ILLUSTRATION BY ADAM CRUFT|Car and DriverFrom the September/October issue of Car and Driver.It was a mediocre book, the kind you pick up at the airport and forget by the time you get to baggage claim. I couldn't tell you the plot, but I can tell you which cars were in it. I remember because they were unusual models: an Oldsmobile 442, a Dodge Shelby Charger, and a '73 Plymouth Road Runner. I tried … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and Driver"That argument will never be solved," four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon told me from his perch atop a toolbox in a car hauler at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. It was a Saturday afternoon during Car Week 2025. Gordon had just finished an autograph session, and we were talking about the vintage IROC car he drove, the impressive lineup of past champions he had been … [Read more...]

Austin CarsThe company that owns the rights to the Austin name has built two new 1959-spec Minis.The cars are prepped for racing but are true to the original small-displacement cars.Both will compete at this year's Goodwood Revival. Launched in 1959 under the Austin and Morris brands, the original Mini achieved a cultural impact inverse to its tiny footprint. It was cool beyond social classes, … [Read more...]

Bring a TrailerThis stick-shift 440-cubic-inch Superbird was owned by none other than racer/journalist Sam Posey's mother.It has low mileage and a great back story. How many moms do you know who drove a pistol-grip four-speed Mopar and bought their kid a Gullwing?Sam Posey's career is hugely impressive: racing in Trans Am, Formula 1, Le Mans, and NASCAR. He is also a highly respected writer and … [Read more...]

Illustration by Alexis Marcou|Car and DriverFrom the September/October issue of Car and Driver.In my life, I've clapped eyes on exactly two Fiat Dinos in the flesh. The first was at the 1969 Can-Am race at Mid-Ohio. That's where Formula 1 driver Jo Siffert arrived in a gunmetal Dino Spider and kindly said hello to 17-year-old me. The second was 55 years later, when John Bennett of Missoula, … [Read more...]

See the exterior and interior of the 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View PhotosDick Kelley|Car and DriverFrom the December 1986 issue of Car and Driver.When it comes to building Milanos, Alfa Romeo has some catching up to do. The original Milano, though introduced many year ago, still boasts a distinctive, low­-slung shape, contemporary lightweight construction, and an interior tasty enough to qualify as a little bit of heaven. As mil­lions of aficionados can tell … [Read more...]

Mecum AuctionsThe Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum in Chicago has closed, with nearly 300 cars coming up for auction at the end of September.The auction includes the 1982 Dodge Turbo Charger, which wore aerodynamic bodywork and acted as a pace car for the PPG Indy Car World Series.The 2002 Lincoln Continental concept is also available, with its classy styling and Aston Martin V-12 … [Read more...]

Courtesy NHRAThere may be some of you who are surprised to hear that the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) oversees a drag racing series along with more well-known motorsports like Formula One and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Perhaps even more surprising than the existence of the European Drag Racing Championship is that the 2023 Top Fuel Champion started in motorcycles, and is now in … [Read more...]

View full post on YouTubeFord Performance has set two new records at the Nürburgring using its EV prototypes.Both ran quicker than an 815-hp Ford Mustang GTD, though there's not really a comparison as neither is road-legal.One of the two, the SuperVan 4.2, is now officially the fastest van around the 'Ring.In May of this year, Ford took the Mustang GTD back to the Nürburgring, shaving five … [Read more...]

View PhotosMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAudi's sleek A7 and S7 fastback sedans will not be offered for the 2026 model year.The related RS7, meanwhile, continues on for another trip around the sun.Audi says the new gas A6 acts as the replacement for both the outgoing A6 sedan and the A7.No sooner did we publish a group obituary for nameplates not making it to the 2026 model year than we had to update … [Read more...]

LexusThe 2026 Lexus NX has an adjusted lineup, as the nonhybrid NX250 has been axed and a front-wheel-drive NX350h hybrid has been added.With the four-cylinder NX250 out of the picture, the turbocharged NX350 is the new entry point, but its $46,120 base price is $4K higher than the outgoing NX250. Additionally, the F Sport package is now offered on every model, and the NX450h+ PHEV adds a new … [Read more...]

Ezra Dyer|Car and DriverI was an off-roader long before I ever drove on pavement. That was a consequence of learning to drive out in the Maine woods, but even once I had my license, I gravitated to the thrill of the trail. And the trails were all the more thrilling given that I didn't exactly have access to serious off-road machinery in my formative driving years. But I did find that a … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverGM is shutting down production shifts at its Detroit-Hamtramck EV factory for September and into early October.The reason is cited as aligning with market demand for the company's EV trucks.The factory previously reduced production in April of this year.In a move a company spokesperson says is intended to temporarily affect production, GM is shutting down production at … [Read more...]

TeslaThe Tesla Model Y Performance is officially making a comeback for the 2026 model year. Tesla says it has 460 horsepower and that it will do zero-t0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds, making it three-tenths quicker than the previous MYP.Tesla is choosing to launch the Model Y Performance in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa first, but we expect news for the North American model soon.The zenith of the … [Read more...]

See the interior of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country 4x4, the Ford Expedition Platinum Stealth Performance, the GMC Yukon Denali 4x4, the Jeep Wagoneer Series III Super 4x4, the Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve 4x4, and the Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country 4x4, the Ford Expedition Platinum Stealth Performance, the GMC Yukon Denali 4x4, the Jeep Wagoneer Series III Super 4x4, the Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve 4x4, and the Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View exterior photosMichael Simari|Car and DriverFrom the September/October issue of Car and Driver.There was great lamentation in the office when we discovered that the World's Largest Horseshoe Crab was no more. "Crabbie" had been dismantled and moved from its home in nearby Hillsboro, Ohio, just weeks before our proposed excursion to see it. Rumors say it's gone to Alabama, perhaps to find a … [Read more...]

Illustration By Brett Affrunti|Car and DriverFrom the September/October 2025 issue of Car and Driver.Apologies to my friend Ian and his son. In the excitement of launching the 1234-hp Lucid Air Sapphire, I neglected to tell them to protect their necks. A car with this much power needs a preflight checklist, because hitting 60 mph in 1.9 seconds is a violent event, like being rear-ended by a '58 … [Read more...]

View GalleryMichael Simari|Car and DriverTesla hinted at the possible return of the Model Y Performance with a new post on the Tesla Europe and Middle East X account.The Performance trim has been noticeably absent from the Model Y lineup since its redesign for the 2026 model year. While the teaser was posted to Tesla's Europe and Middle East X account, we would be shocked if the model didn't make … [Read more...]