In an era when big SUVs are in vogue, it may seem counterintuitive that Toyota Motor North America would think about voluntarily giving up its fabled Land Cruiser, the 60-year-old three-row luxury off-roader.
STAGE:Toyota Land CruiserSince adopting its global platform strategy, Toyota has been able to do smaller, less expensive and more timely product interventions on vehicles already on the Toyota New Global Architecture, such as the Camry.
STAGE:Toyota CamryAston Martin expanded the lineup of its entry model this year with the Vantage convertible.
STAGE:Aston Martin VantageGM has teased an electric full-size pickup that will be built at Detroit-Hamtramck, likely in 2023.
STAGE:Chevrolet EVsWith coupe, convertible and high- performance variants now rolled out, the 720S likely won't receive any major changes until 2022 at the earliest. But details are unknown.
STAGE:McLaren 720SToyota and Subaru are working on a next-generation 86/BRZ that will sport a new 2.4-liter boxer engine.
STAGE:Toyota 86The midsize sedan moves to a new platform shared with the GV80 crossover, getting new powertrains, new safety technology and new styling.
STAGE:Genesis G80The aging commercial van finally could be redesigned around mid-decade, but many aren’t convinced. Perhaps a commercial electric van will replace it someday.
STAGE:GMC SavanaBMW's large crossover arrived in the first quarter of 2019 with three-row seating for seven passengers. An Alpina version will arrive in the fall.
STAGE:BMW X7Deliveries of the Sian FKP 37, with a production run of 63 vehicles, are underway. This year, Lamborghini revealed a roadster variant, simply called the Sian, with an even smaller production run, 19 vehicles.
STAGE:Lamborghini Sian FKP 37/ SianKia's plan for 11 EVs by 2025 includes a new product next year riding on the company's first dedicated global battery-electric platform.
STAGE:Kia EVsWhen the redesigned GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado full-size pickups came out in 2018, critics knocked GM on the interior.
STAGE:GMC SierraThe midsize crossover got a face-lift for the 2019 model year to stay relevant in its crowded segment.
STAGE:Nissan MuranoBMW has positioned the X2 as a sportier alternative to the X1.
STAGE:BMW X2Porsche will freshen the Panamera with engine upgrades and a new plug-in hybrid variant. The 2021 Panamera is expected to arrive in U.S. stores next spring.
STAGE:Porsche PanameraSales of the subcompact crossover rose 30 percent in 2019, but some of that volume could soon shift to the larger and newer Trailblazer.
STAGE:Chevrolet TraxThe subcompact carries over for 2021 in gasoline and EV versions.
STAGE:Hyundai KonaThe compact wagon, which looks like a smaller V90, arrived in the U.S. early last year.
STAGE:Volvo V60The redesigned 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 will arrive this year. It is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine delivering 394 hp.
STAGE:Porsche 718 CaymanThe Bolt will be updated in 2021 but stay on the BEV2 platform for now.
STAGE:Chevrolet BoltLexus dealers would like a larger, more luxurious three-row GX midsize SUV when it is redesigned onto the GA-F platform in 2024.
STAGE:Lexus GXThe purchase would give the nation's third-largest dealership group a big Midwest foothold as it continues an aggressive growth strategy.
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Continue reading Wayne Taylor Racing wins record-tying third consecutive Rolex in an Acura
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsThe off-road pickup, which General Motors will build at Michigan’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant renamed Factory Zero, will be the first electric vehicle in GMC's portfolio.
STAGE:GMC Hummer electric pickupFord will introduce a small pickup in the second half of 2021 that likely will be called the Maverick.
STAGE:Ford compact pickupBMW broadened its flagship model range with the 8 Series Gran Coupe last year. The rwd 840i Gran Coupe and awd 840i xDrive variants are powered by BMW's turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. A new M8 Gran Coupe arrived in January. The Gran Coupe rides on a chassis and body that is 9.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider, 2.3 inches taller and with a 7.9-inch larger wheelbase over the M8 Coupe. The performance sedan is powered by a 4.4-liter turbo V-8 that delivers 600 hp.
STAGE:BMW 8 seriesThe minivan is due for a freshening in 2021 and a redesign in 2024.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz MetrisNissan launched a longer-range version of the Leaf early last year, powered by a 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack that delivers 226 miles on a full charge.
STAGE:Nissan LeafThe heavy-duty line was given a luxurious touch last year with upgraded interiors.
STAGE:Ram 2500/3500The automaker's bestselling model receives a new standard 10.25-inch infotainment screen and a limited Carbon Edition trim for the 2021 model year.
STAGE:Mazda CX-5The elder statesman in Lamborghini’s lineup hit a production milestone this month when the Italian exotic carmaker built its 10,000th Aventador, in its ninth year of production. The Aventador’s successor will be a plug-in hybrid model, but it’s unclear when it will arrive.
STAGE:Lamborghini AventadorFreshened for the 2020 model year, the CR-V and the new hybrid version carry over in 2021.
STAGE:Honda CR-VThe closely related Hyundai Tuscon is undergoing a full redesign for next year, and the Sportage is expected to follow suit.
STAGE:Kia Sportage
Diseñado y desarrollado para asumir todo lo que puedas pedirle, la cuarta generación del SUV global insignia de Kia Motors es la última incorporación a la línea de todocaminos de la marca coreana. Para que os hagáis una idea de hasta qué punto se ha renovado, el Kia Sorento es el primer vehículo basado en la plataforma SUV […]As with the Lagonda models, the status of Aston Martin's Rapide E, also an EV, is up in the air.
STAGE:Aston Martin Rapide EA freshening of the compact crossover is due to arrive in the U.S. in 2023, and it is likely to include the addition of a mild-hybrid system, given the brand's ambitions to electrify most of the models across its lineup.
STAGE:Audi Q3The subcompact crossover, which shares a platform with the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, was new for 2020 and has turned out to be a major hit.
STAGE:Mazda CX-30Bentley, with its in-house coachbuilder, Mulliner, introduced the Bacalar roadster in March.
STAGE:Bentley BacalarThe 2018 redesign of the large SUV helped Ford recapture sales and share in a profitable segment, but the automaker faces renewed competition from a redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe.
STAGE:Ford ExpeditionThe low-volume K900, which notched only 150 unit sales in the first eight months of the year, could get a freshening in 2021.
STAGE:Kia K900After a botched launch of the redesigned vehicle in 2019 that seemingly cost longtime executive Joe Hinrichs his job, Ford’s popular large crossover has rebounded in sales, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
STAGE:Ford ExplorerThe retro-styled homage to the venerated Volkswagen Microbus of yore is finally due to arrive in the U.S. in 2023, some five years after the concept was shown.
STAGE:VW ID Buzz
Durante el pasado año 2020 las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Estonia registraron un importante descenso del 29,2% en comparación con el ejercicio de 2019 hasta alcanzar un volumen total de solo 16.751 unidades entregadas a nuevos clientes. En el total mencionado más arriba solo se tienen en cuenta los turismos convencionales y SUVS/todoterrenos, dejando […]Downtown Louisville's Brown Bros. Cadillac — with a showroom decked out in gold chandeliers, stained-glass windows and marble fireplace — is among the more than 175 dealerships that aren't sticking around for an all-electric future. Remaining dealers are learning what upgrades they need.
