10 Cars That Are New and Exciting for 2016 in America

New cars are introduced every year. Some of them are pretty lame such as the 2016 Toyota Prius. Others are exciting. Here are 10 cars that we should be excited about for 2016.

1. Ford Focus RS

Ford Focus RS
By Ford Motor Company

The Ford Focus RS was a front wheel drive beast. Until 2016, it was never available in the United States which made car guys in the US feel betrayed by their own motor company. Thanks to Ford, we now are able to obtain the Ford Focus RS. They weren't chicken with this car at all. It has a turbocharged 2.3 L 4 cylinder engine that makes a beastly 350 horsepower. They have added all wheel drive replacing the front wheel drive. The best part is the drift mode where it could let you drift in an all wheel drive car.

2. Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Chevrolet Camaro is all new for 2016 and it sure is  amazing as it already won the Motor Trend 2016 Car of the Year. The smaller engines include a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder that makes 280 horsepower and a 3.6 liter V6 that makes 355 horsepower. What car guys are really interested in is the Camaro SS with the 6.2 Liter LS1 V8 with 455 horsepower, the same engine as the Corvette. The Camaro will crush every Mustang and Dodge Challenger with the most mean looks and the interior that is cleverly designed. The climate control is controlled by 2 metal rings that twist to raise and lower the temperature. It also has the optional screen in the area where the gauges where you could customize it to display a variety of menus,

3. Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X
By Steve Jurvetson

I may hate the Tesla Model X but it is something new on the SUV market. You could either have the 70D, the 90D, or the performance P90D.  The 70D has 2 motors that combine to make a total of 518 horsepower and a 70 kilowatt batter that has 220 miles of range. The 90D has the same 2 motors and has a 90 kilowatt battery that has 257 miles of range. The P90D has 2 electric motors that make a total of 762 horsepower and a 90 kilowatt battery that has 250 miles of range. This SUV is quite unique. One of the most interesting features is the Falcon Wing doors that open up and have sensors so it won't the car next to you. Another cool feature is that all you do is push the handle and the door will open for you.

4. Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga
By Rijinatwiki

If you call a Land Rover Range Rover luxury, then you need to see this.  This is Bentley's luxury and fast SUV. It has a 6 liter W12 engine that makes 600 horsepower. It's not all road and no offroad. There are offroading modes that help you offroad, but who would want to clip their under body in 300,000 dollar SUV, This SUV has some of the most exclusive features. For example, there is an optional Bertling Clock on the center console that has diamonds embedded into them, while the dials are either rose gold or gold. It has an Android based entertainment system that you could take off and take it into you home.

5. Acura NSX

Acura NSX
ByLatvian98

The Acura NSX has been revived. However, it is an expensive hybrid this time. It has a base price of 150,000 dollars. However, it is worth it. It has a 3.5 liter twin turbocharged V6 that makes 500 horsepower and 2 electric motors. The total amount of power for this car is 573 horsepower. It has a 9 speed dual clutch automatic transmission. This car is amazing. For starters, it looks a lot like the concept car. The interior looks great, especially since it flows really well. Something that I find really cool is the screen for the speedometer. You can customize it to display what you want. It shows that Acura is catching up to becoming a maker of the modern supercar.

6. Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R
By Edvvc

The Honda Civic Type R is not like any other Honda Civic sold in America. First of all, it is a Civic hatchback, so it seems quite bulky. Second of all, it is turbocharged. The only other turbocharged Honda is the regular Honda Civic that has the optional 1.5 turbocharged 4 cylinder engine. However, this time it is a 2.0 L V-TEC and turbocharged 4 cylinder that makes 300 horsepower instead of the meager 176 horsepower.  Of coarse, You might be wondering what this front wheel drive car with that much power is up against.The Honda Civic Type R is a the Ford Focus RS. One of the key differences is that the Ford Focus RS is all wheel drive, but the Honda Civic Type R is front wheel drive (why???). Unless Honda has some fancy differential that eliminates understeer, it is useless around the corners since front wheel drive plus high speed plus cornering equals understeer.

