Redesign

BMW X5 gains passenger, cargo space, off-road chops for 2019

BMW's top-selling crossover, the X5, is getting a major styling makeover for 2019, will be larger than its predecessor with extra passenger and cargo room, and offer an off-road package for the first time in a light truck marketed by the German luxury brand.

BMW X5 gains passenger, cargo space, off-road chops for 2019

BMW's top-selling crossover, the X5, is getting a major styling makeover for 2019, will be larger than its predecessor with extra passenger and cargo room, and offer an off-road package for the first time in a light truck marketed by the German luxury brand.

Toyota expands RAV4 family to defend crown

The unassuming compact crossover now represents Toyota's principal weapon in an intensifying battle for sales volume, market share and brand loyalty.

Subaru not afraid to tinker with winner in Forester

How did Subaru approach the redesign of one of its key components in the Forester? By not being afraid.

Redesigned RAV4 has a little something for everyone

Fans of competing crossovers might recognize some design touches in the redesigned RAV4.

Nissan readies redesigned Altima for Big Apple debut

The Altima, Nissan's highest-volume sedan, will be redesigned and reach the market in the second half of the year.

Daimler's Wagener just says no to consumer input

Daimler design chief Gorden Wagener is no fan of product clinics. Wagener avoided asking customers what they wanted in a redesign of the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV.

RDX kicks off Acura's design evolution

Acura said its daring Precision concept unveiled during the 2016 Detroit auto show pointed to a bolder future for the brand. That future, as it turned out, wasn't far off.

No slowdown for Toyota's Kentucky car plant

Plant manager Susan Elkington says the infusion of fresh product will spark sedan sales and keep the Georgetown line humming.

The new flagships of Detroit

Along with Ford's pace-setting F series, the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 form a collection of trucks that showcase some of the most sophisticated technologies each manufacturer has in its arsenal.

Toyota polishes 5th-generation Avalon, introduces Apple CarPlay

Toyota's next-generation Avalon flagship sedan features more aggressive bodywork, an updated platform to improve driving dynamics and the company's first implementation of Apple CarPlay after years of remaining one of the few holdouts on smartphone integration.

Overhauled G class stays inside the box

The 2019 G class is bigger, lighter and more luxurious, and with the most thorough redesign in the venerable SUV's history, Mercedes-Benz will discover whether a modernized chassis and technology-laden interior can push demand even higher.

Kia plans sporty, Stingerlike overhaul for 3rd-gen Forte

Kia is redrawing the third-generation Forte compact sedan with a sporty, Stingerlike overhaul.

Better on-road ride for G class

Mercedes-Benz's rugged G-class SUV will get an independent front suspension for the first time to improve its on-road handling and refinement, while off-road capabilities also top those of the outgoing model.

2017 Photos of the year: Vehicles

Here's a look back at some of the more colorful and eye-catching vehicles and displays from 2017.

GM's next-century truck

GM commemorated 100 years of truckmaking history with a glimpse of its future: a redesigned 2019 Chevy Silverado that it hopes will upend the pickup market and help position it for the next century.

Nissan applies EV learning in new Leaf

Nissan's second-generation electric Leaf launches in January with a big advantage for the automaker. It's done this before.

Legos, drain plugs and caves: What people are saying about the '18 Jeep Wrangler

While the basic design of the retooled 2018 Jeep Wrangler is similar to the current Wrangler, FCA has updated, and modernized, its popular off-roader with offerings such as an eight-speed automatic transmission, an available 8.4-inch touch-screen display and a backup camera. Production of the 2018 Wrangler has begun with the soft- and dual-top four-door versions. Here's some initial reaction from the automotive media.

Under next-gen Jeep Wrangler's familiar sheet metal, a modern-day overhaul

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler may look similar to its immediate predecessor, but above the skid plates and beneath the removable top, fans of the off-roader will notice the upgrades incorporated into the first Wrangler redesign since 2006.

New face and tech for Lincoln MKC

The MKC crossover, Lincoln's best-seller in China and top conquest vehicle in the U.S., is getting its first significant updates, including new technology features and the brand's mesh grille design.

Aston Martin's new Vantage aimed at younger buyers

Aston Martin is pitching the new-generation Vantage to a younger customer group, helped by a radical redesign that gives the coupe greater differentiation compared with current models.

Next-gen BMW X5 caught testing near BMW S.C. plant

The next iteration of BMW's X5 midsize crossover is taking shape and appears to be on schedule for launch in the second half of 2018, possibly as a 2019 model. The redesign appears conservative -- except for the X5's new snout.

Everything we know about the next-gen Wrangler

Jeep and FCA US have released only the skimpiest information about the new Wrangler. But spy photos and leaks paint a clear picture of what Jeep chief designer Mark Allen and his team have come up with.

It's hard to love a car that doesn't need you to steer

An increasing number of consumers don't really care what kind of car they're climbing into when chauffeured by an Uber or Grab taxi.

Audi unveils redesigned A7

Audi's latest A7 Sportback is the new "dynamic, sporty face" of the brand, design chief Marc Lichte said at the car's unveiling last week.