See the interior of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View exterior photosEzra Dyer|Car and DriverIn most cases, the perfect time to purchase a particular vehicle only becomes clear in retrospect—of course you should have bought that woody Jeep Grand Wagoneer in 2001 or that dusty Hemi 'Cuda in 1979, or that Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series in 2015. But sometimes the carpe-diem moment hits when a vehicle is still on dealer lots, and that might be … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View Exterior PhotosSubaruSubaru has announced pricing for the 2026 Forester lineup, and one model is a lot more expensive. The off-road-ready Wilderness trim now starts at $39,835, which is $2130 more than the outgoing version.The rest of the Forester's nonhybrid lineup receives very small price hikes, and the first '26 models will reach dealerships this fall.The redesigned seventh-generation … [Read more...]

Overview The Mercedes-Benz GLC350e is the plug-in-hybrid version of the GLC300. Along with a higher badge number, it gets more power (313 ponies when fully charged versus 255), but in terms of content and cabin quality, the two GLC SUVs are largely the same: well built, comfortable, and upscale.The GLC350e’s battery can power this five-seater for 54 miles on electricity alone. No rivals are close … [Read more...]

Overview The A6 e-tron EV has little in common with its gas-powered namesake, the A6 sedan, besides occupying a similar amount of space in the world and wearing Audi badges. Being powered via electricity, it stocks the juice in a large, heavy battery pack that feeds either one or two motors. For another thing, it trades the A6's traditional three-box sedan design for a sloping fastback roof and a … [Read more...]

FordFord is recalling 499,129 SUVs due to an issue with the rear brake-jounce hose that can lead to the brake line bursting. The issue is split between 84,412 Lincoln MKX SUVs and 414,717 Ford Edge SUVs.Ford is still working on a remedy for the problem, with the automaker expecting to begin owner notification letters in early September. Ford's unfortunate year of recalls continues, with the … [Read more...]

Michael Simari|Car and DriverFord issued a recall covering 103,174 F-150 pickups built between January 2023 and May 2025. The recall stems from fatigued rear axle-hub bolts that may break, which can prevent torque from reaching the rear wheels.The issue is specific to F-150s equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and the 9.75-inch HD rear axle. The Blue Oval is recalling another smattering … [Read more...]

PorscheThe 2026 Porsche Macan EV adds several new tech-centric features.Porsche's new Digital Key lets users use their smartphone in place of a regular key, and it joins the downloadable AirConsole to play video games in the car.Additional exterior camera views and an increased max towing capacity are among the electric Macan's other upgrades. The Porsche Macan is getting a handful of upgrades for … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverIneos is cutting prices of its Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck.The SUV now starts at $72,600 (down by $7900), while the Quartermaster starts at $86,000 (down by $8500).The U.S. is Ineos's biggest market, but both vehicles are built in France and are currently subject to a 27.5 percent tariff; the Quartermaster is hit with an extra 25 percent … [Read more...]

John Roe|Car and DriverThe federal EV tax credit is set to expire after September 30, but a loophole will allow shoppers to still obtain the credit on cars delivered after that date.According to the IRS, a customer just needs to have a binding contract in place and at least one payment made before September 30 to obtain the tax credit. This means automakers can sell shoppers more EVs with the … [Read more...]

See the exterior and interior of the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View PhotosFrank Maresca|Car and DriverFrom theDecember 1981 issue of Car and Driver.At Car and Driver World Headquarters, Mercedes automobiles are somewhat controversial. We all love driving them, and certainly their keys don't collect dust on the car board, but we just can't agree on whether they are really the world's best cars. They do almost everything so well that they're obvious con­tenders … [Read more...]

RML GroupThe RML GT Hypercar is a custom Porsche 911 Turbo S that was inspired by Le Mans GT race cars.Painted Storm Purple, the GTH features a carbon-fiber widebody with a chunky wing and distinctive gold wheels.Along with myriad aero and chassis changes, RML revised the 911 Turbo S's twin-turbo 3.7-liter flat-six engine to make 920 horsepower. If you're one of those people who knock the Porsche … [Read more...]

VolkswagenThe Volkswagen Golf R is poised to receive the turbocharged five-cylinder engine from the Audi RS3, according to a report from Autocar.The special-edition model is expected to arrive in 2027 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first R-branded Golf.This new five-cylinder model should become the quickest Golf yet, with the RS3 able to accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds.While the … [Read more...]

Toyota renames its electric SUV for 2026, ditching the bZ4X name for the simpler bZ epithet. While the bZ4X moniker meets its maker, the model it adorned lives on. Albeit with some tweaks. Alongside updated exterior and interior styling, the bZ trades the ol' 4X's CCS charge port for a Tesla-derived NACS one. All-wheel-drive bZs make 338-hp, a big bump from the outgoing dual-motor bZ4X's 215 … [Read more...]

NissanThe last R35-generation Nissan GT-R has rolled off the production line.The final GT-R—a T-Spec model painted Midnight Purple—is a fitting send-off.Over the R35's nearly two-decade run, Nissan built 48,000 copies. Nissan has finally built the last R35 GT-R. The car, a T-Spec model in Midnight Purple, bookends a surprisingly lengthy production run of 18 years, far more than any other Nissan to … [Read more...]

Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce revealed a new Spectre Inspired by Primavera series, featuring unique color combinations and springtime-inspired design details.The special-edition models wear a hand-painted coachline with an image of a cherry blossom and matching brake calipers.Inside, the cherry blossom reappears, stitched into the headrests and laser-etched into the dashboard.Every Rolls-Royce is an … [Read more...]

View Exterior PhotosAudiAudi has announced that every 2026 model will now include complimentary scheduled maintenance.The automaker's new freebie service covers the first three visits, which are scheduled once every year or every 10,000 miles.BMW, Genesis, and more have offered some form of free scheduled service for years, but while Audi is joining the party late, Mercedes still hasn't shown up. … [Read more...]

View PhotosJEFFREY G. RUSSELL|Car and DriverFrom the October 2001 issue of Car and Driver.Correction: An article Saturday on the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement . . . truncated a remark by President Bush. The complete quote reads, "I am confident, and so should America."—Columbia Journalism Review, July/August 2001 If you're similarly addicted to reading corrections in newspapers … [Read more...]