2016 Chevrolet Malibu Starts at $22,500

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, in L, LS, LT, Hybrid and Premier. Standard trims, starts at $22,500 (includes $875 destination charges) for the L model with 10 airbags, cruise control, push-button start with passive entry and fuel-saving stop/start technology on the base 1.5L 4-cylinder engine. The LS model, starting at $23,995, includes standard Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7-inch diagonal color touch screen. The LT model starts at $25,895 and is projected to offer a General Motors-estimated 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway, when equipped with the Ecotec 1.5L turbo engine with stop/start. A 2.0L turbo with an 8-speed transmission is available in the LT and Premier models as well, starting at $29,495 and $31,795 respectively. Malibu 2.0T models offer a GM-estimated 22 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway. I just rented the current Malibu model as was very impressed with fuel economy and dash layout which included smartphone storage slots in the middle console for driver and passenger.

Porsche Mission E Concept

Porsche Mission E Concept, the first all-electrically powered four-seat sports car in the brand's history, has an 800-volt drive system (double current electric cars), over 600 horsepower and over 310 mile driving range. Porsche Mission E has all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, zero to 62 mph acceleration in under 3.5 seconds and a charging time of around 15 minutes to reach an 80 per cent charge of electrical energy. Instruments are intuitively operated by eye-tracking and gesture control, some even via holograms.

BMW M6 Competition Edition - Only 100 For U.S.

The BMW M6 Competition Edition, limited to 120 worldwide and 100 in the U.S., comes in Coupe, Grand Coupe and Convertible powered by a 600 horsepower 4.4 liter V8 BMW M TwinPower Turbo in Alpine White (above) or Austin Yellow metallic colors. The BMW M6 Competition Edition is available at selected retailers for $164,900 plus Destination and Handling.

2016 Civic Sedan Coming This Fall With Turbo Engine Choice

The all-new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, on a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase, nearly 2 inches wider and 1 inch lower, gets a 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine mated to either a 6-speed manual (LX trim) or continuously variable automatic transmission for the LX and EX trims.  A new 1.5-liter, direct-injected and turbocharged 16-valve DOHC inline-4 engine mated to a unique CVT will be in EX-T, EX-L trims and Touring trims. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg. Torsional rigidity of the new body is improved by 25 percent, aided in part by more intensive use of ultra-high-strength steel. New standard equipment includes automatic climate control with dual-zone on EX-L and higher trims, auto-up/down front power windows, an electronic parking brake with Brake Hold, Walk-Away auto door locks and an adjustable driver's seat thigh support with 14 degrees of tilt (EX-L and above). All Civic Sedan models also feature a larger, reconfigurable new center console with up to 7.2 liters of secure storage space, approaching SUV levels of console utility.

Ford Focus RS Starts at $36,605 In Spring 2016

The all-new Ford Focus RS with a new 350 horsepower 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine distributing torque through the all-wheel-drive system will sprint from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 165 mph. Focus RS drivers can select from four different drive modes that configure the all-wheel-drive system, damper controls, electronic stability control, steering and engine responses, and exhaust sound to deliver optimum performance in road or circuit driving conditions. Normal, sport or track settings are available, along with a special drift mode to help the driver achieve controlled oversteer drifts at the track. For North America, Focus RS pricing will start at $36,605 in Spring 2016.

Infiniti Q30 Goes On Sale Later This Year

Infiniti Q30 active compact offers a 208 horsepower 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in the U.S. for the Premium and Sport models. Infiniti's InTouch infotainment system, first introduced on the Q50, has been evolved and upgraded for the Q30, with a tablet-like experience from the driver's seat via a delivering touch-screen HMI (human machine interface). The Infiniti Q30 goes on sale in selected markets later in 2015.

Spectre Spectacle - Land Rover Defender, Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR

The 24th James Bond film adventure, SPECTRE, opening at theaters in November, features the Land Rover Defender, Jaguar C-X75 and Range Rover Sport SVR. With the vehicles pictured above are actors Naomie Harris (Moneypenny) and David Bautista (Hinx).

2017 Audi S4 With 354 Horsepower Coming Next Year

The new 2017 Audi S4 with a newly developed 354 horsepower 3.0 TFSI V6 engine mated to a new eight-speed tiptronic transmission accelerates 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds. The fully digital instrument cluster displays all key information on a high-resolution 12.3 inch screen using detailed graphics. The driver can choose between three views,  one of them is an exclusive Sport screen, which moves the rev counter into the center. The S4 model has the MMI operating system similar to the latest smartphones, including the intelligent free text search function. MMI offers the driver three operating methods: voice control, the new multifunction steering wheel, or the terminal on the center console. On the top infotainment system, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and 8.3 inch monitor, the rotary pushbutton features an integrated touch pad for zooming and scrolling, and for entering characters. The all-new A4 and S4 are expected to go on sale in the U.S. market in 2016.

Toyota C-HR Concept Hybrid May Become Reality

The Toyota C-HR concept compact hybrid crossover has been updated and may go into production in the not-so-distant future.

