V-8 HEMI® engine. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid 4 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine, two electric motors and a high-voltage battery pack, delivering 49 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), and 21 miles of all-electric range. Jeep Wrangler is built on a body-on-frame design with a front and rear five-link suspension system, solid axles and available electronic lockers. Wrangler offers a full-float Dana rear axle, available factory-installed 8,000-lb.-capacity Warn winch, a maximum 5,000 pounds of tow capability and unmatched maximum crawl ratios up to 100:1.

2025 Subaru BRZ Starts At $32,265 Early Next Year

The 2025 Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car, powered by a 228 horsepower 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine paired to a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission or six-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission, will have a starting price of $32,265 (including $1,170 destination and delivery) when it arrives at retailers early next year. It comes in Premium, Limited, and tS trim levels. New to the Subaru BRZ this year is a dedicated “Sport” mode for coupes equipped with a manual transmission. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels in a high-luster gray finish, a TORSEN® limited-slip rear differential, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, LED headlights (low- and high-beam), dual-zone automatic climate control, incline start assist, power fuel-door lock, power windows with auto up/down and pinch protection, welcome lighting, Vehicle Stability Control with Track Mode, and the newly standard Sport Mode.

Test Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe midsize SUV, in its fifth-generation, was introduced at the LA Auto Show in November of 2023 and went on sale in February 2024. Richard Saxton reviews the Santa Fe on a 184 miles test drive through the streets of Vancouver, Canada.

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2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Starts At $28,545 Now

The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback, joins the Civic Sedan and Civic Si, and comes in Sport, Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trim levels. The Sport trim is now available with either a new 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission for a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 34 mpg or a 200 horsepower hybrid-electric powertrain. Civic Sport hybrid and Civic Sport Touring hybrid are powered by a two-motor hybrid-electric system with EPA fuel economy ratings of 50 mpg city and 48 mpg combined. The Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies is standard on all Civic models which includes increased system visibility for motorcycles and bicycles for the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation incorporating Lane Departure Warning, and blind spot information with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor. The Civic Hatchback Sport starts at $28,545 (including $1,095 destination charge). The hybrid-electric powered 2025 Civic Hatchback Sport Hybrid starts at $31,045 and the Sport Touring Hybrid at $34,045.

2025 Volkswagen Taos Coming Year End With More Horsepower

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos is powered by a revised 174 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TSI® engine now equipped with a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission. For 2025, a new front-end look, a new bumper design, a new grille with an available light bar, standard LED projector headlights with available AFS, and a new dashboard design with an integrated floating 8-inch infotainment display. The suite of IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance features across all trims include Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance), Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring), Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control Stop and Go, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). Front and rear Park Distance Control are now also available. The refreshed 2025 Taos will reach U.S dealerships by the end of this year and pricing will be announced closer to launch.

Bentley Flying Spur - 771 Horsepower Hybrid

The fourth generation Bentley Flying Spur, powered by an Ultra Performance Hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain combining a 592 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a 187 horsepower electric motor integrated with an 8-speed dual clutch transmission that delivers 771 horsepower total system horsepower, has 47 mile electric range in pure EV mode. Exterior refresh includes a new grille, bumper, diffuser, 22” wheel option and dark tint brightware and interior updates include new Precision Diamond quilt pattern on seats, and Precision 3D diamond hide on doors and B pillars. The optional Wellness Seating Specification is now available on all four seats which includes Seat Auto Climate and Postural Adjust, which measures and maintains the perfect body temperature via zoned heating and ventilation, and soothingly and seamlessly varies the pressure on the occupants’ muscles throughout their journey to ensure fatigue is minimized.

2025 Kia Niro Hybrid Starts At $28,365

The 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid, with an EPA-estimated 53 MPG combined fuel economy (when equipped with 16-inch wheels) and an EPA-estimated 49 MPG (when equipped with 18-inch wheels), starts at $28,365 (including $1,375 destination). The 2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid starts at $35,865. 

2025 Audi A3 Starts At $39,495 In The 4th Quarter

The 2025 Audi A3, with an exterior redesign update, is powered by a 201 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L TFSI® 4-cylinder engine with quattro® all-wheel drive paired to 7-speed S tronic transmissions, starts at $39,495 (including $1,295 destination and delivery). The S3 (pictured), powered by a 328 horsepower 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine with quattro® starts at $49,995. A new generation of the electronic stabilization control is also used. For 2025, the Audi connect NAV trial subscription included with the A3 and S3 has increased its term from six months to three years. The 2025 A3 now features as standard equipment a 10.1” touch display along with the Audi virtual cockpit. The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 will be available in Q4 2024 through U.S. Audi retailers.

Volvo XC90 Coming At Year End

The new Volvo XC90 seven-seater hybrid SUV, offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, receives technology and design updates inside and out. The new Volvo XC90 is available to order now with production scheduled to begin in late 2024, with first customer deliveries set to start around the end of the year.

