The smallest of Hyundai's crossovers was new last year and is considered an eventual replacement for the Accent sedan.
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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 PHEVPorsche's bestselling U.S. model will get an electric version. Production of the battery-powered compact crossover will start in Leipzig, Germany, in the second quarter of 2022, with U.S. arrival later that year.
STAGE:Porsche MacanThe freshened 2021 Crosstrek is the biggest update to Subaru's portfolio this year thanks to a larger, more powerful engine option.
STAGE:Subaru CrosstrekLast year, Aston Martin revealed plans to launch the Lagonda full-electric brand with an SUV in 2022, followed by a sedan in 2023. Those plans have since been stalled by at least three years, the automaker said in January, in a cost-saving move.
STAGE:Aston Martin Lagonda modelsMercedes' first electric compact crossover is scheduled to arrive early next year.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz EQCFord has said the Bronco subbrand is a “family” of vehicles, and Hackett told reporters that “family means you can have more children.”
STAGE:Ford Bronco pickupA redesign is scheduled for 2022, when production will be added to Volvo's South Carolina factory.
STAGE:Volvo XC90Nissan is working on a redesign to its halo sports car, which could appear in 2023.
STAGE:Nissan GT-RThe electric version of the GLB crossover will arrive in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz EQBThe E-tron GT, a battery-electric sportback sedan developed alongside the Porsche Taycan, will join the Audi lineup in the U.S. during the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Audi e-tron GTAn awd, carlike electric vehicle that uses Jaguar Land Rover's MLA architecture could be introduced sometime next year, with sales starting in 2022.
STAGE:Land Rover Road RoverThe next generation of the subcompact crossover, Fiat's only all-wheel-drive vehicle, could arrive in 2025. But will it reach U.S. shores?
STAGE:Fiat 500XThe second-generation Ghost broke cover this month and is set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2021.
STAGE:Rolls-Royce GhostA subcompact crossover is possible for 2022, finally letting GMC compete in the fast-growing segment.
STAGE:GMC subcompact crossoverThe 10th generation of the venerable midsize sedan will get a midcycle freshen for the 2021 model year, along with its hybrid variant.
STAGE:Honda AccordIn 2018 when then newly minted Subaru Corp. CEO Tomomi Nakamura announced his five-year business plan, it included the launch of a "global strategic SUV" in the early 2020s. Subaru has said little about such a model since. Earlier this year, Nakamura told Automotive News that the global strategic SUV "is still under discussion where we have an opening in our portfolio. But, of course, we are thinking of the U.S. as the main market because the volume is there."
STAGE:Subaru global strategic SUVNissan plans to discontinue production of its NV cargo and passenger vans in the U.S., sources told Automotive News.
STAGE:Nissan NV commercial vansThe hypercar developed with Red Bull Racing is finally closer to becoming reality, with deliveries set to begin in 2021, likely around the second quarter.
STAGE:Aston Martin ValkyrieThe NX compact crossover is due for a full redesign in the second half of 2021, when it will be moved onto Toyota's global luxury platform.
STAGE:Lexus NXThe brand's top-selling crossover is due for a redesign onto Toyota's global luxury platform in 2023, when the midsize RX will be outfitted with an improved hybrid powertrain, the latest safety and driver-assist systems and upgraded infotainment.
STAGE:Lexus RXThe lone convertible in the lineup continues on for the foreseeable future.
STAGE:Rolls-Royce DawnNissan 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 SportageAs with the Lagonda models, the status of Aston Martin's Rapide E, also an EV, is up in the air.
STAGE:Aston Martin Rapide EThe 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 X8The 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 trial could cause unease for VW Group and Audi if defendants or witnesses contradict VW's defense that top executives were unaware of engine manipulation uncovered by U.S. regulators five years ago.
CEO Herbert Diess reaffirmed the company's target of positive operating profit for the year, but also faced questions on the company's emissions scandal at the company's annual shareholder meeting.
As the first leading European entry in the battery cell market, Northvolt has become a standard bearer of the European Union, which has financed its operations.
The trial could cause unease for VW Group and Audi if defendants or witnesses contradict VW's defense that top executives were unaware of engine manipulation uncovered by U.S. regulators five years ago.
A range of new products and the assistance of a government aid package for the auto industry puts Seat in a strong position for the next quarter.
An optional small front-opening door will make access to the rear seat easier. The three-door version would be the third variant of the New 500, after a hatchback and convertible.
