What a remarkable year! Electrification and autonomy were even more prevalent in 2017 but three other trends were discernible: a reduction in brand-promotion activities (too many other cash demands); a determination by supercar makers to launch near-ready products while the going’s good; and a high level of nostalgia-laden old-car activity, to remind us of when car life was simple.

Despite concerns for the future, this was an awesome year, promising very new and very different automotive experiences on an unprecedented scale.