2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Coming This Fall

The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ, with a Cadillac-estimated 300 miles of range, is powered by a 300 horsepower (224 kW) dual motor all-wheel drive propulsion system with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack. OPTIQ has a 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display with 9k resolution, Super Cruise driver assistance technology enabled by high-definition GPS mapping, driver attention system, lane changing capabilities and steering wheel light bar. Standard safety and driver assistance technologies include adaptive cruise control, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking, and Forward Collision Alert. Production of OPTIQ will begin late this Fall.

2025 BMW 330i Sedan Starts At $46,675 In August

The new 2025 BMW 330i Sedan powered by a 255 horsepower 2-liter inline TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine with 48V mild hybrid technology starts at $46,675 (including $1,175 destination and handling). The 2025 M340i  powered by 386 horsepower 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission starts at $60,775. The new BMW 3 Series has the latest version of the BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 and features a new home screen and QuickSelect rapid-access tech. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan will be launched worldwide in August 2024. 

2025 BMW M3 Starts At $77,175 In July

The 2025 BMW M3, refreshed inside and out, is powered by a 473 horsepower 3-liter straight-six engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology through a 6-speed manual transmission starts at $77,175 (including $1,175 destination and handling). The M3 Competition delivers 503 horsepower via an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic starts at $81,375. The new BMW M3 Competition Sedan with M xDrive that develops 523 horsepower starts at $86,475. The new BMW M3 has the latest generation of BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8.5. The fully digital screen made up of a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display contains M-specific content. All variants will be launched worldwide in July 2024.

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Starts At $122,095 This Fall

The new 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by an updated 388 horsepower 3.0 liter twin-turbo boxer engine, now equipped with the intercooler used in the 911 Turbo models and starts at $122,095 (including $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee). The 911 Carrera GTS (above) lightweight hybrid powertrain has a new 478 horsepower 3.6 liter boxer engine contributing to the total system 532 horsepower with a new, strengthened eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated, permanently excited synchronous motor. The GTS starts at $166,895. There's new, model-specific front fascia and integrating all of the light functions into the standard LED Matrix design headlights which allows for larger air intakes in the front fascia. As standard, Porsche delivers the new 911 coupe models as a pure two-seater with no rear seats or a 2+2 seat configuration is available for no additional cost. For the first time, the 911 features a fully digital instrument cluster with a 12.6-inch curved display  offering up to seven different display views and the Porsche Communication Management uses a 10.9 inch central display. The new 2025 911 Carrera is available to order now as a Coupe or Cabriolet with rear-wheel drive. Additionally, the 2025 911 Carrera GTS is also available as a rear and all-wheel drive model (911 Carrera GTS and 911 Carrera 4 GTS) in Coupe or Cabriolet form, and as a Targa variant (exclusively available with all-wheel drive). Both powertrains are fitted with PDK as standard. Deliveries of the new 2025 911 Carrera models to U.S. Porsche Centers are expected to start in the Fall, and at the end of 2024 for the 911 Carrera GTS models. 

2025 Acura MDX Starts At $52,250 Now

The 2025 Acura MDX, powered by a 290 horsepower 3.5 liter 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC Aluminum-Alloy V6 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, has new front fascia, open-frame Diamond Pentagon grille with a redesigned diamond pattern grille mesh, four JewelEye® LED headlight elements, "Chicane" LED daytime running lights, a new 12.3-inch touchscreen and Google built-in, a quieter cabin, and two available bespoke Bang & Olufsen luxury audio systems. New for the 2025 model year is the MDX A-Spec with Advance Package and at the top of the MDX lineup is the 355 horsepower turbocharged MDX Type S which now comes standard with the previously optional Advance Package that includes a Head-Up Display, 16-way power front seats, soft-touch Milano leather, 9-way massaging front seats, second-row heated seats, heated steering wheel and Surround View Camera. The 2025 Acura MDX is arriving at Acura Dealers now with a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price $52,250 (including $1,350 destination charge).

Refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Coming In June

The refreshed 2025 Honda Civic, available in four trim levels and a sedan or hatchback, is powered by a 158 horsepower or 180 horsepower turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine while Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims have a two-motor hybrid system with an anticipated combined 200 horsepower. The hybrid powertrain is expected to represent about 40% of all Civic sales. The 2025 Honda Civic has a new front fascia, and darker taillights, while hybrid-powered trims get colored headlamp garnish and front lower spoiler. New colors include Solar Silver Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl, Blue Lagoon Pearl (exclusive to Civic sedan) and Sand Dune Pearl (exclusive to Civic hatchback). All hybrid models are now available with a gray interior color. Sport Hybrid also comes standard with a moonroof, heated front seats and dual zone climate controls. The 2025 Civic sedan will begin arriving at Honda dealers next month, while the Civic hatchback will arrive later this Summer.

