JAGUAR F-TYPE COUPE

The F-Type convertible, which went on sale last spring, was Jaguar's first two-seat sports car in 50 years. Now the company is adding a hardtop version. The 2015 F-Type coupe, right, which goes on sale this coming spring, starts at $65,000, or $4,000 less than the convertible. The base model of the all-aluminum coupe — made, in part, from recycled metal — has a 340-horsepower V6 engine and a top speed of 161 mph. For $77,000, buyers can upgrade to a V6 with 380 horsepower and a top speed of 171 mph. At the top of the lineup is the $99,000 F-Type R, which has a 550-horsepower V8 engine and goes from zero to 60 mph in four seconds. It has a top speed of 186 mph. All versions have an eight-speed transmission and a hidden rear spoiler that automatically rises at 70 mph and tucks back in at 50 mph or less. Jaguar's U.S. sales are up 36 percent this year, thanks to the F-Type convertible and the recently redesigned XF sedan.

FORD EDGE CONCEPT

Ford says its Edge concept vehicle, below, previews the design direction and technology of the company's future SUVs. The lines on the concept are sharper and more angled than the current Edge, and it adopts the trapezoidal grille shape and narrow headlights of Ford's newer products. Advanced safety features include an automated parking system that can find and park in a perpendicular space. The system even can be activated remotely, pulling the car out of a tight spot before the driver gets in. The Edge concept also will automatically steer away from obstacles and brake to avoid a collision. The Edge midsize SUV recently has been overshadowed by Ford's newer SUVs, including the small Escape and larger Explorer. This will be the Edge's first full redesign since it was introduced in 2007. The new Edge also will target a global audience — it will be sold in Europe, China and South America for the first time. Ford isn't yet saying when the new Edge will go on sale, but it's likely to arrive sometime next year.

BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE

BMW adds a convertible to its 4 Series line of two-door coupes, above, which made their debut over the summer. The 4 Series replaced the 3 Series coupe; BMW is now reserving the 3 Series name for four-door sedans. The convertible, which goes on sale in the United States early next year, has a three-piece retractable hardtop that can be lowered automatically in 20 seconds at low speeds. To keep away the chill, the car has optional neck warmers in the driver and passenger seats. As in the 4 Series coupe, there are two engine choices: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 240 horsepower in the 428i and a 3.0-liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder with 300 horsepower in the 435i. Both have an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 428i is offered in rear-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive, while the 435i is offered only as a rear-wheel-drive model. The 428i starts at $49,675, around $8,000 more than the starting price of the coupe. The 435i starts at $55,825.

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PORSCHE MACAN

Porsche enters the fast-growing small SUV market with the Macan, left. The Macan — the name comes from the Indonesian word for "tiger" — is 6 inches shorter than its sibling, the Cayenne SUV, but features the same muscular look. It also uses some tricks to look more substantial, such as a broad, wraparound hood that encompasses the headlights. Porsche designed two versions: the Macan S, with a new, 3.0-liter V6 engine that gets 340 horsepower, and the Macan Turbo, with a new 3.6-liter V6 that gets 400 horsepower. Standard features include an off-road mode, which adjusts the torque, shifter and other functions at the touch of a button. There's an optional air suspension chassis, which can set the vehicle's ground clearance at three different levels. Porsche says the feature is unique to the Macan among small SUVs. The Macan goes on sale this spring, starting at $50,895 for the Macan S and $73,295 for the Macan Turbo. Sales of small luxury SUVs are up 25 percent this year, making them the fastest-growing segment in the luxury market.