2018 LA Auto Show Video: Kia's Paul Fisher On The 2020 Soul

Paul Fisher, Long Range Strategy and Product Planning Manager at Kia Motors America, discusses three new variants of the 2020 Kia Soul which were introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will go on sale in the first half of next year.

The new Soul will offer a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter Nu four-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or Intelligent Variable Transmission or a 201 horsepower 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 GDI engine matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Soul is available in LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, “EX Designer Collection” trim levels. The all-electric, battery-powered 2020 Soul EV has 201 horsepower with a new state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh battery. Click here to view interview.

2018 LA Auto Show Video: Porsche Cars NA CEO Klaus Zellmer

Porsche Cars North America President and CEO Klaus Zellmer discusses the new Porsche 911, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, autonomous vehicles and the electric Taycan at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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All-New Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback Coming Early Next Year

The all-new Mazda3, fully redesigned, will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. Hatchback model shown above.

2018 LA Auto Show Video: Erwin Raphael, Genesis Motor America

Erwin Raphael, General Manager, Genesis Motor America, discusses the 2019 Genesis G70 sedan and its recent awards:
2019 MotorTrend Car of the Year,
2019 Car and Driver 10Best Award,
2019 North American Car of the Year top-three finalist,
“Best Deluxe Car” by the Hispanic Motor Press.

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2020 Lincoln Aviator Coming Soon

The all-new 2020 Lincoln Aviator seven passenger three row SUV, slotted between the Nautilus and Navigator in the SUV Lincoln line-up, is powered by either a standard twin-turbocharged 400 horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine paired with a 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission or in the Aviator Grand Touring, a twin-turbocharged engine and electrified technology targeted to deliver 450 horsepower. All Lincoln vehicles come standard with a suite of driver-assist features known as Lincoln Co-Pilot360™ including Traffic Jam Assist, Evasive Steer Assist, Reverse Brake Assist and Active Park Assist Plus. Lincoln’s Phone As A Key technology, debuting in the all-new Aviator, is activated through the Lincoln Way™ app allowing owners to lock and unlock, open the liftgate and, most importantly, start and drive the vehicle, all without a traditional key. Phone As A Key offers additional amenities. Drivers can recall individual preferences for Phone As A Key offers preferences for adjusting seat, mirror and steering column positions. Comfort and entertainment settings can be activated through the feature as well. Should a phone battery go dead, a passcode can be entered on the standard exterior keypad to gain entry then a backup code can be entered on the center touch screen to start and drive the vehicle. If a phone is lost or stolen, Phone As A Key can be easily deleted.

Eighth Generation Porsche 911 Arrives In The Summer

Porsche 911, 8th generation sports car is 1.8 inches wider and brings back a front luggage compartment lid in front of the windshield. The 911 S models are powered by a 443 horsepower twin-turbocharged flat-six engines mated to a new eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission with a manual transmission will be available at a later date. The top track speeds are now 191 mph (Carrera S) and 190 mph for the Carrera 4S all-wheel-drive version. Additional highlights include the standard Porsche Wet Mode to make driving on wet roads even safer, optional Night Vision Assist with a thermal imaging camera, as well as comprehensive connectivity that uses swarm data when Porsche Connect Plus is activated. The 2020 911 Carrera S has a base price of $114,250 ($1,095 including the delivery, processing and handling fee) while the 2020 911 Carrera 4S will start at $121,695 and can be ordered now and are expected to reach U.S. dealers in Summer 2019.

2020 Hyundai Palisade 8 Passenger SUV Arrives In The Summer

The all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade offers three-row seating for up to eight and power comes from a 291 horsepower Atkinson-cycle 3.8-liter V6, dual CVVT, direct-injected engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with a multi-plate torque converter and offers both two-wheel and HTRAC® four-wheel-drive configurations. Palisade also offers a Blind View Monitor that complements the standard Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, which provides body-side views whenever the turn signal is activated. The audio and navigation display is a generous 10.25 inch touchscreen in widescreen format, coupled with a 12.3-inch fully-digital TFT center instrument cluster offering various view modes and differentiated drive mode illumination. Palisade’s available Heads-Up Display projects a virtual image onto the windshield with information such as speed, Smart Cruise Control status, navigation, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, speed limits, Lane Following Assist and audio system data.The Palisade will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and will be available at dealerships across the U.S. in the summer of 2019.

2020 Jeep® Gladiator On Sale In 2nd Quarter 2019

The all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator features a five-foot steel bed, is available in Sport, Sport S, Overland and Rubicon trims and is powered by a 285 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine at launch with a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine being offered in 2020. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all Gladiator models equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, and an eight-speed automatic transmission is optional.A 7.0- or an available 8.4-inch touchscreen houses the fourth-generation Uconnect system.  The Gladiator has up to 7,650 pounds of towing capacity and up to 1,600 pounds of payload capacity. The Mopar brand will offer more than 200 new or redesigned Jeep Performance Parts and accessories for owners to personalize the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator at launch. Built in Toledo, Ohio, the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator arrives in showrooms in the second quarter of 2019.

