Kia Will Air 2016 Optima Ad During Super Bowl 50

Kia will air “Walken Closet”, a 60-second Super Bowl commercial for the all-new 2016 Optima midsize sedan. A teaser for the commercial doesn't show the vehicle but has actor Christopher Walken sitting in a walk-in closest handing a beige-suited Richard his beige socks in a closet full of beige everything.

Hyundai Super Bowl Ads Feature 2017 Elantra and 2016 Genesis

Hyundai, in its first year as an official NFL sponsor, will have four Super Bowl 50 commercials including “First Date,” a 60-second ad in the pre-kick time slot, “The Chase” and “Ryanville” - two 30-second ads during the game and, “Better” - a 60-second ad during the pre-game show. They feature actors Kevin Hart and Ryan Reynolds highlighting the safety, technology and convenience features of the all-new 2017 Elantra (above) and 2016 Genesis sedan.

Buick’s First-Ever Super Bowl Ad Features Cascada Convertible

Buick’s first-ever Super Bowl ad, a 30-second spot part of the “Experience the New Buick” campaign, features Buick’s all-new Cascada luxury convertible which goes on sale this summer and stars New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and actress/model Emily Ratajkowski.

Porsche 718 Boxster Arrives In June Starting At $57,050

The Porsche 718 Boxster (pictured above) has a 300 horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine and the 718 Boxster S uses a 350 horsepower 2.5 liter turbocharged engine, both providing 35 more horsepower compared to the previous Boxster models, and are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission or the optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission, with fuel-saving virtual gears. Every body part except for the luggage compartment lids, the windshield and the convertible top has been changed. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available as an option and includes a ten millimeter lower ride height compared to the standard suspension. The PASM Sport Suspension with a 20 millimeter lower ride height is available as an option for the 718 Boxster S. The 718 Boxster and Boxster S go on sale now and will reach U.S. dealers in late June 2016. The 718 Boxster has a starting MSRP of $57,050 (including the $1,050 destination charge), and the 718 Boxster S from $69,450.

2017 Jaguar F-TYPE SVR Goes On Sale This Summer

The new 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE SVR, capable of accelerating to 200 mph, will make its global debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show on March 1 and will go on sale this summer.

2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X Coming This Spring

The 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X, a special edition of the All Terrain model, powered by a 365 horsepower 5.3L V-8 engine driving the 4WD with Eaton locking rear differential. Features include the Z71 Off-Road suspension package with Rancho monotube shocks, high-capacity air cleaner, Hill Descent Control and underbody transfer case shield and Rear Park Assist. Phone integration via GMC IntelliLink allows smartphone users to connect with applications such as navigation, hands-free messaging and more through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X goes on sale this Spring.

2017 Hyundai Elantra Starts At $17,985 This Month

The all-new sixth-generation 2017 Hyundai Elantra, powered by an all-new 147 horsepower 2.0L Nu MPI Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine, starts at $17,985 (including $835 freight charges), $100 less than the outgoing model, for the SE trim with 6-speed manual transmission, $18,985 for the SE with 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® and $23,185 for the Limited with 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® arriving in dealerships this month. The new powertrain helps the Elantra SE achieve an EPA fuel economy rating of 33 mpg combined. The Eco trim features an all-new 1.4-liter Kappa turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine with an EcoShift seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and will be available later this year.

2017 Audi R8 V10 Starts At $164,150

The all-new 2017 Audi R8, the most powerful Audi production model ever, has a 540 horsepower 5.2-liter V10 model that starts at $164,150 (including the $1,250 destination charge) and a new 610 horsepower V10 plus, starting at $191,150 and mated to an updated seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission which integrates with the Audi drive select system. Available on the R8 for the first time, are comfort, auto, dynamic, and individual drive select modes and on R8 V10 plus models, an additional “performance mode” with dry, wet, and snow programming. The all-new R8 quattro® system delivers the majority of torque to the rear wheels and in certain driving conditions, sends up to 100 percent of all available torque to the front axle. The new multi-material construction has the V10 plus weighing 88 pounds less compared to the previous generation and the V10 weighing 143 pounds less, with 40 percent greater rigidity.

Acura Precision Concept

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

2017 Audi A4 Starts At $38,250 This Spring

The all-new 2017 Audi A4, in its ninth generation, features a completely redeveloped 252 horsepower 2.0 TFSI® engine mated to a new generation of the seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission, starts at $38,250 (including $950 destination charge) for the front-wheel drive and $40,350 for the quattro all-wheel drive Premium models. There are also more expensive Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. Standard equipment includes keyless start/stop, rearview camera, Audi smartphone interface, LED interior lighting, digital 3-zone automatic climate control and Audi pre sense city. Standard Audi pre sense city detects cornering and stationary vehicles as well as pedestrians, at speeds of up to 52 mph and can initiate full braking when a potential collision is detected. The all-new 2017 Audi A4 goes on sale this Spring.

2017 Audi A4 allroad quattro Coming Later This Year

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

Buick Avista Concept - It's A Buick

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

Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept - 580 Mile Range

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

Nissan IDS Concept - The Future of EV Autonomous Driving

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

2017 GMC Acadia Coming This Spring

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

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

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

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

Kia Telluride Hybrid SUV Concept Looks Like A Real Preview

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

2017 Hyundai G90 - Genesis Brand Flagship

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

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

2017 Honda Ridgeline Coming Soon

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

All-New Lexus LC 500 Coming Next Year

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