Research every brand.
The Model Black publishes an independent research guide to every major brand sold new in the US: models, trims, and options, brand by brand, so you know exactly what to ask for. The guides are information only. Live new-car inventory from participating dealerships, priced three ways for your ZIP code, is coming soon.
Brand guides.
Acura
Honda engineering with the volume turned up: precision luxury from $35K to $80K.
Alfa Romeo
Italian passion in a three-car lineup: the driver's choice among luxury brands.
Audi
Quattro grip, understated design, and cabins finished in leather and open-pore wood.
BMW
The Ultimate Driving Machine, from $40K coupes to full-electric flagships.
Buick
Quiet, comfortable, near-luxury SUVs.
Cadillac
The American luxury standard, now leading the EV charge.
Chevrolet
Something for everyone, from a $21K Trax to a 1,250 hp Corvette.
Chrysler
The minivan masters: Pacifica luxury or Voyager value.
Dodge
The muscle brand: 420 to 710 horsepower, no apologies.
Ford
Truck country's home team, from the Maverick to the Super Duty.
Genesis
Korean luxury with German ambitions, backed by the 10-year warranty.
GMC
Professional grade: Chevy's mechanical twin with nicer boots.
Honda
Engineering-first machines, from $25K Civics to $55K adventure rigs.
Hyundai
The 10-year warranty brand, from $21K starters to a 3-row electric flagship.
Infiniti
Two SUVs, done properly: three-row QX60 and flagship QX80.
Jaguar
A storied brand between acts: the last new F-Paces, and some seriously tempting used buys.
Jeep
The off-road brand, from $27K Compass to the Wagoneer flagships.
Kia
Bold design, a 10 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, and three rows of seating.
Land Rover
Genuine go-anywhere capability wrapped in serious luxury, from Evoque to Range Rover.
Lexus
Toyota engineering in a tailored suit, from $38K crossovers to $140K flagships.
Lincoln
American luxury that whispers: four SUVs, zero pretension.
Maserati
The trident means theater: Italian exotics you can actually drive every day.
Mazda
The driver's brand of the mainstream aisle: near-luxury cabins, sports-car DNA, honest prices.
Mercedes-Benz
The oldest name in cars, from $44K crossovers to the S-Class standard.
MINI
Big personality, small footprint, and go-kart handling from under $30K.
Mitsubishi
SUVs with 10 years of powertrain coverage.
Nissan
Value across the board, from a $23K Sentra to a 425 hp Armada.
Porsche
The sports car company that also builds SUVs and EVs.
Ram
The truck brand, period: from work-site Tradesman to $90K Tungsten.
Subaru
Standard AWD on nearly everything, and go-anywhere capability.
Toyota
Spanning $23K commuters to $80K land yachts.
Volkswagen
German engineering at people's-car prices, from the Jetta to a 3-row Atlas.
Volvo
Scandinavian luxury, safety engineering it is known for, now an all-SUV lineup.
Sold by the manufacturer.
These brands sell their own cars directly, not through franchise dealerships, so no participating dealership lists them. Their guides are research only, and each one lists franchise-dealer alternatives.
Research onlyLucid
Arizona-built EVs with EPA-estimated range up to 512 miles.
Research onlyPolestar
Swedish-designed EVs with Volvo bones and understated cool.
Research onlyRivian
Adventure EVs that actually go off-road.
Research onlyTesla
The EV default: Supercharger everywhere, minimalist cabins, software that keeps getting better.