Volvo EX90 EV On Its Way From South Carolina

The fully electric seven-seater Volvo EX90 SUV, with an expected range of 372 miles and $80,000 price, is being shipped to retailers in the United States and Europe right now. The EX90 is equipped with a lidar, and an in-car AI computer built on the NVIDIA DRIVE® platform plus the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm and in-house developed software to run the key functions inside the car, from safety and infotainment to battery management. Production of the EX90 started earlier this year at the Volvo manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. 

2025 Nissan Frontier Starts At $33,560

The 2025 Nissan Frontier, powered by a direct-injected 310 horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with Idle Stop/Start standard on all grades, has a starting price of $33,560 (including $1,510 destination and handling). All 2025 Frontier grades have a new front fascia, grille and bumper design, and add a telescopic steering wheel. The long-wheelbase, 6-foot-bed configuration is now offered on more truck configurations, expanding to PRO-4X and SL grades. Towing ratings increase by about 500 pounds across the board, to a maximum of 7,160 pounds. Other changes this year include a larger, 12.3-inch touchscreen on SV grades and higher. Standard features include Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Parking Sensors, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control. Additionally, the 2025 Frontier is covered by the convenience of the Nissan Maintenance Care program3, which includes three pre-paid oil changes for up to two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Coming With More Range This Fall

The refreshed 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, with increased battery capacity, driving range, new center console with physical heated front seat controls, has restyled front and rear bumpers, redesigned HVAC controls, and comes equipped with the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) port without using an adapter, doubling the size of the DC fast-charging network available to new IONIQ 5 customers. The factory-built 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT brings additional off-road capability. The RWD SE. SEL and Limited range is now 310+ miles plus (up from 303) and the AWD drive trims have a range of 250+ to 280+ miles depending on trim / wheel & tire size (up from 220). Models produced at HMGMA are expected to be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. tax credit at start of sale. In the future, Hyundai anticipates the U.S.-built 2025 IONIQ 5 models to qualify for additional federal tax incentives. Leases continue to qualify for the $7,500 credit that Hyundai fully passes onto consumers with more attractive lease offers. Upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 models, including the new XRT, arrive at Hyundai dealerships this Fall. 

Test Drive: 2024 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid Minivan

The 2024 Toyota Sienna, now in its fourth-generation and third year as an all-hybrid model delivers 245 total system horsepower from a 189 horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder16-valve Dual Overhead engine and a 134 kW (180 horsepower) electric motor.

Richard Saxton reviews the Toyota Sienna XSE 7 Passenger hybrid minivan on a 375 mile city/highway test drive around Vancouver and to the Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort.

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2025 Audi Q5 Coming In Early 2025

The all-new third generation 2025 Audi Q5 SUV U.S. specification models will be powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0L TFSI 4 cylinder engine with quattro® All-Wheel Drive mated to a 7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Transmission, and the SQ5 by a 362 horsepower 3.0L TFSI 6 cylinder engine. In the future, models with plug-in hybrid technology will expand the model family. The Q5 and SQ5 will have up to eight available customizable light signatures. Three versions are available: basic, advanced exterior and S line exterior. The Audi MMI panoramic display has a curved design and OLED technology and houses the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. The new Audi Q5 SUV and Audi SQ5 SUV will be launched in Germany and numerous other European countries in the first quarter 2025. Audi has been manufacturing the Q5 models in Mexico for eight years and full details will be available closer to the U.S. on-sale date in early 2025. 

2025 Hyundai Elantra Starts At $23,025

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra SE, powered by a 147 horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission, starts at $23,025 (including $1,150 delivery charge) while the Hybrid Blue, with an EPA estimated up to 54 MPG combined, now starts at $26,250. The new SEL Sport trim is available with ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) for $24,150 or hybrid at $28,225. For 2025, Elantra has SEL Sport and SEL Convenience trims and the SEL Convenience package is now offered as a standalone model. Turbo engine options include 201 horsepower 1.6 Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVD Inline 4-cylinder engine and a 276 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged direct injected “Flat Power” 4-cylinder engine.

MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Starts At $46,195 Soon

 

The new, all-electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 has two electric motors for a total output of 308 horsepower, partially automated Level 2 driving and an electric range of up to 212 miles. Owners can expect to charge the battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in just under 30 minutes. The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 arrives at MINI dealerships nationwide this September starting at $46,195 (including $995 destination and handling fee).

2025 Hyundai Sonata Starts At $27,800

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata, powered by a 191 horsepower 2.5L , 290 horsepower 2.5 T-GDI or an integrated 2.0L Hybrid engine mated to an 8-Speed Automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC®, starts at $27,800 (including $1,150 delivery charge) for the reintroduced entry level SE trim. New for 2025 is the reintroduction of entry-level SE trim, SEL Convenience package now a standalone trim and an added 2nd row console-mounted air vent for the Sonata N Line.   The Sonata SEL equipped with the 2.5L GDI engine starts at $28,900 while the the Sonata Hybrid starts at $32,150. The high-performance Sonata N Line with the Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission starts at $36,400 including delivery.