In the Tokyo trial over whether Nissan executives conspired to conceal the former chairman's pay from public view, Hari Nada says he flipped on his boss partly to stop financial wrongdoing and partly to save his own skin.
Mark Fields, senior adviser at TPG Capital, spoke with Publisher Jason Stein during AN's Shift Mobility Forum about the technological complexities and cost-intensive requirements of a variety of mobility trends.
The 2022 Enclave features a more modern design with exterior and interior changes, most notably electric push/pull buttons that replace a conventional mechanical gearshift lever, giving the front cabin a cleaner appearance.
STAGE:Buick EnclaveThe small crossover is slated for a redesign in the fourth quarter of 2022.
STAGE:BMW X1The bigger of Honda’s midsize crossovers was redesigned in 2015 for its third generation, and freshened in 2018.
STAGE:Honda PilotThe Voyager, added to the lineup in 2019 as a value-based alternative to the Pacifica, could pick up the slack for the Dodge Grand Caravan, which is being discontinued in the U.S. after the 2020 model year and has ended production. The 2021 Voyager gets a new black lower grille texture across the lineup. A redesign isn't expected until 2026.
STAGE:Chrysler VoyagerThe Bolt will be updated in 2021 but stay on the BEV2 platform for now.
STAGE:Chevrolet BoltLexus dealers would like a larger, more luxurious three-row GX midsize SUV when it is redesigned onto the GA-F platform in 2024.
STAGE:Lexus GXThe refreshed Eclipse Cross will arrive in the U.S. in the first quarter of next year as a 2022 model.
STAGE:Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossHonda previews the 11th-generation Civic with a prototype that harks back to previous designs of the compact car.
STAGE:Honda CivicKarma Automotive plans to expand its lineup with a new, lower-priced family of sedans called the GS series, which includes at least one battery-electric sedan.
STAGE:Karma GSProduction of Nikola Corp.'s first vehicle, the Badger pickup, is scheduled to begin in late 2022.
STAGE:Nikola BadgerWith the focus on its smaller crossover sibling and the hype surrounding the Cybertruck, the Model X has taken a back seat in Tesla’s lineup.
STAGE:Tesla Model XExpect at least one commercial electric van in 2022. GM could sell two variants under the GMC and Chevy brands, or the automaker could create a new brand for them.
STAGE:Chevrolet electric vanTesla’s oldest sedan hasn’t been redesigned since it was introduced in 2012.
STAGE:Tesla Model SThe subcompact sedan and hatchback have been discontinued in the U.S. this year, with Toyota executives citing declining sales and homologation issues.
STAGE:Toyota YarisWith no significant signs that Toyota is considering a return of the FJ Cruiser, executives will be keeping a close eye on the success of the new Ford Bronco lineup to guide the redesign of the Tacoma-based 4Runner midsize SUV in 2023.
STAGE:Toyota 4RunnerThe seventh generation of the midsize sedan went on sale in 2018 and will receive minor tweaks until a full freshening in 2024.
STAGE:Lexus ESMercedes' bestselling sedan received a freshening for the 2019 model year that included updated front and rear styling, interior improvements and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz C classToyota sought to expand the reach of its trailblazing hybrid by adding an all-wheel-drive derivative in 2020, following the introduction of its plug-in Prime model in 2019.
STAGE:Toyota Prius/ Prius PrimeThe EV will launch in the first quarter of 2022, promising more than 300 miles of battery range.
STAGE:BMW i4A freshened version of Jaguar's top-selling U.S. vehicle is expected to arrive this year for the 2021 model year.
STAGE:Jaguar F-PaceFormerly the Optima, the midsize sedan has been redesigned and renamed to be consistent with the product in other markets.
STAGE:Kia K5The redesigned 2022 Acura MDX is engineered on an all-new, ultra-rigid platform, with new styling, a redesigned interior, an infotainment system that features Amazon’s Alexa and two screens that total 24.6 inches.
STAGE:Acura MDXBollinger Motors says its electric B1 SUV and B2 pickup will start at $125,000.
STAGE:Bollinger B1/B2Freshened for 2020, no major changes are expected for the all-wheel-drive midsize crossover until a reengineering in 2023.
STAGE:Land Rover Discovery SportThe low-volume fuel cell electric crossover carries over for 2021, when a freshen is expected.
STAGE:Hyundai NexoThe new SRT Super Stock trim carries the "drag-racing, quarter-mile-crushing spirit" of the limited production 2018 Challenger SRT Demon iteration, Dodge said.
STAGE:Dodge ChallengerProduction of a new subcompact crossover starts in 2022.
STAGE:Alfa Romeo subcompact crossoverLaunched for the 2020 model year, the grand tourer likely has a long road ahead as McLaren looks to grow awareness of the nameplate.
STAGE:McLaren GTThe new sporty electric crossover is expected to launch in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Volvo C40The large wagon debuted in 2017, followed by an all-wheel-drive Cross Country variant nearly a year later.
STAGE:Volvo V90The large luxury sedan received a freshening and powertrain improvements last year and will be redesigned in the second half of 2022.
STAGE:BMW 7 seriesA freshen of the compact luxury crossover is expected in the second half of next year.
STAGE:Alfa Romeo StelvioThe Golf R and GTI are the only versions of the Golf still sold in the U.S.
STAGE:VW Golf GTI/RThe midsize crossover is up for a redesign in the first half of 2021.
STAGE:Nissan PathfinderWhile Volkswagen of America executives and dealers would love to bring a compact or midsize pickup to new-vehicle lots, there are few choices within the Volkswagen global product portfolio to do so, especially now that Ford and VW have signed an agreement to use the global Ranger platform to replace the VW Amarok outside North America.
STAGE:VW Midsize pickupThe Porsche Cayenne-size crossover coupe will debut the next generation of Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture platform.
STAGE:Polestar Polestar 3Reintroduced for the 2020 model year, the Supra won’t be due for a cosmetic freshening until at least 2023, given Toyota’s product cadence.
STAGE:Toyota SupraWill they ever be redesigned? Expectations are not anytime soon. GM seems content to let the more than 15-year-old vans — whose development costs were fully amortized long ago — quietly age rather than invest in a new generation to compete against Ford's segment-dominating Transit series.
STAGE:Chevrolet ExpressRedesigned for the 2019 model year, the compact Forte is expected to carry over for 2021.
STAGE:Kia ForteCadillac will revive the Blackwing badge on the CT5 V-Series performance subbrand. The CT5-V is powered by Cadillac's high-output 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V-6 engine rated at 360 hp. The sedan will be freshened in 2023. The next update, in 2025 or 2026, could convert it to an EV.
STAGE:Cadillac CT5GM executives have said an electric pickup is in the works, but there's not much more to say than that at this point. Whether the pickup will be powered by fuel cells, which was previously rumored, and the energy source for a military prototype GM made, or a battery also remains in question. The zero-emission truck is expected no earlier than 2023.
STAGE:GM electric pickup?The 2021 Venza midsize crossover, arriving at dealerships in August, is an Americanized version of the Japan-built Harrier.
