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The 280SE might be peak Mercedes cruiser, with effortless V-8 power and graceful good looks.These cars were famously over-engineered, and this example ticks all the boxes with optional extras and a great color combo.This is one collectible that’s truly joyous to drive.No offense to the car, but you know Janis Joplin wasn’t praying for a 220D. She was after something divinely bestowed, one of those capital-M Mercedes from the company’s golden age of glory. Perhaps something like this gorgeous 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE convertible, currently up for sale at Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). Bring a TrailerThat really is an excellent shade of green. Officially called Moss Green, it’s a hue that contrasts perfectly with the buttery cognac leather and wood-trimmed interior of this big Merc droptop. With the top down and that three-pointed star pointing its crosshairs at the horizon, it’d be less like driving a car and more like piloting a luxury motor launch around the French Riviera.Bring a TrailerUnder the hood is a 3.5-liter V-8 good for 200 horsepower and 211 pound-feet of torque, transmitted to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. You can forget about any kind of AMG-infused restomod powerboat shenanigans; this 280SE is built for elegant, relaxed cruising, and few cars do it better.Bring a TrailerMercedes-Benz built the 280SE between 1969 and 1971, and it embodies classic grace with robust engineering. The V-8 models are relatively rare, which makes them particularly prized. This is very much a car that presaged the current Mercedes credo of “The best or nothing.”Optional extras here include air conditioning and power windows. The W111 chassis was fairly advanced for its age, with double wishbone suspension up front and disc brakes all around. The wheels are 14 inches in diameter, running modern rubber and wearing color-matched covers. Bring a TrailerThrow in the torque of that unstressed V-8, and you’ve got classic looks matched with performance that’s easily capable of handling modern roads. All you’d really need to add would be some proper vintage sunglasses. Dial up some Joplin on that Becker AM/FM stereo and hit the Pacific Coast Highway. It’s what Janis would have wanted.The auction ends on March 14.Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

Experience peak 1980s excess today with this special-order Porsche 911 Turbo.Formerly owned by the colorful founder of Hawaiian Tropic, it was built by Porsche’s spare-no-expense Special Wishes department.This car combines slant-nose bodywork and old-school performance with a turbocharged and intercooled 3.3-liter flat-six, a four-speed manual transmission, and a whale-tail spoiler.There’s a scene at the end of Dumb and Dumber when Harry and Lloyd are dejectedly walking along the side of the road and the Hawaiian Topic bikini tour bus rolls up, the windows open, and the “Hallelujah Chorus” rings out. Here’s a car that has that same effect: a glorious 1984 911 Turbo flachbau—or slant nose—in metallic red on black. It was custom built for the founder of Hawaiian Tropic by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch department, and it’s for sale right now on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos).Bring a TrailerLife had to be pretty good if you were the founder of the largest sunscreen manufacturer in the U.S. in the 1980s, and Ron Rice made the most of his success. A high-school chemistry teacher who mixed his first batch of sun protection in a garbage can, he grew his company to the point that he could afford to lend his Lamborghini Countach to the production of The Cannonball Run. Hawaiian Tropic was also one of the sponsors on Paul Newman’s red Porsche 935 that finished second at Le Mans in 1979, and it’s perhaps here that Rice got his inspiration for a special 911.Bring a TrailerSonderwunsch translates to “Special Wishes,” and it’s Porsche’s most exclusive division. Never mind optioning the key fobs for your Cayenne to be the same color as its paint, the Sonderwunsch team will perform requests like building the one-off 911 Classic Club Coupe, a 996-chassis version of a 1998 GT3 Touring that never existed. Cost? Over a million.Fewer than 1000 slant-nose 911 Turbos were built, including cars that were reworked by Porsche after leaving the factory, which makes them rarer than a Ferrari F40. Losing the characteristic round Porsche headlights in favor of the 935-look pointy front end isn’t to everyone’s taste, but in terms of embodying the 1980s, the look is iconic. Further, since most of these cars were special order, the specifications can vary widely.Bring a TrailerThis example is finished in a paint-to-sample metallic red that’s deep and luxuriant, with