Jaguar F-Type AWD Fuel Economy Released

Jaguar F-Type AWD Fuel Economy Released
2016 Mazda MX-5 Pricing Details Announced
Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid Announced
MINI Cooper Recalled Over Airbag Issue
AutoGuide Now For The Week Of April 20
2016 Camaro SS Gains Magnetic Ride Control

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Fuel economy ratings have been released for nearly the entire 2016 Jaguar F-Type lineup, including the new all-wheel drive model.

The F-Type R AWD, which is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to an eight-speed automatic, is rated at 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, which combine for an average rating of 18 mpg. Those numbers apply to both the coupe and convertible versions of the car.

For rear-wheel drive F-Type R convertible models, fuel economy is pegged at 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, which also combine for an average rating of 18 mpg. Fuel economy numbers for the rear-drive 2016 F-Type R Coupe haven't been released.

As for the F-Type S, which is powered by a 3.0-liter V6, ratings for the AWD model come in at 18 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg combined. Switch to a rear-wheel drive V6-powered model and those numbers climb to 19 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined.

Jaguar also added a manual transmission as an option in the 2016 F-Type but fuel economy numbers are still unreleased.

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Pricing Details Announced

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Production has now begun on the U.S-bound 2016 Mazda MX-5 and pricing has been announced for the entire lineup.

For the base MX-5 Sport, Mazda will charge $25,735 including delivery charges, which gets you a car equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-speed manual transmission, LED lights, Bluetooth, power door locks, a leather-wrapped shift knob and cruise control. A six-speed automatic is available for an extra $1,075.

Those looking for the most performance from their MX-5 will need to pony up $29,420 for the Club model. Going for the Club trim brings along 17-inch gunmetal alloy wheels, a limited slip differential, Bilstein shocks and shock-tower braces, a revised front air dam, a rear lip spoiler, piano black seat back bars and mirror caps, a seven-inch infotainment screen and a nine speaker BOSE stereo.

A special package can also be added to the Club model adding lightweight BBS wheels, Brembo brakes and functional aerodynamic upgrades.

Finally, the top-trim Grand Touring model will sell for $30,885. That price tag brings along plenty of content, including leather seats, automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive headlights, a seven-inch touchscreen and a nine speaker BOSE stereo, all of which is on top of what is offered on the MX-5 Sport as standard equipment.

The first 1,000 MX-5s to be produced will be special Launch Edition models, which will only be available to customers who preregister on a website and are chose to receive the car. Launch Edition models will sell for $31,015 and come with all of the features of the Grand Touring along with keyless entry. Every one of these cars will be finished in soul red with a sport tan leather interior.

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Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid Announced

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Cadillac has officially announced the plug-in hybrid CT6.

The car will use a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to an all-new rear-wheel variable transmission which uses dual electric motors that combine for a total system output of 335 hp and 432 lb-ft of torque. Cadillac claims that the electric setup will allow the car to have "spirited acceleration," while roughly 37 miles of all-electric driving will be available.

Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, with the company saying that the MPGe of the CT6 will be double that of its standard MPG rating. Charge times are also unannounced, though both 120V and 240V charging will be available.

Three different drive modes will be available with the plug-in CT6: normal, hold and sport. Normal offers everyday driving comfort while sport will change up the throttle and steering response to provide more fun. Hold will allow the owner to choose when the car runs on purely electric power. Regenerative brakes will also be fitted to help the CT6 regain some of its expended power while stopping.

The CT6 plug-in hyrbrid will hit the U.S. in the first half of 2016, sometime after the standard non-hybrid CT6 goes on sale.

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MINI Cooper Recalled Over Airbag Issue

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MINI is recalling its older Cooper and Cooper S models for a possible airbag issue.

The British automaker is recalling a total of 91,800 Cooper compacts because of a faulty sensor that could cause the front passenger airbag to not deploy in an accident. The issue appears to be similar to what's currently under investigation with Nissan and Subaru. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the sensor in the detection mat meant to determine whether someone is in the front passenger seat might not be working properly, causing the airbag to not deploy even though there is a front passenger.

