The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate looks to remove the EPA waivers that allow California's strict emission regulations.The move could prevent California's plan to ban all diesel- and gas-only new passenger vehicle sales by 2035.A Senate vote could happen sometime this week, and the decision could also impact state trucking industry regulations.California's plan to ban the sale of new diesel- … [Read more...]

Overview Acura's smallest SUV—the 2026 ADX—is an affordable premium crossover with styling inspired by the Integra hatchback. Although it shares its underpinnings with the Honda HR-V, the ADX boasts a more powerful 190-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. Performance is solid here, but we wish Acura would have dropped in a regular automatic transmission instead of the ADX's continuously variable … [Read more...]

Overview The sleek Kia K5 could easily be mistaken for something more exclusive than the family sedan that it is. Its styling is a departure from the bland-sedan norm, and the interior appointments feel a step up from others in the segment. Power for most K5s comes from a 191-hp 2.5-liter engine, available with either front- or all-wheel drive, while the front-drive GT model steps up to a … [Read more...]

Overview Americans love pickup trucks, but the size and price of a full-size version can be intimidating. For those who don't need something the size of an F-150, the 2026 Ford Maverick is an affordable, practical alternative. The Maverick is at its most fuel-efficient when equipped with the standard hybrid powertrain, but a nonhybrid turbocharged four-cylinder is also offered and offers speedier … [Read more...]

Overview Like the Crown sedan, the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia SUV is a luxurious vessel for quiet, anxiety-free motoring. All Crown Signia models are hybrid, powered by the same 243-hp four-cylinder electrified powertrain. Performance is average and handling is muted, but the Signia's target buyer is likely looking for comfort over sporting pretension. Inside, the Crown Signia offers premium … [Read more...]

See the new Chevy Silverado Trail Boss from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

The 2026 Honda HR-V is getting a variety of minor updates that mirror those given to the 2026 Honda CR-V.The main updates include a new 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.The HR-V's prices are slightly higher for the new model year, now ranging from $27,595 for the front-drive LX to $32,945 for the AWD EX-L. Honda says the HR-V subcompact SUV is the most … [Read more...]

Overview If you want a small yet practical EV but don't need the latest and greatest powertrain and charging capabilities, the Kia Niro EV is worth a look. Its modern styling is just a bit different from the mainstream, and its small size makes it supremely maneuverable. Still, there's decent room inside for you and your stuff. It's no sports car, but the driving experience is appropriately … [Read more...]

Pirelli officially launched the fifth generation of its P Zero tire—the successor to the P Zero PZ4.Called the PZ5, it aims to improve dry/wet handling and braking, plus it's supposed to be quieter and run for more miles than its predecessor.The new ultra-high-performance tire is launching in sizes from 18 to 23 inches, with homologations already in place for several luxury cars. If you're old … [Read more...]

Morgan is a company where change is gradual. In the brand's 116-year history, its cars have enjoyed an impressively consistent look and feel. Where many of its competitors ballooned into mass-production automakers, Morgan remained a small outfit producing hand-finished sports cars. Its long-running Plus Four still looks the same as it did in the 1960s, and its frames are still constructed from ash … [Read more...]

See the interior of the Morgan Supersport from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the Morgan Supersport from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the redesigned Toyota RAV4 PHEV's interior from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

If you opt for the Corolla Cross's entry-level four-cylinder powerplant, then you'd better not expect much in the way of straight-line acceleration. An all-wheel-drive Corolla Cross needed 9.2 seconds to hit 60 mph under our watch.The gas-electric Corolla Cross, meanwhile, cut almost two seconds from the gas-only model's time, hitting 60 mph in a reasonable 7.3 seconds. The Corolla Cross isn't … [Read more...]

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 adds a new trim, the aggressively styled GR Sport.The GR Sport is only available as a plug-in hybrid, sending 320 horsepower—18 more than the outgoing model—to all four wheels.A front bumper with a large grille and chunky vents is complemented by a black roof and an athletic-looking rear spoiler.The Toyota RAV4 Prime—which changed its name to the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid for … [Read more...]

Oddball Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka is never one to stray away from the weird and wonderful, and its take on the RAV4 fills both columns. Underneath, it's the same old dependable four-cylinder crossover bought by hundreds of thousands of customers. Up top, it's a fever-dream K5 Blazer, with an outsize personality. Mitsuoka doesn't have much capacity, as its cars are all handmade, but you have … [Read more...]

See the redesigned Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's interior from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Oscar Mayer will hold the first "Wienie 500" race on Friday, May 23, before the legendary Indianapolis 500 race kicks off on Sunday.The race will see all six Wienermobiles face off, each representing a hot-dog style from a different U.S. region.The race will be streamed on the Fox Sports app and the @INDYCARonFOX social media accounts at 2:00 p.m. ET.Each year, on the Sunday before Memorial Day, … [Read more...]

Read the full reviewWhen you have an efficiency-minded engine in a model that includes "sport" in shorthand, the resulting car may feel like a bit of a rolling contradiction. That's not to say the BMW 325es is bad—it's still a BMW, after all—it's just a little confused. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

From the September 1986 issue of Car and Driver.You can get a pretty good idea of what a carmaker thinks of its customers by what it gives them to drive. Porsche, for one, thinks its customers are closet Le Mans racers and consequently gives them high-­speed interceptors suited to that purpose. Mercedes has its well-heeled customers' psychographics down cold and confidently dishes up cars suited … [Read more...]