handcrafted front fenders. The interior is classic black leather, optioned with sports seats and an electric power sunroof.Mechanically, the turbocharged 3.3-liter flat-six was good for 300 horsepower when new, as this is originally a European-market car. The transmission is a stout four-speed manual, and there’s a limited-slip differential out back. Porsche 911 Turbos of this era were considerably more demanding than a modern ultra-capable executive express, but with modern Michelin tires mounted, this car should offer both an involving and exhilarating drive.Bring a TrailerWith 48,000 miles showing on the odometer and a comprehensive refurbishment within the past 10 years, this is the ideal 911 Turbo for some fun in the sun. Harry and Lloyd might have directed the bus to the next town, but some lucky bidder isn’t going to be dumb enough to miss out on this special wish of a Porsche.The auction ends on March 12.Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

It is very much a buyer’s market. The tables have once again tilted in favor from dealers to consumers thanks to the glut of new-vehicle inventory leading to surprisingly low prices not just on EVs but on gas-powered vehicles as well. Even in March, half of the best leases on our list are 2024 models—and there are thousands of them in stock, not just a few dozen. May the best buyer win!Check Our Leasing GuideMake sure you first read our leasing guide. We’ve covered everything that may get glossed over in the showroom: advertising fees, money factors, residuals, legal implications, and all the other fine print that could cost you thousands more than you’d expect. When comparing similar cars, be aware that a lower monthly price often demands more money up front. As with any national lease special, enter your ZIP code on an automaker’s website to check if these deals apply to your area. Prices do not include taxes or fees and may be higher or lower depending on your location. Research is always your friend. SUV Lease DealsChevrolet$299 per month/$3879 at signing24 months/20,000 milesElectric cars selling slowly? Give ’em a Costco push! Chevrolet is offering rebates on the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV of either $1000 or $1250, dependent on the buyer’s Costco membership tier. That’ll help sweeten the lease on the 2024 Blazer EV—there are more than 2500 sitting on lots as of March—for anyone currently on a non-GM lease. This special is for the all-wheel-drive 2LT. With the Costco deal, the EV is cheaper than the gas Blazer and is one of the more affordable mid-size electric SUVs.Ineos$849 per month/$8544 at signing36 months/30,000 milesThis is hardly cheap, but for anyone who’s been lusting after a Mercedes-Benz G-class, it’s a deal. The Grenadier, from a U.K.-based startup, is a modern mashup of a G-class and the classic Land Rover Defender. The total package is compelling. You’ll never see a discount on a G550, and while a new Defender 110 is cheaper to lease, the Grenadier has a rugged, crude charm that the newer version has largely shed. Ineos will knock off another $2500 if you own a Defender. Rivian$599 per month/$7000 at signing36 months/30,000 milesEvery Rivian is fast and full of technology, including the R1S Dual Standard in this lease. It boasts 533 horsepower and an air-spring suspension. The unique design stands out among EVs that look like eggs and SUVs that blend into the background. Cold-weather efficiency is poor even with the Max battery, but for most multi-car households, an R1S will be a delight in all seasons. Jeep$229 per month/$4209 at signing24 months/15,000 milesFor two decades, Jeep rarely offered incentives on Wranglers, which left the lot as soon as they arrived and earned both their maker and their dealers fat profit margin. For the past couple years, though, Jeep has quietly lowered lease prices on the Wrangler to the level of ordinary compact SUVs and even smaller sedans. The Willys 4xe on this special is the lowest we’ve seen since the plug-in-hybrid Jeep—subsidized by $7500 in federal lease credits—was introduced for 2021. A gas-only Wrangler is now at the price the 4xe was last year (roughly $400 per month), and for those financing, Jeep is automatically taking 10 percent off certain 2024 models. The only catch for this cheap lease is the mileage, which is 5000 miles less than leases on other Jeep models. Marc Urbano|Car and Driver$329 per month/$329 at signing36 months/30,000 milesIn Subaru country, otherwise called New England and the Pacific Northwest, no one drives a Solterra. It has the body cladding, all-wheel drive, and the ground clearance, but the real-world range and slow charging speed diminish the appeal of Subaru’s first EV. In response, Subaru—which rarely discounts its cars that steeply— asks for nothing down other than the