Affected models include the 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S built between January 5, 2005 and November 28, 2006. Also affected are the 2005-2008 MINI Cooper convertible and Cooper S convertibles manufactured between January 5, 2005 and July 31, 2008. The recall is expected to begin May 1 and according to parent company BMW, it is estimated that 10 percent of the recalled vehicles are actually affected with the issue. There has been reports of an injury possibly connected with the defect.

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AutoGuide Now For The Week Of April 20

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Cars cars cars! That's what you come to AutoGuide to read about, so lets get to it, and share what we're driving this week.

2015 Fiat 500 Turbo – Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor: ""The Fiat 500 comes in many, many flavors and this year there is one more, the automatic turbo. By offering an automatic transmission with the turbocharged engine, Fiat hopes to entice more people to the little 500 that want more power, but not the inconvenience of rowing their own gears. What will our general consumer think of it?"

2015 Kia Sorento: ""The Kia Sorento has been one of the better looking mid-size crossovers for some time, but it was a bit too small and lack the polish of some of its main competitors. This year it's undergone a substantial redesign and not only looks even better, but should be a greater package all-around. Is it?"

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S: "Sometimes it's rough being an automotive reviewer, this week though, is not one of those times. I'll be heading out to a world famous racetrack to drive AMG's latest sports car around the track, the GT S. Will the AMG GT S drive as good as looks? I have a feeling the answer is yes."

2015 Cadillac ATS-V – Colum Wood, Editor in Chief: "I'm off to drive the closest thing Cadillac makes to a sports car, the ATS-V. And with 464 turbocharged horsepower it's certain to embarrass more than a few fancy European machines. Better yet, I'm driving it at America's Formula 1 track, the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas! Will the V's power seem less than impressive on the massive COTA track, or will the V have me saying "BMW M4 who?"

2015 Infiniti Q70L – Sami Haj-Assaad, Features Editor: "I'm snagging the Q70L this week, which is the largest sedan in Infiniti's lineup. While its 5.6-liter V8 makes 416 hp, it will be interesting to see how it compares to the full-size luxury car that Luke is picking up this week."

2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid – Luke Vandezande, Managing Editor: "With 377 HP, the RLX Sport Hybrid is a powerful luxury sedan with a premium interior. A 3.5-liter V6 powers the front wheels with help from one out of a total three electric motors that it comes with. The other two send power to the rear. It starts at about $61,000. Is it worth that much scratch? We're pitting it against the Infiniti Q70L to find out."

J.D. Power Tech Choice Study – Craig Cole, Associate Editor: "This week I'll be attending two local events. The first one is a roundtable discussion with supplier company Continental and the second is an Automotive Press Association luncheon covering J.D. Power's inaugural 2015 U.S. Tech Choice Study. Stay tuned for updates throughout the week."

2015 GMC Canyon Four Cylinder - Stephen Elmer, News Editor - Our long-term GMC Canyon rings in at about $40,000, not an insignificant price tag for a midsize pickup truck. So what is the Canyon like at a cheaper price point? We have a four-cylinder, manual transmission version of the truck this week to find out. Watch for the next update and if you haven't seen the series yet, check it out right here.

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2016 Camaro SS Gains Magnetic Ride Control

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Chevrolet's next Camaro SS will take advantage of performance technology previously reserved for the supercharged ZL1 model.

The company announced today that the car will come with a variety of selectable drive modes including a setting for snow and ice, touring, sport driving, and a track setting reserved for the SS and above. But that won't be the only way the SS improves for the sixth generation. It will also be available with magnetic shocks, a technology that GM only offered on the ZL1 in the fifth-generation Camaro.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Spied

Magnetic shocks will give the new Camaro SS added stiffness for high performance driving with the ability for rapid adaptation in its damping rates to suit its current situation. Similarly, the system will be able to relax for added comfort during less strenuous stints. The suspension has three settings: tour, sport and track. Like pricier versions of the previous Camaro, the new model will come with a dual-mode exhaust system that can open additional flaps to bypass the mufflers during hard acceleration. Drivers will also be able to choose from a variety of exhaust settings including a stealth mode that muffles the 6.2-liter V8 all the way up to a track mode that has the opposite effect.

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Jaguar F-Type AWD Fuel Economy Released

Jaguar F-Type AWD Fuel Economy Released

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