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The third-generation Volkswagen Atlas made its debut at the New York International Auto Show, built on an all-new MQB evo platform that adds about an inch of length to the three-row SUV and brings the most substantial interior redesign the Atlas has seen since its 2017 launch. Exterior Design The new Atlas adopts a sharper, more geometric front end. Double-stacked LED headlights run the full width of the nose, and an illuminated VW badge is standard on all trims except the base. Three
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At the New York International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the third-generation Atlas, built on an all-new MQB evo platform with a redesigned bold loop interior, a 282-horsepower engine, and a 15-inch touchscreen on most trims. It goes on sale in fall 2026.
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Chrysler invented the minivan 43 years ago, and more than 16.6 million of them later, the Pacifica arrives at the 2026 New York International Auto Show with its most significant visual update in years. The 2027 Pacifica debuts a new front fascia that Chrysler says defines the design language for the brand going forward. A New Face for the Brand The exterior redesign applies to the Select, Limited, and Pinnacle trims. The new entry-level LX (the renamed Voyager) retains its familiar ext
Chrysler's best-selling minivan gets a new face for 2027, with an illuminated wing badge and "piano key" LED grille accents previewing the design direction for the brand's next generation of vehicles.
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Subaru unveiled the all-new 2027 Getaway at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, a three-row battery-electric SUV that brings 420 horsepower and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to every trim level. The Getaway is the most powerful production Subaru ever built and the brand's fourth BEV, with seating for up to seven, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and a 95.8-kWh battery rated for more than 300 miles of range. Buyers shopping the three-row electric family SUV segment may notice some familiar
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Subaru unveiled the all-new 2027 Getaway at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, a three-row BEV with 420 horsepower, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, more than 300 miles of range, and seating for up to seven.
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Subaru of America has announced the first-ever Forester Wilderness Hybrid for 2027, bringing the efficiency of Subaru's hybrid system to its most capable Forester variant. The Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses the same Atkinson/Miller-cycle 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine and series-parallel hybrid configuration as the standard Forester Hybrid, but output climbs to 194 horsepower total system power, up from 180 horsepower in the non-hybrid Forester Wilderness. Subaru claims up to 25% better fuel eco
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Subaru has announced the first hybrid variant of the Forester Wilderness for 2027, offering 194 horsepower, 9.3 inches of ground clearance, and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive alongside a claimed 25% improvement in fuel economy over the standard model.
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At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, Hyundai made an appearance nobody had on their bingo card: the Boulder Concept, a body-on-frame SUV design study confirming the brand's intent to enter the midsize pickup truck segment. Hyundai CEO José Muñoz stated at the reveal that a production midsize pickup is targeted for delivery by 2030, representing just one of 36 new Hyundai vehicles planned for North America by that date. The move into body-on-frame is a significant step for Hyundai.
Hyundai made a surprise appearance at the 2026 New York International Auto Show with the Boulder Concept, a body-on-frame SUV design study confirming the brand's plans to enter the midsize pickup truck segment with a production model targeted for 2030.
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New York - At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, Kia introduced the 2027 EV3, an entry-level electric SUV that brings the design language and technology of the EV9 into a smaller, more attainable package. The EV3 arrives in five trims — Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT — with a targeted on-sale date of late 2026. Pricing will be announced closer to launch. Two Batteries, Real Range The EV3 is built on Kia's 400V E-GMP platform with a choice of two battery options. The entry L
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Kia's most affordable EV debuts in New York with up to 320 miles of range, EV9-inspired styling, and a GT model that wrings 288 horsepower from a sub-compact SUV.
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New York - The second-generation 2027 Kia Seltos made its North American debut at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, arriving longer, wider, and with something no competitor in the compact crossover segment can match: three distinct powertrain options. Three Powertrains The base engine carries over as the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, paired with Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). Available in LX, S, EX, and X-Line trims, it comes with front-wheel dri
Three powertrains, more legroom, and Telluride-inspired styling mark the second-generation 2027 Kia Seltos, debuting in New York.
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Buick has teased the Electra name for decades, Buick has now chosen to create a sub-brand for Buick in China called Electra and with this, their flagship product is the Electra ENCASA. This is an MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) minivan that will define the 21st century of Buick for luxury transport and family use. The ENCASA MPV has a starting price of $70,986 U.S. dollars and comes with GM's latest charging system, a 900V 6C ultra-fast electrical system enhanced for safety and refined ownershi
Positioned as a luxury MPV for 21st century families, Buick has announced the 2026 ENCASA MPV minivan in both electric and plug-in hybrid. Check out what China gets that America should have.
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2026 Lexus launches their first ever ES four-door sedan as a BEV, to be joined later in the year by a hybrid. The Lexus ES will come in two models, the 350e Front-Wheel-Drive and the 500e All-Wheel-Drive. Both models will be available in two trims, Premium and Luxury. The Lexus ES 350e FWD will start with a base MSRP of $47,500 and an EPA-estimated range of 307 miles. Let's dig into what the eighth-generation Lexus ES will offer by model and trim: Standard Equipment: All Models
Pure gas is out. The 2026 Lexus ES launches as a BEV first, with FWD and AWD models, and a hybrid to follow later in 2026. Pricing starts at $47,500.
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Infiniti's last fastback SUV, the QX70, left the lineup after the 2017 model year. Nearly a decade later, the brand is back in the segment with the all-new 2027 QX65, a two-row coupe-style SUV that slots above the QX60 and takes aim at the BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, and Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Starting at $53,990, the QX65 is built in Smyrna, Tennessee and goes on sale this summer as a 2027 model. Powertrain The QX65 uses Infiniti's 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo),
Infiniti is back in the fastback SUV segment with the all-new 2027 QX65 at $53,990. The two-row coupe-style SUV pairs 268 horsepower from the VC-Turbo with standard all-wheel drive, targeting the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.
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Audi is well known for their luxury auto's as well as their performance RS line. The RS5 High Performance Hybrid is a first and one has to wonder do they deliver on that performance or not? Key Specifications Let's start by first looking at the basic points of what this RS has: Power V6 Twin-Turbo 2.9L & electric motor 470 kW or 630 HP combined Top Speed of 285 km / h or 177 mph 825 Nm or 608 lb-ft of torque
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Audi Sport's first-ever high-performance PHEV packs 630 HP, 608 lb-ft of torque, 177 mph top speed, and 50 miles of pure electric range in the all-new RS 5.
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With Honda's cancellation of its own planned EV product lineup, the 0 Series Saloon, 0 Series SUV, and Acura RSX, Sony Honda Mobility has announced the cancellation of their first and second models under the Afeela brand. The Afeela concepts were unveiled at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show to much fanfare, however, expected high pricing amid a global electric vehicle pullback rendered the Afeela brand unviable. The Afeela 1 sedan entered production late last year based on Honda's 0
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Sony Honda Mobility has canceled the Afeela 1 and Afeela 2 EVs following Honda's EV retreat, raising questions about the future of the 2022 joint venture.
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Ahead of the New York International Auto Show next week, Nissan dropped the details on the refreshed 2027 Z set to debut there, and there are some genuinely good updates in here for enthusiasts. The prime headline: The Z NISMO is finally getting a six-speed manual. Nissan didn't just bolt in an existing unit, either. The transmission was specifically engineered for the NISMO grade with an upgraded clutch and a shorter shift stroke for quicker, more satisfying gear changes. The twin-turbo 3.
Nissan is heading to the New York International Auto Show with a refreshed 2027 Z, and the big news is the one enthusiasts have been asking for: a six-speed manual for the NISMO.
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