7. Audi R8

Audi R8

The Audi R8 no longer has a V8. It only has a V10 and V10 Plus trim. The V10 makes 540 horsepower. However, the V10 Plus has some upgrades that allows it to make 610 horsepower. Like the Lamborghini Huracan LP-610-4, it has a V10 and all wheel drive. It also has Virtual Cockpit, which is an entire digital gauge clusters. However, thing that makes this different from the Lamborghini Huracan LP-610-4 is that Iron Man drives an R8.

8. Ford GT

Ford GT
By Car and Driver

This is the car that stile the Detroit International Auto Show back in January of 2015. No one paid attention to the NSX. It has an Ecobosst V6 (yes,V6) that makes 600 horsepower. Less that a thousand are going to be made. This is one of the most high tech Fords ever. The Ford GT's tub is made of carbon fiber. The spoiler has tricks such as turning into an airbrake and adjusting so it provides drag and down force when needed.

9. Lamborghini Huracan LP-580-2

Lamborghini Huracan
By Jakub Halun

The Lamborghini Huracan LP-610-4 is a V10 all wheel drive car. It is similar to the Audi R8 V10 plus. Lamborghini was nice enough to make a Huracan that is rear wheel drive that also has a V10. Instead of making 610 horsepower like the regular Huracan, it makes 580 horsepower. The best part is that it costs less than than the regular LP-610-4. The regular all wheel drive version costs around 240,000 dollars. The rear wheel drive wheel drive version starts at about 200,000 dollars. Now, more people could brag about having a Lamborghini.

10. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
By Tuner tom

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is amazing. Before we get into why this car is amazing, we must discuss the engine. It has a 5.2 L V8 that makes a nice 526 horsepower. There is an available Magnetic Ride Damping system. This car will impress you. You might just think that this is another Shelby but it isn't. It sounds better and handles better unlike the other Shelby's thanks to this generation's independent rear suspensions. Finally, a Shelby that could handle and puts the power to the ground exists.

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American Compact Sedans- A Buying Guide Pt. 2

Welcome back to part 2 of the American compact sedans buying guide. Now, let's get started with one of the only AWD cars in its class, the Subaru Impreza.

Subaru Impreza

The Suburu Imprezza isn't a bad car. First of all, base engine is in between the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic's. It is a 2.0 liter boxer engine that makes 148 horsepower. What is great about this car is that it has standard AWD. You cannot even get AWD on other cars in its class unless your are in the sorry Mitsubishi Lancer. Transmission options aren't great though. You can only get stick shift on the base 2.0i, or you can "upgrade" to the evil CVT. If you want a trim nicer than the base 2.0i, then you must have the CVT.

Suburu Imprezza

 For the interior, there is a Starlink system tat looks nice, but has touch sensitive buttons. The interior, like the Nissan Sentra, is logically laid out. However like the Nissan Sentra, the interior is also boring. However, the information screen between the gauges is nice and colorful, and the steering wheel feels great in your hands. In terms of safety, it is available with Subaru's amazing Eyesight system that got a Superior rating in the IIHS front crash prevention test and it aced all the tests for IIHS. In terms of driving, the car is noisy, but it has great visibility. How much does it cost to get this AWD beast? The Impreza starts at around 18,000 dollars.

Now, if the Impreza isn't for you and you want an AWD car, then take a look at the Mitsubishi Lancer.

Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer is another AWD car. However, it costs less than the Subaru Impreza starting at around 17,000 dollars. Then again, AWD is an option. The base ES 2.0 comes with a 2.0 MIVEC engine making 148 horsepower. It could be hooked up with a 5 speed manual or a CVT. The ES 2.4 AWC, SE 2.4 AWC, and the SEL 2.4 AWC all have all wheel drive, CVT transmissions, and a 2.4 MIVEC engine that makes 168 horsepower, The top of the line GT 2.4 has pretty much the same specs as the other trim levels higher than the base ES 2.0, except it is available with a 5 speed manual. 

