Whats New 2017

This will be a huge year for Jeep, with the introduction of an all-new compact Compass crossover.

Jaguar, the upscale Brit, is currently enjoying a resurgence in the US, built on an improved value proposition, credible quality, better reliability, and an expanded lineup.

Nissan's upscale Infiniti franchise expands its lineup for 2017 with the launch of an all-new QX30 and its sporting derivative, the QX30S.

With the departure of the Genesis (now G80) and Equus (G90) sedans to the newly launched Genesis franchise, the Hyundai car lineup runs from Accent to Azera.

With declining interest in the traditional four-door sedan, Honda's Accord has seen a sales decline, but is still leading the car market in retail sales to private owners.

GM's 'professional grade' truck and SUV specialist continues to deliver its utility-with-luxury vibe, optimized in the all-new Acadia.

Having been sold in US showrooms under the umbrella of parent company Hyundai, with the 2017 model year Genesis becomes a standalone franchise pursuing both near-luxury and luxury clientele.

Ford continues into 2017 running on all cylinders, although its trucks and crossovers would seem to be running better than its car platforms.

With the 'new' having worn off of the 500, it's left to the 124 Spider to warm up the Fiat showroom. The Fiat two-seater is all-new, and from a branding perspective a return to a designation popular with Fiat fans throughout the '70s.

Despite the stereotypes surrounding Ferrari and its owners, at least a few of these automotive thoroughbreds are still bought for driving.

With what Dodge marketing describes as 'the purification of the brand and consolidation with SRT', Dodge has firmly and perhaps irrevocably returned to its performance roots.

Chrysler's now-iconic minivan is all new. The 'Town & Country' tag is out, a resurrected 'Pacifica' tag is in, and both the design and content are transformational

As America's storied bow-tie brand, the Detroit-based automaker isn't a stranger to 'Car of the Year' awards, but given the acclaim accorded Chevy's all-new Bolt EV, 2017 will serve as something of a benchmark.

Cadillac continues to move its brand in a global direction, with design, powertrains and technology intended to be fully competitive with German entries.

You can't be all things to all people, but with its vast expansion of model types the Bavarian brand is certainly giving it a try.

Buick, with a well-received lineup of crossovers, reinvigorates its car lineup.

Over the last decade Bentley has done an excellent job in projecting a more sporting presence without in any way jeopardizing its luxury credibility.

Despite the corporate hiccup presented by Audi's diesel emissions scandal, the German carmaker works to keep its luxury mojo rolling with an all-new A4, allroad A4, R8 and Q7.

In 2017, more than 100 years after the Aston brand was first launched, the upscale maker of British grand tourers is so much more than that 'Bond car'.

Having taken a twenty year sabbatical from the US market, Fiat Chrysler Automobile's Alfa Romeo returned for the 2015 model year with the 4C Coupe.