first month’s payment. However, the Toyota bZ4X, the Solterra’s twin, is $2200 cheaper even with a $3999 signing payment. Truck Lease DealsFord $399 per month/$5231 at signing36 months/31,500 milesEvery so often, a full-size pickup truck can be picked up at the price of a compact crossover. At Ford that moment is now, and for once we’re not talking about the Lightning. This special is for the STX SuperCrew 4×4 with the 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6. With a 36-gallon fuel tank, range won’t be an issue. The STX can tow 8000 pounds and comes with 20-inch gray wheels and enough tech to make it more appealing than the base XL. Car Lease DealsMichael Simari|Car and Driver $219 per month/$3999 at signing36 months/30,000 milesWhat car can hit 52 mpg, travel 600 miles in one sitting, and achieve better efficiency than most EVs? This car, the Prius Prime, is why plug-in hybrids are a smart choice for so many buyers. With 220 horsepower and a shapely body, the fifth-generation Prius is neither sluggish nor ugly. The SE in this lease is the Prime’s most efficient trim. (For 2025, to make the Prime’s capabilities plainly obvious, Toyota is renaming it to Prius Plug-in Hybrid.)Honda $299 per month/$3599 at signing36 months/30,000 milesYou won’t find a lease special on the Civic Si, but the Sport Hybrid delivers an equal 200 horsepower (and quicker acceleration), albeit without a stick shift. Handling, steering, interior quality—it’s all there in spades, plus fuel economy that’s nearly as high as the Prius Prime (47 mpg in our tests). If you’re leasing a Honda or another competitor, knock off $200 from the signing payment and $10 off per month. Clifford Atiyeh is a reporter and photographer for Car and Driver, specializing in business, government, and litigation news. He is president of the New England Motor Press Association and committed to saving both manuals and old Volvos. More

After declaring tariffs would go into effect this week, the Trump administration has now placed a 30-day hold on tariffs for goods that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), including cars made by the Big Three domestic automakers.While the administration hopes the tariffs will incentivize automakers and suppliers to bring more production to the United States, industry analysts suggest that strategy may not work.A report cited by Automotive News suggests that many automotive parts suppliers would move production outside the U.S in the event of tariffs and, if the tax remains in effect for six months, could cut U.S. jobs.The Trump administration has placed a 30-day moratorium on tariffs for USMCA-compliant goods coming from Canada and Mexico, which will end on April 2. The further delay raises questions as to how Ford, GM, and Stellantis will respond to the federal government’s goal of moving production to the United States, which some industry analysts think may not work. A report by Automotive News shows that roughly one-third of U.S. auto parts suppliers said they would move production outside of the U.S. if 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico stay in place for six months. The AN report cites a February survey conducted by MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, a company that represents U.S. auto parts manufacturers.Michael Simari|Car and DriverIn the study, more than 80 percent of American suppliers surveyed said tariffs on Mexico would negatively impact their business while more than two-thirds said the same about tariffs on Canada, according to AN. Nearly a quarter of surveyed suppliers said they would cut or delay investments if tariffs lasted just a month. If the tariffs were to last for six months, nearly half of the surveyed suppliers said, they would cut U.S. jobs. Given the short time frame offered by the new moratorium and the huge amounts of capital needed to move production, don’t expect to see the automakers taking concrete steps on that one in the next few weeks. However, we can expect some to make announcements about their investments in the U.S., said Sam Abuelsamid, an analyst for the Telemetry market-research firm.ChryslerAbuelsamid pointed to an investment plan outlined by Apple in 2021 that included a $5 billion data center in North Carolina. “Most of that money was already planned for the normal course of business anyway and would have been spent regardless,” said Abuelsamid. The playbook will likely be the same for automakers whose business outlook tends to be years down the road, rather than weeks or months. MEMA president Collin Shaw expressed similar sentiments to AN, saying it would be “categorically false” to suggest automakers could move production in a matter of months. “It’s a multiyear journey, at least two years to move production from location to location,” Shaw said. More on