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 BMW X4 M40i Starts At $58,795 Next Month

The 2016 BMW X4 M40i with 355 horsepower M TwinPower Turbo intelligent xDrive inline 6-cylinder engine will be available at certified BMW dealers next month starting at $58,795 (including $995 destination & handling fee).

2016 BMW M2 Starts At $52,695 In April

The 2016 BMW M2 powered by a 365 horsepower M TwinPower Turbo 3-liter 6-cylinder engine launching the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds will be available at authorized BMW centers starting at $52,695 (including $995 destination & handling fee) starting in April 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.

December 2015 U.S. Auto Sales

General Motors’ Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands delivered 290,230 vehicles in December 2015, up 6 percent. For the year, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 3.1 million vehicles, up 5 percent.

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. December sales were 239,242 vehicles, up 8 percent versus a year ago. Total 2015 U.S. sales of 2,613,162 vehicles are the company’s best annual sales results in nine years, up 5 percent. Ford brand sales of 2,511,935 vehicles make Ford America’s best-selling brand for six straight years.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. reported December 2015 sales of 238,350, an increase of 10.8 percent from December 2014. For the year TMS reported sales of 2,499,313, a 5.3 percent increase.

FCA US (Chrysler, Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Alfa Romeo) reported U.S. sales of 217,527, a 13 percent increase compared with sales in December 2014, and the group’s best December sales ever. 2015 sales of 2,243,907 is 7 percent higher than 2014.

American Honda reported December sales of 150,893, up 2.1 percent on Honda sales of 134,070 and Acura sales of 16,823, down 12.3 percent. Total Honda and Acura vehicle sales for 2015 set an all-time record of 1,586,551, an increase of 3.0 percent to beat the previous record set in 2007. Honda Division sales topped last year`s record to set a new annual mark, rising 2.6 percent on sales of 1,409,386. Acura sales totaled 177,165, a 5.6 percent increase for the year and the division's best result since 2007.

Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for December 2015 of 139,300, an increase of 19 percent over the prior year for a December record. For calendar year 2015, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,484,918 total U.S. sales, an increase of 7 percent.

Hyundai Motor America December sales were 63,508, down 1.5 percent and Hyundai posted its best year ever with sales of 761,710, up 5 percent compared with 2014 for the sixth consecutive year of record U. S. sales.

Kia Motors America announced record-setting December total of 54,241, an increase of 19 percent over the same period last year and pushed Kia over the 600,000-unit mark for the first time in company history to an all-time best annual sales total of 625,818 vehicles in 2015, up 7.9 percent year-over-year.

Subaru of America reported December sales total of 56,274 vehicles, up 12.7 percent, the company’s best-ever sales month, eclipsing the previous best month of September 2015. For the year, record-breaking sales of 582,675 vehicles was an increase of 13.4 percent over 2014 marking the seventh consecutive year of sales records for Subaru of America and eighth consecutive year of sales increases.

Volkswagen of America reported sales of 30,956 in December 2015, a 9.1 percent drop from a year
ago. Sales for 2015 total 349,440, down 4.8 percent from 2014. Separately, Audi reported that its December 2015 sales increased 20,399 vehicles, a 6 percent gain over 2014. For the year, 202,202 vehicles sold, an increase of 11.1 percent.

Mercedes-Benz USA reported its highest volume month ever with December 2015 sales of 38,918, up 1.7 percent, for the highest annual volume in its U.S. history at 380,461, up 3.8 percent vs. 2014.

The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 39,634 vehicles, a decrease of 17.7 percent from the same month a year ago. At year end, BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) sales of 404,537 is up 2.2 percent compared to 2014, a new record for the BMW Group U.S. BMW brand sales in December totaled 34,625, down 16.6 percent compared to December 2014. For the year, BMW brand sales of 346,023 was up 1.8 percent compared to last year, breaking last year’s all time sales record. MINI USA December sales of  5,009 was a decrease of 24.3 percent from the same month a year ago. For the year, MINI USA sales of 58,514 are up 4.3 percent.

Mazda North American Operations reported December U.S. sales of 29,294 vehicles, an increase of 18.1 percent versus December 2014 and the best December since 1994. For 2015, total sales in the U.S. were 319,184, up 4.4 percent over 2014 and the best result since 1994.

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported December 2015 U.S. sales of 9,638, a 30 percent increase from December 2014. Land Rover sales reached 8,441, a 47 percent increase while Jaguar sales were 1,197, down 29 percent. For the full year 2015, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales of 85,048, up 26 percent and Land Rover brand U.S. sales reached a new all-time high of 70,582, an increase of 37 percent. Jaguar U.S, sales were 14,466, down 8 percent.

