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1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Is Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time

From the December 1989 issue of Car and Driver.Drug czar William Bennett should be told: this may be a controlled substance. It's imported in small quantities. It's out­rageously expensive. It's dangerously addictive. Friends and neighbors queue up to obtain a few minutes of its ... of its what? Status? Luxury? Nope. It's the speed buzz that hooks them, and it seems entirely possible we may all … [Read more...]

Subaru Could Revive the STI Badge—But Not on the Car You're Thinking

Subaru is planning to bring back its performance models, according to a report from the British magazine Autocar. Subaru's European boss, David Dello Stritto, told the outlet that there are plans to reignite the sporty side of the brand. Sadly, though, for fans of the low rumble produced by Subaru's iconic boxer engines, any future STI model will utilize an electric powertrain. Gone are the days … [Read more...]

Subaru Could Revive the STI Badge—But Not on the Car You're Thinking

Subaru is planning to bring back its performance models, according to a report from the British magazine Autocar. Subaru's European boss, David Dello Stritto, told the outlet that there are plans to reignite the sporty side of the brand. Sadly, though, for fans of the low rumble produced by Subaru's iconic boxer engines, any future STI model will utilize an electric powertrain. Gone are the days … [Read more...]

New North American Maserati Boss: We Need to Help U.S. Buyers Understand Our Brand

Andrea Soriani has a plan to turn around Maserati's efforts in North America. He's no stranger to the storied Italian automaker, having previously worked in marketing for the brand until 2017. Then he worked for eight years in marketing for luxury apparel and accessories and in a stint at EV automaker Lucid. In November 2024, he rejoined the ranks of Maserati's executive portfolio as its general … [Read more...]

Living the Lifestyle: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Test

From the May/June issue of Car and Driver.The Toyota 4Runner is immortal, both aged and ageless, an omnipresent towering riposte to the notion that building sport-utility vehicles the way cars are built is the logical solution to the world's SUV needs. The 4Runner is tall and ungainly. It is inefficient in packaging and fuel economy, not quick, and expensive for its size. Toyota can't build enough … [Read more...]

History of the Toyota 4Runner

Little more than a Toyota Hilux pickup with an optional rear bench seat, a removable fiberglass bed cap, and a roll-down rear window, the original 4Runner blended trucklike utility with a pinch of commuter sensibility. With the hard top in place, the two-door cabin was comparatively quiet on the highway, while solid axles front and rear provided confidence off-road. For 1986, the balance shifted … [Read more...]

Ram Is Planning for 25 Product Announcements in the Next Two Years

Tim Kuniskis has big plans for Ram now that he's back at the helm, starting with the first of many scheduled announcements coming on June 8.A LinkedIn post from Kuniskis states that Ram is planning for 25 product announcements over the next 18 months.There are no clues within the post for what those announcements will hold, but we're confident we'll get new info on Ram's mid-size truck and the … [Read more...]

2026 Volvo S90 Wears Crisp Styling but Won't Return to U.S.

The 2026 Volvo S90 sports bold and modern styling, mimicking the changes made to the 2025 XC90 SUV.The S90 will continue to offer a plug-in hybrid model, with over 40 miles of all-electric range.Unfortunately, Volvo confirmed that there are no plans to launch the 2026 S90 in the United States.Last week, a report emerged that the Volvo S90 will soon depart the U.S. market, with already low sales of … [Read more...]

No Frills, All Sense: 2025 Subaru Forester Sport Joins Our Long-Term Fleet

The estimated transaction price of a new vehicle in March 2025 sat at $47,462, according to Kelley Blue Book. Looking to buck the trend of ever-increasing window stickers, we recently welcomed a 2025 Subaru Forester Sport to our long-term fleet. In contrast to the elevated price of most new cars, our recently acquired Forester's as-tested price stickers at an approachable $37,730.The 2025 model … [Read more...]

Hennessey Finalizes Testing of 2031-HP Venom F5 Evolution

Hennessey has unveiled an even more hare-brained version of the Venom F5, which it's calling the Evolution.According to Hennessey, the Venom F5 Evolution adds 214 horsepower over the original, bringing the total output to 2031 horsepower. The automaker says the extra horsepower and updated aerodynamics mean the Evolution can accelerate from zero to 200 mph in 10.3 seconds. Some people say that … [Read more...]

Ford Recalls Older F-150s and Expeditions for Leaking Brake Fluid

Eric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive … [Read more...]

2025 Ford Explorers Recalled Due to Possible Power Loss

The 2025 Ford Explorer is being recalled due to faulty powertrain control module (PCM) software that could reset and cause issues.Along with a potential power loss, it could damage the SUV's parking pawl, which could prevent the transmission from going into Park. Owners will need to have their vehicles inspected by a dealer, who will update the PCM software and fix the transmission if … [Read more...]

This Safari-Style Lotus Elise Restomod Is Basically a Dirt Bike

Get Lost, a new London-based company, has revealed what it calls "Project Safari," an off-road-ready Lotus Elise S1.This safari-style Elise restomod offers ultra-lightweight motoring and can hit jumps. What's not to love?Powertrain and pricing details haven't yet been announced, but the builds are set to start this year.Launched in 1996, the first-generation Lotus Elise was never officially sold … [Read more...]

1980 Datsun 510 Tested: Utility Alone Is Not Enough

From the May 1980 issue of Car and Driver.It's hell out there in the automotive business, but you wouldn't know it by watching Datsun. While most other manufacturers are leaning out their model lines, furiously downsizing and switching to front-drive, Nissan is stamping out conservative, convention­al little sedans pretty much the way it always has—and is selling them as fast as it can shovel them … [Read more...]

2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Weissach Set the Stick-Shift Record at the 'Ring

The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Weissach is the new lap record holder for manual production cars at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife. Jörg Bergmeister piloted the 992.2 GT3 Weissach around the circuit in 6:56.294, beating the old record by over 9.5 seconds. The new record also beats the last-gen PDK-equipped GT3 Weissach, taking 3.7 seconds off that car's time. Well, color us surprised. Porsche has … [Read more...]