the Tariff SituationCar and Driver reached out to Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis for comment on the exemption and we have listed their responses below. GM’s statement on the exemption: “We thank President Trump for his approach, which enables American automakers like GM to compete and invest domestically. With more vehicle assembly plants in the U.S. than any other automaker, GM has invested over $60 billion since the USMCA took effect, and we continue to invest billions of dollars every year in our manufacturing base, supply chain, and U.S. jobs. We are committed to continued growth and delivering winning vehicles to American consumers.”Ford’s statement:”As America’s top auto producer, we appreciate President Trump’s work to support our industry and exempt auto companies complying with USMCA. Since President Trump’s successful USMCA was signed, Ford has invested billions in the United States and committed to billions more in the future to both invest in American workers and ensure all of our vehicles comply with USMCA. We will continue to have a healthy and candid dialogue with the Administration to help achieve a bright future for our industry and U.S. manufacturing.”Stellantis’s statement:”We thank President Trump for the decision to grant a one-month exemption from tariffs to USMCA-compliant products. We strongly support his determination to enable the American automotive sector to thrive, and in the first 100 hours of his new Administration we announced major investments to grow our business in America. Since the USMCA was enacted in his first term, we invested billions in our U.S. activities and U.S. suppliers. We share the President’s objective to build more American cars and create lasting American jobs. We look forward to working with him and his team.” Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

The 2025 Nissan Z’s prices are the same as last year, making it a bargain compared with the Toyota GR Supra, which costs about $13K more to start.The Z offers three new exterior color options, including a pair of two-tone choices and the iconic Bayside Blue from the R34 Nissan GT-R. The base-model Z still starts at $44,110, with the Performance and NISMO trims starting at $54,110 and $66,890, respectively.While you can no longer order a new GT-R, Nissan will still sell you another sports car, and it’s not more expensive than last year’s model. Along with pricing details, we’ve learned the 2025 Nissan Z is now available with a trio of fresh color options, including a truly iconic shade. No Price Hikes, Hooray!For 2025, the Z still starts at $44,110. That’s a helluva deal compared with its chief rival, the 2025 Toyota GR Supra, which dropped the standard turbo four that previously had a $47,575 initial ask. Now, the GR Supra 3.0 with the 382-hp turbocharged straight-six starts at $57,385. For about $13K less, the entry-level Nissan Z comes with rear-wheel drive and a 400-hp twin-turbo six, not to mention an optional six-speed manual. The Z’s mid-tier Performance trim, which starts at $54,110, comes with additional go-fast bits such as a limited-slip rear differential, Bridgestone Potenza S007 high-performance tires, and upgraded brakes. Even the most expensive track-focused Z NISMO, which ups output to 420 horsepower, features a sportier suspension and wears racier bodywork. It starts at $66,890, just like last year. While the Supra has been the mainstream choice and the winner of our comparison test between the two models, it is also now the far more expensive option.NissanNissanThree new exterior color options have also been added to the Z’s seven existing hues. Two of them are split-tone options, including one that pairs a Pearl White tri-coat with a Super Black roof, and the other couples a Solid Red shade with the same blacked-out canopy. The third new exterior paint color should excite any longtime Nissan fans, as it isn’t a new color at all. The Z can now be ordered in Bayside Blue, one of the most iconic Nissan paint colors of all time, which first appeared on the R34-generation GT-R before also being made available on the most recent R35 GT-R. With the GT-R now cruising the great Bayshore Route in the sky, the not-so-subtle tribute is a nice gesture by Nissan. And between its performance-to-price quotient and new paint options, the latest Z looks more attractive than before.More for Your Z FixAustin’s car fixation began at a young age and at 1:64 scale. Eventually, Hot Wheels weren’t cutting it anymore, so he developed an obsession with his father’s full-sized 1965 Ford Mustang instead. Desperate to break into the automotive industry, he bartered his way into a job at a local BMW dealership by promising to stop hurling nerdy technical facts at the salesmen who came into the neighboring coffee shop where he worked.

