2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Starts At $66,895

The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, the third electric vehicle from Genesis powered by 160 kW front + 160 kW rear electric motors and a 77.4 kWh battery, starts at $66,895 (including $1,045 destination charge) has a 12.3-inch digital cluster and navigation system, vehicle-to-load charging and more. The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD, at an MSRP of $73,695, adds Nappa leather seating surfaces, a leatherette wrapped upper instrument panel, microfiber suede headliner, head-up display, a 3D instrument cluster, premium audio, active noise control, heated 2nd row seats and steering wheel and manual read door shades.

2024 Buick Encore GX Starts At $28,090

The 2024 Buick Encore GX small SUV comes standard with a 137 horsepower 1.2L turbocharged engine or available 155 horsepower 1.3L turbocharged engine with AWD available across all trims. The Virtual Cockpit System features 19 diagonal inches of high-definition screens under one sheet of glass, comprising an 11-inch diagonal infotainment system and a configurable 8-inch diagonal driver cluster screen, both angled toward the driver. The 2024 Encore GX includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam auto high-beams as standard. The Encore GX Preferred trim starts at $28,090 (including $1,195 destination freight charge) with Sport Touring starting at $29,290 and Avenir starting at $34,390. Customers will be able to build and order a new Encore GX on Buick.com starting in May.

Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC Starts At $123,700

The Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC with the fourth generation hybrid drive system provided by a 367 horsepower 3.0L I-6 six-cylinder engine paired with a 21.5kWh battery and 148 horsepower permanently excited synchronous electric motor with internal rotor creates a combined total output of 510 horsepower, delivering an all-electric range of about 62 miles according to WLTP, double the previous model. A 9.6 kW charger is on board as standard for at home and public charging, while an optional 60 kW DC charger is available for fast charging. With the 60 kW DC charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid pricing will start from $123,700 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge) and is now available to order for delivery in the first half of 2023.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport

The new 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, powered by a 269 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive standard and 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available across the model lineup. A 12-inch floating infotainment display is the focal point in the redesigned cockpit, and every trim level has a 10.25-inch fully configurable Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Starts At $26,290 This Spring

The all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, available in Base, Premium, Sport and Limited trim levels, is powered by a 152 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine and the Sport and Limited upgrade to a responsive 182 horsepower 2.5-liter BOXER engine. A center information display with SUBARU STARLINK dual 7.0-inch high-resolution touchscreens comes standard on the entry level Crosstrek. The 2024 Crosstrek comes standard with the latest version of the award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Keep Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is available on Premium and higher. Models equipped with both Eyesight and Blind-Spot Detection now include Automatic Emergency Steering which works with these safety features to assist with steering control to help avoid a collision at speeds less than 50 mph. The third-generation Crosstrek has a starting price of $26,290 (including $1,295 destination and delivery) with the Base and Premium will begin arriving in Subaru retailers this Spring and the Sport and Limited will follow in the Summer.   

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Coming Late This Year

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, offered in the XLE grade, Limited and Platinum trims, is powered by a 2.4L turbo gas engine, a 2.5L hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, or the 362 horsepower Hybrid MAX which offers 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity. Controls are centered around the standard 12.3-inch multimedia display. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on all grades. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is available on Limited and Platinum grades. A Panoramic View Monitor is available and provides a live rotating 360-degree view around the vehicle. The price and on-sale date of the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander will be announced later this Summer.

2024 BMW X5 Starts At $66,195 In April

The 2024 BMW X5 comes in 3 models, the X5 sDrive40i starting at $66,195 (including $995 destination and handling) and the X5 xDrive40i at $68,495, are powered by a 375 horsepower 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine. The X5 xDrive50e at $73,495 is powered by a 483 horsepower powertrain with a preliminary estimated electric-only range of up to 40 miles. The new X5 M60i xDrive, powered by a 523 horsepower 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine paired with 48V mild hybrid technology starts at $73,495. The X6, in its third generation, has two trims, the X6 xDrive40i at $74,895 and the X6 M60i xDrive starting at $94,595. The latest-generation 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission is fitted to all variants of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6. The fully digital BMW Curved Display is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches, both located behind a single glass surface. Production will begin in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in April.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 e 4MATIC PHEV Coming This Year

The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid is equipped with a permanently excited 134 horsepower synchronous motor, for a combined system output of up to 381 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of system torque. During city driving the GLE prioritizes electric driving. Thanks to an Off-Road drive program, the plug-in hybrid can also drive electrically on off-road terrain. The GLE 400 e 4MATIC is available with a standard 11 kW AC on-board charger as well as an optional 60 kW DC charger. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE model range will arrive at U.S. dealerships in 2023.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Starts At $40,970 This Spring

