BMW’s 8 Series convertible packs a twin-turbo V8, display screens galore
The 2019 BMW 8 Series convertible is the first drop-top version of BMW's two-door flagship ever. Like the 8 Series coupe, the convertible sports a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and a long list of tech features. The convertibles debuts at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Audi’s E-Tron GT concept is so close to production we can nearly taste it
Audi has introduced the E-Tron GT concept at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show. It's not a simple design study, though. Pre-production has already started and the concept will spawn the first electric Audi Sport model in 2020. It promises 590 horsepower from two electric motors for high-speed cruising.
Thanks to all-wheel drive, the 2019 Toyota Prius is ready for winter
The 2019 Toyota Prius adds all-wheel drive as an option for the first time, which should expand the appeal of this quintessential hybrid car. But the updates may not extend far enough. The 2019 Toyota Prius makes its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, which begins on November 30.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid delivers 50 mpg in a compact package
The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid marks the first time a hybrid powertrain has been offered in Toyota's compact car over its 52-year history. The hybrid model is based on the updated 2020 Corolla sedan. Both new 2020 Toyota Corolla models debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
E-tron GT concept is the latest volley in Audi’s electrified offensive
Concepts have traditionally been an exercise in “what if,” serving as a means of stoking the public’s imagination with engineering fantasies that are unburdened by the realities of volume production. But with the e-tron GT concept, Audi assures us that “this will be.” We'll see a production model in showrooms by 2020.
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT offers brains and brawn in a sumptuous package
Mercedes-AMG has given the GT range a mid-cycle update that brings minor design tweaks and major tech upgrades. Every GT benefits from a digital instrument cluster and a new infotainment system, while the lineup grows with the addition of a GT R Pro model that blurs the line between street cars and race cars.
Nissan is charged up about giving your electric car’s battery pack a new life
Nissan announced its Nissan Energy program at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The program is a three-pronged effort to promote the installation of charging stations, enable smart charging in homes and business locations, and upcycle used electric car batteries into low-stress power-management applications.
2019 Honda Passport ditches some seats, gains some ruggedness
The 2019 Honda Passport should look familiar, because it's basically a five-seat version of the existing Honda Pilot crossover. Honda claims the Passport is more rugged than its family-oriented stablemate. The Passport makes its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
How do you evolve an icon? Up close with the new Porsche 911
Called 992 internally, the next-generation Porsche 911 gets evolutionary styling upgrades and much bigger changes under the sheet metal, including more tech. Porsche knows not to mess with a car that has become the backbone of its brand. The 2020 Porsche 911 made its debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The 2019 Mazda3 gains AWD, fresh design, and a groundbreaking engine
The all-new, fourth-generation Mazda3 will include Mazda’s revolutionary SkyActiv-X gasoline engine, which uses compression ignition like a diesel, plus a real diesel engine option and available all-wheel drive. The 2019 Mazda3 comes in hatchback or sedan form, and is expected at dealers early in 2019.
Rivian’s all-electric, seven-seat R1S isn’t your typical family SUV
Electric-car startup Rivian's second vehicle is the R1S, a seven-seat SUV with a claimed 400-mile range. The R1S can also do zero to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds, according to Rivian, which hopes to start deliveries in 2020. The R1S will be launched alongside the R1T pickup truck.
Luminar lidar sensor aims to detect if you’re sipping a latte or crossing a road
Volvo and sensor company Luminar Technologies have made a breakthrough in lidar technology that will greatly improve the vision of autonomous cars. The lidar allows an autonomous car to see up to 270 yards away, and gives it the ability to identity human actions and body parts (like arms and legs).
Rivian R1T electric pickup boasts 400-mile range, supercar-baiting acceleration
The R1T electric pickup truck is the first vehicle from startup Rivian. Expected to enter production in 2020, it features one of the most impressive spec sheets of any recent vehicle. Rivian claims the R1T will offer up to 400 miles of range, and super-quick acceleration.
The Bentley Continental GT Convertible is a jet setter’s dream come true
Bentley has released the convertible variant of the third-generation Continental GT. The 626-horsepower, V12-powered roadster is identical to the hardtop model with the exception of a power-operated top that opens or closes in 19 seconds. It's offered in standard cloth or, for the first time, British tweed.
