Thursday, August 8, 2024

2024 Charger Daytona R/T Two-Door Starts At $61,590 Soon

The all-new 2024 Charger Daytona R/T is powered by an all-electric 400-volt all-wheel drive dual motor system for a total of 496 horsepower and will launch with standard Direct Connection Stage 1 Upgrade installed at the factory at a starting MSRP of $61,590 (including $1,995 destination). The R/T has Auto, Eco, Sport, Wet/Snow and Valet drive modes. Standard features on all 2024 Charger Daytona models include PowerShot delivering an incremental 40 horsepower for 15 seconds when activated through the steering wheel button and a punch of the throttle, one pedal driving and regenerative braking with three levels of adjustment through paddle shifters on the heated performance steering wheel, a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 radio, featuring wireless Android Audio and Apple Car Play, Amazon Alexa capability, Performance Pages with EV Pages. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack two-door includes Track Package and factory-installed Direct Connection Stage 2 Upgrade resulting in a total output of 670 horsepower with a starting U.S. MSRP of $75,185. Two-door versions of Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Charger Daytona R/T will begin production in Summer 2024 and production of four-door Daytona models will begin in the first half of 2025.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

2025 Acura RDX Coming Refreshed Soon

The 2025 Acura RDX, refreshed with a new "frameless" Diamond Pentagon grille, is powered by a 272 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC® 4-cylinder paired with a sport-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission with the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system with true torque vectoring capable of sending up to 70% of torque to the rear axle, and 100% of that to the outside rear wheel for superior line trace. Other upgrades include a redesigned center console with increased storage, larger cupholders, easier access to the wireless smartphone charger and the standard 10.2-inch HD center display now includes a new wide-screen mode for its standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility.  RDX pricing currently starts at $45,700 (including $1,350 Destination & Handling). The 2025 RDX will begin arriving at Acura dealers nationwide later this month.

Nilu27, Only 15 Will Be Produced

Nilu27, the hypercar brand recently founded by sports car designer Sasha Selipanov, is powered by a Hartley 6.5-liter, 80-degree V12 engine mated to a seven-speed CIMA manual transmission and will deliver more than 1000 horsepower. The entire exhaust system was 3D-printed in Inconel. It will initially be available in an extremely limited run with production capped at 15 units. 

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is powered by a 1,064 horsepower 5.5L, twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine (dubbed the LT7) mated to an 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) transmission. Features include a carbon fiber roof, aluminum wheel design, and optional new carbon-fiber wheel design. Corvette ZR1 will enter production in 2025 and will be built at General Motors’ Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. It joins Corvette Stingray, Corvette Z06 and Corvette E-Ray to continue elevating the Corvette family. Further details on price and availability will be shared closer to production.

2025 Jeep® Compass

The 2025 Jeep® Compass 4x4, available in Sport, Latitude, Latitude LUX, Limited, and Trailhawk trim levels, is powered by a 200 horsepower 2.0-liter direct injection turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with engine stop-start technology. Standard safety and security features on all trims include Drowsy Driver Detection, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, Active Lane Management, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection. There's up to 2,000-lb. towing capability (when properly equipped).

2025 Honda Civic Si Starts At $31,045 Soon

The refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Si is powered by a 200-horsepower high-torque VTEC® 1.5-liter Turbo engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Si has new front fascia, new hex-pattern grille, revised taillights with a darker appearance, and redesigned Si-specific V-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels finished in matte black. The 2025 Honda Civic Si will go on sale in early August with a starting MSRP of $31,045 (including $1,095 destination charge). Optional high-performance summer tires that maximize grip and handling add just $300.

Cadillac SOLLEI Concept EV

The Cadillac SOLLEI all-electric, 2+2 convertible concept vehicle was developed in collaboration with MycoWorks, that uses materials grown from mycelium (the renewable root structure of mushrooms). The name comes from sun ('SOL') and leisure ('LEI'). 

