Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tucson Lease Still Offered With Free Fuel

The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered vehicle, which began mass production in February 2013, continues its lease program to Califronia customers for $499 per month for a 36-month term, with a $2,999 down payment with unlimited complimentary hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle has a driving range of 265 miles and a refueling time similar to gasoline vehicle of same size at about five minutes.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado Adds New Engine In The 4th Quarter

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, like its GMC Canyon sibling, offers an all-new 308 horsepower V-6 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) which disables two cylinders under light throttle applications. It is the latest major update for Colorado, which entered the market for model year 2015. The 2017 model year updates, including the new V-6 and eight-speed combination, will arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter of this year.

General Motors Chevy-based TARDEC Truck

General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the Fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army in Washington, D.C.

2017 GMC Canyon Adds Denali and All Terrain X Models

The 2017 GMC Canyon lineup adds a new range-topping Canyon Denali, with chrome exterior details and unique wheels, and new off-road-inspired All Terrain X, both powered by a new 308 horsepower 3.6L V-6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The All Terrain model features like off-road suspension and transfer case shield and Hill Descent Control, along with an optional 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine available. The 2017 model year updates, including the new V-6 and eight-speed combination, will arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter of this year.

Toyota Connected CEO, President Zack Hicks Discusses Start-Up

Zack Hicks, CEO & President of Toyota Connected discusses new Toyota start-up aimed at providing user-friendly technology for drivers. Toyota Connected, Inc., based in Plano, Texas, will expand data management and data services development serving as a data science hub for Toyota’s global operations and will support a broad range of consumer-, business- and government- facing initiatives. Toyota Connected will leverage the power of data science through Microsoft’s Azure cloud technology to develop predictive, contextual, and intuitive services that help to humanize the driving experience. Program areas will include in-car services and telematics; home/IoT connectivity; personalization; safety; smart city integration; and a broad range data services for Toyota affiliates, its dealers; fleet services and more. Toyota Connected says it will operate in full support of Federal Trade Commission’s Privacy Principles for Vehicle Technologies and Services.

Cadillac Escala Concept

The Cadillac Escala Concept large 4-door sedan powered by a new 4.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine utilizes Cadillac’s new RWD-centric large luxury car architecture and features an expansive liftback design is 210.5 inches long overall, roughly 6 inches longer than today’s CT6.

Lamborghini Centenario Roadster Sold Out At $2.26 Million Each

The Lamborghini Centenario Roadster with limited production of 20 worldwide to be delivered through 2017, is powered by a 770 horsepower V12 naturally aspirated engine in a body made completely of carbon fiber. The car is equipped with an extending rear wing for downforce at high speeds and rear-wheel steering. Accelerating from 0-62 mph in just 2.9 seconds the Centenario Roadster’s top speed is more than 217 mph. Like the Lamborghini Centenario Coupé all 20 Roadsters have already been sold for a starting price of $2,264,900.

2017 Nissan Armada Starts At $45,395 Now

The all-new 2017 Nissan Armada full-size, 8-passenger SUV, offered in SV, SL and Platinum trim levels, is powered by a new 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission and is 1.2 inches longer on a 2.1-inch shorter wheelbase, 0.6-inch wider and 2.2-inches lower in height than its predecessor. The new Armada offers standard towing capacity of 8,500 pounds for both 4WD and 2WD models (when properly equipped). Pricing for the Armada SV two-wheel drive model, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide, starts at $45,395 (including $995 Destination and Handling) and goes up to $60,985 for the Armada Platinum AWD. Fuel economy will be announced at a later date.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Starts At $62,135 Later This Year

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 powered by a 650-horsepower supercharged LT4 6.2L V-8 engine
mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission will be priced at $62,135 (including destination charge) for coupe models and $69,135 for convertibles, when they go on sale later this year. The 1LE package is a $4,500 MSRP option on Camaro V-6 LT coupe models and $6,500 on the V-8 1SS coupe model. For LT coupes, the 1LE package features the Camaro SS’s FE3 suspension, while the 1SS has the ZL1’s electronic limited-slip differential and FE4 suspension with Magnetic Ride dampers.

2017 BMW 740e xDrive Starts At $90,095 This Month

The new 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance is powered by a plug-in hybrid drive system using a 255 horsepower four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine and an electrical unit with maximum output of 111 horsepower integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission to generate a system output of 322 horsepower. The BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph. Combined fuel economy of 64 MPGe and an all-electric range of 14 miles is possible (EPA official figures). The 0 to 60 mph time is 5.1 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph.The eDrive button on the center console allows the driver to select from the AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and Battery Control settings, to determine the operating approach of the plug-in hybrid drive system. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery has a gross capacity of 9.2 kWh (net capacity: 6.5 kWh) and consists of 96 cells arranged in six modules with its own cooling system integrated into the climate control system for the interior. The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance is already in production and will arrive at U.S. dealerships in August starting at $90.095 (including $995 Destination and Handling).

