2018
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Jaguar on Monday announced 2018 model year updates for its core XE, XF and F-Pace lines. The base 25t models adopt Jaguar’s latest 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and are rated at 247 horsepower, up from 240 hp previously. Above this are the 25d models which feature a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine rated at 180 hp. New to XE, XF and F-Pace for 2018 are 30t models. They feature an uprated version of the 25t’s 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, with its output registering at 296 hp. The 30t models replace the 35t models which came with a 340-hp version of Jaguar’s...
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11 things you should know about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Alfa's been slow cooking its entrance back into the United States, and now it's cranked up the heat with the launch of the 2018 Stelvio. Of course, everyone knows you need an SUV, no matter the segment, because all the cool kids are doing it and Americans demand it. Now, Alfa's joining the club. In...
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2018 Audi RS 5 first drive review: green with mean
Like all animals, humans are subject to various temptations. A salad is healthier than a burger and fries, but the whiff you get within a block of an old-fashioned burger joint is irresistible. Similarly, you shouldn’t buy another project car, but when will you find another like it?...
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2018 Nissan Leaf will arrive with ProPilot Assist self-driving capability
There's a new nugget of information surrounding the 2018 Nissan Leaf, but it doesn't have to do with its battery, range, or its powertrain at all. Instead, it's all about self-driving capability. The 2018 Nissan Leaf will arrive with what the brand calls ProPilot Assist, a semi-autonomous driving...
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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio first drive review: the SUV we've been waiting for
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio needed style, personality, and drivability to help the fledgling brand not only survive, but thrive. The only question we had: Could all those things be too much? Let's ignore that the Stelvio has the body of a crossover SUV—it's not one. It's the same skeleton as...
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Dodge forbids you to drive the Demon when it’s colder than 15 degrees…using stock tires
It seems it’s not just dealers that must abide by strict rules regarding the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Customers, too, will need to agree to some rules in order to be allocated a build slot. Jalopnik has a copy of a three-page "Demon Disclosure Form" that Demon customers will have to...
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Last week, Porsche revealed what is poised to be the most powerful 911 ever: the 2018 911 GT2 RS. Ahead of an assumed official reveal at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show this September, Porsche showed off the 911 GT2 RS at E3, where it was revealed as the "Forza Motorsport 7" cover car. Exciting times indeed. So, when can you get one? That's unclear, but it doesn't matter anyway—the 2018 911 GT2 RS is already sold out. German publication Autobild reports that only 1,000 units will be built and each has been spoken for. Prices will reportedly start at 260,000 euros in Germany, or about...
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2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE laps the ‘Ring in 7:16.04
The days of singling out American muscle cars as hopeless handlers are well and truly over. Case in point is the performance of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE on what’s arguably the world’s toughest race track: the Nürburgring. The 650-horsepower Detroit special has lapped the...
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The most expensive 2018 Ford Expedition will be nearly $80K
Yesterday, we learned the 2018 Lincoln Navigator will go on sale this fall with a starting price of $73,250. Now we know how much the related 2018 Ford Expedition will cost—and there are some big price increases. According to Cars Direct, the 2018 Expedition will arrive with a $52,890...
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2018 Buick Enclave priced to start at $40,970
SUV shoppers looking for mainstream SUV with some luxury thrown in have a redesigned Buick Enclave to mull over. It comes this fall, as a 2018 model, and Buick has disclosed how much it will cost. Up $980 over the previous model, the 2018 Enclave will start at $40,970, including destination. Each...
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This is the letter Dodge sent to dealers explaining the Demon allocation process
Dodge on Tuesday revealed the allocation process for its 2018 Challenger SRT Demon which is due this fall and limited to just 3,300 examples in total. (There will be 3,000 for the United States with the remainder pegged for Canada.) In an effort to curb steep dealer markups, the order Dodge builds...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2018 Lincoln Navigator priced from $73,250
Lincoln's full-size luxury SUV has a price tag: the 2018 Lincoln Navigator will start at $73,250 when it goes on sale this coming fall. Foremost, the price undercuts the Navigator's most direct competition, the Cadillac Escalade, by over $1,000. However, we doubt consumers shopping in this segment...
