2021 Mazda6 Goes On Sale Later This Month

The 2021 Mazda6 Sport, equipped with a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, G-Vectoring Control Plus and front-wheel drive, starts at $25,270 (including $945 for destination and handling). The 2021 Mazda6 Sport now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2021 Mazda6 Grand Touring, powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine, starts at $30,970, and will feature wireless Apple CarPlay along with the Bose® 11-speaker premium audio, SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription, auto-diming rearview mirror with Homelink, heated door mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The 2021 Mazda6 which comes in Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Carbon Edition (above) and Signature trim levels, goes on sale later this month.

2021 Dodge Durango Starts At $33,260, Hellcat At $82,490

The 2021 Dodge Durango three-row SUV lineup starts at $33,260 (including $1,495 destination charge) with a new driver-oriented cockpit, including new instrument panel, wrapped and accent-stitched mid-bolster and center console, upgraded door panels and the all-new five-times-faster Uconnect 5, with the available 10.1-inch touchscreen. The Durango supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8, 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine and 360 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with the Tow N Go Package have a towing capability of 8,700 lbs while the 295 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine has a towing capability of 6,200 lbs. New for 2021, the Durango SRT Hellcat (above),built exclusively for 2021 model year, is powered by a supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, covers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph. The Durango SRT Hellcat starts at $82,490. The 2021 Dodge Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392 models will arrive later this year. Durango SRT Hellcat will open for dealer orders this Fall.

2021 Nissan GT-R On Sale Now

The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium features 565 horsepower 3.8-liter DOHC twin turbo V6 engine mated to a dual-clutch, paddle-shift 6-speed transmission starts at $115,235 (including $1,695 destination and handling) while GT-R NISMO (above), with carbon body components, carbon ceramic brakes and a turbocharger design straight from a GT3 racecar, is powered by a 600 horsepower 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine and starts at $212,435 now.

2021 Porsche Panamera Arrives Spring 2021

The redesigned 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is now powered by a 620 horsepower 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which replaces the previous 550 horsepower Panamera Turbo. The 473 horsepower twin-turbo V8 in the Panamera GTS is a 20 hp increase compared to the previous model. Porsche is expanding its hybrid offering with the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid model with an electric motor paired with a 325 horsepower 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 engine results in a system power of 552 horsepower.  For the 2021 model year, all Panamera E-Hybrid models now feature a 27 percent larger hybrid battery capacity (up to 17.9 kWh from 14.1 kWh previously) as well as recalibrated drive modes to maximize the performance and efficiency of the powertrain. The 2021 Panamera models will be available to order starting early next year, and are expected to arrive at U.S. dealers in the course of Spring 2021.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Starts At $26,370 This Month

The 2021 Mazda CX-5, powered by a 187 horsepower four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, gets a new 10.25-inch large center display. CX-5 Touring adds heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning. The CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, Carbon Edition is offered with the standard Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine and the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine. It goes on sale this month with a starting MSRP of $26,370 (including $1,100 for destination and handling).

2021 Mercedes GLE 63 S Coupe At $117,050 Late 2020

The new redesigned Mercedes GLE 63 S Coupe is powered by a 603 horsepower AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine featuring an electrified EQ Boost starter-generator mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed automatic transmission. New features include active roll stabilization, known as ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL, that uses two independently operating, electromechanical actuators at the front and rear axles, each with an integrated planetary gear. Arriving in U.S. dealerships late 2020, the AMG GLE 63 S Coupe will start from $117,050 (includes $1,050 destination and delivery charge).

