Though 2017 has been a surreal year in the worlds of sports, pop culture, and politics, it’s been a truly excellent year in the world of cars. We’ve seen the arrival of an amazing array of sedans, droptops, trucks, even campers. But get this, car fans: 2018 is shaping up to be even better. Kia, Honda, BMW, McLaren, and others all have some new models gearing up to hit the market that would excite anyone with a lead foot and a need for speed.

From the prosaic to the exemplary, here we present some highlights of the best new cars revving their engines on the horizon. But before you bring any of these beauties on the open road, make sure you know these 10 essential driving strategies. With demand for SUVs and Crossovers leaving sedans in the dust, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota are betting that the segment can maintain a pulse.

Out of this bunch, the 10th-generation Accord has the best chance of winning over converts. We’d even call it handsome—not a word typically associated with Hondas—due largely to much-improved proportions and stance, the result of a longer wheelbase with shorter overhangs and lower height. The new Accords are equipped with downsized 1.5- and 2.0-liter turbocharged engines that beat their previous larger units for pulling power and drivability.

Naturally, it boasts an array of driver-assist tech to paper over human error. 22,455 base price. And if sedans are your thing, check out the 10 luxury sedans that will show your neighbors who’s boss. In contrast to Honda, and most other carmakers, Buick has eschewed a smaller, forced-induction power plant for its second-generation Regal GS.

Now configured as a five-door sportback, it comes bearing the same formidable 310 horsepower 3.6 liter V6 that motivates the Cadillac CT6. The GS (Gran Sport) designation derives from muscular, high-performance Buicks of the late Sixties, when the Grand National was a standout performer of its time. The 2018 Regal is available only in all-wheel-drive with a new nine-speed automatic and GM’s stellar Continuous Damping Control, which magically cancels out the bangs of all but the worst rutted roads.

Inside, it has an interior that looks like money, featuring stunning front seats with creature comforts in league with Europe’s best offerings. 39,990 including destination. And for more great luxury vehicles, check out the 10 droptop wonders of the world. Kia’s new Stinger is looking to punch well above its weight class with a remarkable new entry into the mid-range luxury segment.

All reports indicate that Kia’s freshman effort may surprise the upper classmen with its competitiveness. 50,000) hits the sweet spot of the market. We smell a winner. An elegant new member of the family, the silky-smooth Velar assumes its rightful place in between the Range Rover Sport and the smaller Evoque. Fiendishly, Land Rover intends to limit the 2018 model year to only 500 First Editions. Be careful, this could get ugly.

The fortunate few will be rewarded with Land Rover’s new InControl infotainment system featuring twin 10-inch touch screens. Built on the same superb platform as the red-hot Jaguar F-Pace, the Velar will offer three engine selections including a four-cylinder diesel, a 2.0 liter gas-powered 247-hp inline-four, and a 380 horsepower supercharged V6.

90,000. The entry-level model, available later, will come in at nearly half that price. But if you want something even bigger than an SUV, check out these 10 new drool-worthy trucks. Volvo’s recent product makeover has been an unqualified hit. To breakthrough the noise and remind everyone of their legacy of great safety, the XC60 features groundbreaking innovations like Oncoming Lane Mitigation, which employs a system called Steer Assist to prevent head-on collisions. Hard on the heels of its runaway hit F-Pace SUV comes Jaguar’s comely compact E-Pace.

It shares DNA with the feline F-Type sports car, and its sleek countenance and raked, coupe-like roofline look decidely more car than SUV. An all-electric I-Pace is slated to follow the base 2.0-liter, 246-horse turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine (or the 296 hp upgrade). This scruffy little kitty has its claws out for the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, Audi Q3, Porsche Macan, as well as the aforementioned Volvo XC60 and Range Rover Evoque.