Highlights of the auto industry in 2018
The auto manufacturing industry shows no signs of slowing down, the revival of the Ford Fiesta ST, and sharp drops in diesel prices are good news for car enthusiasts in 2018.
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| 2018 is shaping up to be a big year for new petrol-powered supercars. There are at least three new Aston Martins to be launched this year, including the Valkyrie, the fastest car the brand has ever built. 2018 will also see the debut of the BMW 8 Series, Jaguar XE SV 8, Mercedes-AMG Project One and the return of a Japanese icon, the Toyota Supra. |
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| The Land Rover Defender is probably one of the most anticipated models of 2018. The new model does not carry the traditional retro design features of the Defender line, but still retains stability and great driving feel. |
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| Electric vehicle technology is on the rise and the emergence of luxury cars with EV engines is a highlight in 2018. Introduced in 2017, models such as Audi E-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Polesta 1 will create a strong attraction for the electric vehicle market in general and luxury electric cars in particular. |
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| The previous generation Ford Fiesta ST was considered the best hatchback. The new generation of Fiesta ST was launched at the Geneva Motor Show last March, to save the old generation that had just been discontinued in the North American market. Although it has one less cylinder than the old version, the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST will have more power and faster speed. |
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| Along with the Defender, the Jaguar iPace is the second blockbuster of Jaguar - Land Rover in 2018. This is the first Jaguar model to use an all-electric engine. By abandoning traditional advantages such as powerful sound, transmission, long front end, the Jaguar iPace is ready to overthrow the monument of the electric car industry - Tesla in 2018. |
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| There’s no denying that diesel is dying. Prices for diesel cars are set to drop dramatically this year. There are plenty of excellent diesels to choose from, with high torque and low fuel consumption, though they have fallen in value and are no longer available. |
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| If you can’t afford a Porsche 911 GT3, you can still buy a car with a great driving feeling, high engine performance but affordable price like Meganne Renault Sport. The Trophy-R version once made waves and was considered one of the best front-wheel drive cars on the planet before being surpassed by Honda Civic Type R. The Megane Renault Sport 2018, which will be launched in April, is expected to regain this unique position from the Japanese car. |
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Production delays meant the Tesla Model 3 was not ready for customers in 2017. The American electric car will not keep customers waiting any longer this year. Although the specific sales date has not been confirmed, it is certain that sales of this model will not extend into next year. |
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| This Infiniti will be the first manufacturer to use a variable compression ratio gasoline engine, applied to the Infiniti QX50 SUV, helping to save about 30% of fuel. With new engine technology, the QX50 is superior to models using traditional gasoline engines. This is truly an SUV to look forward to in 2018. |
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| To choose a compact car to run in the city, Volkswagen Up GTI is a typical name. Possessing a compact size, good speed and flexible control, Volkswagen Up is one of the best cars suitable for crowded streets. The German car company will have upgrades and adjustments to the Up GTI 2018, equipped with a 1.0 liter turbocharged engine, 114 horsepower capacity. Volkswagen Up GTI is expected to continue the success of its predecessors Polo GTI and Golf GTI. |