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover, built on Mazda's all-new large platform, is available with an all-new 340 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbo engine equipped with M-Hybrid Boost (a mild-hybrid system), or a plug-in hybrid with 323 horsepower combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor and 17.8 kWh high-capacity battery designed to operate purely on the electric motor in a variety of driving scenarios. Also available is a 280 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3L Turbo engine. Both inline six engines are equipped with M-Hybrid Boost, a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The engines are paired with an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, specifically designed for the electrified longitudinal powertrains and large platform vehicles. The 2024 CX-90, with three powertrains and 11 package choices, will have a starting MSRP of $40,970 (including $1,375 for destination and handling) and will arrive in dealerships in this Spring.

2024 BMW M3 CS Starts At $119,695 This Spring

The limited-edition 2024 BMW M3 CS, powered by a 543 horsepower 3.0-liter inline-6 with an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission and the M xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, features the latest-generation BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8, which includes the BMW Curved Display. This is formed by a 12.3-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches, which are housed together behind a curved glass surface. The new BMW M3 CS starts at $119,695 (including $995 destination and handling) and will be built in limited numbers at BMW Group Plant Munich starting in March 2023.

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Starts At $44,590

The all-new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is powered by a 285 horsepower plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive system combining a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery and 90-kW electric motor with a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine that delivers an electric range of more than 30 miles. The 2024 Tonale has a starting MSRP of $44,590 (including $1,595 destination charge).

2024 Mazda CX-90 Coming This Year

The first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV will be offered with an all-new 340 horsepower 3.3-liter inline six e-Skyactiv Turbo engine featuring a mild-hybrid system. Both the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV are coming this year. 

2023 Lexus RC 300 Starts At $45,470 Soon

The 2023 Lexus RC 300, powered by a 241 horsepower 2.0-liter, twin-scroll turbocharged and intercooled in-line four-cylinder engine with direct injection paired to a rear-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission, starts at $45,470 (including $1,150 delivery, processing and handling fee). For 2023, the RC and RC F interior have been updated with available an 10.3-inch (standard 8-inch) touchscreen multimedia display and interior touches to the instrument panels, glove box and side registers. The RC 300 AWD pairs a six-speed automatic transmission with a 260 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 starting at $48,160. It features Variable Valve Timing with intelligence designed to provide added torque at lower speeds and greater horsepower at higher speeds. 

The RC 350 ($48,400) and RC 350 AWD ($50,565) are powered by a 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that features an eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission for the rear-wheel drive model and a six-speed automatic transmission for the AWD. For 2023, an exclusive F SPORT Special Appearance Package ($54,745 -pictured above) is available with a bi-tone exterior color combination including an available Incognito body color paired with an Obsidian roof/hood and 19” dark finish Enkei alloy wheels. The high-performance RC F ($67,845) is powered by a 472 horsepower. 5.0-liter V8. The RC F Track Edition is $100,720. 2023 RC and RC F models are expected to arrive in dealerships in early 2023.

2023 Jeep® Cherokee

The 2023 Jeep® Cherokee, powered by either a 270 horsepower 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged engine (Trailhawk 4x4), or a 180 horsepower 2.4-liter I-4 engine (Altitude LUX 4x4) paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission, offers the Altitude LUX 4x4 and Trailhawk 4x4 in 4x4 models. The new Cherokee Altitude LUX 4x4 trim has 17-inch Gloss Black painted aluminum wheels, LED lighting, and Gloss Black grille surrounds, accents and badging. Also includes black Nappa leather seats, Piano Black interior accents, 7-inch multi-view, full-color thin-film transistor and heated steering wheel and seats. An 18-inch Gloss Black wheel is optional. Maximum towing is 4,000 pounds.

2022 U.S. Vehicle Sales

Total 2022 of 13,899,871 were down 7.8 percent from 2021:

General Motors (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC) delivered 2,274,088 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, a 2.5 percent increase over 2021.

Toyota Motor North America (Toyota, Lexus) reported year-end 2022 U.S. sales of 2,108,458 vehicles, a decrease of 9.6 percent compared to 2021.

Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln) sold 1,864,464 units a 2.2 percent decline from a year ago.

Stellantis FCA US LLC (Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo) reported sales of 1,547,076 vehicles for 2022, a decrease of 13 percent from 2021.

Tesla vehicle deliveries of 1,313,851 was up 40 percent from 2021.

American Honda (Honda, Acura) reported 2022 sales of 983,507, a drop of 32.9 percent from a year ago.

