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The SUV will have a starting price of $49,900 and will feature full-time 4-wheel drive, a twin-speed transfer box and a fully independent suspension.

Mercedes-Benz confirms the new S-Class will make its world premiere during second-half 2020 as originally planned, despite recent rumors suggesting production disruptions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic could delay its launch until next year.

Next-gen SH-AWD, double-wishbone front suspension, brake-by-wire arrive in the redesigned sedan this fall, followed by a turbocharged V-6 Type S performance variant next spring.

The facelifted 5-Series is due in North American dealerships during third-quarter 2020 in a renewed sales push against premium-brand rivals such as the Audi A6, Cadillac CTS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The Targa 4 will start at $119,300 and the Targa 4S at $135,200 when the vehicles become available in the U.S. late this year. This is Porsche’s first world premiere for a new model exclusively in a digital format.

Modified to produce 612 hp from 5,500-6,600 rpm and 590 lb.-ft. (800 Nm) of torque between 2,000-5,000 rpm, the twin-turbo 4.4L V-8 gains 89 hp and 37 lb.-ft. (50 Nm) compared to the X7 M50i on which it is based.

A team working on the upcoming Golf R is getting involved with R-line models for electric powertrains, a VW executive says, but for now the automaker is keeping its Golf focus on gas-powered performance models in North America.