Nissan Gripz Concept

The Nissan Gripz Concept is equipped with an EV technology based Series hybrid system "Pure Drive e-Power" with a gasoline engine used to power the electric motor found in the Nissan LEAF. There is no B-pillar, allowing easy access to the 2+2 interior.

Mazda KOERU Crossover Concept

The all-new Mazda KOERU (means “exceed” or “go beyond” in Japanese) crossover concept adopts the latest SKYACTIV technologies.

Audi e-tron quattro concept Electric SUV Coming In 2018

The Audi e-tron quattro concept uses one electric motor to drive the front axle and two others act on the rear axle for a total output of 429 horsepower, sprints from  a standstill to 62.1 mph in 4.6 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 130.5 mph. “Audi will present an all-electric, luxury-class sport SUV in early 2018. The Audi e-tron quattro concept provides a concrete foretaste of this,” says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Audi Board of Management for Technical Development.

Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA" All-Electric 4-Door Coupé

The Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA" (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) four-door coupé which switches automatically from design mode to aerodynamic mode when the vehicle reaches a speed of 50 mph, is powered by a gas/electric plug-in hybrid drive with a total output of 279 horsepower with a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited) and an all-electric range of 41 miles.

New Generation Volkswagen Tiguan Coming Next Fall

The new generation Volkswagen Tiguan, more than 110 pounds lighter, 2.4 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider compared to the previous model, has two different length wheelbases, with the "long" Tiguan to be introduced to specific markets starting in the Fall of 2016. There are a total of eight Euro-6 compliant engines, all of which have turbocharging, direct injection, a stop-start system and battery regeneration as standard. There are four TSI® gasoline engines with front-wheel drive and available  all-wheel drive powertrains either as an option or as standard. Compared to the previous model with Euro-5 engines, the four-cylinder engines in the new Tiguan are up to 24 per cent more fuel-efficient. Compared to previous Tiguans with Euro-6 engines, there is up to 10 percent better fuel efficiency. We'll know more about U.S.-configured vehicles closer to the sales date.

2016 Camaro SS On Sale This Fall For $37,295

The 2016 Camaro SS with an all-new, 455 horsepower 6.2L V-8 engine is 223 pounds lighter sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds, when equipped with the all-new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission. The other Gen Six Camaro coupe models have either a 275 horsepower 2.0L Turbo with the six-speed manual transmission or a 335 horsepower 3.6L V-6 with the eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2016 Camaro goes on sale this Fall, with a suggested retail price of $26,695 for the Camaro LT and $37,295 for the SS.

2016 Toyota Prius - The 4th Generation

The all-new fourth-generation 2016 Toyota Prius is 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the model it replaces. The Prius will be among the first U.S. models to offer Toyota Safety Sense, a new multi-feature advanced safety package including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Automatic High Beams. Not much more info other than 350 journalists were wined and dined in Las Vegas.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport - Special Edition Golf

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport is a special edition with a 261 horsepwoer turbocharged, direct-injection engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or the optional 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The manual transmission car has fuel consumption of 33.8 mpg and with the DSG, fuel economy improves to 34.8 mpg.

Bentley Bentayga SUV Coming Early Next Year

The Bentley Bentayga SUV with an all-new 600 horsepower 12-cylinder engine that uses both direct and indirect fuel injection delivering a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph will start being delivered in early 2016.

Features include a full-length panoramic sunroof, up to eight modes of Drive Dynamics for any surface or road condition, Bentley Dynamic Ride (electrically activated 48V active roll control) and Electric Power-Assisted Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control including Stop & Go, predictive ACC and Traffic Assist that enables the driver to maintain a set distance to the vehicle in front. Traffic Sign Recognition detects a wide variety of traffic signs and displays information to the driver. Rear Crossing Traffic Warning uses radar technology to detect crossing traffic when reversing out of a parking space. Top View uses four cameras to display an overall picture of the vehicle’s surroundings. Park Assist detects suitable parking spaces (both parallel and perpendicular) before autonomous steering takes over to support parking manoeuvres, even in narrow and tricky spaces.
Electronic Night Vision uses infra-red technology identifies potential obstacles ahead, and a Head-Up Display reduces driver distraction and increases safety.

Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible

The new Rolls-Royce Dawn four-seater convertible is powered by a 563 horsepower twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 powertrain and mated to an 8-speed ZF transmission. The fabric roof takes 22 seconds to move up or down at a cruising speed of up to 30 mph.

Porsche 911 Carrera Enhanced For March 2016 U.S. Delivery

The new Porsche 911 Carrera gets new turbocharged engines with a 20 horsepower increase with the 3.0 liter engine in the standard Carrera now 370 horsepower and the 911 Carrera S 420 horsepower and for the first time, rear-axle steering is available as an option for the Carrera S. Also new are headlights with four-point daytime running lights to integrated door handle recesses, a redesigned rear deck lid with vertical louvers, and new rear lights including four-point brake lights.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera models will be launched in the United States in March of 2016 with an MSRP for the 911 Carrera at $89,400, Carrera S $102,400, Carrera Cabriolet $101,700 and the Carrera S Cabriolet $115,700.