Same with the C70. Yes, it was a hard top convertible but it had essentially the same interior and a starting price that was $20K+ more.

Here's to hoping better pictures make the interior look nicer. There's some weird and cheap looking stuff going on there.

I'm really surprised the XE isn't showing off the next styling direction for Jaguar. Making it a mini XF seems like a weird choice because it would seemingly put it behind all of the other models as they get updated.

It makes more sense to think of it as "entry-level" to the brand, rather than the market segment overall. Especially since cars like the 1 and 2 Series, CLA and A3 are the new entry level for this specific market.

It will likely just be referred to as the S60L, it's current name. With the last generation vehicles "executive" models no longer designated longer wheelbases. They were essentially a trim level/option package which got you more features on the S80 and XC90. They've now replaced that with the "Inscription" designation…

I'm confused about one thing: whether this kid is actually transgender. I was under the impression that gender non-conforming is not the same thing as trans and thus this kid, since he was born male and identifies as male, is not trans.

That's pretty much standard here in Wisconsin as well. While my driver's license doesn't list my race, I'm listed as "black" when you look me up thanks to a Milwaukee County Sheriff who subjectively decided I should be listed as black even though I'm competing with gingers for lack of skin pigment. Most of my white…

I agree. I think exotic is a more appropriate catch-all term that doesn't invoke the same controversy.

Not only is it a new model but it's also the first vehicle on their completely new platform. I would think the "avoid the first year" mentality would be very appropriate here (though for Volvo's sake hopefully most of their customers ignore that advice). The T8 could be great, but the T5 and T6 will be the volume…

On the plus side, the T8 will be much more powerful than the X5d while also being more efficient (hopefully but we'll see).

"Pretty loaded" X5 money is the same, if not more expensive, than a "pretty loaded" XC90 though. The XC90 still has a few thousand dollars on the X5s starting price. The $66K special edition T6, which is fully loaded, is still cheaper than the $68K starting price of an X5 xDrive 50i. With options, the X5 xDrive 50i…

Looking at the MSRP for the 2003 models I'm seeing a 2003 2.5T FWD being about $33K (according to Cars.com). Running that through an inflation calculator for 2014 equals a buying power of $43,182. So essentially, the base seems to only have increased by $5K, which isn't really that bad considering what the new model…

The first pictures I saw were of the very bland colors over at Autoblog and I couldn't believe this was what they've had people waiting for.

The XC90 will feature both Android Auto and CarPlay. Android users haven't been left out.

They're running lights though.

Technically Volvo had already shown T shaped running lights, on their three concepts, before Audi revealed the S7 update.

It's not supposed to go on sale until first quarter 2015 (at least in North America) so it's still a bit away.

Yea, it's a little hard to tell unless you specifically read the corresponding "Question of the Day" post, which asked about the one option you always tick when available.

I see your point but the article was essentially listing the options that are must haves for many people. As in, if you're buying a new car the options you will check every time if available. It's not necessarily what should be standard on every single car.

Thankfully they offer to delete the model designation as a factory build option.