2025 Ford Bronco® Sport Coming In Q1 2025

The 2025 Ford Bronco® Sport, the Bronco of small SUVs, is upgraded for 2025 with the Sasquatch™ off-road package now available for both 1.5-liter Bronco Sport Outer Banks and 2.0-liter Badlands models. All 2025 Bronco Sport models come standard with a 13.2-inch touchscreen with the SYNC(R) 4 system. The 2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands will arrive in dealers in November. Bronco Sport Sasquatch will be available during Q1 2025. Pricing for all models will be shared nearer to their respective on-sale dates.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC Plug-in Hybrid At $61,050

The new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid SUV is powered by a 134 hp electric motor and 24.8 kWh battery combined with a 201 horsepower 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo engine for a combined system output of 313 horsepower delivering an EPA electric range of up to 54 miles. The standard 60-kW DC charging capacity enables a full battery charge to be achieved in as little as 30 minutes. The vehicle is now available at U.S. dealerships starting from $61,050 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge).

2025 Nissan Sentra Starts At $22,730 Now

The 2025 Nissan Sentra, in S, SV and SR trims, is powered by a 149 horsepower 2.0-liter inline-four engine paired to an Xtronic CVT with Idle Stop Start to help save fuel when the vehicle is stopped. Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking is standard. A 7-inch touchscreen is included on Sentra S, with SV and SR grades upgrading to an 8-inch display. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is on sale now starting at $22,730 (including $1,140 destination and handling).

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Starts At $29,895 Soon

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, powered by a 191 horsepower 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® transmission starts at $29,895 (including $1,395 destination) while the XRT trim with all-terrain tires, front tow hooks and improved off-road and towing ability starts at $41,395 and the top-of-the-line Limited starts at $43,895. The other engine option is a 281 horsepower 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2025 Santa Cruz, designed in California and built in Alabama, arrives at Hyundai dealerships this Summer.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Starts At $61,545

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the Microbus, at 100% charge will give rear-wheel-drive models 234 miles of EPA-estimated range and 4Motion all-wheel-drive models 231 miles of EPA-estimated range. Copper, Moonlight, and Dune (seen above) are the available interior colors for the North American market. Buzz models will start with the rear-wheel-drive Pro S at $61,545 (including $1,550 destination charge) with a second-row bench seat to accommodate up to seven passengers. The rear-wheel-drive Pro S Plus with standard bench seating and available captain’s chair package with seating for six, starts at $65,045 and will have a  head-up display and a 14 speaker 700-watt harman/kardonTM sound system. The launch-only 1st Edition rear-wheel-drive starts at $67,045 and 4Motion AWD at $71,545 MSRP and they come with the Dune interior and five two-tone exteriors when they arrive later this year.

2025 Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary Editions

The 2025 Dodge Durango R/T, powered by a 360 horsepower 5.7L HEMI V-8 engine, comes as a 20th Anniversary Plus option for $68,565 (including $1,595 destination charge) or 20th Anniversary Premium option starting at $72,065. The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is powered by a 710 horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles and Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet drive modes. The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet, the first special-edition model of a Durango SRT Hellcat, will be available at a starting at $114,920. The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary models are available now for ordering at dealerships.

2025 GMC Yukon Coming At Year End

The 2025 GMC Yukon is powered by a 355 horsepower 5.3L V8 engine or an available 420 horsepower 6.2L V8 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission or a 305 horsepower 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine option. There's a 16.8-inch-diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment Center with a vertical interface, which allows users to customize the integration of maps, audio inputs, vehicle diagnostics and more into a diagonal screen display. There's also an available 8-inch-diagonal rear climate control touchscreen. The 2025 Yukon introduces the first-ever AT4 Ultimate trim to celebrate the fifth anniversary of GMC’s AT4 sub-brand and a towing capability of up to 8,400 lbs. Standard advanced safety features include Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking. The 2025 GMC Yukon will be produced at Arlington Assembly in Texas and is expected to be available by the end of 2024.

2025 Nissan Rogue Starts At $30,620 Soon

The 2025 Nissan Rogue, powered by a 201 horsepower standard 1.5-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine paired with an Xtronic CVT and starts at $30,620 (including $1,390 destination and handling charges). All Rogue grades include standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360Opens in a new tab.12, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking. On the available Technology Package, the system also adds two additional camera angles: Front Wide View, which provides a 176-degree view, ideal for "seeing around" pillars in garages or parked cars on the street and Invisible Hood View. Newly available on Rogue SL and Platinum grades, ProPILOT Assist 2.1 allows attentive drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel in single-lane freeway operation, thanks to radar, sonar, cameras and high-definition mapping data. The 2025 Nissan Rogue will reach Nissan dealerships later this Summer.