2019

The first time we saw the Hyundai Kona, it was being revealed at the LA Auto Show, and while some applauded the automaker’s investment, many people really didn’t know what to think of it. America’s small CUV segment is already riddled with options, and for whatever reason Hyundai has remained out of the race… until now.

Subaru has confirmed the pricing on the 2019 Crosstrek line, and it’s just barely more expensive than the outgoing version. The base model  increased in price by $100 for 2019, and startsat $22,870 including the destination charge and a 6-speed manual.

After all the rumors have been flying about a power bump for the 2019 Mazda MX-5, Mazda has finally confirmed it is true. The 2019 MX-5 will have a 181hp, 151 lb-ft of torque 2.0_liter SKYACTIV-G engine under the hood.

I’m not going to bang the gavel and proclaim that the Hyundai Veloster is the right option for everyone shopping the sub-compact sport hatch segment, but I will admit that I have long had a soft spot for the vehicle.

Tesla, there’s a killer cat about to pounce and a stomp on your tail, and it’s called the Jaguar I-PACE. The Coventry car builder’s first ever pure-electric ride is a fantastic entry into the fledgling luxury EV space, offering plentiful power, sports car handling, cabin comfort, and tech that’s at the top of its game.

Mazda MX-5 fans can rejoice, according to an early Japanese review it looks like the 2019 MX-5 will be getting that power increase to 181 hp we first heard about in March. The car as it is now makes 155 hp and the only people who will be upset by this news are the folks who bought a 2018 model.

Aston Martin has pulled the wraps of the most rapid Rapide it has ever made. The four-door Rapide AMR car has a 6.0L V12 under the hood that makes 595 hp and 465 lb-ft. of torque.

Ford plans on continuing to sell the Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R for the 2019 model year, which is good news for fans. The GT350 is getting some updates to make the car faster on the track, but the GT350R is staying the same.

It used to be that when a person wanted a posh vehicle, they went with a luxury car. Today, more and more people are going with luxury trucks instead, and GMC is showing off one very nice looking luxury truck with the 2019 Sierra Elevation.

Since it first debuted back in 1989, Lexus has sold over 2.18 million of its mid-size ES sedans. The car is not only a critical revenue generator for the brand, but it’s been one of their most middle-of-the-road vehicles, which is a direct reflection of its popularity, and vice versa.

Subaru will be making a limited edition run of special WRX and WRX STI cars for 2019. There will be 250 WRX STI and 750 WRX cars in the uniquely outfitted Series.Gray line. Both cars get the same Cool Gray Khaki color with Crystal Black Silica badges.

Ford is talking up the 2019 F-150 Raptor, and it packs some cool tech to celebrate the new model year. Among its upgrades are Trail Control, a new drive mode designed to give maximum traction off-road.

Behold the latest teaser image of the 2019/2020 Ford Mustang GT500. This is the best shot yet that we have seen of the car and it shows what appears to be a slick carbon fiber spoiler.

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the new 2019 E 53 Sedan. The car is powered by an AMG-enhanced 3.0L in-line six turbo engine with an electric auxiliary compressor. The engine makes 429 hp and 384 lb-ft that is supplemented with an electric EQ Boost starter generator, which adds an extra 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.

The Mercedes AMG GT series is one of my favorite two-seaters on the road today. I’ve spent a little time behind the wheel of the AMG GT S, pushing it around the circuit at Road America, and it was quite an impressive car.