STAGE:Toyota VenzaGMC revealed the freshened 2021 Canyon midsize pickup this year with a more sculpted and layered grille, 5-inch chrome assist steps and signature chrome accents.
STAGE:GMC CanyonVolvo's entry-level sedan will receive a freshening in 2022 and receive a mild-hybrid powertrain as standard equipment.
STAGE:Volvo S60The UX compact crossover will be due for a midcycle freshening in 2023, given Lexus product cycles.
STAGE:Lexus UXWith an SUV coming, it remains unclear as to what will happen to the four-seater shooting brake.
STAGE:Ferrari GTC4LussoThe rugged crossover shares a platform with the Ford Escape, but that’s about where the similarities end.
STAGE:Ford Bronco SportMercedes discontinued production of the low-volume convertible in April.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz SLCThe redesigned 2022 Acura MDX is engineered on an all-new, ultra-rigid platform, with new styling, a redesigned interior, an infotainment system that features Amazon’s Alexa and two screens that total 24.6 inches.
STAGE:Acura MDXBollinger Motors says its electric B1 SUV and B2 pickup will start at $125,000.
STAGE:Bollinger B1/B2Chevy will end production of the Sonic in October.
STAGE:Chevrolet SonicThe Model 3 made it through what Musk called “production hell” and was reportedly the bestselling U.S. luxury car in the first quarter of 2020. While Tesla struggled to achieve its goal of a $35,000 Model 3, the vehicle continues to be a major draw for the Tesla brand. There’s no redesign planned for the sedan in the near future.
STAGE:Tesla Model 3Redesigned in 2017 and joined by a new convertible this year, the LC is unlikely to receive much more than minor upgrades until at least 2025.
STAGE:Lexus LCProduction of the sporty two-seater is expected to end this year.
STAGE:Alfa Romeo 4CWhen the redesigned GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado full-size pickups came out in 2018, critics knocked GM on the interior.
STAGE:Chevrolet SilveradoToyota’s three-row crossover received a redesign in 2019, including some much improved creature comforts and safety features.
STAGE:Toyota HighlanderThe mainstream version of the second-generation midsize sedan goes on sale this fall as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Acura TLXThe base sedan for 2021 will be fitted with a smaller engine that lowers the price by $1,000 to $21,445 with shipping.
STAGE:Mazda Mazda3Kia has just unveiled a fourth-generation version of the minivan in the Korean market, where it is known as the Carnival, revealing a major redesign.
STAGE:Kia SedonaFord and supplier Multimatic Inc. continue to crank out the $450,000 supercar. Production is expected to wrap up sometime in 2022, after a total of 1,350 GTs have been built. Still, the automaker continues to trot out special editions, including the 2021 Heritage Edition unveiled in August that pays homage to Ford’s win at the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour Continental.
STAGE:Ford GTSeveral new safety options are available on the 2021 model, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection and forward collision warning with emergency brake assist.
STAGE:Ram ProMasterFor the 2021 model year, Subaru's largest model received upgrades to its EyeSight safety system with adaptive cruise control with lane centering and lane keep assist.
STAGE:Subaru AscentArriving in the first quarter of 2021 is the V12 Speedster, an open-top two-seater with aircraft-inspired looks and dubbed a "living show car" by the automaker.
STAGE:Aston Martin V12 SpeedsterLike the A4, the A5 was freshened in 2019 and will also receive a 12-volt mild-hybrid system for 2021, boosting power by 13 hp.
STAGE:Audi A5 / S5/ RS 5The Malibu likely will get a heavy face-lift in 2022 as a last-ditch effort to attract buyers before Chevy discontinues the midsize sedan in 2024 or 2025.
STAGE:Chevrolet MalibuThe compact sedan carries over for 2021 with aggressive pricing that puts the base model at just $26,925, including shipping.
STAGE:Acura ILXThe “everyday supercar” was freshened for the 2019 model year and carries over into 2021.
STAGE:Acura NSXA pilot in Boise, Idaho, is set to begin in the spring and as many as 300 S-200 scooters will be delivered to the city. The partners plan to bring the scooters to more North American and European cities throughout 2021.
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Continue reading Jaguar announces continuation run of 1953 C-Type race cars
Jaguar announces continuation run of 1953 C-Type race cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsThe aging commercial van finally could be redesigned around mid-decade, but many aren’t convinced. Perhaps a commercial electric van will replace it someday.
STAGE:Chevrolet City ExpressThe low-volume performance coupe is unlikely to receive more than minor touch-ups before a full freshening now planned for 2024.
STAGE:Lexus RCThe rugged crossover shares a platform with the Ford Escape, but that’s about where the similarities end.
STAGE:Ford Bronco SportMercedes discontinued production of the low-volume convertible in April.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz SLCThe redesigned 2022 Acura MDX is engineered on an all-new, ultra-rigid platform, with new styling, a redesigned interior, an infotainment system that features Amazon’s Alexa and two screens that total 24.6 inches.
STAGE:Acura MDXBollinger Motors says its electric B1 SUV and B2 pickup will start at $125,000.
STAGE:Bollinger B1/B2Chevy will end production of the Sonic in October.
STAGE:Chevrolet SonicThe Model 3 made it through what Musk called “production hell” and was reportedly the bestselling U.S. luxury car in the first quarter of 2020. While Tesla struggled to achieve its goal of a $35,000 Model 3, the vehicle continues to be a major draw for the Tesla brand. There’s no redesign planned for the sedan in the near future.
STAGE:Tesla Model 3Redesigned in 2017 and joined by a new convertible this year, the LC is unlikely to receive much more than minor upgrades until at least 2025.
STAGE:Lexus LCProduction of the sporty two-seater is expected to end this year.
STAGE:Alfa Romeo 4CWhen the redesigned GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado full-size pickups came out in 2018, critics knocked GM on the interior.
STAGE:Chevrolet SilveradoToyota’s three-row crossover received a redesign in 2019, including some much improved creature comforts and safety features.
STAGE:Toyota HighlanderThe mainstream version of the second-generation midsize sedan goes on sale this fall as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Acura TLXThe base sedan for 2021 will be fitted with a smaller engine that lowers the price by $1,000 to $21,445 with shipping.
STAGE:Mazda Mazda3Kia has just unveiled a fourth-generation version of the minivan in the Korean market, where it is known as the Carnival, revealing a major redesign.
STAGE:Kia SedonaFord and supplier Multimatic Inc. continue to crank out the $450,000 supercar. Production is expected to wrap up sometime in 2022, after a total of 1,350 GTs have been built. Still, the automaker continues to trot out special editions, including the 2021 Heritage Edition unveiled in August that pays homage to Ford’s win at the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour Continental.
STAGE:Ford GTSeveral new safety options are available on the 2021 model, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection and forward collision warning with emergency brake assist.
STAGE:Ram ProMasterFor the 2021 model year, Subaru's largest model received upgrades to its EyeSight safety system with adaptive cruise control with lane centering and lane keep assist.
STAGE:Subaru AscentArriving in the first quarter of 2021 is the V12 Speedster, an open-top two-seater with aircraft-inspired looks and dubbed a "living show car" by the automaker.