2025 Honda Odyssey Starts At $43,315 Now

The 2025 Honda Odyssey, available in EX-L, Sport-L, Touring and Elite, is powered by a 280 horsepower V6 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Every 2025 Odyssey gets a larger 9-inch color touchscreen with a faster processor for lag-free performance, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, a wireless phone charger and more USB-C ports throughout the cabin. A new 7-inch digital instrument display is now standard, featuring an all-digital tachometer on the left and a physical speedometer on the right. Odyssey's Rear Entertainment System has been completely revamped with a larger 12.8-inch high-resolution screen. For 2025, there's a new grille, reshaped front and rear fascias, and new wheel designs. The Odyssey is on sale now with prices starting at $43,315 (including a $1,395 destination and handling charge). 

2025 INFINITI QX60 Starts At $51,550 Now

The 2025 INFINITI QX60, on sale now, is powered by a 268 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine coupled to a 9-speed automatic transmission with standard paddle shifters delivering 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined for front-wheel drive models and 22 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined for AWD models. QX60's standard towing rating to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. The 2025 INFINITI QX60 has a starting MSRP of $51,550 (including $1,350 destination and handling charge).

2025 Kia Sorento Starts At $33,365

The 2025 Kia Sorento midsize SUV is powered by a 191 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and starts at $33,365 (including $1,375 destination). The turbo models have a 281 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection engine. Features include: Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning, Blind Spot Collision Warning with Parallel Exit, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Following Assist,Driver Attention Warning, including Lead Vehicle Departure Alert, Safe Exit Assist, Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic sensors, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Junction Crossing, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, and Curve Control, Highway Driving Assist Includes Automatic Lane Change and Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning, Parking Distance warning - Forward and Reverse and Blind View Monitor.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Starts At $29,750 Now

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson compact SUV, is powered by a 187 horsepower Smartstream™ 2.5-liter I4 direct- and multi-port-injected gasoline engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®. The Hybrid powertrain’s 178 horsepower direct-injected 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine combined with a 47.7-kW electric motor delivers total hybrid system output of 231 horsepower through a six-speed automatic transmission. Plug-in hybrid models feature a high-output 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four coupled with a six-speed automatic and a more powerful 72.0-kW electric motor for a total system output up to 268 horsepower and a battery offering 13.8 kWh of lithium-ion power. The 2025 Tucson 2.5L models start at $29,750 (including a $1,395 destination charge) and are at U.S. dealerships now while 1.6L turbo hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will be available late Summer.

2025 Porsche Panamera Starts At $156,195 1st Quarter 2025

The 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is powered by a 591 horsepower 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine and an 187 horsepower electric motor mated to an improved 8-speed Porsche dual clutch transmission for a total output of 771 horsepower and has a starting price of $228,495 (including $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee). The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has the Porsche Active Ride suspension coupled with a 400 V high-voltage system as standard. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid also includes all the driving dynamics control systems, rear-axle steering, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake as well as a Bose® sound system. The third generation of the Panameras have the Porsche Driver Experience cockpit, extended connectivity functions such as integration of Apple CarPlay®, video streaming on the optional Passenger Display, and the option of parking the car using a smartphone app. The Panamera GTS (Gran Turismo Sport), powered by a 493 horsepower V8 twin-turbo engine, starts at $156,195. Both models are expected to reach U.S. Porsche Centers in late Q1 2025. 

2025 Cadillac Escalade Arrives In Late 2024

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade and ESV are powered by a 420 horsepower 6.2L V-8 VVT DI engine with Dynamic Fuel Management mated to a Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2025 Escalade-V/Escalade-V ESV variants are powered by a 682 horsepower 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine. New for the 2025 Escalade are available 24-inch wheels, an available Executive Second Row package featuring stowable tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens, a rear command center, dual wireless phone charging pads, massaging seats and headrest speakers. The Escalade features a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display. There's available Night Vision which is standard on V-Series & Platinum trims. Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 (standard for Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum and V-Series trims) and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension isolate passengers from undesirable road surfaces. The 2025 Escalade starts production in late 2024 in North America, with availability in other regions to follow. 