That was also around the time when he started writing automotive reviews, news articles, and technical guides for a number of local and international publications. Now at Car and Driver, Austin brings more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry and an all-so-common love-hate relationship with German engineering to the table. More

On this week’s Window Shop, we embark on a mission to find the best cars for Uber Black. This challenge came from a viewer and proved to be somewhat difficult, given a budget of $20,000 and the rather tight restrictions of Uber’s vehicle requirements for this premium service. Eligible vehicles have to have a black exterior and a black leather interior and be less than five years old (though some 2019 model vehicles are eligible).As usual, our contestants took a wide variety of strategies for this task, and the resulting range of vehicles proved to be entertaining. Yours truly started off with a subdued long-wheelbase Swedish luxury sedan. Then, senior editor Elana Scherr took a sharp left turn with her sporty Italian SUV, which may not have a very big back seat but would no doubt impress riders with its fancy-sounding name. Executive editor K.C. Colwell was up next and found an impressively trimmed flagship sedan from an unlikely source. Contributor Jonathon Ramsey went the more traditional route with a rather anonymous SUV that nonetheless boasted both a luxury badge and a third row of seats, possibly opening it up for UberXL duty as well. And editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga presented a self-described “cynical” choice that was quite literally a former livery vehicle.We don’t want to give away too many spoilers, but this episode did feature a fun twist ending with a tiebreaker and an impromptu special guest. So we implore you to stick around until the bitter end and share your thoughts on which vehicle you thought was the winner.More Window ShoppingDespite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.   More

The order books on the R35-generation Nissan GT-R have officially closed in Japan.With no replacement in sight and Nissan’s shaky financials, this might be it for the sports car also known as “Godzilla.”It also wouldn’t be the first time the GT-R has had a long pause between generations.The thump you just heard was the closing of the order book for the Nissan GT-R, and it sounds worryingly authoritative. According to a statement posted on Nissan’s Japanese home website, no more orders are being taken for the production of the R35-generation GT-R. Either you already have your name on the list, or you can’t get one.Given that Nissan brought back the Z after a short hiatus, there might be a tendency not to worry about it. Plenty of nameplates go away and then return a few years later. In fact, such a situation happened with the Skyline GT-R between the “Kenmeri” GT-R of 1973 and the R32-chassis GT-R of 1989. (Side note: if you’re a real GT-R otaku, only the R32 is supposed to get the Godzilla nickname.)However, with that particular 13-year pause, some other hot Skylines filled the gap, whereas the R35-chassis GT-R is a standalone car. And, while Nissan has previously confirmed that there will be a next generation of both the GT-R and the Z, it did so at last year’s New York auto show, when the financial picture for the company was not so dire. The current situation, including ending merger talks with Honda, does not look so good. What precious R&D dollars are available need to go towards keeping mainline products competitive rather than an expensive performance flagship.The R35 chassis is so old that JDM versions actually now qualify to be imported into Canada under the country’s 15-year rules (we have to wait 25 years in the United States). Nissan tweaked the car here and there over its production run, including many special editions, but it’s worth noting that there were only three years of the previous R34. When the R35 first debuted, it was a monster. In its last years, it was starting to look like something of an atomic-breath dinosaur, still very fast but also faded. Beyond concepts, Nissan doesn’t seem to have an heir waiting in the wings.Still, there’s hope to be found. At the heart of the Z’s rebirth was none other than Hiroshi Tamura, who shepherded the R35 into existence. Tamura-san is such a huge fan of the GT-R that he still has the R32 Skyline GT-R that he’s owned since he was in his 20s. Even when the