Mitsubishi Lancer

So, what's so great about the Lancer. It has available AWD, unlike most cars in its class. One neat thing about this car is that if you have AWD, then you can turn it off. That's about it. The rear seat space is decent. Cargo space is small at around 12.3 cubic feet. For the interior, it is logically laid out but boring, The information screen in between the gauges isn't even colored. Instead, it has this ugly orange tone to it. Now, me must talk about how dated this car is. It has been around since 2007. That's pretty old.

Now, if you don't want a Japanese car, why not look at the Koreans. Let's take a look at the Kia Forte.

Kia Forte

The Kia Forte is Kia's entry into the compact sedan game. The base LX trim sports a 1.8 L 4 cylinder that makes 145 horsepower which is okay for its class. It has a standard 6 speed manual and an optional 6 speed automatic. Step up to the EX trim and you get 2,0 L 4 cylinder with 173 horsepower and a standard 6 speed automatic. One of the top selling points of this car is the cheap base price. It starts at less than 16,000 dollars. 

Kia Forte Interior
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The Forte does what an average commuter car does. It drives fairly well but it isn't as sporty as a Mazda 3. It has sporty looks, which is something that is important in the compact sedan class. There is a fair amount of available tech. There is UVO, a system that could record where you parked your car and get road side assistance. However, like every other car, there are problems. Like many other cars in its class, the interior is not unique. It has the traditional tiny looking screen and climate control on the lower half of the dash. There is no floating screen like a Mazda 3 or curves like in a Honda Civic. However to be fair, both these cars are more expensive than the Forte.

If you don't want a Kia but want something Korean, then take a look at the all new Hyundai Elantra.

Hyundai Elantra

The Hyndai Elantra was recently redesigned for the 2017 model year. It may be one of the most advanced cars in its class. The 2.0 L 4 cylinder in the SE trim makes 147 horsepower. It comes standard with a six speed manual and is available with a six speed automatic transmission. The top of the line limited trim comes with the same 4 cylinders as the SE trim but has a standard 6 speed automatic.Even with the little power, don't be fooled. It does pull. This car starts around the same price as the other cars in its class. It starts at around 17,000 dollars. This car is fancy. There is available rear heated seats, memory seats, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, and many other luxury items in cars.

Hyundai Elantra
By Car and Driver

The Hyundai Elantra is filled with technology that helps tackle everyday problems. The Blue Link feature allows you to unlock and lock the car remotely, flash your lights remotely, remotely start your engine, and do many other things. The Elantra may be the newest car in its class but it sure doesn't feel like it. It looks similar to any other car in its class. It's not unique or different. It's more like it's just another sedan. The interior isn't unique either.  It has the traditional screen and climate control on the lower half of the dashboard. It also has the color display screen between the gauges. This car may not be amazing, but it does do what a commuter car should do.

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The New Jeep Wrangler

The new Jeep Wrangler is coming out in around 2017. Here are 5 things that they should keep on the Wrangler and 5 things that they ought to get rid of.

We will start out with 5 things that they should keep.

1. The Design

Jeep Wrangler

One reason people buy a Wrangler is so they could have the iconic jeep feeling. What's the point of buying a Wrangler when it doesn't look like a Jeep. The car is boxy and should remain that way. The grill needs the have the traditional 7 bars. The taillights must remain square while the headlights and blinkers stay at its traditional round shape. Keeping the iconic Jeep design is the key to success with this car. You should be able to spot it and say, "yeah, that's a Jeep."