July 2016 U.S. Auto Sales

General Motors (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac) total sales in July were 267,258 vehicles, down 1.9 percent. Through the first seven months of the year, total GM sales are 1,706,173, down 4 percent.

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales were 216,479, down 3 percent. Year-to-date sales of 1,569,527 is 3.5 percent higher than last year.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. reported July 2016 sales of 214,233, a decrease of 1.4 percent from July 2015. Toyota division posted July 2016 sales of 186,343, down 0.5 percent while Lexus posted July sales of 27,890, down 6.5 percent. Year-to-date total Toyota sales of 1,412,033 is a 2.5 percent decline from a year ago.

FCA US (Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo) reported U.S. sales of 180,727, up 0.3 percent compared with sales in July 2015. Year-to-date sales of 1,325,536 is a 4 percent gain over last year.

American Honda Motor reported July sales of 152,799 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 4.4 percent gain over last July and a new July record. The Honda Division set a new July total vehicle sales record, rising 5.9 percent on sales of 139,125.

Nissan Group (Nissan and Infiniti)  announced total U.S. sales for July 2016 of 132,475, an increase of 1 percent over the prior year, setting a July record. Year-to-date sales of 930,589 is a 7.3 percent increase over a year ago.

Hyundai Motor America reported sales of 75,003 for July, up 5.6 percent over a year ago and the company’s best July ever. Year-to-date sales of 449,063 is a 1.3 percent increase over a year ago.

Kia Motors America reported best-ever July sales of 59,969, up 6.5 percent over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 388,296 is a 5.7 percent gain over a year ago.

Subaru of America reported record July 2016 sales of 52,093 vehicles, a 3.1 percent gain over the same month a year ago. Subaru also reported year-to-date sales of 331,551 vehicles, a 2.7 percent gain over the same period in 2015.

Volkswagen of America reported sales of 28,758 delivered in July. Year-to-dates sales of 177,772, are down 13.6 percent. Separately, Audi reported that its July sales increased 4 percent to 18,364 vehicles for its best July in the brand’s U.S. history. Year-to-date sales have risen 3.6 percent to 115,298 vehicles sold.

Mercedes-Benz USA reported record July sales of 28,523 vehicles, increasing 3.6 percent from the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever July sales of 3,272, and smart reported sales of 493, up 11.8 percent bringing MBUSA grand total to 32,288 vehicles for the month, up 7.2 percent from last year.

Mazda North American Operations reported July U.S. sales of 27,915 vehicles, representing an increase of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are 173,269 vehicles.

Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.4 percent in July for a total of 25,777 compared to July 2015. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 8.4 percent in the U.S. on sales of 179,213 compared to the first seven months of 2015.

Jaguar Land Rover sales hit 9,473, a 51 percent increase from July 2015 for the best July sales month ever, with Jaguar sales at 3,398, up 174 percent and Land Rover sales reached 6,075, up 21 percent. Year-to-date, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales reached 57,112, up 23 percent from 2015 with Jaguar sales at 14,389, up 59 percent and Land Rover at 42,723, up 14 percent from 2015.

Volvo Car USA reported U.S. sales of 8,584 vehicles, a 52.8 percent increase versus July 2015 and marking the thirteenth consecutive month the company posted double digit sales growth. Year-to-date sales are up 29.3 percent year-over-year.

Mitsubishi Motors North America reported July 2016 sales of 7,890 up slightly from July of last year. Year-to-date sales of 59,824 is a 4.2 percent gain over a year ago.

Porsche Cars North America announced July 2016 sales of 3,878 vehicles, an 18 percent decrease in vehicle deliveries compared to July 2015. Year-to-date, sales stand at 30,586, a year-over-year increase of 2.4 percent.

2017 Genesis G80 - Hyundai's Luxury Brand Flaghip Car

The 2017 Genesis G80 mid-luxury sedan, offered in rear-wheel-drive or HTRAC® All-Wheel-Drive, is powered by either a 311 horsepower 3.8-liter Lambda engine or a 420 horsepower 5.0-liter Tau V8 engine, both mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual shift capability with steering wheel paddle shifters. Saftey features include Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Alert. The Genesis G80, Hyundai's luxury brand's new flagship car, targets shoppers of the Cadillac CTS, Lexus GS, Infiniti Q70, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class.

