David Dewhurst|Car and DriverFrom the May 2001 issue of Car and Driver.Scarcity, thy number is eight. For reasons unclear, Audi's big A8 sedans have sold dismally in the U.S. since the model's inception in 1996. The company sells only a couple thousand annually—2362 last year. By way of comparison, that's as many Prowlers as poor, beleaguered Plymouth licensed 12 months prior. Jeez.Of A8 variants, … [Read more...]

HyundaiThe Hyundai Three is a decidedly futuristic concept, full of screens and steel, but its origins lie in the paper era.The Three combines sweeping metallic arches and neon yellow windows with a bright interior in a city car that replaces exhaust pipes with speakers. Hyundai offered no specifics about when we might see a production version, but it's a sure bet that something similar is on the … [Read more...]

LexusThe Lexus IS has been refreshed for 2026, making this the third time that the sports sedan has been facelifted in its current generation. The refresh includes a new front fascia with a gaping maw, a restyled interior, and a few steering and suspension improvements. The IS lineup has been whittled down to a single model, the IS350, deleting the IS500. The 2026 IS350 is available in … [Read more...]

See the interior of the 2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the 2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Overview Ferrari’s next supercar takes a historic name—Testarossa—and pins it on a fully up-to-the-moment supercar powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Say what you want about hybrids and Ferraris, but the 849 Testarossa’s 1036 horsepower output speaks for itself. The new car wears styling that’s inspired by the 1980s legend, but with a modern twist that incorporates elements from Ferrari’s … [Read more...]

View Exterior PhotosFerrariFerrari is introducing a mid-engined supercar, replacing the SF90 Stradale.The V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain generates a total of 1036 horsepower.The new 849 Testarossa is available as a coupe and a Spider.Ferrari is resurrecting a historic name for its newest supercar, although there's nothing retro about this high-tech machine. The 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 … [Read more...]

Overview Ferrari’s next supercar takes a historic name—Testarossa—and pins it on a fully up-to-the-moment supercar powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Say what you want about hybrids and Ferraris, but the 849 Testarossa’s 1036 horsepower output speaks for itself. The new car wears styling that’s inspired by the 1980s legend, but with a modern twist that incorporates elements from Ferrari’s … [Read more...]

NissanFor 2026, Nissan brings back the Heritage Edition for the Z sports car with a new look.The Z Heritage Edition wears Midnight Purple paint (emulating the R34 GT-R) and bronze Rays wheels.There's also a carbon-fiber rear spoiler and "Twin Turbo" graphics on the spoiler and along the doors.The Nissan Z sports car is one of the Japanese brand's most iconic models, and the latest generation, … [Read more...]

CupraCupra opened the Munich auto show with a new concept car, a handful of special editions for the tribe, and the promise of more to come.The Cupra Tindaya stole the show with its messy-but-beautiful front end, a rooftop spine, and a jewel of an interior.Don't expect the brand to offer any self-driving features, though, given the heavy repetition of the "No drivers, no Cupra" slogan heard … [Read more...]

LucidLucid's new mid-size EV platform will underpin an SUV (possibly called Earth), and it will get an off-road variant akin to the Gravity X concept.The sub-$50,000 EV SUV is still set to start production late next year, per Lucid interim CEO Marc Winteroff.We expect the "Earth's" off-road variant will follow sometime in early 2027, with a mid-size sedan likely arriving by the end of 2028.We've … [Read more...]

See the exterior and interior of the 2026 Polestar 5 prototype from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Overview Polestar has reached the fifth entry in its numerically labeled lineup, and the ambitious new 5 flagship arrives on the scene as a high-horsepower EV grand tourer. The low-slung sedan has the performance to back up its racy appearance, with a base Dual Motor trim brandishing 748 horsepower and a Performance model that ups output to 884 horsepower. Range is impressive too, with Polestar … [Read more...]

View PhotosPolestarPolestar, Volvo's electric brand sibling, is seeking to leapfrog its Swedish parent in the automotive pecking order. It's an ambitious move because although Polestar launched with a stylish and powerful PHEV coupe that cost 156 grand in 2020, most of the brand's U.S. sales have been the workaday Polestar 2 battery-powered compact SUV.That started to change earlier this year when … [Read more...]

PolestarPolestar revealed the 2026 Polestar 5, which joins the Swedish automaker's lineup as its new flagship model. It's offered in two trims, the first sporting a stout 738 horsepower and the second touting a whopping 872 ponies. The 5 supports DC fast-charging up to 350 kW, with range estimates expected to land around 330 miles for the standard car and 300 miles for the Performance trim. When … [Read more...]

Overview If you’re after a purpose-made rock-crawler that mixes gas and electricity, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid is currently the only SUV that can meet your conflicting needs. It combines the tried-and-tested chassis of the regular Wrangler with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain, turning a very trucky SUV into a slightly more eco-friendly trucky SUV—assuming you keep it charged up.The ability to drive … [Read more...]

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is preparing to launch a new electric sedan, teasing the C-class EV at the reveal of the GLC EV this weekend.The C-class EV appears to share its illuminated, eye-catching grille with its SUV sibling.The C-class EV will likely share its platform with the GLC EV and should debut at some point in 2026.Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest electric SUV, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz … [Read more...]

JeepStellantis said it will recall more than 91,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep Cherokee SUVs for potential loss of drive power.The recall includes 2022–2026 model Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid SUVs that have the defective battery pack control module microprocessor causing the issue.The automaker is currently working on a fix, and owners will be able to find out whether their vehicle is involved starting … [Read more...]

Team Coco|YouTubeConan O'Brien's green 1992 Ford Taurus SHO made constant appearances on his talk shows over the years, and he still has it.The car recently turned up, stored in a parking garage on the Warner Bros. lot.On his podcast, O'Brien said he plans to have his steadfast old Ford sedan restored.In the early '90s, a young aspiring writer named Conan O'Brien walked into a Ford dealership in … [Read more...]

View Exterior PhotosMercedes-BenzThe Mercedes-Benz GLC-class lineup is expanding with the introduction of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology. The GLC EV rides on a brand-new platform with a longer wheelbase, unique sheetmetal, and fresh interior styling. The GLC EV will be sold in two trims, with the first showing up in late 2026 and the second arriving in early 2027. Mercedes-Benz … [Read more...]