The 2026 Aston Martin DBX S borrows technology from the Valhalla supercar to pull an extra 20 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged V-8 engine.With 717 horsepower, the DBX S can go from zero to 62 mph in a claimed 3.3 seconds.The DBX S will be offered with a carbon-fiber roof—saving nearly 40 pounds—and magnesium wheels, cutting almost 42 pounds of unsprung mass.When Aston Martin launched its … [Read more...]

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The winding rural roads that lead to West Virginia's Summit Point Motorsports Park are the perfect appetizer for a real racetrack. The rapid pace of the fresh-faced 2025 Volkswagen Golf R we're driving matches our quickened heart rate, but our left leg and right arm are conspicuously sidelined. Sadly, this is the new normal for everyone who buys an R-rated Golf—or the chiller GTI—as VW killed the … [Read more...]

Michelin has developed what looks like a tire but is actually a wheel that's capable of surviving the moon's harsh environment.The wild-looking wheels, which can withstand extreme temperatures and conquer craters, will be used on a lunar rover. We spoke with Michelin's Cyrille Roget, who detailed the development process of the brand's unusual moon-spec wheels. Picture a moon rover. You might … [Read more...]

Ford has begun testing prototypes for the next Mustang Shelby GT500 on public roads around its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.The prototypes are based on the Mustang Dark Horse but wear reworked front ends with additional cooling and the same wheels as the previous GT500.Last month, a leaked document reportedly stated that the GT500 will arrive in 2026 and will pack a new engine called … [Read more...]

The Trump administration is planning to ease the burden of tariffs on the automotive industry, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.The change means that automakers paying the 25 percent auto tariff won't also be forced to pay tariffs on aluminum and steel. The tariffs on foreign auto parts, planned to go into effect on May 3, will also be modified. Both moves are retroactive, … [Read more...]

Overview Few other carmakers can elevate a pulse like Ferrari, and the 296 is a sports car spiked with enough adrenaline to restart a stopped heart. While it might not have a signature V-12 under its rear clamshell, the 296's sonorous, hybrid twin-turbo V-6 won't leave you wanting for more power. In the 296GTB coupe and 296GTS convertible, that means 819 horsepower delivered to the rear wheels, … [Read more...]

The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale arrives as a more special version of the Ferrari 296GTB.Along with increased power, Ferrari meticulously shaved weight and added downforce to create the Speciale.The new 296 is already sold out, and Ferrari hasn't said how much the U.S. model will cost, but it will likely approach $500K.When you visit Ferrari, it seems that you hear the word "passion" in every … [Read more...]

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From the December 1989 issue of Car and Driver.They must have heard us downshifting. As we rounded the corner, eleven pairs of young-male eyes focused on our Ferrari 348tb as intently as if Madonna herself had just pranced around the bend. Instantly, the schoolboys burst into cheering, bubbling enthusiasm. The charismatic sights and sounds of the newest marvel from Maranello had made their day—and … [Read more...]

General Motors is recalling 877K full-size trucks and SUVs with the 6.2-liter V-8, as the engine might be defective; a stop-sale has also been ordered.The recall list includes popular models like the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Silverado 1500, and GMC Yukon—all of which are 2021–2024 models.The problem stems from internal manufacturing defects, and vehicles must pass inspection or possibly require an … [Read more...]

A new batch of spy photos shows the 2026 Chevy Corvette's heavily revised interior.The controversial wall of buttons is gone, and many climate functions have moved to a row of switches beneath the infotainment screen. The Corvette's digital gauge cluster gets revamped too, and there's an extra screen on the left side of the binnacle. After years of heated debate by enthusiasts over the … [Read more...]

Legendary engine builder Ed Pink has died at age 94.Notable for his drag-racing V-8s, Pink also built motors for NASCAR, Can-Am, and IndyCar.He was even the consultant Singer turned to for tuning the Porsche flat-six.Watchmaking has long been the province of skilled artisans, experts with steady hands who can turn the intricate spinning of tiny cogs and springs into the exact measurement of time. … [Read more...]

Despite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his … [Read more...]

During production of the 1984 Carrera 3.2, Porsche did not originally manufacture enough vehicles to meet homologation requirements for Group B rally, so they took the final 20 production 3.0-liter 911 SC models and developed them into RS versions to fit within the requirements. Known internally as the Type 954, this vehicle on display is an example of one of the Rothmans 964 SC/RS that went on to … [Read more...]

Got a stylish but tech-y mom? Smart glasses are all the rage. Not only does she get Ray-Ban quality and optics, she also gets video and photos at a touch, excellent audio for listening without headphones or pods, and transitional (and even prescription) lenses. Better, mom also gets to query Meta AI about landmarks, signs, directions, and more. While they're a bit too heavy to be our favorite … [Read more...]

During our testing, we discovered that the 2025 Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma hybrids are quickest in their rear-wheel-drive modes. Typically, four-wheel-drive vehicles are quickest when sending torque to all four wheels. But why, you ask? Toyota limits the torque output in four-wheel drive to protect the front differential.Welcome to Car and Driver's Testing Hub, where we zoom in on the test numbers. … [Read more...]