The hamster-friendly 2020 Kia Soul will rock out at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Kia has released a teaser image to preview the next Soul. Scheduled to make its debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2020 Soul will keep the outgoing model's boxy proportions but will wear a sharper design. The electric and turbocharged variants will return, and all-wheel drive may be on the menu.
Volvo will be at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, but it won’t bring any cars
Volvo has declared that it won't unveil anything at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, and that its display at the show won't feature a single car. Instead, Volvo plans to focus on mobility services, partnerships with tech companies like Amazon and Google, and autonomous-driving tech.
With lessons learned from racing, Mercedes-AMG takes GT R sports car to next level
Mercedes-AMG keeps finding ways to make its GT sports car even more hardcore. If you thought the GT R variant was as good as it got, get ready for the GT R Pro, which will race into the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Mercedes says the Pro was designed with lessons learned from racing.
Honda will squeeze another model into its SUV lineup at the Los Angeles show
Honda will introduce a new SUV with a familiar nameplate at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. It envisioned the 2019 Passport as a five-seater alternative to the eight-seater Pilot. The two models will share a platform and many tech features, but Honda stresses the Passport will hold its own off the beaten path.
2020 Toyota Corolla sedan aims to offer sharper handling, better tech
The 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan gets the same upgrades as the recently-introduced Corolla hatchback, including a firmer foundation, new engine, and more tech features. Will that be enough to keep the long-lived Corolla nameplate relevant? Like other sedans, the Corolla is in a battle with crossovers.
Would an electric SUV make a good race car? Jaguar thinks so
The Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy is a race series built around the Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV. The first race is scheduled for December 15, 2018, in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, with nine more rounds to follow.
6 stunning rides we couldn’t take our eyes off at the LA Auto Show
The 2017 LA Auto Show press days have come and gone, and with all the reveals done, we're counting down our six favorites.
2019 Kia Sorento crossover aims to be a much cooler ‘Family Truckster’
The 2019 Kia Sorento debuts at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show with a face-lift, new eight-speed automatic transmission, and more tech.
Kia Niro plug-in hybrid continues its manufacturer’s Prius-fighting mission
The 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid will debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show as a companion to the standard Niro hybrid.
Subtle updates make the 2018 Mazda6 more than the sum of its parts
The 2018 Mazda6 remains in the same segment as the popular Toyota Camry but it's moving up on the premium scale.
Toyota FT-AC concept brings the fun back to SUVs
Debuting at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Toyota FT-AC concept aims to add rugged styling and a sense of adventure to the everyday SUV.
Mitsubishi’s new Eclipse Cross brings concept styling to the real world
Openly inspired by Mitsubishi's recent concepts, the Eclipse Cross is one of the brand's most daring designs.
Fashionably late, the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster strolls into the Los Angeles show
On sale next year, the BMW i8 Roadster ushers in an updated plug-in hybrid powertrain that sends 369 horsepower to all four wheels.
2018 Lexus LX 570 roams the Earth like a high-end automotive dinosaur
The 2018 Lexus LX 570 is one of the last old-school SUVs around. Its big V8 and body-on-frame design contrast with modern crossovers.
Lexus RX L adds a feature customers have been craving
The 2018 Lexus RX L is the first three-row Lexus RX ever, filling a major gap in the luxury automaker's lineup.
Swapping edges for arches, the new CLS sets the tone for future Mercedes
The brand-new Mercedes-Benz CLS what made the original car a design icon and augments it with more tech and hybrid power.
2019 Lincoln Nautilus charts a new course for Ford’s luxury brand
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus replaces the Lincoln MKX and debuts this week at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Haul more kids (or dogs) in the 2019 Subaru Ascent crossover
Aimed at the three-row crossover segment, the eight-seater 2019 Subaru Ascent is the biggest model in the company's history by a long shot.
Beneath its nondescript exterior, the 2019 Infiniti QX50 boasts new engine tech
The 2019 Infiniti QX50 boasts the luxury automaker's new VC-Turbo engine, and parent Nissan's ProPilot Assist.
The Mazda6 gains turbo power for the 2017 LA Auto Show
Mazda announced its plans to introduce a new turbo four option for the Mazda6 sedan in addition to some other lineup changes.