The 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 freshened Bentayga V-8 is arriving at dealerships now.
STAGE:Bentley BentaygaThe 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 WagoneerA freshened A8 sedan is due to arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Audi A8 / S8GMC added the AT4 subbrand to the Acadia in 2020.
STAGE:GMC AcadiaToshiaki Ohnuma , who managed Nissan’s secretariat overseeing executive compensation, is one of at least two employees who took a plea bargain to escape prosecution in exchange for testifying against Greg Kelly and Carlos Ghosn.
Toshiaki Ohnuma , who managed Nissan’s secretariat overseeing executive compensation, is one of at least two employees who took a plea bargain to escape prosecution in exchange for testifying against Greg Kelly and Carlos Ghosn.
A full-electric vehicle based on the automaker's SUV e:concept will be mass-produced "as soon as possible," Honda's China boss said.
Heinrich Baumann, the great-great grandson of Eberspaecher's founder, increased sales at the supplier and boosted the number of employees.
The U.S. securities regulator alleged the automaker misled investors by not disclosing that it conducted only a limited internal review of its compliance with emissions regulations. FCA did not admit or deny wrongdoing to resolve the investigation.
Renault's budget brand has lost ground to rivals this year. New versions of its top-selling Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan models have more modern platforms and drivertrains, with added comfort and convenience features.
Dacia lives and dies by the motto “value for money,” and Renault’s budget brand has employed a number of creative strategies to keep costs to the bare minimum while still giving buyers exactly what they need – and not one bit more.
Now it has come up with another solution, this time to avoid forcing buyers to pay for a large central infotainment screen. Instead, the dashboard of the new Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan models has a built-in, pop-up holder for smartphones where a screen would normally be.
Drivers clip in their phone using flexible rubberized supports, and connect to the car’s infotainment system via Bluetooth or an adjacent USB plug.
The heart of the system, which Dacia calls Media Control, is a free app that offers a basic interface for radio, music sources, calls, messages, GPS navigation and voice recognition such as Apple’s Siri. It also shows vehicle functions such as fuel consumption.
Drivers can also control many of these functions through buttons on the steering wheel or a wand, to avoid having to reach over and tap a screen. Radio settings are also displayed on the center of the instrument panel.
Hardware consists of the vehicle’s built-in head unit, a Bluetooth connection and two speakers.
Offering what would appear to be bare-bones system is certainly a financial decision, but Dacia executives also portray it as a philosophical one, in respecting customers who may not be able to afford a more expensive car or even trim level.
“Regardless of the level of equipment they choose, we want every customer to enjoy themselves,” said Sandero program director Michel Bensoussan. “They will never feel that they are missing out; they won’t feel frustrated.”
Dacia engineers say Media Control is essentially the opposite of the MirrorLink connectivity standard, in which smartphone apps appear on dashboard displays. Instead, the car’s infotainment system is displayed on the user’s smartphone. The Dacia app allows users to set certain of their own apps as favorites, such as Spotify, and it contains a shortcut to the popular Waze navigation app.
There’s also a “don’t forget your phone” warning when the ignition is turned off.
A few other automakers have tried something similar, including the Volkswagen Up minicar and sibling models from Seat and Skoda, although those offer a standard five-inch music display screen with a traditional radio faceplate, and come standard with six speakers. The Citroen Ami electric quadricycle uses the driver’s smartphone as the sole display screen for navigation and music.
Of course, Dacia is also happy to accommodate buyers willing to pay a little more for features that are standard in more-expensive competitors. Sandero options include an eight-inch central screen with access to Apple Car Play and Android Auto with four speakers, which the brand calls Media Display, and a top-line package called Media Nav that includes onboard navigation and six speakers.
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Continue reading EPA administrator disses California goal for zero-emission car sales
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsThe compact sedan was redesigned in January.
STAGE:Nissan SentraLincoln’s overall sales in the first half of 2020 were down 8 percent, but the numbers would be much worse without the Aviator.
STAGE:Lincoln AviatorExpect the Chevrolet midsize crossover to be freshened in 2022 and redesigned in 2024.
STAGE:Chevrolet BlazerCompared with its segment peers, the Toyota full-size pickup is ancient — its current platform dates to 2007 — so in terms of the nation’s most rough-and-tumble, profit-rich segment, the Tundra has quite a bit of catching up to do.
STAGE:Toyota TundraThe lineup will get a new utility option in late 2021.
