Are you ready to shop for your first new car in years? Find out what tech toys and smart driving features are popping up on dealer lots in Huntington Beach this summer with some of the hottest automotive trends for 2025.
California is leading the charge toward a greener future with the purchase of more than 450,000 zero-emission light-duty vehicles in 2023. The auto industry is racing to keep up with demand by rolling out new EV models by the dozen.
In 2025, look for the new Dodge Charger Banshee, with rumors of it producing more than 807 horsepower while retaining that muscle car appearance. The iconic Chevrolet Silverado introduces an all-electric version. Bring back the glory days of the 1960s in the upcoming Volkswagen ID Buzz that looks a lot like the iconic VW Bus.
If you love the function and style of a sedan, sports car, pickup, or three-row SUV, there is an EV waiting for you.
If you are shopping for a new car for the first time in a decade, you will likely not need a charging or data cord for your smartphone but look at what vehicles offer now. Infotainment centers now connect to your phone using wireless versions of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Google Built-in is now found in vehicles produced by Nissan, Honda, GMC, and Volvo. Other features include turning on the lights before you get home using voice-activated Amazon Alexa Skills.
Ask about connected services for your new vehicle that help optimize your use of cloud-based features and live traffic updates.
Car manufacturers are making it easier to leave your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road by expanding and integrating the information displays in your ride. The 2025 Kia K5 offers a beautiful dual-screen that allows you to select what information is shown on your driver information center, including speed, directions, and contacts. Combined with a head-up display, there is less of a need for you to check the middle infotainment screen and stay focused on the road ahead.
We have enjoyed smart cruise control for about a decade, where your ride will maintain a safe distance during the evening drive on the freeway. However, autonomous vehicles are beginning to make more of a splash. Ford Blue Cruise offered on the 2024 Ford Expedition and the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E will take over steering, braking, lane changes, and alert you to an upcoming exit while you chat with your passenger.
This autonomous technology can only be activated when the vehicle knows that it is on an authorized road that meets federal safety and operating standards and while you are touching the wheel. GM, Chevrolet, and Cadillac also offer these upgrades on select models and trims.
Finally, many of the supply chain challenges that slowed production during the COVID years have finally been overcome by the industry. This means that you will see more new SUVs waiting for you to take a test drive at your local dealership. While you can always order the exact mix of trim, color, and wheels from the factory, in 2025 you will have a better chance of finding it right around the corner.
Come on down to the Beach Boulevard of Cars in Huntington Beach and explore all of the latest arrivals with a test drive today. With over a dozen dealers in one location, your dream machine is waiting for you.
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