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Coming This Fall

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has a new 284 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine ((up from the previous 260 horsepower) with maximum towing capacity increasing by 1,000 pounds to 6,000 pounds (when properly equipped). Exterior enhancements include new front bumper, fog lights, outside rearview mirrors with integrated turn signals and new 18-inch and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs. In the rear, changes include new taillight and bumper designs. Available advanced Driver Assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking and Intelligent Cruise Control. Moving Object Detection has been added to the available Around View® Monitor and Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also offered. There's an available Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory, which is standard on SL and Platinum grades. The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder goes on sale at Nissan dealerships nationwide this Fall.

2017 Porsche Panamera

The new 2017 Porsche Panamera offers a choice of the 550 horsepower Panamera Turbo and the 440 horsepower Panamera 4S mated to a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and equipped with all-wheel drive as standard. The Panamera now features a new three-chamber air suspension, rear axle steering and the new electronic 4D Chassis Control chassis management system. Porsche Connect is being introduced in all models. Since it launched in 2009, over 150,000 Panameras have been sold.

June 2016 U.S. Auto Sales

General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC) sold 255,210 vehicles, down 1.6 percent and through the first six months of the year, GM sales are 1,438,915, down 4.4 percent from the first half of 2015.

Ford Motor Company’s June sales were 240,109 vehicles, up 6 percent with first-half total U.S. sales of 1,353,048, up 5 percent for its best first-half performance since 2006.

Toyota Motor Sales reported June 2016 sales of 198,257, a decrease of 5.6 percent from June 2015. For the first half of the year, TMS reported sales of 1,197,800, down 2.7 percent versus the same period in 2015. Toyota division posted June 2016 sales of 172,478, down 6.2 percent and Lexus posted June sales of 25,779, down 1.3 percent.

FCA US (Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo) reported U.S. sales of 197,073, a 7 percent increase compared with sales in June 2015 and the group’s best June sales in 11 years. Year-to-date sales of 1,152,259 is a 6 percent rise over the first of 2015.

Nissan Group (Nissan and Infiniti) announced total U.S. sales for June 2016 of 140,553, an increase of 13 percent over the prior year and a June record. Year-to-date sales of 798,114 is an 8.4 percent rise over 2015. Nissan Division June sales were 129,495, up 13.4 percent over June 2015 while Infinti June sales were 11,058, a gain of 10.7 percent.

American Honda reported June sales of 138,715 Honda and Acura vehicles, a year-over-year increase of 3.2 percent. Total American Honda six-month sales of Honda and Acura vehicles are 792,355, up 5.2 percent versus year-ago results.

Hyundai Motor America reported sales of 67,511 for the month of June, up 9 vehicles over a year ago and the company’s best June ever. Year-to-date sales of 374,061 is up 0.8 percent over last year and represents Hyundai’s best first six months ever.

Kia Motors America’s June sales of 62,572 is a 15.6 percent jump over the same period last year capping the greatest quarter and half-year performances in company history. Kia’s year-to-date sales of 328,327 is up 5.6 percent over 2015.

Subaru of America reported record sales for June 2016 totaling 46,598 vehicles, a 5.1 percent gain over June 2015. Year-to-date sales of 279,458 vehicles is a 2.6 percent gain over the same period in 2015.

Volkswagen of America reported sales of 23,809 in June down 21.8 percent from a year ago and year-to-date sales of 149,014 is a 14.6 percent drop from the first half of 2015. Separately, Audi reported that its June 2016 sales increased 1 percent to 18,445 vehicles with year-to-date sales of 96,934, up 3.5 percent.

Mercedes-Benz USA reported June sales of 28,473 vehicles, which closes out the second-quarter at 162,777 year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever June sales with 3,085 units, and smart reported 407 units, bringing MBUSA grand total to 31,965 vehicles for the month, up 2.3 percent from last year.

BMW brand vehicle June sales of 28,855 is a decrease of 10.3 percent in June compared to June 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales of 153,436 is down 9 percent compared to the first half of 2015.

Mazda North American Operations reported June U.S. sales of 26,188 vehicles, representing a decrease of 3.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through June are 145,354 vehicles, down 8.6 percent from a year ago.

Volvo Car USA reported U.S. sales of 8,454 vehicles, a 41.3 percent increase versus June 2015. Year-to-date sales are up 24.4 percent year-over-year.

Mitsubishi Motors North America reported June 2016 sales of 8,023 up one percent from June of last year. Total calendar year 2016 sales are 51,934, up five percent over last year.