2025 Mazda CX-5 Strats At $29,990 Later This Summer

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is powered by a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with standard all-wheel drive, cylinder deactivation, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and sport mode and G-Vectoring Control Plus, with the vehicle continuously monitoring weight distribution and shifting power to the appropriate wheels. Every CX-5 model includes complimentary Mazda Connected Services, providing the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-5 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and includes in-car Wi-Fi hotspot for three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first. There's a 10.25" full-color center display with Mazda Connect infotainment system. A four-speaker sound system and HD radio are standard, as well as cloth seating, push button start, leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel with mounted audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control buttons, dual front USB-C inputs up front, and reclining rear seats. The 2025 CX-5 models will retain standard all-wheel drive with a starting MSRP of $29,990 (including $1,420 for destination and handling). The CX-5 2.5 Turbo models, powered by a 256 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine, start at $38,420 when the 2025 CX-5 goes on sale later this Summer.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

2025 Mazda CX-50 Starts At $31,720

The 2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S models are powered by a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine paired to a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, while the CX-50 Hybrid offers over 100 miles of extra driving range compared to CX-50 2.5 S models. The CX-50 Hybrid is designed around the Toyota Hybrid System comprised of a 2.5L naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, hybrid EV battery, three electric motors, Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission and standard Electric AWD delivering 219 horsepower total horsepower. Standard on all 2.5 Turbo models is Mazda's 256 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode through the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The CX-50 2.5 S Select model starts at $31,720 (including $1,420 for destination and handling) and the CX-50 Hybrid Preferred starts at $35,390.

2025 INFINITI QX55 Starts at $51,500

The 2025 INFINITI QX55, in Luxe, Essential and Sensory trim levels, is powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The Luxe grade starts at $51,500 (including $1,350 destination and handling charge). The standard active safety technology includes Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist.

2025 Kia Sportage Starts At $28,565

The 2025 Kia Sportage, powered by a 187 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, starts at $28,565 (including $1,375 destination) for the LX FWD trim level and goes up to a starting MSRP of $45,565 for the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) AWD model. New for model year 2025, the EX trim will offer a Premium Package and the popular X-Line and X-Pro trims will add a dark themed exterior design enhancement. The EX Trim starts at $32,465 and offer a new available Premium Package, panoramic Sunroof, smart power liftgate while the X-Line and X-Pro will have standard dark themed enhancements including gloss black front and rear bumper treatment, plus side sills, gloss black alloy wheels (X-Line only) and black badging.

2025 Kia Soul Starts At $21,665

The 2025 Kia Soul, powered by a 147 horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder Dual Overhead Cam 16-valve powertrain, starts at $21,665 (including $1,375 destination) for the LX trim. Major updates for model year 2025 are a Soulmate Special Edition, 18-inch alloy wheels, Umber interior color, two-tone roof, Harman Kardon4 premium audio, lower body cladding SynTex and cloth seating.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

All-new Audi Q6 e-tron Coming In The 4th Quarter

The all-new Audi Q6 e-tron mid-size luxury SUV, has 422 horsepower (456 hp with launch control) and an entirely new battery structure operating at 800 volts delivering a preliminary manufacturer’s range estimate of more than 300 miles from its all-wheel drive front and rear electric motors. With a length of 187.8 inches, the Q6 e-tron slots between the larger Q8 e-tron and smaller Q4 e-tron. The SQ6 e-tron makes 483 horsepower (509 hp with launch control) and is expected to achieve an electric range of 276 miles on the EPA test cycle with standard equipment, based on preliminary manufacturer estimates. The Digital Stage is comprised of an 11.9-inch Audi OLED virtual cockpit in front of the driver and a 14.5-inch center touch OLED display, both integrated as one curved panoramic design. Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models are expected to arrive in U.S. dealerships in Q4 2024 with additional variants to follow in 2025.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Test Drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+

The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid has 304 total system horsepower from a high-capacity lithium-ion battery paired with a 180 horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine (shared with NX) and delivers a manufacturer-estimated combined 83 MPGe rating. The RX 450h+ has an EPA-estimated 37-mile driving range rating on electric power only. The 2024 RX 450h+ has a starting MSRP of $71,430 (including $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee). 

Our 265 mile test drive in city streets and on highways in hybrid mode produced an impressive 40 MPG.

Click to watch video review.