Polestar performed an impressive fast charge on a prototype of its upcoming Polestar 5 sedan, bringing the vehicle from 10 to 80 percent in just 10 minutes.The test car was equipped with a 77.0-kWh battery pack and according to the manufacturer, charging speeds rose from 310 kW at the start of the test to over 370 kW at the end. According to Polestar, the specially commissioned 77.0-kWh battery … [Read more...]
From the Archive: 1989 Isuzu Amigo XS 4WD Test
From the June 1989 issue of Car and Driver.The charge in this case is aggravated cuteness with intent to commit market domination. Disturbingly frequent in today's sport-utility market, this offense can be blamed in large part on the Suzuki Samurai. When it first wheezed its way onto the scene, the Samurai single-handedly reinvented its class. Who could have predicted that a stiffly sprung, … [Read more...]
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53: The Coupe, Made Swole
"We're going to pump—[clap!]—you up!" One imagines Hans, Franz, and all their pals at AMG reacting thusly to the new Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe, which debuted last summer in four-cylinder CLE300 and six-cylinder CLE450 form. After a muscle-building regimen at AMG HQ in Affalterbach, the result is the Mercedes-AMG CLE53. The vertical-slat grille may be the first-noticed telltale that this is the AMG … [Read more...]
Rare 1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution Is Today's Bring a Trailer Pick
The original BMW M3 was created for Group A's 5000-unit homologation rules, but a subsection of those regs allowed even hotter "evolution" models to race if 500 were made.BMW's fastest E30-generation M3 "Evo," the Sport Evolution got an enlarged engine, an adjustable rear wing, and many other bits BMW wanted for racing.Just 600 M3 Sport Evolutions were built, and they weren't sold new in North … [Read more...]
A Fast Tour of Japan's Car Culture
From the May/June issue of Car and Driver.Of all the things I expected to learn in Japan, the size of the spiders wasn't on the list. "Really big," warned photographer Mike Shaffer, an American expat living in Tokyo, as we boarded a train headed for Fuji Speedway. "I'm afraid of spiders," he added. Three train rides and one bus trip later, I regret to inform arachnophobes that Shaffer's assessment … [Read more...]
A Fast Tour of Japan's Car Culture
From the May/June issue of Car and Driver.Of all the things I expected to learn in Japan, the size of the spiders wasn't on the list. "Really big," warned photographer Mike Shaffer, an American expat living in Tokyo, as we boarded a train headed for Fuji Speedway. "I'm afraid of spiders," he added. Three train rides and one bus trip later, I regret to inform arachnophobes that Shaffer's assessment … [Read more...]
Donald Petersen, Former Ford Chairman and CEO, Dies at 97
Donald Petersen, Ford chairman and CEO from 1985 to 1990, worked at Ford for over four decades and is rightly seen as a bright spot during a difficult time.The mass market audience knows his work best through the Taurus, which was introduced on his watch. But it's the way he saved the Mustang that earned him praise in our pages in the mid-'80s. Former Ford chairman and CEO Donald E. Petersen … [Read more...]
Factory-Fresh 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Pickup Is Today's Bring a Trailer Find
Japanese mini-pickups had their heyday in the 1970s into the early '80s.A relic from the era of these small but capable trucks, this Mitsubishi Mighty Max is ready to get to work.Having been displayed indoors at a Mitsubishi dealership for much of its life, it has just 3900 miles on its odometer.The Ford Maverick is an excellent little truck—but it is actually that little? Not really: It's … [Read more...]
2024 Pilot vs. 2024 Passport: Comparing Honda SUVs
Pilot and Passport: These two Hondas have similar names, are close in size, and overlap in price. Buyers shopping mid-size SUVs might wonder: What's the difference?The key difference is that the Pilot comes standard with a third-row seat, allowing it to accommodate seven or eight passengers, while the Passport is strictly a two-row offering with seating for five. But there are other differences as … [Read more...]
10 Cars You Might Have Missed from the Beijing Auto Show
The 2024 Beijing auto show feels reminiscent of the glory days of international auto shows, featuring countless reveals from affordable production cars to pie-in-the-sky concepts and high-performance supercars. Between the hundreds of local Chinese brands vying for space in an ever-crowded market and the foreign brands trying to cash in on high demand, there are more new-car unveilings than any … [Read more...]
Ford Lost $130,000 on Every EV It Sold in the First Quarter
Ford's Model e EV division reported a net revenue of around $100,000 in the first quarter.Adding in expenses, though, the Blue Oval's EV arm lost $1.3 billion for the quarter.Ford largely blames margin-cutting price cuts for the massive drop in revenue compared to Q1 2023.Ford reported a net income of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2024, a figure largely bolstered by the success of the … [Read more...]
2025 Genesis GV70
Review, Pricing, and Specs Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]
Some Small SUVs Show Worrying Results in Updated Crash-Avoidance Tech Tests
The exponential advancements in automotive safety since the start of the 21st century are worth celebrating, but watchdog groups like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety believe there is always room for improvement. The organization recently analyzed one of the most popular segments on sale today—compact SUVs and crossovers—and found there's still work to be done.Putting a verified list of … [Read more...]
2026 Genesis GV70 Will Be Updated with a Huge New Screen Inside
Genesis revealed an updated version of the GV70 compact luxury SUV.It features a 27.0-inch screen inside that serves as both the digital gauge cluster and the central infotainment system.Genesis confirmed to C/D that this version won't arrive in the U.S. until the 2026 model year, as the 2025 model without these updates is already on sale here.This is the freshly updated version of the Genesis … [Read more...]
How to Sell Your Car Privately and Get the Most for It
Time is money. When it comes to selling a car, spending a bit more of the former can net a reward in the form of the latter—if you're willing to play car dealer and work just a little for it. Sound good? Follow these steps to minimize stress and maximize profit.Find Out What It's WorthBefore you get too far in this process, determine the value of what you're selling. We happen to have a tool that … [Read more...]
Comparison Test: 2024 Compact SUVs for the Real World
From the May/June issue of Car and Driver.To all our beloved readers who've written to kvetch that we don't cover affordable cars or vehicles that real people buy, this one's for you.It doesn't get any more mainstream than this group right here. The word "automobile" once conjured images of bestselling mid-size sedans such as the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord, and the Ford Taurus, but now this is … [Read more...]
Beijing Auto Show Is a Home Run, but Mostly for Domestic Brands
At the Beijing auto show, it's impossible not to notice how many truly affordable EVs—and ever-improving batteries to offer more and more range—are on the scene here.Another trend is the proliferation of domestic brands never heard of before.Auto Beijing opened to media on April 25, and the public days run through May 4.A proper EV for under $7500 in U.S. money? No problem; there are stacks of … [Read more...]
Buick Reveals Sexy Electra EV Sedan and Wagon Concepts
Buick revealed two electric concept cars at the Beijing auto show, the Electra-L sedan and Electra-LT wagon.Both feature impressive designs, with the Electra-L taking a more elegant approach while the LT skews more sporty.The Electra-L is said to use a rear-mounted 342-hp electric motor good for 435 miles of range, while the LT has all-wheel drive.While American shoppers are still awaiting Buick's … [Read more...]
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Overview The 2025 Range Rover Velar compact luxury SUV is beautifully crafted, with high-quality interior materials and a silhouette that evokes its larger sibling in the full-size SUV category. But with the Range Rover name prominently displayed across its snout, the Velar tows big expectations behind it. Our experience with this model has taught us that the base turbocharged 2.0-liter … [Read more...]
2025 Land Rover Range Rover EV
What We Know So Far Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]
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