STAGE:Maserati GrecaleHow popular has Lamborghini’s first SUV been since its 2018 global introduction? In July, the automaker built its 10,000th example. For the 2021 model year, it added the Pearl Capsule edition, which pairs a yellow, orange or green exterior with a glossy black roof, rear diffuser and spoiler lip. The interior also is two-tone. A V-8 plug-in hybrid variant of the Urus is planned, but it’s unclear when the model will break cover.
STAGE:Lamborghini UrusThe 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 91Nissan’s entry-level subcompact crossover, which went on sale in the U.S. in 2018, shares a platform with the Versa.
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 TerrainThe compact eco-friendly hatch carries over in its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV versions for 2021.
STAGE:Hyundai IoniqThe 2021 model year will bring a midcycle freshen that goes on sale this year.
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 ClarityAt the Frankfurt auto show last month, Chinese automaker Byton showed its first production-ready vehicle, the M-Byte, a battery-powered crossover with a curved 48-inch screen stretching across the instrument panel. If the company’s plans stay on track, Byton will begin delivering the M-Byte to Chinese customers in less than a year and then to customers in North America and Europe in 2021.
STAGE:Byton M-ByteThe 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 lone convertible in the lineup continues on for the foreseeable future.
STAGE:Rolls-Royce DawnThe Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has said it plans to launch 12 full EVs by 2022 using common platforms. Hybrids are likely to show up in Mitsubishi vehicles based on alliance technology.
And Mitsubishi considers itself a leader in plug-in hybrids with the Outlander plug-in hybrid EV. Over time, probably all Mitsubishi vehicles on alliance platforms will offer hybrids and plug-in hybrids, and Mitsubishi will get its own EVs on shared architecture.
STAGE:EVs and electrificationA new crossover based on FCA's minivan platform could replace the Durango in 2024.
STAGE:Dodge crossoverThe Ioniq 5 midsize crossover will launch globally next year but not arrive in the U.S. until the fall.
STAGE:Ioniq 5The freshened 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will arrive in U.S. stores in late 2020 with two new engines — a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a beltless 3.0-liter inline-six turbo.
STAGE:Mercedes-Benz E classCadillac will revive the Blackwing badge on the CT4 V-Series performance subbrand.
STAGE:Cadillac CT4Late last year, Rolls-Royce bolstered the hulking Cullinan with a Black Badge variant. The Cullinan Black Badge received a handful of design and performance changes over the standard model, including an increase of 29 hp and 37 pound-feet of torque to the 6.75-liter, twin-turbo V-12 engine for a total of 600 hp and 664 pound-feet of torque. The automaker said the drivetrain and chassis also were reengineered.
With its Black Badge variant, the Cullinan has a long road ahead of it, given the brand's long life cycles.
STAGE:Rolls-Royce CullinanPorsche 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 CaymanToyota 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 X2Plans called for an electric XJ to be launched next year as a 2021 model.
STAGE:Jaguar XJA redesign of the large crossover for the 2018 model year and the addition of an Avenir trim have proved successful. Sales increased 2.2 percent last year to nearly 50,000 vehicles and rose 24 percent in the first half of 2019. To keep the momentum going, Buick will freshen the vehicle in late 2020 — earlier than previously expected. The update could include a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that also is being added to the 2020 GMC Acadia.
STAGE:Buick EnclaveToyota’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 NSXQuestions about the durability of China's auto market recovery hung over the Beijing show, which is a rare industry event being held in person during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polestar has reversed course on the Precept, deciding to turn what was originally billed as a "vision" of the brand's future into a production model.
PSA has offered to increase production capacity for Toyota at their van joint venture in France, a source told Reuters.
Polestar has reversed course on the Precept, deciding to turn what was originally billed as a "vision" of the brand's future into a production model.
Polestar has reversed course on the Precept, deciding to turn what was originally billed as a "vision" of the brand's future into a production model.
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Continue reading 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback revealed looking pretty much how you expected
2022 Audi Q5 Sportback revealed looking pretty much how you expected originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsConstruction delays helped the store avoid a head-on collision with the onset of the pandemic, and the 11-month setback let the dealership tailor its layout for the COVID-19 era.
The 2021 Audi Q5 sportback will arrive in U.S. showrooms in the first half of 2021. The brand's top-selling crossover becomes the latest Audi model to get the sloped-back styling.