accounting department turns off the faucet, the enthusiasts working at a company can manage to keep things moving.For now, at least, the Nissan GT-R is officially dormant, if not indeed dead. Nissan will continue to build the cars that have been ordered, and then it’s curtains for the iconic sports car. Here’s hoping it’s not goodbye forever.More GT-R ReadingBrendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover said the company’s new electric platform is not designed to accept hybrid setups or gas engines, per a report by Autocar.Glover also revealed that he hit 160 mph on a test track in the 986-hp top-of-the-line version of the upcoming I-type grand tourer.According to Glover, the design will remain remarkably similar to the dramatic Type 00 concept revealed last year.Jaguar’s rebranding and plans for an electric grand tourer—previewed by last year’s Type 00 concept—have been polarizing, but there’s no going back for the British automaker. In an interview with Autocar, Jaguar’s managing director Rawdon Glover explained why the brand must commit to EVs and divulged a few more details about the upcoming electric GT, which might adopt the name I-type.Jaguar’s Future Is Electric OnlyOther automakers have reacted to cooling growth rates for EV demand by postponing or canceling plans for new electric models. For example, earlier today Maserati confirmed it’s ditching the MC20 Folgore electric supercar project. But Glover said that “there is no flexibility” for Jaguar since the Jaguar Electric Architecture that will underpin its entire future lineup cannot support hybrid or gas powertrains. JaguarA prototype for the electric Jaguar four-door grand tourer.”We made the decision back in 2021 to have an electric architecture dedicated to us,” he explained. “There isn’t the opportunity to put a V-8 into it or something else.” Glover expressed confidence in the EV market, however, stating that “a lot of things will change” over the next decade and that “EV will be the right platform for us and the powertrain of choice” for the market. “Advancements in technology and infrastructure are going to make a big difference,” he predicted.Lofty Power and Price In regards to the car itself, Jaguar’s head honcho said he had driven the range-topping version of the I-type on the test track at up to 160 mph. Autocar reported this variant produces 986 horsepower, and Glover described it as the “most fun I’ve had” while serving atop the brand. “It was stunning in terms of its speed, its acceleration, its performance, but also how it delivered the power with a real sense of character,” he said. Despite the heady power figures, the I-type will not be designed as a sports car. Instead, Glover sees it as a car that “you can drive confidently at pace for extended periods and still come out feeling great.”While the GT car will ride on the new dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture, Glover confirmed it will share its electric motors and battery with other JLR models. “Economically, there’s no way around that,” Glover conceded. We wouldn’t be surprised if some of the I-type’s components are shared with, say, the upcoming Land Rover Range Rover EV.Illustration by Avarvarii|Car and DriverA render of how the production version of the I-type could look.The design won’t be a significant departure from the Type 00 concept, although the production car will sprout a second pair of doors. “There is strong lineage” between the concept and production models, most notably with the proportions, long hood, front fascia, and the taillight graphic, which consists of a series of horizontal lines that Jaguar is calling the “Strikethrough.” The Type 00 concept’s cabin has a pair of large screens that could completely fold out of sight, and perhaps something similar could reach production, as Glover said that the car won’t be “bombarding the driver with technology.”While Jaguar had previously said the electric GT would hit the road in late 2026, Autocar now reports the Jaguar will be revealed by the end of this year and start production in the middle of 2026. We had previously expected the starting price for the I-type to be around $200,000, but it could end up being significantly lower, with Glover quoting a price of roughly $128,000. Jaguar’s GT will be the first of three new models, with the next two debuts expected to be a large sedan and an SUV.More on Jaguar’s FutureCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More