audiAudi CEO Gernot Döllner said an electric sports-car concept will be revealed in early September ahead of the Munich auto show, according to German newspaper Bild.The car is said to be "not a TT, not an R8, but something in between" and will serve as "an identity builder" for the brand.Döllner made it clear that this concept car will go into production, putting the targeted launch date as two … [Read more...]

Overview Given the low popularity of coupes, Benz decided to consolidate the two-door variants of the C- and E-classes into one model: the CLE. There’s a lot more C-class than E-class here, but this coupe and softtop convertible are still all Mercedes: upscale in looks and materials, comfortable on the road, and equipped with the latest tech. Every model leverages all-wheel drive for superior … [Read more...]

Transcendental Graphics|Getty ImagesIf you have nostalgic feelings about the star-crossed American Motors Corporation, this six-part documentary will let you indulge them to the maximum.Lovingly lit Ramblers, Javelins, Marlins, and Pacers fill the screen in a production led by automotive journalist Joe Ligo.You can watch The Last Independent Automaker on YouTube and PBS.The Last Independent … [Read more...]

With a starting price of $101,395, the 2025 Taycan is still expensive. That isn't a surprise. What has changed is the Taycan's underlying electric architecture, which now offers improved charge times and an available 97-kWh battery pack. Fitted with this upgraded pack, the rear-wheel-drive base Taycan model boasts a 318-mile range estimate from the EPA—more than enough to keep our prior range … [Read more...]

See the interior of the Car and Driver EV of the Year winner, the 2025 Porsche Taycan, from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the Car and Driver EV of the Year winner, the 2025 Porsche Taycan, from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Car and DriverOnce again, a bevy of the automotive industry's newest electric ­vehicles descended upon an unassuming office in Ann Arbor. And once again, a single nameplate rose to the top like a layer of sweet cream in heterogeneous milk. It represents the application of the ­latest technology in interesting ways, superlative fulfillment of its mission, and, importantly, a lineup that is simply … [Read more...]

View PhotosMichael Simari|Car and DriverThe 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is the new champion of our DC fast-charge test.When charging from 10 to 90 percent, the Taycan Turbo GT averaged 213 kW, which means it dethrones the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV (198 kW).Porsche's electric sedan also peaked at 317 kW and needed just 24 minutes for its 97-kWh battery's state of charge to go from 10 to 90 percent. … [Read more...]

View full post on YoutubeGenesis Magma Racing has fired up its powertrain for the first time, marking an important step in the GMR-001's development. The powertrain is a new V-8 unit built using two Hyundai WRC four-cylinder engines and will power the GMR-001 starting next year.Following the test, the chassis will be handed over to Genesis for further testing in August, before homologation for the … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverWe ran two EVs, along with a gas-powered compact SUV, around a test track to measure how cruising speed affects range.The difference between 55 mph and 75 mph was a drop of 88 miles of range in the Lucid Air sedan and 109 miles in the Kia EV9 SUV.As speeds rise, range decreases at an increasing rate; when traveling at speeds of 75 mph or above, you're unlikely to achieve … [Read more...]

Yamaha|Car and DriverSomewhere on the bottom of Boothbay Harbor, there's a propeller of mine. When I was in high school, I took my dad's 21-foot Novi lobster boat from Damariscotta—about 21 miles away by water—to Boothbay to watch the July 4 fireworks. When I got into the harbor, the engine revs zinged at the same time forward progress halted, and I soon discovered why: the bolt holding the … [Read more...]

Michael Simari|Car and DriverHybrid vehicles—those combining an internal-combustion engine with one or more electric motors to power the wheels—come in all shapes and sizes. Folks seeking a fuel-efficient option are no longer limited to the Toyota Priuses and gas-sipping Hondas of the world, and even those models have come a long way from their humble beginnings a couple decades back.Regardless of … [Read more...]

Courtesy: Bring a TrailerOwned by millionaires, Spartan started out building luxury airplanes, then went into the camper business.This Spartan travel trailer has been fully restored and updated with modern features.It's the ideal way to explore the Rockies this summer.The Kootenays are a particularly scenic part of southeastern British Columbia, full of cascading rivers and lofty peaks, a lovely … [Read more...]

View PhotosBen Humphrey|Car and DriverFrom the December 1976 issue of Car and Driver.To begin with, it's a splendid little car. The new 320i is not just a successor to the great 1600/2002 legend; it's a whole new level of sophistication and style in the 20-year evolution of BMW from bankrupt-builder-of-kitschy-sedans to personal and public darling of the West German Economic Miracle. You might be … [Read more...]

See the exterior and interior of the 1977 BMW 320i from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Ezra Dyer|Car and DriverFactory Five Racing now offers a simpler Stage 1 version of its XTF truck kit for the 2015–2020 Ford F-150. By retaining the original frame, the $9990 Stage 1 kit cuts build time and keeps the stock full-sized bed. Carbon body panels are a $6999 option, but that price might double once in-stock supplies run out and tariffs affect future orders. If the Factory Five Racing … [Read more...]

Bring a TrailerBMW never built an M3 wagon for the North American market. Here's one anyway.Virtually OEM inside and out, it's the hot Munich longroof we all wished for.This car is CARB certified and fully approved by California's Bureau of Automotive Repair.BMW's decision to bring the wagon version of the current M5 to this side of the Atlantic probably doesn't make a lot of sense to the … [Read more...]

Subaru's long-running wagon has fully morphed into an SUV for its latest generation, with boxier bodywork and brawnier styling. The Outback, of course, comes standard with all-wheel drive and is powered by a 180-hp four-cylinder. The off-road-focused Wilderness model upgrades to a 260-hp turbocharged four-cylinder (also available on the XT trim), while also boasting extra ground clearance, … [Read more...]

getty imagesA new draft plan is reportedly going to unwind the EPA's ruling that greenhouse gases are a public health issue.If passed, the federal agency's ability to enforce restrictions on automakers could be limited in the future.The plan would overturn official EPA policy that has been in place since 2009.A newly drafted plan from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said to be days away … [Read more...]

Mercedes-AMGThe Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport is a new version of the German coupe the brand just teased for the first time. According to Mercedes, it will be powered by a V-8 and is being developed to set new record drives, presumably with the Nürburgring at the top of that list. Officially, the GT Track Sport is labeled a concept, but production is likely, as the brand says it offers a "glimpse … [Read more...]