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The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is easily one of the most anticipated cars of the year. It may even be one of the most anticipated cars of the decade. And with only 3,300 destined to be built, 3,000 for the United States and the rest for Canada, it’s a safe bet dealer markups will be steep. To help prevent this, Dodge will prioritize cars sold at or below MSRP, which in this case is $84,995. The final price for a Demon is $86,090 when you include the car’s $1,700 gas guzzler tax and $1,095 destination charge. What this means is that cars sold close to MSRP will be built and...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe first drive review: a grand touring value
When you have an obscene amount of money, you should be driving a grand tourer. I recommend the Aston Martin DB11 or a Ferrari GTC4 Lusso. But what if you're not a sultan, an oligarch, or a tech innovator and still want what a GT can provide? You buy the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe. Priced from...
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2018 Mustang GT's tach reveals 7,500 rpm redline, expect horsepower bump
The Ford Mustang's receiving a heavy refresh for 2018 including updates to its design, tech, and powertrains, and now it appears we know the new, higher redline for the GT model powered by the 5.0-liter V-8. Thanks to a photo posted by Mustang6G (via CJ Pony Parts) of the 2018 Mustang's analog...
Joel Feder -
2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition getting powertrain upgrades
Ford today announced a series of engine upgrades for the 2018 F-150 and Expedition, and they are all designed to improve both power and fuel economy. Highlighting the changes is the addition of port injection on top of the already existing direct injection to several engines, expanded use of the...
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Audi adds 610-horsepower R8 Spyder V10 Plus to range
When the second-generation Audi R8 Spyder made its debut at the 2016 New York auto show, the range-topping V10 Plus model was noticeably missing. It turns out Audi was simply saving the best for last as it’s now finally added the R8 Spyder V10 Plus to its range. There are no surprises here...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
US-bound Jaguar XF Sportbrake revealed, priced from $71,445
Jaguar launched a lighter, more dynamic XF for 2016. The svelte sedan doesn’t get as much attention as its German rivals, but it’s one of the best options in the mid-size luxury segment, especially if you’re fond of spirited driving. Now the XF has spawned its wagon body style...
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The BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo has finally run its course, but before you pop the champagne cork note that a successor is coming. That successor is the 6-Series Gran Turismo which was revealed by BMW on Tuesday. The luxury hatchback is due in showrooms in the fall, as a 2018 model, and has been priced to start at $70,695, including destination. That’s up on the $64,195 starting price of a comparable 2017 5-Series GT, but the 6-Series GT is a sleeker, sexier car. It’s also now a more credible alternative to rival offerings such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The length is...
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Watch the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS attack the Nürburgring
Porsche provided us with an early look at its upcoming 911 GT2 RS on Sunday, but the car’s development phase isn’t over yet as prototypes are still being run on the Nürburgring. The engineers are pushing the car hard as we can see the tail wanting to slide out on a number of...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2018 Hyundai Kona revealed, electric version coming
Hyundai’s rival to funky subcompact SUVs like the Nissan Juke, Toyota C-HR and upcoming Ford Ecosport, the 2018 Kona, has been revealed ahead of its market launch later this year. The name comes from a popular tourist spot in Hawaii and is meant to signify the fun, adventurous nature of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2018 Honda Accord drops V-6 engine, gains turbocharged 4-cylinders
The Honda Accord has been one of the final holdouts in a sea of midsize sedans powered by 4-cylinder engines. It has held onto its V-6 engine for longer than anyone could have imagined, but that changes for 2018. The 2018 Honda Accord will arrive with two turbocharged inline-4 engines and wave...
Sean Szymkowski -
2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition priced at $41,995
The current Ford Focus is on its way out, and sadly that means the Focus RS, which only arrived as a 2016 model, will soon be gone as well. To mark the end of the latter car’s run, Ford announced in May a new Focus RS Limited Edition. Just 1,000 of these 350-horsepower steeds will be offered...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS revealed at “Forza 7” launch
Porsche on Sunday used the launch of the “Forza Motorsport 7” video game to briefly show its new 911 GT2 RS. The launch took place at an Xbox preview showing for E3 which runs from June 13-15 in Los Angeles. It's a big deal for the "Forza" community as the uber 911 is also the featured...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran