Michael Simari|Car and DriverSubaru dropped the old 2.0-liter four-cylinder base engine from the 2026 Crosstrek lineup, while adding a new hybrid powertrain at the other end of the lineup.That moves the previously optional 180-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain into the base role, with the new hybrid now slotting in above it. Unsurprisingly, the removal of the 2.0-liter means pricing has … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe inline-six and V-8 engines used by BMW's M performance cars are safe for the time being, according to Autocar.The U.K. publication spoke with the head of the M division, Frank van Meel, who said the engines comply with the upcoming Euro 7 emissions regulations coming next year.Van Meel balked at the idea of the M5 sedan, for example, downsizing to a four-cylinder, so … [Read more...]

Michael Simari|Car and DriverVolvo issued an urgent brake failure warning for its plug-in hybrid and electric models, which could experience total loss of brake power.Prolonged use of regenerative braking (more than 1 minute and 40 seconds consecutively) may result in the friction brakes completely losing stopping power. The warning follows a June 12 recall for 11,469 vehicles, approximately 1000 … [Read more...]

Overview Hyundai's Santa Cruz is based on the Tucson SUV but adds a small, four-foot cargo bed. The bed's stubby length means it won't haul big loads like a mid-size or full-size pickup, but an available tonneau cover makes it as secure and weather-tight as a passenger car's trunk. The Santa Cruz model line is bifurcated into lower trims with a 191-hp four-cylinder and higher trims with a much … [Read more...]

See the exterior and interior of the 1978 BMW 630CSi, Jaguar XJ-S, and Mercedes-Benz 450SLC from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View PhotosHumphrey Sutton|Car and DriverFrom the December 1977 issue of Car and Driver.We'd been calling our projected compar­ison test of three highline GTs "the luxo­tour" for so long that when it came time to sit down and plan the story, there suddenly seemed no reason not to do just that. Lux­otour, that is. Grab a handful of staffers, plot an enjoyable route through some pret­ty countryside, … [Read more...]

Petersen MuseumThe Petersen Automotive Museum has a new exhibit that's all about wedge-shaped cars.Wedge designs peaked in the 1970s, shattering traditional automotive design.The exhibit features Lancias and an early Lamborghini Countach, as well as eye-bending concepts and cars you may never have heard of before.Who doesn't love wedge-shaped things? That's pizza, apple pie, cakes, little triangle … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverAt precisely 10:30 a.m., the buzzer echoes beneath the steel roof of U-Haul's 39,000-square-foot Novi Manufacturing facility. Eight workstations come to a halt as the sixteen workers responsible for building one new Toy Hauler trailer every hour—ten hours a day, four days a week—take their morning break. Each of the new trailers will be headed to one of U-Haul’s more … [Read more...]

See photos of U-Hauls New Toy Hauler Trailer. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Bring a TrailerA Fast and Furious hero, the fourth-generation Toyota Supra was a turbocharged beast in the mid-1990s.This example has excellent mileage and is mostly stock.These cars are great to drive and are getting harder to find.The huge sum the modified Mazda RX-7 from Tokyo Drift just fetched at auction underlines just how much part of popular culture the Fast and Furious movies are. But a … [Read more...]

Rory Carroll|Car and DriverThe 15th annual Scrapfest competition is a chance for industrial products to become aesthetic works of art at the hands of dozens of artists.Participants are taken to a recycling center and have one hour to collect hundreds of pounds of scrap metal—then four weeks to transform that junk into art.It's a fresh way to bring visitors to Lansing, Michigan, a longtime … [Read more...]

Elana Scherr|Car and DriverThe cult favorite movie The Warriors was notable in part for the 1955 Cadillac hearse driven by a gang called the Rogues.At Dave Shuten's Los Angeles hot-rod shop, graffiti artist Risk and Shuten gave a Cadillac hearse a fresh paint treatment in front of a live audience.It's not the movie car—they found a similar '55 Cadillac with the Meteor-built hearse body for sale at … [Read more...]

Bring a TrailerArguably the most significant Lancia ever built, the Stratos nonetheless is not widely known and certainly not widely seen.This HF Stradale is one of fewer than 500 built for homologation requirements, making it rarer than a Lamborghini Countach.With an ultra-short wheelbase, a Ferrari-sourced V-6, and a tiny footprint, it's a fierce little world champion.If asked to picture a … [Read more...]

National Corvette MuseumZora Arkus-Duntov, father of the Corvette, only ever owned one Vette.A 454 Stingray in two-tone blue, it's been preserved by the National Corvette Museum and is debuting as an exhibit next month.As the museum celebrates its 31st anniversary, this is a chance to get up close with Arkus-Duntov's personal Corvette.Summing up the career and influence of Zora Arkus-Duntov isn't … [Read more...]

Michael Simari|Car and DriverMercedes-Benz is cutting prices across the board on its EQ EV models, as the brand prepares for a United States without EV tax credits. Between the 2025 and 2026 model years, prices are down as little as $4150 (for the EQS sedan) to as much as $15,300 (for the EQS SUV). Along with the price cuts, Mercedes is planning to end U.S. production of its EQ models (sans EQB), … [Read more...]

Maki Nakamura|Getty ImagesWhen looking for a new car, truck, or SUV for an older family member, you'll want to consider safety, comfort, and ease of entry and exit.Mobility can be tougher as we age, so don't buy a vehicle until you've made sure all your family members can climb in and out comfortably.Take the extra time to learn the safety technology onboard, both for yourself and for the … [Read more...]

Land Rover, LexusThe 2026 Land Rover Defender 90 will only be offered with the 518-hp V-8 engine.This raises the two-door Defender's base price from $58,750 last year to $116,250 for 2026.Similarly, Lexus's beautiful coupe is now only sold as the V-8-powered LC500 for 2026, with the slow-selling LC500h V-6 hybrid no longer available.Despite an influx of electric and hybrid offerings, the V-8 … [Read more...]

PorschePorsche confirmed that it's developing an updated 911 Cup car based on the 992.2 version of the 911 GT3 road car.The updated race car will supplant the current 911 Cup car in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and several Carrera Cup series. Development of the new race car began in January 2024, with production set to start this fall ahead of a 2026 season debut. In road form, a Porsche flat-six … [Read more...]

View PhotosDodgeProduction of the 2026 Dodge Hornet is being postponed, as first reported by Automotive News and confirmed to Car and Driver by Stellantis.The Hornet, including the Hornet Hybrid, is built in Italy alongside the Alfa Romeo Tonale and therefore hit with a 25 percent import tariff.Dodge wouldn't confirm whether any 2026 Hornets will be built or if the compact SUV will skip the 2026 … [Read more...]

Michael Simari|Car and DriverIf you like the '70s aesthetic but not necessarily in your living room, check out the Kia EV6 GT and the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.With more than 600 horsepower each and wild colors (such as Habanero Orange for the Blazer), they've got that vibe.We compare these two electric muscle SUVs side by side and figure out the pros and cons of each.As recent first-time homeowners, … [Read more...]