2024 Lexus LS 500 Starts At $80,685 Soon

The 2024 Lexus LS 500, powered by a 416 horsepower 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, will start at $80,685 (including $1,350 DPH fee) and the 2024 LS 500h will have an MSRP of $115,560 when they arrive in dealerships later this year. A standard 12.3-inch, high-definition touchscreen provides easy-to-use controls. 2024 Lexus LS gas models come standard with LSS+ 3.0, an integrated suite of active safety equipment and convenience features. All 2024 LS hybrid models come with LSS+ 2.5, which includes PCS with Pedestrian Detection, Low-light Pedestrian and Daytime Bicyclist Detection, Left Turn Vehicle Intersection Support, LDA w/ SA, Intelligent High Beams, DRCC, LTA, and RSA.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV Starts At $181,050

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV, the first all-electric Maybach, is powered by 649 horsepower Dual Permanently Synchronous Electric Motors with 484 kW output. Standard equipment also includes front and rear Executive seats equipped with ventilation, massage function and neck and shoulder heating, as well as available calf massage included as part of the Executive Rear Seat Package Plus. There are two 11.6" MBUX Rear Seat Entertainment displays on the backrest of the front seats and the MBUX rear tablet in the center console. Other highlights include AIRMATIC Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping System, MBUX Hyperscreen with 17.7" OLED Central Display, 12.3" OLED Passenger Display, and 12.3" instrument cluster, Burmester 4D sound system with Dolby Atmos, fingerprint scanner for MBUX profile authentication, parking package with Surround View System and PARKTRONIC GUARD 360 Vehicle Protection Plus, folding rear tables, heated/cooled rear cupholders, and rear heated armrest. It is available to order at U.S. dealerships now starting at $181,050 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge).

2024 Audi Q8 Starts At $74,895 1st Quarter 2024

The 2024 Audi Q8, which receives an updated exterior design, is powered by a 335 horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged TFSI® V6 engine mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission and standard quattro® all-wheel drive, while the SQ8 has a 500 horsepower4.0-liter twin-turbocharged TFSI® V8 and features an on-demand cylinder deactivation system. Standard on the 2024 Q8 are high-intensity Matrix-design LED headlights, with the digital daytime running lights now positioned on the upper horizontal edge. The updated Q8 starts at $74,895 (including $1,195 delivery fee) and the SQ8 starts at $97,795 when they begin arriving in U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of 2024.

2024 Lexus LX 600 Starts At $90,515 At Yearend

The 2024 Lexus LX 600, which  maintains the GA-F platform introduced in 2022, is powered by a 409 horsepower 3.4-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine paired with a Direct Shift-10AT. The AHC suspension allows the ride height to be adjusted according to the driving environment and Adaptive Variable Suspension provide improved grip, traction and control. The upper 12.3-inch display shows navigation, audio controls and the Multi-Terrain Monitor during off-road driving. The lower 7-inch touch display shows the climate control screen and serves as a driving-support screen for Multi-Terrain Select which allows the driver to select from Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock modes. The LX comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 including a Pre-Collision System which has Frontal Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Pedestrian Detection and Bicyclist Detection. The 2024 LX 600 will go on sale by the end of 2023 starting at $90,515 (including $1,350 DPH fee).

2026 AMG GLE 53 HYBRID Arrives Late 2025

The 2026 AMG GLE 53 HYBRID, available in SUV and Coupe body styles, is powered by an AMG-enhanced 443 horsepower 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine specially tuned for the GLE 53 HYBRID combined with a 134 horsepower electric motor and 31.2 kWh capacity battery delivering peak system total output of 536 horsepower with the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive. All-electric driving at speeds up to 87 mph is also possible under certain conditions. The 2026 AMG GLE 53 HYBRID arrives at U.S. dealerships later in 2025.

2024 Honda Passport Starts At $43,275 Now

The updated 2024 Honda Passport, powered by a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and torque-vectoring i-VTM4® all-wheel drive, starts at $43,275 (including $1,375 destination charge) for the Passport EX-L.

2024 Genesis G70 Gets More Power

The 2024 Genesis G70 sport sedan offers a newly enhanced 300 horsepower 2.5L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine as standard in addition to the available 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine. A high-performance Brembo braking system also comes as standard equipment. Details regarding the 2024 G70’s North American availability and pricing will be announced in late 2023.