2. The Removable Doors and Roof

Jeep Wrangler

Another cool thing about owning a Jeep Wrangler is being able to remove the doors and roof. Removing the doors when off roading provides some better visibility as you can peak your head through where the door would have been and check out where your tires are. Removing the roof just gives it that airy feel. Once you pop all the doors and the roof off, then you have a very airy car. The other reason why they should keep this feature is because it is a tradition in the Wrangler family.

3. Wheel Articulation

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Wheel articulation is on Japlonik's on things that make off road cars unstoppable. Wheel articulation helps keep the tires of a Jeep Wrangler on the ground. Having good wheel articulation gives you the two things that you want in off roading. It maximizes traction and helps maintain the stability of the vehicle.

4. The Short Overhangs

Jeep Wrangler

Another key recipe to having a good off roading car is having short overhangs. The shorter the overhangs are, the better. Short overhangs allow better approach angle and better departure angle in off roading. Having a good approach and departure angle allows for the car to be able to climb steeper hills.

5. Ground Clearance

Jeep Wrangler Black Ops

Ground clearance is another essential in off roading. and Jeeps are all about off roading. Ground clearance helps the car on harsh terrain. It makes sure that the under body doesn't scrape with the rocks. Without ground clearance, the under body could be caught on the boulders. The under body would be heavily damaged.

Now it is time for the things that Jeep needs to get rid of on this car.

1. Bad Safety Ratings

Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler isn't what you would call a safe car. In fact, it is quite the opposite. For the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, it scored good on the IIHS moderate and small overlap crash test. It scored marginal in the head restraints and side test. As for the regular Jeep Wrangler,  it scored good on the moderate overlap crash test, poor on the side test, and marginal on the small overlap and head restraints test.  Compared to the Toyota Camry, it scored good on every test crushing the Wangler and the Wrangler Unlimited.

2. Cheap/Dated Interior

Jeep Cherokee Interior

The Jeep Wrangler has a cheap interior. Hard plastics are everywhere you look. It doesn't look very nice either. Instead, it looks dated compared to the rest of the FCA cars. For the Wrangler coming out in 2017, the interior should be durable but nice. The dashboard should be able to survive being beaten up but shouldn't look or feel as cheap as it does right now.

3. The Engine

Jeep Wrangler Engine

The Jeep Wrangler has a 3.6 liter engine that makes 285 horsepower. That's not bad. However, what is bad is that it gets 17 city and 21 highway for its MPG. Gas mileage is important for off roading because you don't want to be stranded while climbing a trail. For the Wrangler, there needs to be a more powerful and fuel efficient engine. The best way to accomplish that is by making the engine smaller and adding a turbo charger.

4. Poor Reliability

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

The Jeep Wrangler may be a good car to drive off road, but it sure isn't very dependable. It was rated below average in the Consumer Reports New Car Preview 2015.  However, that does not surprise me. The Jeep brand was second to last in the Consumer Reports 2015 Annual Auto Reliability Survey. Last place in that survey was Jeep's parent, Fiat.

5. Poor Driving Dynamics

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Jeep made this car to be amazing off road but on the road. Consumer Reports complained about the lousy and slow steering. The tall ride height causes issues too. It makes the car tip an awful lot in the corners, That suspension also doesn't help its case. Consumer reports complained it to be too busy. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler should have better steering, less unstable cornering, and less jiggly suspension. However, these changes will compromise the off roading so there should be a way to adjust the suspension and ride height easily.

The Jeep Wrangler should keep its design, removable doors and roof, and the things that make this car invincible in off roading. However, it needs to lose its bad safety ratings, cheap interior, fuel chugging engine, poor reliability, and poor driving dynamics.

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Mitsubishi Ought to Leave the United States

Mitsubishi should leave the United States. Their sales are poor and so are their cars. In this article, I will be talking about why Mitsubishi should leave the United States.

For starters, their sales are awful. Even the December 2015 sales of a Toyota Sienna could beat the total number of December sales for all Mitsubishi vehicles in the United States. Mitsubishi sold a grand total of 7887 vehicles in the United States in December, 2015. Let's analyse Mitsubishi's problems.