All-New Honda Passport Goes On Sale Early Next Year

The all-new Honda Passport, on a reinforced unibody frame and powered by a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter, direct-injected V6 engine with i-VTEC® valvetrain mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, slots between the CR-V and Pilot in Honda's SUV lineup. Sport, upgraded EX-L, high-tech Touring, and the fully equipped all-wheel drive Elite comprise the four trim levels with all models featuring 20-inch alloy wheels and tires, the Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technology, LED headlights, fog lights, taillights and DRLs, Smart Start and Smart Entry and three-zone automatic climate control. All models except the all-wheel drive Elite can be configured with 2- or all-wheel drive with i-VTM4™ that uses active torque vectoring to send up to 70 percent of engine torque to the rear axle and 100 percent of that torque to either the left or right rear wheels. Honda Sensing® on all trims includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ featuring Forward Collison Warning, Road Departure Mitigation including Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance System and Adaptive Cruise Control. The all-new Honda Passport goes on sale early next year.

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Is All-New

The all-new Bentley Continental GT Convertible, powered by a 626 horsepower 6.0-liter Bentley W12 engine mated to a dual-clutch eight-speed transmission, accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds to a top speed of 207 mph. The convertible roof, available in contemporary tweed, can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds, with the car travelling at speeds of up to 30 mph. The third generation Continental GT Convertible features Bentley Dynamic Ride, a 48-volt roll control system that controls and adjusts the electronic actuators on the anti-roll bar of each axle for handling and ride comfort, as well as making the car feel lighter and more precise. The Convertible’s profile is longer and lower than its predecessor due to the positioning of the front wheels 135 mm further forward which has allowed the hood to be extended and the nose to be lowered. The standard audio system features 10 speakers and 650 Watts, while a Bang & Olufsen 1,500 W, 16-speaker system with illuminated speaker grilles is available and a Naim 2,200 W, 18-speaker system with Active Bass Transducers built into the front seats and eight sound modes is also offered.

I.D. BUZZ CARGO Concept May Arrive In 2022

The I.D. BUZZ CARGO concept, based on its I.D. BUZZ concept sibling, is powered by a 111kWh battery, that can be charged to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes with a 150 kW DC fastcharger, combined with a 201-horsepower electric motor, a single-speed transmission, and rear-wheel drive. An all-wheel drive system is possible in the future simply by adding a motor at the front of the vehicle. The vehicle’s top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The CARGO could be launched as a production vehicle in Europe as early as 2022.

2020 Range Rover Evoque Debuts In U.K.

The 2020 Range Rover Evoque, all-new second generation compact SUV, is powered by an all-new 48-volt 296-hp mild-hybrid powertrain available alongside a 246 horsepower Ingenium four-cylinder gasoline engine. Additional details and U.S. pricing to be announced at the U.S. debut of the new Evoque at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show in February.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Starts At $26,545 Next Month

The all-new, fifth-generation 2019 Toyota RAV4, powered by a new 203 horsepower Dynamic Force 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed Direct-Shift Automatic Transmission, has a 105.9-inch wheelbase, 1.20 inches longer than the previous model, adding to rear seat legroom while overall length comes in at 180.9 inches (181.5 inches on Adventure grade) and height is reduced to 67.0 inches (with antenna) on LE and XLE grades and 67.2 inches on XLE Premium and Limited grades. The unibody structure is 57-percent more rigid than the previous model. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 gas models will be offered in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure and Limited trims and the RAV4 HV will be offered in LE HV, XLE HV, XSE HV and Limited HV grades. The 2019 RAV4 is equipped with the second generation of Toyota Safety Sense that includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beam, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Braking system is standard on XLE grade and above, and optional for LE. Limited grade adds standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar, which is available on XLE and above. The RAV4 LE FWD, with EPA estimated 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway/29 mpg combined, starts at $26,545 (including $1,045 delivery, processing, and handling fee). The 2019 RAV4 gas models are set to arrive next month, and RAV4 Hybrid models following in late March 2019.

2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Starts At $23,235 Now

The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, powered by a 141-horsepower 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine, Xtronic transmission with Eco Mode switch and a 4-wheel independent suspension, starts at $23,235 (including $995 destination and handling). ProPILOT Assist, a single-lane “hands-on” driving assistance technology that eases driver workload by reducing the amount of driver acceleration, steering and braking input under certain driving conditions, such as single-lane highway driving, is standard on the 2019 Rogue Sport SL grade and optionally available on the Rogue Sport SV. Nissan Safety Shield 360 which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and High Beam Assist is also standard on Rogue Sport SV and SL grades. Nissan's Rear Door Alert system is now standard on all grade levels.