2024 Kia EV6 Starts At $43,925 This Fall

The all-electric 2024 Kia EV6, priced from $43,925 (including $1,325 destination fee) and entering its third model year, introduces the 77.4-kWh battery to the EV6 Light, with two new trim designations in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. For 2024, the EV6 GT is now rated at an EPA-estimated 218 miles of all-electric range, an improvement of 12 miles over the 2023 EV6 GT. The 2024 EV6 is expected to go on sale this Fall.

GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE SUV

The new GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE SUV combines the 469 horsepower AMG 2.0-liter turbo engine with a 201 horsepower electric motor on the rear axle to deliver a 671 horsepower combined system output. The high-performance battery in the GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE offers a capacity of 6.1 kWh, 107 horsepower continuous power and 201 horsepower peak power for ten seconds. The standard active rear-axle steering, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive and AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 9G transmission with wet start-off clutch. "Electric" mode is all-electric driving from a standstill up to 78 mph, while the combustion engine remains switched off. "Comfort" takes place mostly in electric mode and the combustion engine and electric motor then run as the situation demands with electric drive at low speeds. "Battery Hold" has the combustion engine and electric motor running as the situation demands with a maximum boost of approximately 25 percent, as in the "Comfort" drive program. Other drive modes are "Sport", "Sport+", "RACE", "Slippery" and "Individual". Standard equipment is the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension, active rear-axle steering, active roll stabilization and fully variable all-wheel drive.

2024 Nissan Rogue Adds New Looks and Features in Early 2024

The 2024 Nissan Rogue, in S, SV, SL and Platinum grades available with front- or all-wheel drive, receives an exterior refresh and available technology upgrades. Rogue is powered by a standard 201 horsepower 1.5-liter Variable Compression Turbo engine paired with a Xtronic CVT and Idle Stop/Start engine shut off. Using a 12.3-inch HD color touchscreen, the new infotainment system integrates Google Assistant, Google Maps and more on Google Play into Rogue's dashboard (SL, Platinum grades). The 2024 Nissan Rogue goes on sale at U.S. dealerships in early 2024 with pricing to be announced at a later date.

2024 Toyota Crown Starts At $41,145

The 2024 Toyota Crown, in XLE, Limited and Platinum trims, is powered by a standard AWD hybrid powertrain with a choice of Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System. The XLE and Limited grades are equipped with the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid system that pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with eCVT that shifts gears electronically delivering an EPA-estimated 41 MPG combined city/highway rating. Exclusive to the Platinum grade, Hybrid MAX pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission for 340 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating. The XLE and Limited grades come standard with Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and the Platinum grade comes with Full-time Electronic All-Wheel Drive. 

All Crown grades will come with Toyota’s new Audio Multimedia System and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard with an available 12.3-inch touchscreen that includes Over-the-Air updates. Users can interact with the system through touch and voice activation. The 2024 Toyota Crown starts $41,145 (including $1,095 DHP).

2024 Lexus TX Starts At $55,050 Now

The first-ever 2024 Lexus TX three-row SUV comes in Standard, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Performance Premium, and F SPORT Performance Luxury grades, and like the RX and NX, rides on the GA-K platform. The TX 350 (FWD/AWD) has the 275 horsepower 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine, also seen on the RX and NX, with an eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission. The TX 500h F SPORT Performance (DIRECT4 AWD only) is powered by the 2.4L turbocharged Parallel Hybrid system providing 366 total system horsepower matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. The TX 350 and 500h are on sale now with a starting MSRP of $55,050 (including DPH). The TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid (DIRECT4 AWD only and available only in the Luxury grade) combines a two-motor transaxle and 3.5 VL V6 engine with DIRECT4 for a 404 total system horsepower and a manufacturer projected estimated EV range rating of 33 miles. All three powertrains can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The TX 550h+ is expected to go on sale at the beginning of 2024. Pricing for the TX 550h+ will be available closer to the on-sale date.

2024 Lexus RC 300, RC 350 Starts At $45,920 Later This Year

The 2024 Lexus RC 300 is 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. The RC 300 AWD pairs a six-speed automatic transmission with a 260 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The Variable Valve Timing with intelligence is designed to provide added torque at lower speeds and greater horsepower at higher speeds. The RC 350 and RC 350 AWD’s 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with the all-wheel drive RC 350 paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and the rear-wheel drive model equipped with an eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission. The rear-wheel drive F SPORT offers an available Torsen® limited-slip rear differential helps maximize drivers’ ability to power out of corners. The starting MSRP will be $45,920 (including DPH) when the 2024 Lexus RC and RC F models arrive in dealerships later this year.