Mitsubishi i-Miev

For starters, they have an awful electric car. The Mitsubishi i-Miev is ugly and slow. It is behind the competition too. The electric motor only makes 66 horsepower, and this car only has 62 miles of range. A Nissan Leaf has 107 horsepower and 107 miles of range. The only good thing about this car is that it is cheap. This car starts at around 23,000 dollars which is cheap for an electric car. Mitsubishi only sold 9 of these disgusting cars in December 2015. They should get rid of this car and put a new and better electric car in its place.

The second issue is that they have no car to compete in the midsize. sedan class. That is an issue since some of the best selling cars in the United States such as the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima are in the midsize sedan class. This class is where people with families look towards when buying a car. 

Mitsubishi Lancer

The third issue is that they have no competitive car to compete in the compact sedan class. They have the Mitsubishi Lancer, a car far behind the competition. For starters, this car is very dated. This generation has been around since 2007. This car is really starting to show its age, especially with its lack of technology 

Toyota Corolla

Another issue is that why buy a Lancer when you could have a better Corolla for around the same price. Both cars start at around 17,000 dollars. Starting off with this list of how the Corolla is better than the Lancer, the Toyota Corolla is known for its legendary reliability, unlike the Mitsubishi Lancer. In fact, the Toyota is on the Consumer Reports best cars to make 200,000 miles. Another lose for the Lancer is that the Toyota Corolla is more advanced in terms of technology, such as having Toyota Entune which let's you stream Pandora and purchase movie tickets. The only area in which the Mitsubishi Lancer wins is in performance with more power in the engine options and available AWD, something not found on a Toyota Corolla.

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The final issue is the dated Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. It has been around since 2010. It could use a nice facelift. It has been around since 2010. Mitsubishi only sold 3356 Outlander Sports in the December of 2015. However, it is still their best selling car. If it is their best selling car, then make it seem like their best selling car with refined technology.

If they can get competitive compact sedan, a proper electric car, update the Outlander Sport, and get a midsize sedan as competitive as the Honda Accord to compete in the family sedan class, then they could start selling some more cars. After all, those 4 issues listed above were the big problems resulting into little sales for Mitsubishi in the United States.

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American Compact Sedans- A Buying Guide Pt. 1

Compact sedans are some of the most popular cars around today. That is why there are so many options out there with their pros and cons. Each of them are unique. This guide is to help you choose the right compact sedan.

Now, let's start with one of the most popular ones, the Toyota Corolla.

Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is popular around the world. In Japan, there are even special Corolla dealerships. The Toyota Corolla is one of the most reliable vehicles in its class. They are known for lasting way more than ten years. Starting with where you sit, the interior feels nice, and the available navigation system is one of my favorites to use even though the screen is small. Even better, it starts at just about 17,000 dollars.

However, the Toyota Corolla is also one of the weakest and least interesting car in its class. This car has 132 horsepower in the base 4 cylinder and 150 horsepower in the Eco trim. It also looks like any other car on the road. Not only that, the transmission options aren't great. There is a droning CVT, a six speed manual, or an outdated 4 speed automatic transmission. This is a great car have, as long as you don't care that much about performance or styling. 

Of coarse, one of its main rivals, the Honda Civic, may suit you better if you are more into performance and looks.

Honda Civic

The Honda Civic, like the Toyota Corolla, is one of the most reliable cars in its class. However, it is sportier and looks more interesting. It sports a much more powerful 2.0 liter V-TEC engine with 156 horsepower. However, if that isn't enough for you, you can roll with a much better 1.5 liter turbocharged engine with 176 horsepower. I am glad to say that it doesn't feel as cheap as the old one. Honda ditched the 2 level speedometer and tachometer system that looked all weird. The interior may not look as nice as the Toyota Corolla's interior, but it is still great. Soft touch plastics are everywhere. 

