Automobiles are much more than just an engine, transmission, interior and tires. They are full of the latest technology and incredible innovations that make vehicles smarter, more efficient and safer.

We applaud every manufacturer’s efforts to improve their vehicles, but some innovations really stand out from the crowd. AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of the 10 of the best innovations from this year that you might find on your next new car. Here are the 10 Best Vehicle and Technology Innovations of 2018, in no particular order.

The forthcoming Jeep Wrangler pickup truck will also spawn a Ram variant, marking the return of the Ram-badged mid-size pickup after the Dakota went out of production in 2011.

If you were asked to dream-up the ideal police car, you’d probably end up with some sort of powerful, armored all-wheel drive car or SUV with an intimidating exterior appearance.

It seems today anything can be considered “sporty” even big SUVs. It’s led to the development of the two vehicles we have here, the Dodge Durango SRT and the Chevy Tahoe RST. Two giant, heavy, three-row crossovers that are somehow inspired by performance.

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 has made its debut in Denver ahead of the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar.

The 2019 Dodge Durango lineup is getting a few enhancements when it arrives dealerships this fall.

They may be sulking in the shadows of Dodge’s just-announced Redeye model, but the Hellcat and R/T Scat Pack versions of the brand’s popular Challenger muscle-machine have also been bolstered for 2019.

Dodge has made some wicked changes to its Challenger lineup for model-year 2019, but most importantly they’ve added a new Hellcat Redeye model that offers nearly 800 horsepower.

The 2018 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study has been released and here are the top performers for each segment.

Last month a report surfaced from a reputable magazine indicating that Fiat Chrysler was working on a new Dodge Viper set to be released in 2021.

The FCA U.S. Brampton Assembly Plant has put together the last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

A recent study has revealed the top 10 cars with the highest recall rates from model year 2013 to 2017.

FCA is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. that could get stuck in cruise control.

A new Dodge Viper is allegedly on the way – and it could ditch its venerable V10 for a more ordinary aluminum block V8.

If you thought the sticker price of the Dodge Challenger Demon was high, wait until you see these listings on eBay.

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The 2018 Dodge Durango Pursuit is joining the Charger Pursuit in the American automaker’s police vehicle lineup.

The Hennessey Performance Dodge Demon has turned in a 9.14 @ 152 mph quarter-mile time.

America’s only four-door muscle car is getting a facelift for the 2019 model year.

The 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat is currently testing outside SRT’s headquarters.

Fiat Chrysler has teased the updated 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat and is promising some mean-looking new additions to the mainstay muscle coupe.

Spy photographers have caught what appears to be a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drag Pack prototype outside SRT headquarters.

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A photo of a totaled Dodge Challenger Demon has been making its rounds on the internet this week, but it’s not clear what the story behind the wrecked muscle car is. 

Dodge is auctioning off the last 2017 Dodge Viper ever built, and the final unit of the limited production 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

If you’re shopping for a new vehicle and dependability is at the top of your wish list, start here.

Dodge has introduced a new Rallye Appearance Package for the 2018 Durango GT.

The 51-year-old Conner Avenue Assembly Plant is going to become the Conner Center.

The Dodge Challenger has added a new Shakedown Package to its lineup.

In the world of unusual automotive paint jobs, it can sometimes seem like enthusiasm takes over from good taste.

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne was paid handsomely for his efforts in 2017, receiving $12 million in compensation from the automaker and another $36 million in stock options.

Overall vehicle dependability improved this year, the first time since 2013.

Dodge is showing off all new accessories and parts for the 2018 Durango at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show.

Fiat Chrysler has announced it will make profit-sharing payments averaging $5,500 to eligible UAW-represented employees next month. 

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ passenger car business seems like a complete mess.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon owners can learn how to harness all 840 horsepower on the drag strip at no additional charge.

To get you in the holiday spirit, Hennessey Performance has strapped a Christmas tree to the roof of a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody.

Ralph Gilles is the lead of design at FCA, which means his signature is on a huge range of products from the Dodge Viper to new Jeep Wrangler to the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Chrysler Pacifica.

The  Dodge Garage is a digital content hub that provides racing and automobile enthusiasts a place to hang out online.

If you want to go fast, there are plenty of cars on the market today that can deliver bucket-loads of speed, but certain high-performance models are best avoided.

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Las Vegas really encourages showing off what you got, and that was definitely seen with all the muscle cars on display at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Three Dodge Demons were destroyed this week after the Reliable carrier truck they were being transported in caught fire.

Each year at the SEMA Show, you can always expect something amazing from the folks at Ringbrothers.

Which automotive brands are projected to be the most unreliable this year? Here are the 10 biggest offenders, according to Consumer Reports.

Many high-performance cars come with complementary driving school.

The recall stems from an earlier campaign.

Your average daily commute is likely filled with cars painted in standard, mundane shades.

Prior to releasing the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, Fiat Chrysler released 13 teaser videos for the car over the course of a few months.