STAGE:Aston Martin V12 SpeedsterLike the A4, the A5 was freshened in 2019 and will also receive a 12-volt mild-hybrid system for 2021, boosting power by 13 hp.
STAGE:Audi A5 / S5/ RS 5The Malibu likely will get a heavy face-lift in 2022 as a last-ditch effort to attract buyers before Chevy discontinues the midsize sedan in 2024 or 2025.
STAGE:Chevrolet MalibuThe compact sedan carries over for 2021 with aggressive pricing that puts the base model at just $26,925, including shipping.
STAGE:Acura ILXThe “everyday supercar” was freshened for the 2019 model year and carries over into 2021.
STAGE:Acura NSXLincoln is freshening its top-selling nameplate, the Nautilus midsize luxury crossover, with a new infotainment system, larger center screen and cosmetic tweaks in a bid to boost falling sales in a key segment.
STAGE:Lincoln NautilusRumors of a Ram midsize hauler have swirled for years. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley sparked further speculation in 2019 when he said the Ram team was "focused on solving a metric ton midsize-truck solution for us because it's a big part of the portfolio and growth we want to achieve."
Reports emerged this year that FCA had trademarked "Dakota," the name of the midsize pickup dropped in 2011 after a 25-year run. Suppliers told Automotive News in 2018 that the midsize pickup would be built at the Toledo, Ohio, plant where the Jeep Gladiator is produced. A release timeline is uncertain, and a forecaster isn't expecting the vehicle until 2025 at the earliest.
STAGE:Ram midsize pickupInfiniti's volume sedan will be redesigned in 2023.
STAGE:Infiniti Q50A powerful Turbo S variant joins the redesigned Porsche 911 lineup this year.
STAGE:Porsche 911Rolls-Royce's coupe is the next model in line for a redesign, likely in 2023.
STAGE:Rolls-Royce WraithThe 765LT, which debuted online in March after its planned Geneva reveal was upended by COVID-19, is a high-performance and lightweight variant of the 720S.
STAGE:McLaren 765LTThe attractive third-generation Insight arrived for the 2019 model year, so the updates coming in 2021 are minimal.
STAGE:Honda InsightFord ended production of the midsize Fusion in late July, completing a plan outgoing CEO Jim Hackett announced in 2018 to eliminate all North American sedans.
STAGE:Ford FusionThe A4, which was freshened in 2019, receives a 12-volt mild-hybrid system for 2021 models that adds 13 hp, with awd now standard.
STAGE:Audi A4 / S4/ A4 Allroad
The battery-electric fastback, inspired by the Volvo 40.2 concept, is powered by a 78-kWh battery.
STAGE:Polestar Polestar 2Mercedes-Benz's first optional seven-seat midsize crossover, the GLB, began selling in U.S. dealerships late last year, and an AMG GLB 35 variant is expected in late 2020.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz GLBU.S. deliveries of the 812 GTS, the convertible version of the 12-cylinder front-engine 812 Superfast, will begin by year end.
STAGE:Ferrari 812 Superfast/812 GTSThe Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, the British ultraluxury brand's first and only electrified vehicle, has been freshened for 2021, following updates of the standard Bentayga and Bentayga Speed.
STAGE:Bentley BentaygaSubaru's duo of performance sedans will be the last two nameplates in the current lineup to make the jump to the brand's modular platform.
STAGE:Subaru WRX/WRX STIA freshening is expected in 2023.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz SprinterGMC is planning an off-road-capable SUV version of the Hummer electric pickup, also to be built at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, likely in 2023.
STAGE:GMC Hummer electric SUVA completely redesigned fourth-generation Sorento was presented by Kia in March with a boxy SUV styling that echoed the new Telluride. The redesigned Sorento is bigger than the outgoing model and packs more technology and upscale materials. Kia has said the European-spec model will have a hybrid version, but has not confirmed that option for the U.S. market. Look for more news on that point when Kia presents the North America version of the crossover.
STAGE:Kia SorentoAfter launching the Encore GX in the first quarter between the Encore and Envision, Buick plans to freshen the vehicle in 2023.
STAGE:Buick Encore GXMazda plans to bring its first electric vehicle, the MX-30 crossover, to the U.S. with a rotary engine as a range-extending option. Prior to Mazda's confirmation of the plans in Jan. 2021, the MX-30 was expected to be sold mostly in Japan and Europe, given its modest 35.5-kilowatt-hour battery and 124-mile range. A Mazda spokesperson told Automotive News that the U.S. version "will be available as both a fully electric model and a series plug-in hybrid, featuring a rotary engine. Additional information about availability will be released at the appropriate time." The MX-30 is similar in size to the CX-3 and CX-30 subcompact crossovers sold in the U.S. But the MX-30 has "freestyle doors" that open along with the front doors like an extended-cab pickup.
STAGE:Mazda EVBMW electrified its bestselling model in the U.S. this year.
STAGE:BMW X3The third generation of the RDX, now on sale, is 2 years old and carries over for the 2021 model year.
STAGE:Acura RDXThe midengine hypercar was expected to arrive in the second half of 2019 but is now scheduled for next year.
STAGE:Mercedes-AMG OneThe minivan has been freshened for the 2021 model year and is due to arrive in the fourth quarter.
STAGE:Chrysler Pacifica/Pacifica hybridThe 765LT, which debuted online in March after its planned Geneva reveal was upended by COVID-19, is a high-performance and lightweight variant of the 720S.
STAGE:McLaren 765LTGenesis' second crossover, the compact GV70, will be the fifth vehicle in the automaker's lineup and is expected in the U.S. sometime in 2021.
STAGE:Genesis GV70The flagship sedan, which was freshened last year, should be replaced with an electric vehicle inspired by the IMs “elevated sports sedan” concept.
STAGE:Nissan MaximaFord’s heavy-duty pickups were reengineered last year to add an engine option as well as new technology.
STAGE:Ford Super DutyThe midsize crossover carries over for the 2021 model year.
STAGE:Honda PassportThe midsize sedan gets a freshening this month that includes an updated grille design and front and rear styling, new headlights and fascia and a large center display.
STAGE:BMW 5 seriesU.S. deliveries of the 812 GTS, the convertible version of the 12-cylinder front-engine 812 Superfast, will begin by year end.
STAGE:Ferrari 812 Superfast/812 GTSThe Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, the British ultraluxury brand's first and only electrified vehicle, has been freshened for 2021, following updates of the standard Bentayga and Bentayga Speed.
STAGE:Bentley BentaygaSubaru's duo of performance sedans will be the last two nameplates in the current lineup to make the jump to the brand's modular platform.
STAGE:Subaru WRX/WRX STIA freshening is expected in 2023.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz SprinterGMC is planning an off-road-capable SUV version of the Hummer electric pickup, also to be built at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, likely in 2023.
STAGE:GMC Hummer electric SUVA completely redesigned fourth-generation Sorento was presented by Kia in March with a boxy SUV styling that echoed the new Telluride. The redesigned Sorento is bigger than the outgoing model and packs more technology and upscale materials. Kia has said the European-spec model will have a hybrid version, but has not confirmed that option for the U.S. market. Look for more news on that point when Kia presents the North America version of the crossover.
