The Ford Mustang and the Toyota Camry got new faces this year, and that means those cars need matching redesigns in NASCAR. Both Ford and Toyota have taken the opportunity to sneak in aerodynamic improvements for their Cup Series counterparts with these production-car updates. While we saw Ford take an aggressive approach with the Mustang front end with some sharp and tall fenders, Toyota appears … [Read more...]

The third-generation Porsche Panamera is here with more of just about everything—except for the Sport Turismo wagon, which will not be joining the more popular sedan. Porsche revealed the new Panamera last week, and the Sport Turismo was noticeably absent. We now know it has been sent to the gallows. Sayonara, Sport TurismoThe wagon was unsurprisingly dropped due to slower sales than the rest of … [Read more...]

Overview The subcompact Niro EV is the bite-sized appetizer to Kia's growing buffet of electric SUVs. Smaller than EVs such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the Volkswagen ID.4, it's also more affordable. The Niro's exterior design turns heads, especially in one of its striking two-tone paint schemes. Its interior looks almost as stylish and modern as its exterior and features … [Read more...]

When the Tesla Cybertruck was first revealed more than four years ago, the strongest version was claimed to have a max towing capacity of 14,000 pounds. However, it looks like the production version will fall a few thousand pounds short of that figure, as new details have emerged that suggest the Cybertruck will be able to tow up to 11,000 pounds.Cybertruck TowingThe Cybertruck's max tow rating … [Read more...]

The Japanese brand was late to the EV party but plans a dramatic expansion in models and innovative battery technology; it's planning to sell 3.5 million EVs annually across 30 different Toyota and Lexus model lines by 2030. Long-range battery packs will provide up to 500 miles of range by 2026 and 620 miles by 2027.Toyota is aiming to introduce solid-state batteries in 2027, which will be … [Read more...]

From the November 2023 issue of Car and Driver.Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego has a bustling downtown and a bevy of quality taco shops. The area also features loads of car-centric attractions, from weekend meet-ups to an antique-engine museum. Those in search of a drive will find plentiful sunshine and gorgeous, twisty roads. Sticking close to town is … [Read more...]

From the December 1995 issue of Car and Driver.The Viper is the New Chrysler Cor­poration's attempt at atonement, at making up for the sins it committed against cars—all those bogus wire wheel covers and limp shock absorbers and padded-vinyl roofs—during the reign of Lee the Imperious. And by the precise calculations of our test department, each Viper built since the 1992 intro cancels out 817 … [Read more...]

Alfa Romeo is releasing Tributo Italiano Editions for each of its three models. The Giulia, the Stelvio, and the Tonale will all be available with the special edition.Offered in three colors (green, white, and red), the trio has Italian flags on the mirrors as well as leather seats with unique embroidered headrests.Just when you thought Alfa Romeo couldn't make its model lineup any more Italian, … [Read more...]

This V-8-powered roadster combines a BMW M5 powertrain with a retro design inspired by the BMW 507.Its silver paint and black interior make it a double for James Bond's car in The World Is Not Enough. With only 9000 miles covered in 22 years, it's looking like a good prospect, and the online auction ends on Tuesday, November 28.Remember James Bond’s BMW period? That’s likely to be the first … [Read more...]

From the April 1998 issue of Car and Driver.Executive sedans at the $60,000-plus altitude cruise in rarefied atmosphere. Their owners are a demanding lot. They are obvi­ously well-to-do, but value still figures prominently in their purchase decision. More opulent and expensive sedans boasting V-12 engines, flying-lady hood ornaments, and stratospheric prices exist for the money's-no-object status … [Read more...]

"Miles Davis wasn't the friendliest guy on earth," Raja Gargour tells me. Gargour says the jazz legend had an unfortunate habit of burning out the clutch in his yellow Ferrari 308GTB every 3000 miles or so, at which point he would tear into Gargour's Los Angeles restoration shop, Hill and Vaughn, blustering at the employees, who kept repairing it, while politely warning Davis to take it easier. … [Read more...]

With its long hood, piercing headlights, and purposeful stance, the Lexus LC500 is undoubtedly a stunning premium sports sedan. Throw in a 5.0-liter V-8 channeling 471 horsepower to the rear wheels, and the package gets even sweeter. But slide into the Lexus's lush leather seats, and you'll find what was the LC500's greatest flaw: a clunky infotainment system centered around a tricky-to-use … [Read more...]

From the August 1994 issue of Car and Driver.The year 1969 was a long time ago. How long ago was it? It was so long ago that most cars cost less in dol­lars than they weighed in pounds. Think about that as you tool around in your 2500-pound Neon, considered a good buy today at $13,000. But a few verities from that long-gone era remain. Among them is the fact that a bright-white, blue-striped … [Read more...]

From the December 2023 issue of Car and Driver.Ever since a wheezy 88-hp 2.3-liter four-banger appeared under the hood of the much-maligned Mustang II, a Pavlovian recoil occurs whenever someone says "four-cylinder Mustang." But turbocharged 2.3-liter Mustangs are another matter—especially today. That formula got a rocky, carbureted 132-hp start in 1979, but things improved, and in 1986 the … [Read more...]

The 2024 Porsche Panamera debuts with more power, revised styling, an updated cabin, and improved entertainment and safety technology. Entry-level Panameras feature a 348-hp turbocharged V-6, while the 670-hp Turbo E-Hybrid sports a twin-turbo V-8, a more powerful electric motor, and a larger battery pack. Optional on the Turbo E-Hybrid is an active suspension that … [Read more...]

The North America–spec Land Rover Defender sport-utility vehicle came to the U.S. between 1994 and 1997. This yellow softtop, up for auction at Bring a Trailer, is one of only 7000 official imports during that period.Its 3.9-liter V-8 makes 182 horsepower and works with a five-speed manual gearbox and twin-speed transfer case. We love the current Land Rover Defender, but it will always be a … [Read more...]

Auto startup Callum has revealed images and specs of an electric off-roader named the Skye.The Skye will weigh around 2600 pounds, built on a space-frame chassis with 13.7 inches of ground clearance, and offer about 170 miles of range between charges.The company says it will have "curated variants" ready for Europe in spring 2024. Whether it comes to the U.S. is still an open question. Ian Callum … [Read more...]

AAA says the national average gas price is $3.29, but the "most common" price, is actually closer to $2.95, according to President Biden’s energy advisor, Amos Hochstein.AAA said it expects 55.4 million people to travel for the holiday weekend, the third-highest number in any year since 2000.We’ll still be checking in on gas prices on Thanksgivings to come, but advisor Hochstein said the pieces … [Read more...]

The three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) has been a badge of achievement since its development in 1999. Tires wearing the symbol signified the completion of acceleration testing in medium-packed snow, where the 3PMSF tire is verified to accelerate with at least 110 percent of the traction of an all-season reference tire. Now there's a braking test to acknowledge a winter tire's ice performance … [Read more...]

After two brutal months of posturing, negotiations, and work stoppages designed to inflict maximum pain, the 2023 United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis has finally ended. UAW president Shawn Fain first announced a tentative agreement with Ford on October 25. Stellantis followed suit a few days later, followed finally by General Motors on October 30. With UAW … [Read more...]