2022 Genesis GV70 Starts At $42,045

The first-ever 2022 Genesis GV70 SUV is powered by 300 horsepower 2.5L Inline 4 Turbo GDI engine mated to an 8-speed SBW Automatic Transmission with Paddle-Shifters or an optional 375 horsepower 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 engine. The All-Wheel Drive system is offered as standard equipment in North America. Standard features include Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian & Cyclist detection, Lane-Change Oncoming, and Junction Turning, Highway Driving Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Parking Distance Warning (Rear) and a 14.5-inch HD multimedia display. 2022 Genesis GV70 starts from  $42,045 (including $1,045 freight).

Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pick Up Truck Starts At $39,974 Spring 2022

The Ford F-150 Lightning, powered by dual in-board motors and with standard 4x4, delivers a targeted 563 horsepower with an all-new steel frame that supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity. F-150 Lightning offers either a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range or an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology. The Lariat and Platinum series have a 15.5-inch touch screen designed to adapt to driver behavior. SYNC 4A employs natural voice control, cloud-connected navigation and wireless access to your favorite services: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, integrated Amazon Alexa and SYNC AppLink apps. F-150 Lightning is available Ford Intelligent Backup Power, turning your truck into the ultimate power source for your home. With the ability to offload 9.6 kilowatts of power, Ford Intelligent Backup Power keeps the lights on during an outage while providing security by powering home appliances, security systems and more. On a 150-kilowatt DC fast charger, extended-range F-150 Lightning is targeted to get up to 54 miles of range in 10 minutes and charge from 15% to 80% percent in about 41 minutes. Arriving in Spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country.

2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC, All-New In 1st Half 2022

The all-new 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan, powered by a 621 horsepower 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine mated to a 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic transmission delivering 31% torque distribution to the front axle and 69% to the rear axle. The all-new rear seat airbags offer advanced protection for passengers that deploy in a gentle manner to reduce the effect of an impact. With the available electronically-powered comfort doors, the rear doors can be controlled by the driver and open and close with no human effort, even on gradients. The 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2022.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD Offer Multi-Flex Tailgate

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD join the Silverado 1500 in offering the optional Multi-Flex Tailgate with its six functions that will be offered as an option on all 2022 Silverado HD models, in addition to the Power Up/Down Tailgate option on LT, LTZ and High Country. The 2022 Silverado HD is available this summer. 

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Arrives Early Next Year

The new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, with a length of 187 inches and a width of 71.7 inches is considerably larger than its predecessors. The new 2022 C-Class is powered by a 255 horsepower four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine mated to 9G-TRONIC transmission with an integrated starter-generator providing additional output of up to 20 horsepower which, at low engine speeds, acts as a mild hybrid, using a 48-volt onboard electrical system that allows functions such as gliding, boosting or energy recovery. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC can automatically maintain a preset distance from vehicles ahead, Active Steering Assist helps the driver to stay in their lane at speeds up to 130 mph and intelligent parking systems support the driver when maneuvering. The driver area features a 12.3-inch high-resolution display and the central display has a 11.9 inch, both are standard. The all-new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan will arrive in U.S. dealerships in early 2022.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Arrives Refreshed In 3rd Quarter

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV, powered by the 184 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI® engine equipped with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission, gets refreshed with a completely revised front end and standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit instrument cluster with an 8-inch display (10-inch Digital Cockpit Pro available). The IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance suite will be standard on all but the base model and includes Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring), Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor), Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go, Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance), and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). The new Tiguan is expected to reach U.S. dealers in the third quarter of 2021.

Subaru Solterra Electric SUV Coming Next Year

The new full-electric Subaru Solterra SUV, on a new dedicated all-electric platform named the e-SUBARU Global Platform, is a joint venture that combines Subaru’s expertise in all-wheel drive technology with Toyota’s vehicle electrification technology. The Subaru Solterra will go on sale in 2022.