2021 Lexus GX 460

The 2021 Lexus GX 460 full-time automatic four-wheel drive system is powered by a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 producing 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque with a 6,500-lb. towing capacity aided by Trailer Sway Control. New for 2021, silver 18-inch wheels are available on Premium and Premium Plus packages. Multi-Terrain Select allows you to choose from multiple surfaces such as loose rocks, mud and sand, moguls, and more to optimize drivability. The GX can roam unpaved roads, trails, and steep inclines with Downhill Assist Control, Hill-start Assist Control, Active Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control and available Crawl Control. Lexus Safety System+ includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

2021 Nissan TITAN Starts At $38,145 Now

The 2021 Nissan TITAN pickup truck, powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine, is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $38,145 (including $1,595 destination and handling) for the TITAN King Cab 4x2 S model. The TITAN XD with an extended 151.6-inch wheelbase, about 15 inches longer than TITAN models (Crew Cab comparison) and 6.5-foot bed, starts at $46,625 for the TITAN XD S Crew Cab 4x4.

2021 Subaru Forester Starts At $25,845

The 2021 Subaru Forester compact SUV, in it’s fifth-generation, is powered by a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine teamed with a Lineartronic® CVT and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivering up to 33 mpg EPA-estimated highway fuel economy. The 2021 Forester (Base), which comes with the SUBARU STARLINK™ 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus system with high-resolution touchscreen and offers up to 1,500-lb. towing capacity with standard Trailer Stability Assist, is priced at $25,845 (including $1.050 destination & delivery). In addition to the Base, Forester has Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring trim levels. New for 2021, the Premium comes with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and fog lights as standard equipment. 

2021 Mazda CX-9 Starts At $35,060 This Month

The 2021 Mazda CX-9, three-row midsize crossover SUV powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine paired with a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, receives new exterior designs, new seat patterning and a 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport FWD starts at 35,060 (including $1,100 for destination and handling). In addition to the Sport, the CX-9 comes in Touring with available Touring Premium Package, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring and Signature trim levels and will arrive in dealerships later this month. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX With 702 Horsepower

2021 Ram 1500 TRX, 8 inches wider when compared to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, is powered by a 702 horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine combined with a high-torque-capacity TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that takes the Ram TRX 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds to a top speed of 118 mph. New front and rear 2.5-inch Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks were designed exclusively for TRX and go with a five-link coil suspension. An all-new Head-up Display unit makes its FCA vehicle debut with the first FCA application of Drive Modes and Off-Road Pages with the Uconnect 4C NAV 12-inch touchscreen. The new Baja drive mode calibrates four-wheel-drive and steering systems, stability control, paddle shifters and suspension for ultimate desert performance, delivering maximum capability on undulating, loose surfaces. An available digital rearview mirror replaces the traditional rearview mirror with a 9.2-inch-wide LCD monitor. The 2021 Ram TRX benefits from up to 32 inches of water fording, up to 8,100 pounds towing and a maximum payload capacity of 1,310 pounds.

Hyundai Elantra N Line

The Hyundai Elantra N Line, the enhanced version of the new Elantra that launched in April, is powered by a 201 horsepower 1.6-liter GDI turbocharged engine with six-speed manual or seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission. Following the launch of the new Elantra N Line, Hyundai plans to launch Sonata N Line with 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI engine in 2020 to further expand the N Line lineup. Features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. In addition, Elantra N Line owners get a Hyundai Digital Key, Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

2021 Lexus LX 570

The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is powered by a 383-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that routes power to LX’s full-time four-wheel-drive system, which includes a Torsen® limited-slip center differential (with electronic-locking center differential). The LX is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs. For 2021, the LX adds Amazon Alexa compatibility and an updated Sport Package, available only on the 3-row model. There’s an available Rear Seat Entertainment System with dual 11.6-inch screens, second-row HDMI input, and wireless headphones. All LX 570s come equipped with Lexus Safety System +, as well as, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Panoramic View Monitor and Multi-Terrain Monitor, and Intuitive Parking Assist. Only 500 of the LX Inspiration Series will be produced on LX 3-row only, available in Black Onyx or White Pearl* exterior with Black semi‑aniline leather trim with Rioja Red accents inside.

