Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Maserati MC20 Notte Limited To 50 Units

The Maserati MC20 Notte, powered by a 621 horsepower 3.0L V6 Nettuno engine is the first limited edition of its super sports car MC20, with an exclusive run of 50 units globally is now available. 

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid Starts At $38,015

The 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid, in EX FWD, EX AWD and SX-P trim levels, is powered by a 227 horsepower 1.6T Gas Direct Injection  I-4 engine combined with a 44 kw motor paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission starts at $38,015 (including $1,325 destination). 

2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Arrives In 4th Quarter 2024

The all-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger has 663 system horsepower flowing in sequence from the 3.6-liter V-6 engine to the on-board 130-kW generator to 250-kilowatt front and 238 kW rear electric drive modules and a 92 kilowatt-hour battery with a targeted range of up to 690 miles. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger has up to 14,000 pounds towing capacity with a class 5 hitch and a maximum payload of 2,625 pounds. An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2 kW. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger uses the all-new STLA Frame platform and is designed specifically for full-size electric vehicles featuring a body-on-frame design. The all-new Ram 1500 Ramcharger and all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV arrive in the fourth quarter of 2024.

All-New 2025 Ram 1500 Starts Arriving In First Quarter of 2024

The 2025 Ram 1500 is powered by either a 420 horsepower 3.0-liter Hurricane or a 540 horsepower 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output Straight-Six Turbo engine paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Ram 1500 models equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque engine can run the inverter while the truck is in motion. Maximum towing capacity is 11,580 pounds and maximum payload is 2,300 pounds and there's up to 24 inches of water fording. An all-new Tungsten model joins the 2025 Ram 1500 lineup, which also includes Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn and Limited models. The all-new Ram 1500 Tungsten includes an all-new power tailgate, a premium LED taillight design and a contemporary R-A-M badge. There's an improved 12- inch touchscreen with higher resolution and new 14.5-inch reconfigurable touchscreen that feature split-screen capability for dual application operation. The 2025 Ram 1500 is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in the first quarter of 2024 while the new 540-horsepower Ram 1500 RHO will join the lineup in the third quarter of 2024 and the all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2024. Pricing will be announced closer to when the 2025 Ram 1500 goes on sale.

2024 Honda Ridgeline Arriving This Winter

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline, available in Sport, RTL, the new TrailSport (above) with special off-road hardware, and the top-of-the-range Black Edition four all-wheel drive trim levels, is powered by a 280 horsepower 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® V6 engine paired with a 9-Speed Automatic Transmission with Shift-By-Wire and Paddle Shifters. On Ridgeline, Honda Sensing® includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control. A rear seat reminder are also standard across the lineup. Ridgeline can tow as much as 5,000 pounds. All 2024 Ridgeline models will begin arriving in dealers this Winter.

Monday, November 6, 2023

2024 Acura TLX Type S Almost Here

The 2024 Acura TLX Type S, with new front fascia, is powered by a 355 horsepower 24-valve dual overhead cam 3.0-liter V6 engine with direct-injection and a single twin-scroll turbocharger paired with a sport-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission distributed through Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system with true torque vectoring. The rear-biased system is capable of sending up to 70% of torque to the rear axle, and 100% of that to the outside rear wheel. New standard tech includes 12.3-inch Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster and 20-percent larger Center Display, ELS Studio Premium Audio and IconicDrive™ Ambient LED Lighting. The top-trim, high-performance Type S, which accounts for nearly 25% of all TLX sales. The 2024 TLX will begin arriving at Acura dealers nationwide in late November.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

2024 INFINITI QX55 Starts At $51,195 Now

The 2024 INFINITI QX55, in Luxe, Essential and Sensory grade levels, is powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter engine paired with an XTRONIC transmission that features Downshift Rev Matching and standard paddle shifters. It comes standard with INFINITI InTouch™ with 8-inch upper and 7-inch lower screens featuring Android Auto™ and wireless Apple CarPlay® and 20-inch dark painted aluminum alloy wheels. INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is standard delivering 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. When slippage is detected, the AWD system can direct up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels. The QX55 starts at $51,195 (including $ 1,195 destination and handling charge) now. 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

2024 Subaru BRZ Starts At $31,315 Early Next Year

The 2024 Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car, powered by a 228 horsepower 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine paired with a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission or a six-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission, arrives in Premium, Limited and tS trim levels early next year. Priced at $31,315 (including $1,120 destination and delivery), the 2024 Subaru BRZ comes equipped with Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, incline Start Assist, TORSEN® limited-slip rear differential and Vehicle Stability Control with Track Mode. New for 2024, BRZ tS comes equipped with STI-tuned front and rear Hitachi® dampers. 

Thursday, October 26, 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe Starts At $58,150 Soon

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe is powered by a 255 horsepower  turbo-4 engine with its mild hybrid 48-volt technology and an integrated starter-generator mated to a 9G-TRONIC transmission. The panoramic sunroof is 2.4 inches longer than its predecessor. There's a 12.3-inch high-resolution driver display and a 11.9-inch central portrait display. Pricing for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe starts at $58,150 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge) when they begin arriving in U.S. dealerships in late Fall 2023. 

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.

Monday, October 16, 2023

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).