Mitsubishi Motors North America reported December sales were 7,887, up 20.5 percent over 2014. 2015 total sales of 95,342 was up 22.8 percent over 2014 for the best yearly sales since 2008.

Volvo Car USA reported U.S. sales of 9,341 vehicles, an 89.9 percent increase versus December 2014. For the year, Volvo Car USA reported 70,047 vehicles sold, an increase of 24.3 percent versus 2014.

Porsche Cars North America announced December 2015 sales of 3,936 vehicles, up 20.2 percent over December 2014. This brought 2015 sales to 51,756 vehicles, a new PCNA sales record and a 10.1 percent increase over 2014.

Sales will be updated as manufacturers report.

Mercedes-Benz SLC Coming This Spring

The new Mercedes-Benz SLC, previously known as the SLK, comes in the SLC300 with a 241 horsepower 2.0-liter in-line 4 engine accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and the AMG SLC43 with a 362 horsepower 3.0-liter V6 biturbo engine accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and has standard DYNAMIC SELECT which modifies the engine, transmission, steering and suspension with a choice of “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+”, “Eco” and “Individual” modes. On the SLC300, drivers can choose the Dynamic Handling package, which features an adaptive damping system and ESP® Dynamic Cornering Assist, and can also use DYNAMIC SELECT to specify the damping force in Comfort, Sport and Sport+ mode. The new Mercedes-Benz  SLC will launch in the Spring of 2016.

2017 Acura NSX Starts At $157,800 On Feb. 25, 2016

The 2017 Acura NSX will have an MSRP of $157,800 (including $1,800 destination charge) in the U.S. and will top out at $207,500 when equipped with all available factory features and options. Customers will be able to design their NSX by selecting one of eight exterior colors, four interior color schemes available in three different seating surface options and features including three wheel designs with painted or polished finish, carbon-ceramic brake options, a carbon fiber interior sport package, carbon fiber roof, and more. Customer order taking for the new NSX will begin on Feb. 25, 2016 at authorized NSX retailers, together with the launch of a vehicle configurator on Acura.com which will be the first engagement point for customers interested in ordering an NSX. Once customers have customized their NSX online, they can schedule an appointment with an authorized retailer to finalize the order.

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.

2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Video: Hyundai

Michael Evanoff, Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America discusses 2017 Hyundai Elantra and more at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Video: Alfa Romeo

Jason Francis, Head of Alfa Romeo Product and Operations North America discusses the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.

2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Video: MINI

Patrick Mckenna, ‎Manager, Marketing Communications and Consumer Events at BMW of North America discusses the new MINI. 

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT Coming This Spring Starting At $28,645

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT, with an all-new Ecotec 1.8L hybrid optimized direct-injected engine mated with a two-motor electric drive unit, uses a slightly modified drive unit and electric motors used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid will get a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined when it goes on sale this Spring with a starting price of $28,645. The 2016 Malibu Hybrid with 10 airbags also offers Lane Keep Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking and Low Speed Front Automatic Braking for safety.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hi-Tech Dash

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class all-new control and display aims to closely unite intuitiveness of use with functionally with a clearer menu structure and attractive design. It features a wide high-resolution dual 12.3 inch display and touch-sensitive control buttons on the steering wheel to operate the entire infotainment system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel. The new E-Class can also be controlled by direct buttons, such as for controlling the air-conditioning system or for simple activation/deactivation of certain driver assistance systems. Animated displays are used to show the mode of action of assistance systems, or of DYNAMIC SELECT. ECO display in the instrument cluster helps the driver to adopt an economical driving style in an easily understandable manner.

All-New Volvo S90 Luxury Flagship Sedan

The all-new Volvo S90 luxury sedan is powered by a choice of the four-cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged and supercharged T6 engine, the turbocharged T5 variant or the T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid. The Volvo S90, like the all-new Volvo XC90 SUV, introduces semi-autonomous features that take another step toward Volvo’s Vision 2020, which states "that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by the year 2020, through world first safety technologies and highly advanced semi-autonomous features."

November 2015 U.S. Auto Sales

General Motors’ Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands sold 229,296 vehicles in the United States in November 2015, up 1.5 percent year over year while year-to-date sales of 2,792,136 is a 4.9 percent increase.

Ford Motor Company November U.S. sales totaled 187,794 vehicles, up 0.4 percent compared to a year ago. Through November, overall Ford sales are 2,373,920, up 5 percent versus the same period a year ago.