Honda Civic

However, not everything is great about this car. Transmission options are still pretty awful. There is a 6 speed manual, only on the LX trim (for now since they are still adding more trims including a Type R). Then, there is the CVT on all the other trim levels, no other options. The CVT is optional for the LX. For the interior, Honda wouldn't give us a volume knob. This makes me want to shoot the Honda Link developers in the face. A volume knob is the most efficient way to get the job done. Not only that, you have to pay a price for the better power (and V-TEC) over the Corolla. This popular compact sedan starts at over 18,000 dollars.

If the is too expensive, but you still want something nice, then look no further. Let's look at the Mazda 3 sedan.

Mazda 3

The Mazda 3 is arguably the sportiest in its class. It has a 2.0 liter SKYACTIV 4 cylinder with 155 power or an optional 2.5 liter SKYACTIV 184 horsepower. Best of all, the transmission options are great with a 6 speed manual available on every model, or a 6 speed automatic that works very well. The Mazda 3 is probably the closest thing in its class to being like a Mercedes Benz. Like a Mercedes Benz, it has a floating screen, a signature exterior design, and a knob to control the infotainment system. However, it also has a touchscreen if the knob isn't doing the trick for you. One thing that many people worry about is the price. This car starts at around 17,000 dollars. However, for all the fancy stuff such as the 2.5 4 cylinder engine, heads up display, and navigation system, it will cost about 25,000 dollars. 

Mazda 3
By Manoj Prasad

That is not to say that this car is excellent in every way because its not. For starters, it isn't as reliable as the Honda Civic, nor the Toyota Corolla. Cargo space also stinks with only 12.4 cubic feet in the trunk compared to the massive 15.1 cubic feet in the Civic's trunk.  Not only that, but the infotainment system, like Mercedes Benz, is unnecessarily complicated. Even with its cons, this car is still great to drive and is great to live with.

Now, let's end this guide with another Japanese car, the Nissan Sentra.

Nissan Sentra
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The Nissan Sentra is Nissan's piece of the pie in this class. It is cheaper than all the other cars I mentioned so far starting at around 16,000 dollars. It has only one engine option. That is a 4 cylinder with 130 horsepower, less than the Toyota Corolla (shame). You can get a 6 speed manual in the S model, but you are able to "upgrade" to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). If you want to get a trim level better than the base S model, then you must get the evil CVT. It is like they force you to get an awful car or have a nicer car but with the droning CVT. For the interior, it's not that great, but I won't complain. The display in between the tachometer and the speedometer is nice and colorful. The design layout is logical. However, I must say that it is a little boring. The navigation screen is 5.8 inches large and the screen doesn't look very nice. However, I cannot complain too much since it is a cheap car.

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Amazing Cars That Need to Come Back to Life

Cars come and go. However, some cars that go shouldn't have. Here are 4 cars that need to be brought back to life again. I will not mention cars that have been replaced by a different model in the cars that need to be revived part..

1. Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

The Cadillac CTS-V wagon was the wagon version of the insane CTS-V. It had the same type of performance as the regular CTS-V sedan, but it was cooler. It had more practicality and was the fastest wagon on sale due to the Mercedes E63 wagon's speed limiter and the fact that there wasn't anything like it. It is still a small market with the Mercedes E63 AMG wagon being the only one running for super wagon.

2. Honda S2000

Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 was Honda's sports car. It was driver orientated with a hidden radio infotainment system and the climate control right next to the steering wheel. Not only that, but it was light. It weighs less than 2,900 pounds. That is lightweight for a sports car since most cars weigh more than 3,000 pounds. The problem is that the only sports car Honda makes is the awful CR-Z hybrid. The CR-Z is slow . It doesn't feel like a real sports car.