2024 BMW X2 Starts At $42,995 In March 2024

The 2024 BMW X2, 7.6 inches in length over its predecessor to 179.8 inches and now 2.6 inches longer than the new BMW X1 with overall height up 2.5 inches compared with the previous generation, is powered by the 241 horsepower 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine in the X2 xDrive28i while the all-new BMW X2 M35i xDrive 2.0-liter unit is 312 horsepower, both paired with a 7-speed Steptronic double-clutch transmission. The standard BMW Curved Display is formed by a 10.25-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches merged into a single unit behind a continuous glass surface that curves towards the driver. The newly developed seats in the X2 offer a lateral support in quick transitions and optimized comfort over long distances and the rear seat backrests can be folded in a 40:20:40 split. Standard features include Active Blind Spot Detection, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Active Park Distance Control and BMW Navigation. MSRP for X2 xDrive28i is $42,995 (including $995 destination) and for the X2 M35i is $52,395 when they launch in the U.S. in March 2024.

Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Concept

The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser concept, built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond, draws design cues from the original FJ40 Land Cruiser and the real Lunar Cruiser and propelled by in-wheel electric motors and controlled by dual joysticks with a full array of cameras and lidar/radar sensors, and a split tailgate configuration in back. Highly adjustable spaceframe seats and M.O.L.L.E. panels throughout give the interior the flexibility to adapt to any kind of adventure.

2024 Nissan Sentra Starts At $21,745 Now

The 2024 Nissan Sentra, powered by a 149 horsepower 2.0-liter inline-four engine and offered in S, SV and SR grades, gets new front fascia, updated headlights and new available 16-inch alloy wheels. Sentra S and SV are EPA-rated for 30 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined, while Sentra SR is rated 30 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined. It has the Nissan Safety Shield® 360 on all grades and that comprises Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking. The 2024 Nissan Sentra is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $21,745 (including $1,115 destination and handling).

2024 Toyota Prius Starts At $28,745 Next Month

The 2024 Toyota Prius hybrid, offered in LE, XLE and Limited grades, is powered by the fifth generation Toyota Hybrid System with 196 net horsepower 2.0L engine on Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive equipped models and 194 net horsepower on Front-Wheel Drive equipped models which delivers a manufacturer-estimated 57 MPG combined rating while the e-AWD system gets a manufacturer-estimated 54 MPG combined rating. It comes with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia Screen on the LE and XLE grades, and an available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia screen standard on the Limited grade (12.3-inch screen available as an option on the XLE grades). The 2024 Prius will come standard with Toyota Safety Sense generation 3.0 which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, Proactive Driving Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard on all grades. The starting MSRP will start at $28,745 (including $1,095 Dealer Processing and Handling) for the LE grade when they start arriving at Toyota Dealerships in November.

Video: OC Auto Show On Now Through Sunday

The Orange County California Auto Show (OC Auto Show) is on now through Sunday October 8 at the Anaheim Convention Center. John Sackrison, Executive Director, Orange County Automobile Dealers Association (OCADA) discusses the show, sales and trends with Richard Saxton.

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2024 Genesis GV60 Starts At $53,195

The 2024 Genesis GV60, with a standard with a 168kW rear electric motor and rear-wheel drive, adds up to 46 miles or 19% more estimated range up to 294 miles on a full charge. The GV60 RWD starts at an MSRP of $53,195 (including $1,195 freight). The 2024 GV60 Advanced AWD’s has an MSRP of $61,745, and the 2024 GV60 Performance AWD has an MSRP of $70,745. Additional new standard features include a Wi-Fi hotspot capability, Genesis Digital Key 2, Highway Driving Assist II, and Advanced Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist. Genesis has increased the number of airbags and adding a seatbelt pretensioner, load limiter, and seat belt reminder for the rear seats. The 2024 GV60 Standard RWD and Advanced AWD are now available at select retailers in 23 states and the 2024 GV60 Performance AWD availability will be announced at a later date. 

2024 Honda Passport Arrives This Fall

The 2024 Honda Passport, powered by a 280 horsepower 3.5L V-6 engine paired with a i-VTM4®All-Wheel-Drive System, becomes more off-road capable with new trail-ready all-terrain tires and off-road tuned suspension and there's a new wider center console with a large, newly-integrated armrest and expanded storage. Also for 2024, a new, top-of-the-line Passport Black Edition. Passport offers 8.1 inches of ground clearance and 5,000-pound towing capacity. The 2024 Passport arrives in dealerships this Fall.