China solidifies control of key EV supply chains, raising questions about the U.S. shift toward electrification.
Lincoln’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 will come in 2020.
STAGE:Maserati GhibliA redesign should come in 2022 if the slow-selling sedan remains in the U.S. market.
STAGE:Kia CadenzaAt this year's Geneva auto show, Aston Martin unveiled the Vanquish Vision Concept, resurrecting the Vanquish name.
STAGE:Aston Martin Midengine supercarProduction begins in the second quarter of 2021 for the pair of body-on-frame, premium-level SUVs.
STAGE:Jeep Wagoneer/Grand WagoneerA freshened A8 sedan is due to arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2021.
STAGE:Audi A8 / S8GMC added the AT4 subbrand to the Acadia in 2020.
STAGE:GMC AcadiaGM 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 VenzaLittle 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 is adding a rear-wheel-drive Huracan variant for 2020.
STAGE:Lamborghini HuracanBuick is likely to build a large electric SUV in late 2023.
STAGE:Buick Large electric SUVFord redesigned the Escape compact crossover last year with a more premium look in anticipation of splitting the segment with the upcoming Bronco Sport.
STAGE:Ford EscapeThe Lyriq is one of two EVs that Cadillac has announced.
STAGE:Cadillac LyriqAs with the closely related Legacy, the Outback midsize crossover is a few years away from a freshening.
STAGE:Subaru OutbackIn 2023, Buick may launch a small crossover built in South Korea, but it's unclear whether the vehicle will come to the U.S.
STAGE:Buick small crossoverFiled under: Auto News,Design/Style,Infiniti,Nissan,Crossover,Future
Continue reading Infiniti QX60 Monograph previews a handsome next-gen three-row crossover
Infiniti QX60 Monograph previews a handsome next-gen three-row crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,BMW
BMW will pay an $18 million fine to settle allegations that it inflated its monthly U.S. sales numbers for five straight years. BMW disclosed the misleading information while raising about $18 billion in several corporate bond offerings, the agency said. The actions helped BMW maintain a leading retail sales position among other luxury automakers, the agency said.Continue reading BMW fined $18 million for inflating monthly U.S. sales figures
BMW fined $18 million for inflating monthly U.S. sales figures originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsA design study signals the next-generation QX60 crossover will become more muscular, futuristic and premium as the brand looks too stoke sales.
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Amazon announces Ring car security devices and a drone that patrols inside your house originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsLincoln’s overall sales in the first half of 2020 were down 8 percent, but the numbers would be much worse without the Aviator.
STAGE:Lincoln AviatorExpect the Chevrolet midsize crossover to be freshened in 2022 and redesigned in 2024.
STAGE:Chevrolet BlazerCompared with its segment peers, the Toyota full-size pickup is ancient — its current platform dates to 2007 — so in terms of the nation’s most rough-and-tumble, profit-rich segment, the Tundra has quite a bit of catching up to do.
STAGE:Toyota TundraThe lineup will get a new utility option, smaller than the Levante, in 2021, the brand said last week.
STAGE:Maserati midsize crossoverLamborghini's hot-selling SUV remains unchanged for the 2020 model year. Variants are likely in the near future, according to press reports. A plug-in hybrid with a V-8 could arrive around 2021. A high-performance variant is likely.
STAGE:Lamborghini UrusA redesigned version of the former Fisker Karma, which starts at $135,000, the Revero sports two electric motors that drive the rear wheels. It can travel up to 80 miles on a single charge, plus about 280 miles more on a full tank of gasoline. Company officials say Revero production is underway at Karma’s Moreno Valley, Calif., plant and that customer deliveries will start this month.
STAGE:Karma ReveroWith luxury sedan sales dipping, Lexus chose to reengineer the Lexus IS compact sport sedan in 2020 instead of a full redesign.
STAGE:Lexus ISFog lamps are now available on ProMaster City Tradesman and Wagon models, while aluminum wheels have been added to Tradesman models.
STAGE:Ram ProMaster CityA 2020 freshening of the Chevrolet large crossover was pushed to 2021 because of the pandemic.
STAGE:Chevrolet TraverseThe biennial event, scheduled to take place in the fall of 2021, may have to be reimagined or possibly brought online, said Akio Toyoda, who serves as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
The automaker will make payments or donations totaling $6.5 million. A government inquiry found evidence that companies including VW had secretly aided the 1964-85 military dictatorship.