Toyota Motor Sales reported November 2015 sales of 189,517, up 3.4 percent versus last year. Toyota Division posted November 2015 sales of 160,177, up 2.8 percent while Lexus sold 29,340, up 6.8 percent from November 2015. Year-to-date sales of 2,260,963, up 4.1 percent.

FCA US (Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo) reported its best November sales since 2000 of 175,974, a 3 percent increase compared with November 2014. Year-to-date sales of 2,026,380 is a 6.8 percent gain over 2014.

American Honda Motor reported November sales of 115,441 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of 5.2 percent versus a record-setting November 2014. Honda Division sold 103,197 and Acura sales totaled 12,244. Year-to-date sales of 1,435,658, up 2.3 percent.

Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for November 2015 of 107,083, an increase of 3.8 percent over the prior year and a November record. Year-to-date sales of 1,345,618 is up 6 percent from a yea ago.

Hyundai Motor America posted its best November ever, with sales of 60,007, up 12 percent compared with one year ago. Year-to-date sales of 698,202 is up 5.6 percent from 2014.

Kia Motors America had best-ever November sales of 45,553 vehicles, a 1.4 percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 571,577 is up 6.9 percent.

Subaru of America reported 46,070 vehicle sales for November 2015, a 2 percent increase over November 2014. Subaru reported year-to-date sales of 526,401 vehicles, a 14 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

Mercedes-Benz USA reported November sales of 33,475, a decrease of 11.7 percent from the same month last year. Year-to-date sales of 341,543 is a 4 percent increase over 2014.

Sales of BMW brand sales of 32,003 vehicles was an increase 3.2 percent in November versus November 2014. Year-to-date, BMW brand is up 4.4 percent from the same period last year with sales of 311,398 vehicles.

Volkswagen of America reported sales of 23,882 in November, down 24.7 percent from a year ago while year-to-date sales of 318,484 is a 4.3 percent drop from a year ago. Separately, Audi of America reported November 2015 sales increased of 16,700 vehicles, a 0.4 percent rise over last year. Year-to-date sales of 181,803, is up 11.7 percent from 2014.        

Mazda North American Operations reported November U.S. sales of 22,732 vehicles, representing an increase of 7 percent versus last year. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 289,890 vehicles, a 3.2 percent increase compared with last year.

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported November 2015 U.S. sales. Sales for both brands hit 7,604, a 55 percent increase from November 2014.  Land Rover sales were 6,539, up 79 percent from November 2014; Jaguar sales were 1,065, down 15 percent from November 2014. Year to date in 2015, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales hit 75,410, an increase of 26 percent over 2014.

Volvo Cars sold 6,903 vehicles in November in the U.S., a 90.5 percent increase over 2014. Year-to-date sales of 60,706 is an 18 percent gain over a year ago.

Mitsubishi Motors North America had November 2015 sales of 6,722, an increase of 3.6 percent from November 2014. Year-to-date sales are 87,455, up 23 percent over the same period in 2014.

Porsche Cars North America announced November 2015 sales of 4,450 vehicles. Year-to-date sales of 47,820 vehicles, a  9.3 percent rise, exceeds the 2014 record of 47,007 sold.

Volvo Concept 26 - A Preview of Autonomous Driving

Volvo Concept 26 is an interior design concept and innovation platform for autonomous driving vehicles built around a patented new seat design that cradles the driver at all times and through the transformation between the different modes. Together with a tablet interface in the center console, a foldable tray table and a 25-inch flat-screen monitor that flips up from the passenger side dashboard, Concept 26 provides three interior modes: Drive, Create and Relax. Create mode allows for a variety of configurations of the seat, table and screens enabling the driver to complete a range of activities, such as reading, working on your next big project, or consuming media and other online content while the car takes care of the driving. Relax mode transforms the seat into a comfortable reclining position. The vehicle can also curate and suggest content to the driver via the passenger dashboard mounted screen. Volvo Cars is working with several partners in creating the best space for consuming media, interacting with devices or relaxing.

Infiniti QX30 Coming This Summer

The Infiniti QX30 premium active crossover, shown as a concept in Geneva in March, is powered by a 208 horsepower 2.0 liter turbo 4-cylinder engine paired to 7-speed DCT transmission, and is equipped with an all-wheel drive system, able to send up to 50 percent of the engine’s power and torque to the rear axle to maintain traction on slippery surfaces and in inclement weather. The Infiniti QX30 will go on sale in selected markets in the middle of 2016 with pricing closer to the sale date.