The Jaguar XFR-S really didn’t need any kind of improvement, it’s a pretty cool machine all on its own. But they’ve taken the design to the next level with the Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake ($138,000). The updated Sportbrake features include a 550 horsepower 5.0-litter engine that can pull 502 lb-ft of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar’s Quick shift tech. Then entire thing runs on 20-inch Pirelli’s and can go from 0-60 mph in under 4.6 seconds. The great thing about the Sportbrake upgrade is the 60 cubic feet of storage (with rear seats folded). The Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake is expected to go on sale sometime in April.
Nio is a Chinese automaker that specializes in electric autonomous vehicles. They’ve just released their first SUV, the Nio ES8 Electric SUV ($69K+). The Nio has four motors on each of the wheels that allow it to accelerate from 0-62 MPH in just 4.4 seconds. Its 70-kilowatt battery pack gives it a 300+ miles range. […]