2019 Audi Q8 Coupe SUV On Sale Now Starting At $68,395

The all-new 2019 Audi Q8, a coupe-style five passenger SUV, is powered by a new 335 horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine paired with an eight-speed tiptronic® transmission taking the Q8 from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. The all-new MMI touch response® system replaces the rotary dial and the conventional buttons and controls with a 10.1” upper display used for controlling infotainment and navigation functions and 8.6” lower display used for climate control, comfort and convenience functions and for natural handwriting input with whole-word recognition featuring both haptic and acoustic feedback, where users can hear and feel a click as confirmation when their finger triggers a function. The system can be personalized using configurable and movable “favorites” buttons. Natural-language control help turn the Q8 into an intelligent travel assistant. Drivers can speak requests such as, “I'm hungry” to which the Q8 will suggest nearby restaurants. The Q8 is only sale now starting at $68,395 (including $995 destination charge).

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Arrives At Yearend For $35,970

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Subaru's first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, features the new Subaru StarDrive Technology that integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a new Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The Crosstrek Hybrid is capable of speeds up to 65 mph when in full electric mode and is a full second faster from 0 to 60 mph than the standard Crosstrek. The new powertrain boasts up to 90 MPGe with a total range of 480 miles. The Crosstrek Hybrid has 8.7-inches of ground clearance and 1,000 lb. towing capacity. The standard SI-DRIVE allows the driver to tailor the vehicle’s throttle characteristics by choosing between “Intelligent” and “Sport” modes. The Crosstrek is priced at $35,970 (including $975 for destination and delivery). The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid arrives near the end of this year.

2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 Coming Early Next Year For $148,495

The new 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 is powered by a 577 horsepower Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed transmission and features AMG Ride Control sports suspension, AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with five drive modes & three additional off-road modes, AMG performance exhaust with adjustable flap system and distinctive side pipes, and a completely new interior featuring COMAND® Navigation, 12.3" central display and 64-color ambient lighting. The 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 starts at $148,495 (including $995 destination and delivery) in early 2019. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 with a 416 horsepower 4.0L V8 biturbo engine is currently available starting at $125,495.

2019 Porsche Macan Starts At $50,950 In Summer 2019

The 2019 Porsche Macan is powered by a 248 horsepower 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine with a seven-gear PDK dual-clutch transmission for a 0 to 60 mph time of 6.3 seconds, or 6.1 seconds with Launch Control if equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package, which migrates to an updated design for this model year. The new model can accelerate to a top track speed of 142 mph. New features for 2019 include a new three-dimensional LED light panel at the rear, standard LED headlights, and a revamped interior design, including a larger, 10.9-inch full HD touch screen with the latest version of Porsche Communication Management. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) is still available as an option, offering improved lighting while cornering. The 2019 Macan also gains the new Traffic Jam Assist function as a component of the optional adaptive cruise control system. When so equipped, the Macan can accelerate, brake, and keep itself within a marked lane at speeds up to 40 mph. The new Macan is expected at U.S. dealers by Summer 2019 with a starting MSRP of $50,950 (including $1,050 for delivery, handling and processing).

2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan On Sale This Spring

The all-new 12th-generation 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan follows the new Corolla hatchback that arrived earlier this year and rides on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, like its predecessor. The L, LE, and XLE grades will use the current 1.8-liter engine and the XSE and SE grades will be powered by a completely-new smaller and lighter 169 horsepower 2.0-liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine mated to a new Dynamic-Shift CVT (continuously variable transmission) or the all-new 6-speed iMT (intelligent manual transmission). All models are equipped standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, including a pre-collision system, radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steer assist, lane tracing assist (available on CVT-equipped models), automatic high beams, road sign assist and blind spot monitor is a standard or optional feature, depending on model grade. The 2020 Corolla will be available at dealerships Spring 2019.

2020 BMW M340i Arrives Next Summer

The 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive sedans are 2.9 inches longer than their predecessors, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller with a 1.6 inch longer wheelbase and increased track widths of +1.7 inches front and +0.8 inches rear and powered by a 382 horsepower 3.0 liter, six-cylinder, inline engine equipped with the standard 8-speed Sport Steptronic transmission. A new, single, twin-scroll turbocharger with an integral, compact, steel exhaust manifold and impellers that weigh approximately 25% less than those of preceding models, builds boost pressure more rapidly. Standard are a rain sensor, automatic headlights, a hands-free phone system and three-zone automatic climate control with independent control of the temperature and ventilation settings for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers. Also standard are the Active Guard, Frontal Collision warning with City Collision Mitigation and Lane Departure Warning, the latest version of which also alerts the driver when a cyclist is detected. Making its debut in the new BMW 3 Series sedan in 2019 is the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, an intelligent, digital character that responds to the prompt “Hey BMW”.

The new seventh generation, M Performance 3 Series will make its world debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show Nov. 30 – December 9 with the M340i xDrive model and both the BMW M340i and M340i xDrive sedans will arrive for sale in the Summer of 2019.