Nissan Group (Nissan, Infiniti) 2022 U.S. sales were 729,350, a decrease of 25.4 percent compared to the prior year.

Hyundai Motor America sold 724,265 units in 2022, a 2 percent decrease compared with 2021. 

Kia America sold 654,554 vehicles in 2022, an increase of 1.7-percent compared to previous retail record in 2021.

Subaru ended calendar year 2022 with 556,581 vehicles sales, a 4.7 percent decrease compared with calendar year 2021.

Volkswagen reported 2022 sales of 301,069, down 20.5 percent. Audi sales of 186,875 was down 5 percent from 2021. Porsche Cars North America 2022 U.S. retail deliveries totaled 70,065 cars for their best year ever, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 by 45 vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz USA recorded 2022 sales of 286,764 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, up 4 percent versus 2021, and 64,185 Vans, an increase of 20 percent versus 2021. This brings MBUSA's total year-to-date sales to 350,949, an increase of 6.5 percent versus 2021.

BMW brand 2022 sales of 332,388 was a 1.3 percent decrease while MINI brand sales of 29,504 was a 1.4 percent decrease compared to vehicles sold in 2021. 

Mazda North American Operations 2022 sales totaled 294,908 vehicles, a decrease of 11.4 percent compared to 2021. 

Volvo Car USA reported sales of 102,038 cars for the full year 2022, down 16.5 percent compared with last year. 

Mitsubishi Motors North America reported 2022 sales of 85,810 vehicles, down 15.9 percent vs 2021  102,037.

Bentley Motors reported total sales of 15,174 in 2022, an increase of 4 percent over 2021, the previous record year, and the first time Bentley has reached over 15,000 cars.

Sales will be updated as manufacturers report.

2023 Mazda MX-30 EV Starts At $35,385 This Spring

 The 2023 Mazda MX-30 EV powered by Mazda’s e-Skyactiv technology and a 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, is for daily commuting with an EPA estimated range of 100 miles on a full charge. The MX-30 EV trim starts at $35,385 (including $1,275 for destination and handling) and the MX-30 EV w/ Premium Plus package at $38,395 and will be arriving in California dealerships this Spring. The 8.8-inch large center display features the latest Mazda Connect™ system, Apple CarPlay™, and Android Auto™. All MX-30 models offer many i-Activsense safety features including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart Brake Support, Rear Direction Base Safety (Smart Brake Support-Reverse & Rear Cross-Traffic Braking), Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, and High Beam Control.

Ram Revolution BEV Concept

The Ram Revolution BEV (Battery-electric Vehicle) Concept, powered by two electric drive modules for all-wheel-drive capability, previews 2024 production models that will feature four-wheel steering with up to 15 degrees of articulation for greater vehicle maneuverability, third-row jump seats, and a full touchscreen display comprised of two screens offers up to 28 inches of screen space. The Ram Revolution BEV Concept offers up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW. The Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant has a 3D Ram avatar that acts as the vehicle's face, responding to various voice commands from users.

BMW i Vision Dee - The Future

BMW i Vision Dee (Digital Emotional Experience ) is a futuristic mid-size sedan that showcases a multi-colored, fully variable and individually configurable exterior by applying E Ink to the body thus creating and displaying up to 32 colors. The BMW Head-Up-Display extends across the full width of the windshield which will be available from 2025 onwards in the NEUE KLASSE models. The BMW Mixed Reality Slider, in combination with the advanced Head-up Display, using shy-tech sensors on the instrument panel, lets drivers decide how much digital content they want to see on the Head-Up Display. 

2023 Honda Accord Starts At $28,390 This Month

The all-new 11th generation 2023 Honda Accord, available in six trim levels (two 1.5L turbo-powered and four hybrid), will start at $28,390 (including $1,095 destination charge) for the Accord LX powered by a 192 horsepower 1.5-liter turbo engine with VTEC® and a retuned continuously variable automatic transmission when it arrives at Honda dealerships this month. The hybrid-electric powered 2023 Accord Sport starts at $32,990.

2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition Starts At $106,445 This Quarter

The 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition with new Baja Yellow exterior color, powered by a  702 horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine, starts at $106,445 (including $1,895 destination). The TRX Havoc Edition features 18-inch all black bead lock capable wheels, dual pane panoramic sunroof, spray-in bedliner, cargo tie-downs, bed step and an LED cab-mounted brake light and inside Prowler Yellow accent stitching, an embroidered “TRX” seat back logo, unique carbon fiber accents, a leather and carbon fiber flat–bottom steering wheel and Head-up Display. Safety features include adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep Assist and pedestrian emergency braking. The new 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition models, available in very limited quantities, go on sale early in the first quarter of 2023.