2022 Genesis G70 Coming Soon Starting At $38,570

The newly redesigned 2022 Genesis G70 sport sedan with an all-new standard 10.25-inch multimedia display is powered by a 252 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 engine mated to an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle-shifters or a 365 horsepower 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Standard features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Lane Following Assist and Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Highway Driving Assist, Driver Attention Warning and Safe Exit Warning. Starting from $38,570 (including $1,045 freight charge), the G70 comes with complimentary scheduled maintenance with Service Valet, Genesis Connected Services, map updates, and more, all for 3 years or 60,000 miles. Customers can now reserve their 2022 G70 at www.genesis.com.

All-New 2022 Honda Civic Sedan Has Arrived

The all-new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan, in its 11th-generation as Honda’s longest-running automotive nameplate since 1973, has a stiffer body structure with an additional 1.4-inches of wheelbase and will be powered by a naturally aspirated 158 horsepower 2.0-liter 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® In-Line 4-Cylinder engine (in LX and Sport trims) or a 180 horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® In-Line 4-Cylinder engine (in EX and Touring trims) paired with updated continuously variable automatic transmissions tuned for each engine. In addition to the standard Normal and Eco driving modes, 2.0L Sport and 1.5L Touring trims of the 2022 Civics now feature a user-selectable Sport mode. LX, Sport and EX grades are equipped with a 7-inch color LCD instrument display with an all-digital speedometer and tachometer are on the left side of the instrument panel, while a physical speedometer dial occupies the right side. Touring models have an all-digital, customizable from the steering wheel, LCD instrument display measuring 10.2 inches.

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, 63, 63 S Coming In The 4th Quarter

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S is powered by a 503 horsepower AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine and the 2022 AMG GLC 63 has a 469 horsepower AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine, both mated tan AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed transmission, while the 2022 AMG GLC 43 has a 385 horsepower AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo engine paired with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed transmission. Features include AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive modes, AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension with adaptive damping adjustment, electronically controlled differential lock, AMG steering wheel with Touch Control buttons and steering wheel buttons, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster as well as the MBUX infotainment system with AMG-specific functions and displays, touchscreen display and voice control. U.S. deliveries of the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S SUV begin in the fourth quarter of 2021.

2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Starts At $59,990 In 2nd Quarter 2022

The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ with a 12-module, 100 kilowatt-hour battery pack and a rear-wheel-drive Ultium Platform will deliver a Cadillac-estimated 340 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque and a Cadillac-estimated over 300 miles of range with a full charge. LYRIQ also offers high-speed DC fast charging for public stations at 190 kW, enabling customers to add an estimated 76 miles of range in about 10 minutes of charging time. For home charging, LYRIQ offers a 19.2 kW charging module which can add up to 52 miles of range per hour of charge. The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ is expected to go into production in the first quarter of 2022, with pricing starting at $59,990. Customers may place order reservations beginning in September 2021.

2022 Volkswagen Taos Starts At $24,190 In June

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos, powered by 158 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while 4Motion models feature a 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission, will start at $24,190 (including $1,195 destination fee). The Taos, coming in S, SE and SEL trim levels, is 175.8 inches long which is 9.3 inches shorter than the Tiguan and  is expected to reach U.S. dealers in June.

Mercedes-Benz EQB Comes To The U.S. Next Year

The new Mercedes-Benz EQB, the brand's third all-electric launch in 2021, will be offered in several models with front-wheel and all-wheel drive and various power ratings including some of which will exceed 268 horsepower plus batteries with usable capacities starting from 66.5 kWh. A specific long- range version is also planned. The EQB joins the EQA, electric luxury sedan EQE and the EQS from Mercedes-EQ and offers two seats in the third row that can be used by people up to 5 feet 4 inches tall, and child seats can also be fitted there. The European version will be launched in 2021 and will arrive in the U.S. market in 2022.

2022 Lexus ES Arrives With Updates This Fall

The 2022 Lexus ES, powered by a 302 horsepower 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine mated to an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, receives multimedia, safety, style, and color updates and additional enhancements to F SPORT models that include a new Dynamic Handling Package. The ES 250 AWD and ES 350 will continue to be offered in F SPORT trim. A new ES 300h F SPORT variant will available in select regions. The Pre-Collision System, which include Frontal Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection and Bicyclist Detection, features an enhancement to the lens camera and millimeter-wave radar elements to expand the response range. There's a new update to the PCS on LSS+ 2.5 includes Intersection Turning Assist. The 2022 ES is expected to arrive in dealerships later this Fall.

