The Mercedes Vision V is a flashy concept that previews a luxury van that should enter production in 2026.The Vision V features a chrome-laden exterior with smooth lines and an illuminated Mercedes-Benz hood ornament.Inside, there's a huge 65-inch screen, a 42-speaker surround sound system, and seats that recline into a bed.In 2023 Mercedes-Benz announced a new platform called VAN.EA which will … [Read more...]

See exterior photos of the Mercedes-Benz Vision V, a flashy concept which previews a high-end luxury van set to reach production next year. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Luxury minivans have typically been restricted to markets like China and Japan where chauffeurs are more common, but Mercedes aims to launch the niche in the United States, previewing a production van due in 2026 with the Vision V concept seen here.Read the full story Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

The Trump administration's automotive tariffs may cause annual auto sales to fall by roughly two million units in the United States and Canada, a Reuters report shows.According to Reuters, if the current automotive tariffs remain in place until 2035, forecasts show a seven-million-car discrepancy compared to the same timeline with no trade war. Despite placing a pause on the "reciprocal tariffs," … [Read more...]

Specifications2023 BMX X7 xDrive40i*Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $78,845/$96,745Options: Executive package (soft-close doors, heated and cooled cupholders, glass controls, massaging front seats, gesture control, premium sound, panoramic sunroof, power rear-seat window shades), $3950; Dynamic Handling package (active steering, active … [Read more...]

Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

The next-generation Nissan GT-R will use a hybrid powertrain, instead of a purely electric one as was previously indicated. Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan's chief planning officer for North America, confirmed the news to The Drive at the New York auto show.Pandikuthira said the R36-generation GT-R will arrive in the next three to five years and could be co-developed with the next-generation Acura NSX. … [Read more...]

1981 Volkswagen Rabbit LS exterior and interior photos. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

From the February 1981 issue of Car and Driver.On April 10, 1978, America's first Rabbit rolled off the assembly line in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It had a few features that earmarked it as an American-made bunny, but by and large it was a clone of the Teutonic original. For 1981 this is no longer true. The Rabbit has received its first over­haul since its introduction six years ago. The … [Read more...]

Overview The sloped-roof X6 is the chic choice in BMW’s mid-size SUV lineup, providing a style-conscious alternative to the traditionally shaped BMW X5. The X6's streamlined silhouette does come at a cost to cargo capacity and rear-passenger headroom, but nearly everything under its sheet metal is shared with its mid-size SUV platform mate. That means standard all-wheel drive, the choice between … [Read more...]

Overview Essentially an all-electric version of the 5-series sedan, the 2026 BMW i5 does a commendable job of hitting all the trademark BMW hallmarks. It rocks slightly muscular four-door exterior styling, offers room for five in a comfortable interior crafted from upscale materials, and features a powertrain-and-chassis combo designed to elevate the driving experience far beyond that of basic … [Read more...]

Overview The Buick Encore GX is a small crossover with upper-class aspirations. Its above-average interior materials and glitzy exterior styling elevate its curb appeal above more pedestrian-looking subcompact SUVs like the Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Trax. But despite its upscale visage, the GX's meager performance relegates it to a liminal space between standard and luxury segments. Offered with … [Read more...]

We put the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E-Performance through our usual testing regimen and found it to be the quickest non-EV four-door we've tested.We blasted to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds, 100 mph in 5.9 seconds, and on through the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 131 mph. The plug-in hybrid's acceleration is aided by a 201-hp rear-mounted electric motor that brings the GT63 S's total output to 831 … [Read more...]

What It IsThe Ferrari EV marks the start of a new era for the famous Italian automaker. While the legendary manufacturer has no plans to let its combustion engines die out, Ferrari will still join the rest of the world's transition towards EVs by launching its first purely electric model. The company hasn't given many details on the new car yet, aside from a sly comment that it won't be entirely … [Read more...]

See inside the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the new 4Runner Trailhunter from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Here's a traditional Jaguar sporting experience with all the right bits.With a bored-out engine and Le Mans–spec tune, it's set to pounce.The alloy body makes it more than 100 pounds lighter than a steel-body XK120 would be.Jaguar's current rebranding and repositioning in the market has certainly drawn the ire of ardent fans of the brand. Not to worry, chaps and chapettes, simply flip through the … [Read more...]

In Mazda's hometown of Hiroshima, Japan, there are artists whose families have been making traditional Japanese lacquer work for generations. Lacquer is an artistic process that starts with the resin of the native urushi tree which is then ground and mixed with pigments to create a bold, smooth coating that can be applied to wood, or spread over a paper form to create a light, strong, and very … [Read more...]

There was a time in Mazda's history when you could swing by your local dealer and Braap-Pop away in a brand-new rotary-powered sports car, pickup truck, or even a family hauler. Well, okay, the Parkway minibus was only available in Japan, but still, rotary bus! Currently, Mazda's offerings are mostly SUVs of various size with more traditional powerplants, but Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro says that … [Read more...]

Volkswagen's Type 3 Squareback was a practical choice back in the day, and the years have only increased the appeal.This example is finished in an eye-catching orange and is well set up as a driver.With a folding rear bench seat, the VW is flexible enough to turn the grocery run into a time-traveling trip back to the Seventies.The Volkswagen Beetle and Microbus are such outsized automotive … [Read more...]