Cadillac LYRIQ Electric Autonomous Car

The Cadillac LYRIQ, based on GM’s next-generation, modular electric vehicle platform, offers beyond 300 miles of range on a full charge (based on internal testing), the latest version of Super Cruise, a hands-free driver assistance feature, available on more than 200,000 miles of compatible highways and recently enhanced to include automated lane change, and a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED screen the spans the entire viewing area of the driver.

2021 Audi e-tron Starts At $66,995

The 2021 Audi e-tron SUV, with 355 horsepower (402 with Boost Mode), starts at $66,995 (including $1,095 destination charge), a decrease of close to $9,000 from the starting MSRP of the model year 2019 Premium Plus e-tron. A potential federal tax credit for purchasing an Audi e-tron or an Audi e-tron Sportback up to $7,500 may apply. The e-tron improves to an EPA-estimated range of 222 miles, an increase of 18 miles while the e-tron Sportback delivers an EPA-estimated range of 218 miles. The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback are the first and second fully electric vehicles in the Audi lineup, laddering up to the brand’s commitment to 30 percent of the U.S. model lineup being fully or partially electrified by 2025.

2021 Toyota Sienna Coming This Fall

The 2021 Toyota Sienna, in its fourth generation, will be powered by a standard hybrid powertrain achieving 33 MPG with optional all-wheel drive when it goes into full production this Fall in Princeton, Indiana. The new seat frame design has made lifting the folded third-row seats to their upright position much easier.

Jim Farley Becomes Ford President, CEO October 1st

Jim Farley, 58, has been named the Ford Motor Company’s new president and CEO and will join the board of directors, effective Oct. 1 when Jim Hackett, 65, who has led the company’s transformation since 2017, plans to retire from the company after continuing as a special advisor to Ford through March of 2021.

Farley joined Ford in 2007 as global head of Marketing and Sales and went on to lead Lincoln, Ford South America, Ford of Europe and all Ford global markets in successive roles. In April 2019, Farley was chosen to lead Ford’s New Businesses, Technology & Strategy team. Farley joined Toyota in 1990 in the strategic planning department and served in several product and marketing positions in the United States and Europe. One of Farley’s most noted accomplishments is his responsibility for the successful launch and rollout of Toyota’s new Scion brand. Farley attended Georgetown University and received an MBA from UCLA.

2021 Mazda3 Starts At $20,285 This Month

The 2021 Mazda3, the fourth generation, is powered by a Skyactiv-G 2.0 engine which will start at $20,845 (including $945 for destination and handling) or an available 186 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine with optional i-Activ AWD that starts at $21,445. The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo (pictured above) equipped with an 250 horsepower turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine will start at $30,845 when it arrives in dealerships by the end of this year.

Continental GT Mulliner Convertible

The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, with Bentley's new-generation 4.0-liter, twin‑turbocharged V8 or 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged W12 powertrains, is the first member of the new Collections portfolio introduced by Bentley Mulliner. Available in the extended Bentley Mulliner paint range of 88 colors, customers wishing to specify their Continental GT Mulliner Convertible in a bespoke shade can commission Bentley’s artisan paint specialists to color-match to any item or sample. It takes almost 400,000 stitches to deliver this quilting across the cabin of the car, with each diamond containing exactly 712 individual stitches – each one precisely aligned to point to the center of the diamond it creates. Developing the embroidery process to deliver this process alone took 18 months.

2021 Lexus NX 300 Adds Features

The 2021 Lexus NX 300, powered by a 235 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a  sequential six-speed automatic transmission, will be offered in Nori Green Pearl, have Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, updated low profile wiper blade design and power-folding auto-dimming reverse tilt mirrors as standard equipment, and the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0. Drivers adds the HomeLink feature to the Navigation option. The 2021 Lexus NX 300h, with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive System, achieves 33/city, 30/highway, 31/combined mpg estimates from a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a high-torque electric motor combining with a gas engine for 194 system horsepower. The NX also boasts a 4.2-inch Thin Film Transistor LCD in the center of the instrument cluster. The 2021 NX starts at $38,535 (including $1,025 DPH fee) for the FWD model.