STAGE:Kia SorentoAfter launching the Encore GX in the first quarter between the Encore and Envision, Buick plans to freshen the vehicle in 2023.
STAGE:Buick Encore GXMazda will sell its first electric vehicle in Europe, the MX-30, which is available for pre-order. It's also planning a hybrid version of the subcompact crossover. The MX-30 could come to the U.S. in the future. But Mazda has only said that it will announce new markets closer to the launch date in those markets.
STAGE:Mazda EVThe attractive third-generation Insight arrived for the 2019 model year, so the updates coming in 2021 are minimal.
STAGE:Honda InsightFord ended production of the midsize Fusion in late July, completing a plan outgoing CEO Jim Hackett announced in 2018 to eliminate all North American sedans.
STAGE:Ford FusionThe A4, which was freshened in 2019, receives a 12-volt mild-hybrid system for 2021 models that adds 13 hp, with awd now standard.
STAGE:Audi A4 / S4/ A4 Allroad
The battery-electric fastback, inspired by the Volvo 40.2 concept, is powered by a 78-kWh battery.
STAGE:Polestar Polestar 2Mercedes-Benz's first optional seven-seat midsize crossover, the GLB, began selling in U.S. dealerships late last year, and an AMG GLB 35 variant is expected in late 2020.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz GLBFreshened for the 2020 model year, the subcompact crossover carries over for the 2021 model year.
STAGE:Mitsubishi Outlander SportA redesign should come in 2022 if the slow-selling sedan remains in the U.S. market.
STAGE:Kia CadenzaThe Vanquish, first shown as the Vanquish Vision Concept at the 2019 Geneva show, will follow fellow midengine models Valkyrie and Valhalla in Aston Martin's rollout. The Vanquish comes after the Valhalla, but exact timing remains unclear.
STAGE:Aston Martin VanquishProduction begins in the second quarter of 2021 for the pair of body-on-frame, premium-level SUVs.
STAGE:Jeep Wagoneer/Grand WagoneerBentley hasn't yet indicated the body style or segment its first electric vehicle will occupy.
STAGE:Bentley EVThe Ioniq 7 sedan will arrive in 2024.
STAGE:Ioniq 7The large sedan has undergone a substantial freshen for 2020. With the exception of the roof and doors, every exterior body panel was replaced or changed.
STAGE:Genesis G90The full-electric compact crossover is a new model expected to join the lineup in 2021 as Audi's third battery-electric vehicle. Audi also plans to offer a sportback version of the upcoming Q4 e-tron.
STAGE:Q4 e-tronThe compact crossover carries over for 2021, but a new generation is likely for the 2022 model year, going on sale in the second quarter of 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai TucsonA freshened Arteon sedan will begin showing up in U.S. showrooms in late 2020.
STAGE:VW ArteonKia still calls its subcompact hatchback a crossover despite its car-level ground clearance and lack of all-wheel-drive.
STAGE:Kia SoulThe large SUV was freshened for the 2018 model year, with a taller and wider front end and deeper body contours, and then incorporated Infiniti's twin-screen infotainment system for 2020.
STAGE:Infiniti QX80The entry-level economy car, available in hatchback and sedan, will get a heavy exterior freshen early next year and be sold as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Mitsubishi MirageFerrari's entry into the increasingly crowded exotic and ultraluxury SUV segment, the Purosangue, is still set for a launch around 2022.
STAGE:Ferrari PurosangueThe high-performance M3 is due for a redesign in the first half of 2021.
STAGE:BMW 3 seriesMazda hasn't said much about the new crossover that will come out of a joint-venture factory with Toyota in Alabama sometime next year.
STAGE:Mazda CX-7Like the A6, Audi's fastback sedan is expected to be freshened in 2022, given the brand's product schedule.
STAGE:Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7The compact sedan and hatchback received a freshening for the 2020 model year.
STAGE:Subaru ImprezaTeased in August during Monterey Car Week, the unnamed two-seater will debut in 2020 with production starting later that year, according to McLaren.
STAGE:McLaren RoadsterThis summer, Lamborghini introduced the Essenza SCV12, a limited-run model intended only for the racetrack.
STAGE:Lamborghini Essenza SCV12The Quattroporte will be redesigned in 2023.
STAGE:Maserati QuattroporteTesla might make a minivan. At some point. Maybe. At least that’s what Musk told Automotive News Publisher Jason Stein this summer, echoing similar comments he made on the company’s earnings call in January. While he hasn’t offered a time frame, a van likely wouldn’t happen before the Cybertruck, Roadster or the semitruck. Musk said he wants to build it if only for looks. “One thing would be, can you make a minivan that looks good? Nobody’s ever done that,” he said.
STAGE:Tesla minivanHyundai's Santa Fe midsize crossover is undergoing a heavy freshening for the 2021 model year, including new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options that will arrive in 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai Santa FeProduction of Bentley's colossal sedan ended in June. The Flying Spur took over as the brand's flagship sedan.
STAGE:Bentley MulsanneThe two-seat sport coupe and its derivatives are living on borrowed time, given the costs of electrification in Ingolstadt, Germany.
STAGE:Audi TT/ TTS/ TT RSElon Musk has discussed adding a compact vehicle that could handle tight roads in European cities, even suggesting it be engineered in Germany.
STAGE:Tesla compact vehicleThe full-electric compact crossover is a new model expected to join the lineup in 2021 as Audi's third battery-electric vehicle. Audi also plans to offer a sportback version of the upcoming Q4 e-tron.
STAGE:Q4 e-tronThe compact crossover carries over for 2021, but a new generation is likely for the 2022 model year, going on sale in the second quarter of 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai TucsonA freshened Arteon sedan will begin showing up in U.S. showrooms in late 2020.
STAGE:VW ArteonKia still calls its subcompact hatchback a crossover despite its car-level ground clearance and lack of all-wheel-drive.
STAGE:Kia SoulThe entry-level economy car, available in hatchback and sedan, will get a heavy exterior freshen early next year and be sold as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Mitsubishi MirageFerrari's entry into the increasingly crowded exotic and ultraluxury SUV segment, the Purosangue, is still set for a launch around 2022.
STAGE:Ferrari PurosangueThe high-performance M3 is due for a redesign in the first half of 2021.
STAGE:BMW 3 seriesMazda hasn't said much about the new crossover that will come out of a joint-venture factory with Toyota in Alabama sometime next year.
STAGE:Mazda CX-7Like the A6, Audi's fastback sedan is expected to be freshened in 2022, given the brand's product schedule.
STAGE:Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7The compact sedan and hatchback received a freshening for the 2020 model year.
STAGE:Subaru ImprezaTeased in August during Monterey Car Week, the unnamed two-seater will debut in 2020 with production starting later that year, according to McLaren.
STAGE:McLaren RoadsterThis summer, Lamborghini introduced the Essenza SCV12, a limited-run model intended only for the racetrack.
STAGE:Lamborghini Essenza SCV12The Quattroporte will be redesigned in 2023.