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Starts At $126,895

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne adds the 2025 Cayenne GTS ($126,895) and Cayenne GTS Coupe ($131,495) models powered by 493 horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine. The Cayenne GTS Coupe is equipped with an adaptive rear spoiler. Optionally, the Cayenne GTS Coupe can also be ordered with a Sport Exhaust System with center-mounted tips in dark bronze as a part of three different Lightweight Sport Packages. These include a lightweight roof, a rear diffusor made of carbon fiber and reduced sound insulation. Depending on the equipment, the Lightweight Sport Packages can reduce the weight of the vehicle by up to 55 pounds. The 2025 model year Cayenne, with 13 models to choose from, starts at $86,695 (including $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee) is now available to order, with U.S. deliveries expected to begin in the Fall. The Cayenne GTS is now available to order in the U.S.

4th Generation Bentley Continental GT Coming Soon

The new fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT, with a new V8 engine and electric motor, is the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain delivers 771 horsepower and 50 miles of all-electric range, and comes with active all wheel drive with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic Limited Slip Differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control and new dual-valve dampers. the new fourth-generation Continental GT will be revealed in June.

Chevrolet Equinox RS EV Starts At $43,295 Now

The Chevrolet Equinox EV, with an EPA-estimated range of 319 miles on FWD models, has a starting MSRP of $43,295 and is available now while the base Equinox EV LT with a starting MSRP of $34,995 will be available for ordering later in the year. The LT and RS trims are offered in both FWD and AWD drive configurations.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First Edition RST Starts $96,495

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, offered exclusively in Crew Cab models, is available in a 754 horsepower First Edition RST model with a GM-estimated 440-mile range, and 510 horsepower fleet-oriented WT models with an EPA-estimated 450-mile range on a full charge on 4WT and a 393-mile range on the 3WT. The RST First Edition starts at $96,495 (including $1995 estimated destination freight charge) and has up to 10,000 pounds of maximum trailering with up to 1,500 pounds of payload. Chevrolet will roll out a suite of Silverado EV trims for retail customers.

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Starts At $40,065, PHEV At $49,365

The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, which starts at $40,065 (including $1,375 destination), is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged Gas Direct Injection I-4 engine, 1.5 kWh battery and 44.2 kW electric motor that delivers 227 horsepower via a 6-speed automatic transmission with an EPA-estimated 36 MPG combined (FWD models). All-wheel drive is available on the Sorento Hybrid EX trim and standard on the SX-P.  Driver convenience systems include available Smart Cruise Control-Machine Learning designed to adapt to and match driving style with certain inputs and available Highway Driving Assist 210 with automatic lane change is designed to help the vehicle maintain a set distance from the vehicle detected ahead, stay within detected lane markers on select highways, and aid in lane changes under specific conditions.

The 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV (plug-in hybrid) is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI I-4 engine paired with a 66.9 kW electric motor and 13.8 kWh battery, which delivers power to the wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Sorento PHEV has an EPA-estimated 74 MPGe combined, and an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 30 miles. All-wheel drive is standard along with a panoramic instrument panel with a 4.3-inch TFT and 12.3-inch screen. 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV has a starting MSRP of $49,365 (including $1,375 destination charge).

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Coming Soon

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, offered in the U.S. in Pro S, Pro S Plus, and a launch-only 1st Edition trim levels, are powered by a 91 kWh battery with 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive models and 335 horsepower for the 4Motion® all-wheel-drive models. Range and pricing will be announced closer to launch. A rainbow of exterior colors will be available, dependent on trim level. The variety of interior and exterior color combinations will allow customers to express themselves with their ID. The standard interior includes cockpit digital instrument cluster, 30-color ambient lighting, ID. Light driver support system, wireless phone charging and wireless App-Connect. Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE® advanced driver assistance technology is standard featuring hands-on semi-automated capability, including driver-initiated lane changes where the vehicle can complete a lane change maneuver with Travel Assist activated. In addition, all ID. Buzz models feature Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking. 

More in this interview with VW America CEO Padlo Di Si.

All-New 2025 BMW M4 CS Available To Order Soon

The all-new 2025 BMW M4 CS is powered by a 543 horsepower 3-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline six engine paired with an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. The latest version of the BMW iDrive display and control/operation system based on BMW Operating System 8.5 provides intuitive control of numerous vehicle functions and digital services. The fully digital screen is formed by a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch central control display. The CS will be produced alongside the other BMW M4 variants at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing from July 2024. The order books will be open from the end of May.

AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet Coming 2nd Half 2024

The new AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet, powered by a 443 horsepower AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive, joins the AMG SL Roadster as the second open-top performance model from Mercedes-AMG. Features include standard active rear axle steering and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive along with an acoustic soft top, AIRCAP®, AIRSCARF® and electric cargo divider system. The 12.3-inch digital driver display allows customers to choose between "Classic," "Sport" and "Supersport" display styles. The 2025 AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet arrives at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2024. 

2025 Genesis GV80 Starts At $75,150 Soon

The new 2025 Genesis GV80 SUV is powered by either a 300 horsepower 2.5L turbo inline-4 engine or a 375 horsepower 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine, both mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2025 GV80 2.5T is available in 2.5T AWD, 2.5T Select AWD, 2.5T Advanced AWD and 2.5T Prestige AWD trim levels and starts at $59,050 (including $1,350 freight). Standard features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Attention Warning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Distance Warning. The 2025 GV80 3.5T Advanced AWD starts at $75,150. Most 2025 GV80 trims will be arriving at U.S. retailers in the coming weeks. The 2025 GV80 2.5T Standard AWD and 2025 GV80 2.5T Select AWD will be available this Summer. 

Video Interview: Pablo Di Si, CEO Volkswagen of America

Pablo Di Si, has been President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, and CEO, Volkswagen North American Region since Sept. 1, 2022. He discusses sales, industry trends, the electric vehicle market, new vehicles, and more in an interview with Richard Saxton at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on May 6, 2024. He's responsible for the Group‘s growth strategy in the U.S., and assumes leadership for the 20,000+ employees across the Canada, U.S., Mexico region. Pablo began his career at Volkswagen Group in 2014 as President and CEO of Volkswagen Argentina. He took over the position of President and CEO of Volkswagen Brazil and Latin America in 2017. 

Click here to watch interview.

2024 AMG CLE 53 Coupe Coming This Summer

The new 2024 AMG CLE 53 Coupe is powered by a 443 horsepower AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with turbocharging from an exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary compressor via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive. The 48-volt integrated starter generator provides support at lower engine speeds with 23 horsepower. The driver display can be configured with "Classic," "Sport" and "Supersport" display styles. It features a free-standing 12.3-inch digital driver display and an 11.9-inch driver-oriented central display in a user-friendly portrait format. The standard rear-axle steering operates with a maximum steering angle of 2.5 degrees. Arriving at U.S. dealerships this Summer.

2025 Ram 1500 RHO Starts At $71,990 In 3rd Quarter 2024

The all-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is powered by the all-new 540 horsepower 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output straight-six turbo engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and has a maximum towing capacity of 8,380 pounds, a maximum payload of 1,520 pounds and up to 32 inches of water fording. The new powertrain is 150 lbs. lighter than the previous performance model. The Drive Mode selector, integrated into the dashboard, offers Auto, Tow, Mud/Sand, Rock, Snow, Sport, Baja, Custom, as well as a Valet modes. There's a 14.5-inch touchscreen display and a 10.25-inch passenger screen. The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in the third quarter of 2024 and starts at $71,990 (including $1,995 destination). Orders for the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO are open now.

MINI Aceman E, SE - All-Electric

The new MINI Aceman E five-seater Crossover, available solely with an all-electric drive, is powered by a 184 horsepower electric motor delivering a range of 192 miles and the MINI Aceman SE with 218 horsepower and a 54.2 kWh high-voltage battery delivers a range of 252 miles. Twelve ultrasonic sensors and four Surround View cameras enables the MINI Aceman to identify vacant parking spaces, automatically initiates parking maneuvers where space is limited, while the new Remote Parking function of the optional Parking Assistant Pro enables the vehicle to be parked using a smartphone. Personal Mode offers options for customizing the cockpit in addition to Go-Kart Mode, Vivid Mode, Core Mode, Green Mode, Timeless Mode, Balance Mode and Trail Mode, each of which focusses the display on a “Mode App” to match the ambience. All the models of the new MINI family feature four trims with individual customization options.

Lamborghini Urus SE

The Lamborghini Urus SE is powered by a 612 horsepower twin-turbo 4.0 V8 engine combined with a 189 horsepower electric powertrain delivering 789 total horsepower paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A 25.9-kWh lithium-ion battery is situated below the load floor and above the electronically-controlled rear differential. The permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor located inside the 8-speed automatic transmission can act as a boost for the V8 combustion engine but also as a traction element, making the Urus SE a 100% electric 4WD vehicle capable of traveling more than 37 miles in EV mode. The Urus SE has a 12.3 inch screen featuring a new version of the Human Machine Interface that is intuitive to use with updated graphics.