2017 Honda Accord Starts at $23,190

2017 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe with a new Sport Special Edition, are available in a variety of trims, with 4-cylinder and V6 powertrains, 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, and a continuously variable transmission. The Accord Sedan with the 185 horsepower 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine with manual transmission starts at $23,190 (including $835 destination charge). Topping the Accord sedan line-up is the Touring model with a 278 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine mated to an automatic transmission that starts at $35,665. The refreshed 2017 Accord Hybrid, featuring a new version of Honda's two-motor hybrid powertrain technology launched earlier this month.

2017 Honda Ridgeline On Sale Now

2017 Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup, completely redesigned with a direct-injected 280 horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC™ V-6 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and available new Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, starts at $29,475 for the RT 2WD and $31,275 for RT AWD.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Starts At $22,190 This Fall

The all-new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine, offered in LT and Premier trims, and RS package, will start at $22,190 (including the destination charge) when it arrives in dealerships this Fall.

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe Coming In First Quarter 2017

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe, with a 592 horsepower 6.0L V12 engine and a projected 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds, will have a limited production run of 99 cars with deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2017.

May 2016 U.S. Auto Sales

General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) sold 240,450 vehicles in May, down 18 percent from last May. Year-to-date sales of 1,183,705, is 5.0 percent lower than the first five months of last year.

Ford Motor Company had May U.S. sales of 235,997 vehicles, a decline of 6 percent versus a year ago. Ford division May sales were 226,190, down 6.4 percent and year-to-date are 1,068,451, up 3.8 percent. Lincoln sales for May were 9,807, up 6.9 percent and year-to-date are 44,488, up 14.7 percent. Year-to-date total Ford sales are 1,112,939, up 4.2 percent over the first five months of last year.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. reported May 2016 sales of 219,339, a decrease of 9.6 percent from May 2015. Toyota division posted May 2016 sales of 192,657, down 9.5 percent. Lexus posted sales of 26,682, down 10.1 percent. Total year-to-date sales of 1,021,528 is a 2.2 percent drop from 2015.

FCA US (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo) reported U.S. sales of 204,452, a 1 percent increase compared with sales in May 2015 for the best May sales in 11 years. Year-to-date sales of 955,186 is a 6 percent rise over 2015.

American Honda reported May sales of 147,108, a year-over-year decline of 4.8 percent and year-to-date American Honda sales of 653,640 is up 5.7 percent versus year-ago. Honda division May sales of 133,547 was a drop of 1.3 percent and Acura sales of 13,561 was a 20.4 percent drop from last May.

Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for May 2016 of 133,496, a decrease of 1 percent over the prior year. Year-to-date sales are 612,255, up 7.4 percent. Infiniti Division sales of 10,828 in May was down 0.7 percent from May 2015.

Hyundai Motor America reported their best all-time sales of 71,006 for the month of May, up 12 percent versus one year ago and year-to-date sales of 306,549 is 1 percent higher than a year ago.

Kia Motors America announced best-ever May sales of 62,926, 0.8 percent higher than May 2015 and year-to-dates sales of 265,755 is a 3.5 percent increase over 2015.

Subaru of America reported record May sales totaling 50,083 vehicles, a 1.1 percent gain over May 2015 and year-to-date sales of 232,860 vehicles was a 2.1 percent gain over the same period in 2015.

Volkswagen of America reported May sales of 28,779, down 17.2 percent from May 2015. Year-to-date sales of 125,205 is a 13.1 percent drop from year ago. Separately, Audi of America reported May sales of 18,728 vehicles, an increase of 1.6 percent for its fourth-best monthly result in the U.S. and year-to-date sales of 75,353 is a gain of 4.2 percent of 2015.      

Mercedes-Benz USA reported May sales of 29,299 vehicles, down 1 percent compared to May 2015. Mercedes-Benz Vans sales were 2,848, and smart reported 420 for the month, bringing MBUSA grand total to 32,567 vehicles down 1.9 percent compared to May 2015, and 149,167 sold year-to-date, a drop of 1.1 percent vs. last year.

BMW brand vehicles were 29,017 in May, a decrease of 6.4 percent compared to May, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales of 124,581 is down 8.7 percent compared to the first five months of 2015.

Mazda North American Operations reported May U.S. sales of 28,328 vehicles, representing a decrease of 4.3 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through May are 119,166 vehicles, down 9.6 percent.

Mitsubishi Motors North America reported May 2016 sales of 9,025, down 5.7 percent from last May and year-to-date sales of 43,911 up 5.6 percent for the year.

Porsche Cars North America announced May 2016 sales of 4,578 vehicles, up 7.3 percent compared to May 2015. Year-to-date sales of 22,226 is a 6.3 percent gain over a year ago.

Volvo Car USA reported U.S. sales of 5,536 vehicles, a 10.2 percent increase versus May 2015. Year-to-date sales are up 20 percent versus 2015.

All sales are reported as total volume despite this May having two fewer selling days.