STAGE:Maserati QuattroporteTesla might make a minivan. At some point. Maybe. At least that’s what Musk told Automotive News Publisher Jason Stein this summer, echoing similar comments he made on the company’s earnings call in January. While he hasn’t offered a time frame, a van likely wouldn’t happen before the Cybertruck, Roadster or the semitruck. Musk said he wants to build it if only for looks. “One thing would be, can you make a minivan that looks good? Nobody’s ever done that,” he said.
STAGE:Tesla minivanHyundai's Santa Fe midsize crossover is undergoing a heavy freshening for the 2021 model year, including new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options that will arrive in 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai Santa FeProduction of Bentley's colossal sedan ended in June. The Flying Spur took over as the brand's flagship sedan.
STAGE:Bentley MulsanneThe large SUV was freshened for the 2018 model year, with a taller and wider front end and deeper body contours, and then incorporated Infiniti's twin-screen infotainment system for 2020.
STAGE:Infiniti QX80Elon Musk has discussed adding a compact vehicle that could handle tight roads in European cities, even suggesting it be engineered in Germany.
STAGE:Tesla compact vehicleFerrari is replacing the Portofino with the Portofino M, which has more power, thanks to a 612-hp V-8 turbo engine, up from 592 hp in the Portofino.
STAGE:Ferrari Portofino MToyota returns its electric efforts to Japan with the C+Pod, a two-seat battery-powered runabout it says paves a new road in EV micromobility.
Since November GM and Unifor have agreed to new contracts that include up to $1.8 billion in new investments in the automaker's Canadian assembly plants.
Crash investigators are increasingly concerned about the risks lithium ion batteries pose.
The UX compact crossover will be due for a midcycle freshening in 2023, given Lexus product cycles.
STAGE:Lexus UXWith an SUV coming, it remains unclear as to what will happen to the four-seater shooting brake.
STAGE:Ferrari GTC4LussoThe new full-electric Mini went on sale in the U.S. in March. The SE is powered by a 32.6-kWh battery that delivers about 110 miles of range on a full charge.
STAGE:Mini Cooper SE HardtopDeliveries of the F8 Tributo convertible began this year following the launch of the coupe late last year.
STAGE:Ferrari F8 TributoBMW introduced a new all-wheel-drive, four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe in March.
STAGE:BMW 2 seriesThe crossover formerly known as the MKC is the luxury brand’s bestseller.
STAGE:Lincoln CorsairA reengineered model, sporting a twin-turbo inline-six, could be revealed next year, with sales starting in early 2022.
STAGE:Land Rover Range Rover SportA freshening is due in the second half of 2021, possibly with the Android-powered infotainment system.
STAGE:Volvo XC60At least one electric crossover may in be the works for Cadillac in 2024.
STAGE:Cadillac electric crossoverNot much is known about the EV fruits of a joint development between Subaru and Toyota, but the two brands will share one platform. It'll be a new nameplate rather than a battery-powered variant of an existing model and will be about the size of a Forester. It might be offered in a front-wheel-drive variant with one motor and an all-wheel-drive layout with two motors. The timing of its arrival has been unclear from the automakers except that it'll be in the first half of the 2020s.
STAGE:Toyota-Subaru battery-electric crossoverAudi plans to expand its battery-electric lineup further in 2024 with a new vehicle and platform being co-developed with sibling brand Porsche.
STAGE:Audi Artemis project EVMazda is sticking with the CX-3 subcompact crossover for now, even though the new CX-30 is essentially in the same size class.
STAGE:Mazda CX-3The second-generation hydrogen-powered sedan gets a full-body makeover for 2020, with sleek styling that will fit in well with other luxury sedans when the Mirai arrives in a few showrooms late this year.
STAGE:Toyota MiraiThe midsize SUV, last freshened for the 2019 model year, gets a new Latitude LUX trim that includes nappa leather seats, heated power front seats with a power lumbar adjuster, and remote start.
STAGE:Jeep CherokeeEngland's Autocar magazine says Jaguar is considering dropping both the XE and midsize XF and replacing them with a smaller car, possibly a sporty hatchback.
STAGE:Jaguar XFThe subcompact crossover carries over for 2021 and will be the new entry-level Honda after the demise of the Fit.
STAGE:Honda HR-VMercedes' top-selling vehicle received a more efficient engine last year.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz GLCThe midsize crossover was redesigned last year and debuted the optional illuminated BMW kidney grille, which is part of the daytime running light feature and can remain on while the vehicle is in motion.
STAGE:BMW X6The fate of Jaguar's coming three-row crossover could be connected to that of the delayed electric XJ.
STAGE:Jaguar J-PaceThe refreshed 2022 Equinox, which is slated to launch in summer 2021, will get an RS trim option.
STAGE:Chevrolet EquinoxHyundai's economy sedan soldiers on for the 2021 model year unchanged. The automaker has said it will continue to sell the Accent as long as there is demand, but the subcompact Venue crossover — new for the 2020 model year — eventually will take over. The entry-level vehicles are running neck-and-neck in sales through July, with the Accent at 9,832 and the Venue at 8,791. If the Accent stays around for 2022, a freshen is possible.
STAGE:Hyundai AccentNissan has teased a next generation of its iconic sports car, which has not been redesigned since 2009.
STAGE:Nissan 370ZMercedes will discontinue selling the all-electric coupe and convertible in the U.S. and Canada at the end of the 2019 model year.
STAGE:Smart ForTwoAfter a botched launch of the redesigned vehicle in 2019 that seemingly cost longtime executive Joe Hinrichs his job, Ford’s popular large crossover has rebounded in sales, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
STAGE:Ford ExplorerThe retro-styled homage to the venerated Volkswagen Microbus of yore is finally due to arrive in the U.S. in 2023, some five years after the concept was shown.
STAGE:VW ID BuzzLincoln’s upcoming crossover is expected to be built in Cuautitlan, Mexico, alongside a similar model for the Ford brand.
STAGE:Lincoln electric midsize crossoverA hybrid version of the sedan, the brand’s first electrified model, launched in July but won’t be sold in North America.
STAGE:Maserati GhibliNow might not be the best time to wake up from a five-year coma, but if you have, you’re in for at least one treat: Ford has revived the Bronco, and the off-roader will hit dealerships early next year.
STAGE:Ford BroncoThe Roma, new to the lineup, is a 2+2 coupe named after Italy's capital.
STAGE:Ferrari RomaA freshened Tiguan, the Volkswagen’s top-selling model in the U.S., will arrive in the U.S. in 2021 with styling updates and an improved infotainment system.
STAGE:VW TiguanA freshened Jetta compact sedan is set to arrive in U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:VW JettaThe sport sedan is due for a freshen in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Alfa Romeo GiuliaThe coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of production of Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid, the 986-hp SF90 Stradale.
STAGE:Ferrari SF90 StradaleHonda has a small EV in Europe known as the e but has said that it’s not right for U.S. consumers.
STAGE:Honda EVsLittle is known about the Spark’s future.
STAGE:Chevrolet SparkToyota has already done some mild interventions with its C-HR subcompact crossover since it was introduced in 2017.
STAGE:Toyota C-HRThe four-door compact crossover gets a freshening this year that includes a redesigned grille, front fascia and bumper trim and updated headlights and taillights.
