Yearly Archives: 2017
Lexus dealers want a compact crossover in the U.S.
Lexus finally answered its dealers requests today when it unveiled the three-row 2018 Lexus RX L crossover, but now the dealers want another crossover. With the demise of the CT200h in the United States, dealers are hoping that Lexus will fill the void with a compact crossover, along the lines of the UX concept. The UX concept originally debuted at...
Volvo will let you subscribe to the XC40 for $600 a month
Volvo has revealed more of the details about its new Care by Volvo subscription service that lets you pay one monthly fee, which includes the cost of the lease, maintenance and insurance, with no downpayment. The subscription service is launching with the 2019 Volvo XC40, where you can pay $600 a month to get the 2018 Volvo XC40 Momentum. The...
Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid coming in 2020
Today Jeep unveiled all the details about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, but it also revealed some details about the future. First the 2019 Jeep Wrangler will be offered with a new 3.0L diesel engine and then in 2020 the Jeep will introduce a Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid. Jeep hasn't released any details about the Wrangler Plug-in hybrid, but it's safe...
2018 Hyundai Kona is ready for urban adventurers
Hyundai is ready to throw its hat in the compact crossover battle with the debut of the 2018 Hyundai Kona, which is going to arrive in the U.S. in early 2018. The 2018 Hyundai Kona is now the smallest crossover in the Hyundai lineup and is designed specifically for buyers that live in an urban environment where they need a...
2018 BMW M5 priced at $103,595
BMW's biggest news today was the debut of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster, but if an electrified sports car doesn't do it for you, BMW also announced the pricing for the 2018 M5. The 2018 BMW M5 goes on sale in the spring and starts at $103,595. BMW says that the sixth generation BMW M5 is the fastest and most...
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross debuts with a 1.5 turbo, starts at $23,295
Mitsubishi has some ambitious plans to get back on track and part of that plan includes the introduction of 11 new models, one of which includes the 2018 Eclipse Cross that debuted today at the LA Auto Show. The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross resurrects the sporty Eclipse badge, but this time instead of being used on a sports car, the...
2018 Nissan Kicks succeeds the Juke with less polarizing looks
The Nissan Juke was one of the first compact crossovers to hit the market, long before models like the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR and Jeep Renegade, but sadly its controversial styling kept it from being at the top. The Juke is now gone and is being replaced by the 2018 Nissan Kicks. The 2018 Kicks features styling cues from the...
2018 Lexus LX 570 gets a two-row version
While the 2018 Lexus RX L now offers a third-row of seats, Lexus has given the 2018 LX an opposite option with the introduction of a two-row version. The 2018 Lexus LX 570 two-row is designed for buyers that would rather have the extra cargo space than the third-row of seats. The Lexus LX has always only been available with...
2018 Mazda6 gets a facelift and a 250-hp turbo
Mazda has unveiled the updated 2018 Mazda6 sedan today at the LA Auto Show. While its rivals, like the Accord and Camry received complete makeovers for the 2018 model year, the Mazda6 continues on with a facelift. Starting with the outside, the 2018 Mazda6 has a new grille and updated headlights that give it a look closer to the rest...
2018 Lexus RX L has room for up to seven
After years of waiting for Lexus to introduce a three-row crossover, it’s finally here. Lexus has unveiled the 2018 Lexus RX L, which builds upon the popular RX with the addition of a third row seat - giving you space for seven passengers. The 2018 RX L rides on the same wheelbase as the standard RX, but an additional 4.3-inches...