3. Toyota Supra

Toyota Supra

The Toyota is a JDM legend. The 2JZ-GTE engine produced 320 horsepower in the 1992 Supra. This car is popular among car enthusiasts. Part of the reason is that it is very reliable. Another reason is that it is cheap to build. For around 15-20 grand, a shop will pop an extra 400 horsepower making more than a 1.3 million dollar Pagani Huayra.

4. Subaru WRX Sti Hatchback

Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Hatchback

The Subaru WRX Sti hatchback was a beast. It had the same performance as the Subaru WRX Sti sedan but was more practical and cooler to the enthusiasts. However for some stupid reason, Subaru killed it off when they revealed the new WRX Sti. I don't understand why they would do such a thing.

5. Honda CR-X

Honda CR-X

The Honda CR-X used to be this front wheel drive monster that was cheap. It was a lift back so it let in more natural lighting that you average Scion FR-S. Sadly in 1991, they killed this JDM car. They never brought it back. Then in 2010, instead of bringing a proper and legitimate CR-X, they brought a car that was similar to the CR-X in terms of body style since it was also a liftback. This car is the Honda CR-Z. The Honda CR-Z is this awful and worthless hybrid. The power on this thing sucks. There is only 130 horsepower. A Prius V has 131 horsepower. Not only that, the Hnda CR-Z doesn't even get 40 MPG for both highway and city compared to the Prius V's combined 44 city and 40 highway. They need to bring back a proper and legitimate Honda CR-X and not a worthless hybrid, which doesn't deserve to live on as a Honda.

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SF Auto Show Highlights

Recently, I went to the 2016 San Francisco International Auto Show and was able to see many cars in flesh. It was a lot of fun, and I saw some really cool cars. Here are the top 5 coolest cars seen.

1. Mercedes G Class

Mercedes G Class

If you want a hard core off roading vehicle that is luxury, then the Mercedes G Class will suit your needs. This car is powerful and is not as soft as the 2016 Range Rover. This is real old school off roading with no air suspension and no fancy driving modes. Instead, this military like vehicle has three different locking diffs. It will get you to where you want to go without the glitches of a Range Rover.

2. Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR James Bond

Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

In the Bond film Spectre, an awesome Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR  is featured. It is featured in a car chase rolling through four feet of snow. It is modified to look like one of the coolest Land Rovers ever. The designers certainly aced it with an epic light bar and mean look. They certainly started off with a great car to modify. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is made to be one of the craziest Land Rovers ever with a supercharged engine that produces 550 horsepower. The engine will scream.

3. Porsche 918

Porsche 918

This hypercar is the replacement for the legendary Carrera GT. That means that there are some pretty high expectations. They certainly went above and beyond when it comes to building this new legend. It hosts a total of 887 horsepower from the hybrid powertrain that says hybrids don't need to be slow. The two electric motors work along with the 6.8 kW-h battery and allows the car to go full electric mode for twelve miles. The dashboard in the interior is like a swooping line with a long screen on it. The exhausts are next to your ears so you can hear the naturally aspirated V8. This car is truly amazing.

4. Pagani Huayra

Pagani Huayra

The Pagani Huayra is truly special. The level of craftsmanship will blow your mind. It starts at 1.07 million dollars and it may only have 720 horsepower. However, horsepower doesn't say everything about this car. It has got these insane metal dials inside. All the mechanisms for the gear shifter are exposed and they give a nice clink. The body is made from carbotanium, a blend of carbon fiber and titanium. It makes the body nice and light and it won't shatter, unlike regular carbon fiber. The car isn't about just the power. It is also about the details that go into it making this car so special.

5. Dodge Charger Hellcat

Dodge Charger Hellcat

The Dodge Charger Hellcat is everything a proper American muscle car should be. It is powerful and can do some of the biggest burnouts. Unlike the Pagani, it is a fraction of the price. It starts at seventy grand which may seem a lot. However, this beast has 707 horsepower, just 13 less than the Pagani. The Hellcat is one of the best "cheap" thrills".

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