STAGE:Mini CountrymanFollowing the addition of the GT four-door coupe last year, Mercedes-AMG will add the GT 43 entry variant in the fourth quarter of this year.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz AMG GTLamborghini followed up last year’s Huracan freshening with rwd variants of the coupe and convertible this year.
STAGE:Lamborghini Huracan EvoBuick is likely to build a large electric SUV in late 2023.
STAGE:Buick Large electric SUVA freshened 2021 Q5 midsize crossover and its derivatives will arrive this fall in the U.S., adding extra power to the base engine, improved infotainment and driver-assist systems and exterior styling changes.
STAGE:Audi Q5/ SQ5The coupe-style crossover is scheduled for a U.S. sales launch in spring 2021.
STAGE:Infiniti QX55The DB11 lineup carries on unchanged.
STAGE:Aston Martin DB11The two-row sportback crossover went on sale in 2018 and is scheduled to be freshened in 2022, under Audi's current product cycle.
STAGE:Audi Q8/ SQ8 / RSQ8VW's new 2022 Taos crossover will give the brand a second offering in the popular segment - a model that will be shorter and less expensive than the Tiguan.
STAGE:VW TaosBuick may build a small electric SUV in 2024 in China, but whether it will ship the SUV to the U.S. remains unclear.
STAGE:Buick small electric SUVThe Roma, new to the lineup, is a 2+2 coupe named after Italy's capital.
STAGE:Ferrari RomaA freshened Tiguan, the Volkswagen’s top-selling model in the U.S., will arrive in the U.S. in 2021 with styling updates and an improved infotainment system.
STAGE:VW TiguanA freshened Jetta compact sedan is set to arrive in U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:VW JettaThe sport sedan is due for a freshen in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Alfa Romeo GiuliaThe coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of production of Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid, the 986-hp SF90 Stradale.
STAGE:Ferrari SF90 StradaleAn all-new two-row crossover is expected in late 2022. It has been described as a sporty version of the X7 and will carry over the turbocharged V-8 and inline-six engines.
STAGE:BMW X8Little is known about the Spark’s future.
STAGE:Chevrolet SparkToyota has already done some mild interventions with its C-HR subcompact crossover since it was introduced in 2017.
STAGE:Toyota C-HRThe four-door compact crossover gets a freshening this year that includes a redesigned grille, front fascia and bumper trim and updated headlights and taillights.
STAGE:Mini CountrymanFollowing the addition of the GT four-door coupe last year, Mercedes-AMG will add the GT 43 entry variant in the fourth quarter of this year.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz AMG GTLamborghini followed up last year’s Huracan freshening with rwd variants of the coupe and convertible this year.
STAGE:Lamborghini Huracan EvoBuick is likely to build a large electric SUV in late 2023.
STAGE:Buick Large electric SUVA freshened 2021 Q5 midsize crossover and its derivatives will arrive this fall in the U.S., adding extra power to the base engine, improved infotainment and driver-assist systems and exterior styling changes.
STAGE:Audi Q5/ SQ5The coupe-style crossover is scheduled for a U.S. sales launch in spring 2021.
STAGE:Infiniti QX55The DB11 lineup carries on unchanged.
STAGE:Aston Martin DB11The two-row sportback crossover went on sale in 2018 and is scheduled to be freshened in 2022, under Audi's current product cycle.
STAGE:Audi Q8/ SQ8 / RSQ8VW's new 2022 Taos crossover will give the brand a second offering in the popular segment - a model that will be shorter and less expensive than the Tiguan.
STAGE:VW TaosBuick may build a small electric SUV in 2024 in China, but whether it will ship the SUV to the U.S. remains unclear.
STAGE:Buick small electric SUVHonda has a small EV in Europe known as the e but has said that it’s not right for U.S. consumers.
STAGE:Honda EVsSales have cooled after a hot start following its 2018 redesign, but the Navigator remains vitally important to Lincoln’s lineup, especially with a redesigned Cadillac Escalade looming.
STAGE:Lincoln NavigatorAcura is dropping the aging RLX flagship sedan in North America after the 2020 model year as the luxury brand regroups around nimble sports sedans and athletic crossovers because of changing consumer tastes.
American Honda told dealers in May that the low-selling RLX will no longer be imported from Japan, where it's sold as the Honda Legend. The Legend will continue to be offered in Japan and other markets, American Honda said in an email to Automotive News.
The smallest of Hyundai's crossovers was new last year and is considered an eventual replacement for the Accent sedan.
STAGE:Hyundai VenueThe plug-in hybrid version of the Outlander will remain on the old platform for now but receive a more powerful gasoline engine and a bigger battery in the fourth quarter of this year as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVA redesigned two-row Grand Cherokee and 4xe electrified version are scheduled to be launched later in 2021, Jeep said.
STAGE:Jeep Grand CherokeeThe three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with seating for seven, is built on an all-new architecture with independent front and rear suspensions.
STAGE:2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee LThe new lifestyle pickup should be revealed this year and go on sale in the third quarter of next year as a 2022 model.
STAGE:Hyundai Santa CruzExpect a freshened version of the subcompact crossover, which was a new entry for the 2020 model year, in 2023.
STAGE:Chevrolet TrailblazerThe first Volkswagen ID4 compact crossover battery-electric will arrive in the United States at the end of 2020, and should be in most VW dealerships in the first half of 2021.
STAGE:VW ID4The entry-level car was redesigned for the 2018 model year, and last year received a new engine and continuously variable automatic transmission.
STAGE:Kia RioBentley hasn't yet indicated the body style or segment its first electric vehicle will occupy.
STAGE:Bentley EVThis summer, Lamborghini introduced the Essenza SCV12, a limited-run model intended only for the racetrack.
STAGE:Lamborghini Essenza SCV12The Quattroporte will be redesigned in 2023.
STAGE:Maserati QuattroporteTesla might make a minivan. At some point. Maybe. At least that’s what Musk told Automotive News Publisher Jason Stein this summer, echoing similar comments he made on the company’s earnings call in January. While he hasn’t offered a time frame, a van likely wouldn’t happen before the Cybertruck, Roadster or the semitruck. Musk said he wants to build it if only for looks. “One thing would be, can you make a minivan that looks good? Nobody’s ever done that,” he said.
STAGE:Tesla minivanHyundai's Santa Fe midsize crossover is undergoing a heavy freshening for the 2021 model year, including new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options that will arrive in 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai Santa FeProduction of Bentley's colossal sedan ended in June. The Flying Spur took over as the brand's flagship sedan.
STAGE:Bentley MulsanneThe large SUV was freshened for the 2018 model year, with a taller and wider front end and deeper body contours, and then incorporated Infiniti's twin-screen infotainment system for 2020.
STAGE:Infiniti QX80The entry-level economy car, available in hatchback and sedan, will get a heavy exterior freshen early next year and be sold as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Mitsubishi MirageFerrari's entry into the increasingly crowded exotic and ultraluxury SUV segment, the Purosangue, is still set for a launch around 2022.
STAGE:Ferrari PurosangueThe high-performance M3 is due for a redesign in the first half of 2021.