Toyota bZ4X BEV Concept SUV

Toyota bZ4X BEV concept includes new AWD system packaged in an SUV with plans to produce it in Japan and China. Toyota expects its electrified product portfolio to expand to around 70 models globally by 2025, including 15 new battery electric vehicles, of which, seven will carrying the bZ (Beyond Zero) brand moniker. Toyota hopes to begin worldwide sales of the model by the middle of 2022 with U.S. product details will be shared at a later date.

Genesis Electrified G80 Debuts

Genesis Electrified G80, the brand's first electric vehicle coming standard with all-wheel drive accelerating from 0 to 60 mph just in 4.9 seconds, has an estimated range of 265 miles (based on the Korean EV certification system), and 350kW rapid charging enables the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes.

BMW M3 and M4 Competition Start At $77,895 In August

The new BMW M xDrive-equipped M3 and M4 Competition models, powered by a 503 horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission, offers a choice of 4WD with rear-wheel biased torque distribution focused on traction, 4WD Sport that directs greater percentage of torque to the rear and 2WD for a pure rear-wheel drive experience without any system intervention. The M3 Competition xDrive Sedan starts at $77,895 (including $995 destination) for the M3 Competition xDrive Sedan and $79,795 for the M4 Competition xDrive Coupe with a market launch set for August 2021.

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Arrives This Summer

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is powered by a standard estimated 190+ horsepower 2.5L direct-injected in-line four-cylinder engine coupled to an eight-speed hydraulic automatic transmission or an estimated 275+ horsepower 2.5L direct-injected turbocharged engine linked to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for manual shifting control by the driver. Both 2.5L four-cylinder and 2.5L four-cylinder turbo models offer HTRAC® all-wheel drive capability providing an electronic, variable-torque-split clutch with active torque control between the front and rear axles. The towing capacity for the 2.5L 4-cylinder is rated at 3,500 lbs. and the 2.5L Turbo AWD model at 5,000 lbs. of towing capability. The Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle will be available for sale in Summer. 

Mercedes-EQS All-Electric Luxury Sedan

Mercedes-EQ introduces its first all-electric luxury sedan with ranges up to 478 miles. The first models to the U.S. market, close relatives of the new S-Class, will be the 329 horsepower EQS 450+ and the 516 horsepower EQS 580 4MATIC. A performance version with up to 630 horsepower is being planned. All EQS models have an electric powertrain at the rear axle, while the versions with 4MATIC also have an eATS at the front axle. The EQS can be charged with up to 200 kW at fast charging stations with direct current. Power for up to another 186 miles is recharged in just 15 minutes. The larger of the two batteries has a usable energy content of 107.8 kWh. Inside, the MBUX Hyperscreen is a large, curved screen unit sweeps almost from A-pillar to A-pillar with three screens that appear to merge into one as they sit under a single glass cover. The 12.3-inch OLED display for the front passenger gives them their own display and control area.

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron Coming By Yearend

The 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron represent the fourth and fifth fully electric additions to Audi’s U.S. portfolio and contribute toward the brand’s goal of achieving a 30% electrified model portfolio globally by 2025, including fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The entry Q4 40 e-tron has an estimated output of 150 kW with a preliminary manufacturer’s estimated range of aproximately 250 miles based on approximation of EPA test cycles for a full charge, while the top-of-the-range Q4 50 e-tron quattro and Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron quattro offer two electric motors with all-wheel drive delivering a maximum estimated output of 220 kW. The 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron are expected to arrive in the U.S. toward the end of 2021. Further details will be provided for pricing of trim level-specific packages closer to on-sale timing. Pricing for the Q4 e-tron model line is planned to start under $45,000 and it is anticipated that it may qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax incentives as well as possible local and state tax incentives, depending on the owner’s municipality.