STAGE:BMW 3 seriesMazda hasn't said much about the new crossover that will come out of a joint-venture factory with Toyota in Alabama sometime next year.
STAGE:Mazda CX-7Like the A6, Audi's fastback sedan is expected to be freshened in 2022, given the brand's product schedule.
STAGE:Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7The compact sedan and hatchback received a freshening for the 2020 model year.
STAGE:Subaru ImprezaTeased in August during Monterey Car Week, the unnamed two-seater will debut in 2020 with production starting later that year, according to McLaren.
STAGE:McLaren RoadsterIn 2023, Cadillac is expected to launch an electric SUV similar in size to the Escalade.
STAGE:Cadillac large electric SUVHenrik Fisker showed off the Ocean, a 300-mile electric SUV with a solar roof, in January.
STAGE:Fisker OceanThe swoopy-looking four-door would compete at the upper reaches of the luxury car market. Faraday claims the FF 91’s 1,050-hp electric motor can propel the car to 60 mph in less than three seconds. The driving range is claimed to be 378 miles on a charge. Fully loaded, the FF 91’s price would be around $200,000. But without financing, Faraday very likely won’t meet its goal of delivering its first vehicles a year from now.
STAGE:Faraday Future FF 91Amazon has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian.
STAGE:Rivian delivery vanThe Wrangler midsize SUV, which was redesigned for the 2018 model year, received a diesel-powered variant for the 2020 model year.
STAGE:Jeep WranglerPorsche's first all-electric sports car debuted late last year. Three Taycan variants are now available — the 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. Early next year, a smaller-battery version of the 4S will go on sale in the U.S. for about $104,000.
STAGE:Porsche TaycanNissan’s bestseller will be redesigned for 2021, expected to arrive this year.
STAGE:Nissan RogueThe 2021 model is expected to offer best-in-class towing, payload and torque.
STAGE:Ford F-150U.S. dealers have been waiting for a next-generation Outlander, based on Nissan's new Rogue midsize crossover platform, and it's coming next year.
STAGE:Mitsubishi OutlanderThe compact eco-friendly hatch carries over in its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV versions for 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai IoniqAfter four years on the market, Honda's current Ridgeline is getting a fairly significant exterior freshening to give it more squared-off styling and chunkier proportions.
STAGE:Honda RidgelineRedesigned last year, the midsize sedan now sports all-wheel drive and Nissan’s newly developed variable-compression turbo four-cylinder engine, a powertrain that provides quick acceleration and improved fuel economy.
STAGE:Nissan AltimaA redesigned Z4 arrived last year, with a new lightweight platform and updated engines. A fabric roof replaced the car's retractable hardtop.
STAGE:BMW Z4Mercedes' second bestselling vehicle received a powerful addition in June.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz GLEThe current V-10-powered supercar is probably on its final ride after a 2019 freshening, at least in its current form.
STAGE:Audi R8The alternatively styled alternative-fuel sedan carries over for 2021 in its plug-in hybrid and lease-only fuel-cell variations. In the absence of a pure-electric Honda model in North America, the Clarity is a stand-in for more modern zero-emissions vehicles. The Clarity EV — with just 89 miles of range — was scrapped last year. Honda is working with General Motors on two full-electric vehicles.
STAGE:Honda ClarityChinese EV startup Byton says its M-Byte crossover will have a 224-mile range, start at about $45,000 and feature a 48-inch display screen in the dashboard.
STAGE:Byton M-ByteThe updated 2021 Nissan Kicks, expected to arrive in February, features the brand's new double V-motion grille, an angular front bumper and a slim headlight design.
STAGE:Nissan KicksLexus, citing declining sales, is dropping the midsize GS sport sedan after four generations and several years shy of the car's 30th anniversary.
STAGE:Lexus GSProduction of the retro-styled supercar that comes in one- and two-seat configurations — the SP1 and SP2 — is ongoing. But with a run of fewer than 500 vehicles combined, production will likely be wrapping up soon.
STAGE:Ferrari MonzaThe TRX is no longer a rumor. The Ford Raptor combatant will bring more than 700 hp to the segment before the end of the year.
STAGE:Ram 1500The popular compact crossover, which was redesigned for the 2018 model year, is expected to get freshened in late 2020, which is sooner than previously expected. Expect a redesign around 2023.
STAGE:GMC TerrainElon Musk has called the crossover Tesla’s most important vehicle and said it eventually could outsell all other models combined. Sales got off to a strong start this year, despite the pandemic, according to Tesla data. Third-party analysts have praised the Model Y for a number of innovations they say make it the most advanced EV on the market, including its heating and cooling system. The Model Y is powered by a 75-kilowatt-hour battery that is largely similar to the Model 3 battery. It can get up to 316 miles of range, according to EPA estimates.
STAGE:Tesla Model YThe compact sedan was new for the 2019 model year and is due for a freshen next year as a 2022 model.
STAGE:Genesis G70Lincoln is freshening its top-selling nameplate, the Nautilus midsize luxury crossover, with a new infotainment system, larger center screen and cosmetic tweaks in a bid to boost falling sales in a key segment.
STAGE:Lincoln NautilusThe refreshed 2022 Equinox, which is slated to launch in summer 2021, will get an RS trim option.
STAGE:Chevrolet EquinoxA reengineered model, sporting a twin-turbo inline-six, could be revealed next year, with sales starting in early 2022.
STAGE:Land Rover Range Rover SportA freshening is due in the second half of 2021, possibly with the Android-powered infotainment system.
STAGE:Volvo XC60At least one electric crossover may in be the works for Cadillac in 2024.
STAGE:Cadillac electric crossoverNot much is known about the EV fruits of a joint development between Subaru and Toyota, but the two brands will share one platform. It'll be a new nameplate rather than a battery-powered variant of an existing model and will be about the size of a Forester. It might be offered in a front-wheel-drive variant with one motor and an all-wheel-drive layout with two motors. The timing of its arrival has been unclear from the automakers except that it'll be in the first half of the 2020s.
STAGE:Toyota-Subaru battery-electric crossoverAudi plans to expand its battery-electric lineup further in 2024 with a new vehicle and platform being co-developed with sibling brand Porsche.
STAGE:Audi Artemis project EVThe flagship sedan will be freshened this month.
STAGE:Volvo S90The G-Class was redesigned in late 2018 and is now bigger, lighter and more luxurious than its predecessor.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz G classHonda’s minivan undergoes a midcycle freshen for 2021 and is expected to go on sale this month.
STAGE:Honda Odyssey
Ahora que los diésel no están bien vistos en el mercado europeo, los fabricantes de automóviles han tenido que mover ficha rápidamente para crear una oferta de vehículos que logre cumplir las exigencias del público, de los distintos gobiernos y al mismo tiempo no superar las emisiones medias para evitar las enormes multas de la […]
Durante el pasado año 2020 las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Italia registraron un descenso del 27,93% en comparación con el ejercicio anterior hasta alcanzar un volumen total de 1.381.496 unidades entregadas a nuevos usuarios. Por combustibles los vehículos a gasolina cerraron dominando con un 37,5% de cuota y 523.140 unidades frente al 33,1% y […]"Self-driving" terminology should evolve, says John Krafcik: "Language really does matter."
