ZooxAmazon subsidiary Zoox has opened a ride-hailing service in Las Vegas, using its autonomous pod that has zero driving controls.The rides, which are free for now, can currently only travel between select locations.Zoox plans to launch the service in San Francisco next.Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon focused on autonomous driving, has taken a big step toward bringing self-driving cars into the … [Read more...]

View PhotosToyotaToyota has confirmed that it plans to build two new three-row EV SUVs at its assembly plant in Kentucky. Those SUVs will reportedly be an electric version of the Land Cruiser and RAV4, according to a report by Reuters. To make room for the forthcoming EVs, the Lexus ES sedan will reportedly no longer be built in Kentucky, with all future production taking place in Japan.Toyota is … [Read more...]

View exterior photosJames Lipman|Car and DriverNissan faced all sorts of first-mover challenges and learned a lot of lessons with its original Leaf. It launched a mass-market electric car with just 73 miles of range at a time when public EV charging was nearly nonexistent. And it underestimated how severely driving range (and its air-cooled battery pack) could be impacted by temperature extremes. … [Read more...]

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See the interior of the 2026 Nissan Leaf from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

ToyotaToyota's Gazoo Racing Heritage Parts division is adding cylinder heads and engine blocks to its list of replacement parts.Built for the AE86-chassis Corolla, these parts will make restorations a bit easier.Toyota is taking pre-orders at an Initial D celebration this weekend, the animated series that made the AE86 so famous.Explaining why a mid-1980s Toyota Corolla has the same cult status in … [Read more...]

HondaHonda is launching the N-ONE e, an electric kei car for the Japanese market. The tiny EV's base price is equal to about $18,300, but the higher trim pictured here is priced at around $22K. The N-ONE e's underfloor battery delivers an estimated 155 miles of range, and a DC fast-charger can take it to 80 percent in 30 minutes.If you're looking for a pint-sized electric car like the new Honda … [Read more...]

Humphrey Sutton|Car and DriverFrom the November 1969 issue of Car and Driver.Major truth: Since the first Mustang rolled out of dealers' showrooms in 1964, sales of that class of car have been as high as 13 percent of Detroit's total yearly vol­ume—and Dodge has not enjoyed a single dollar of that business. Second major truth: It's bad enough to be late into the market place but to be late with … [Read more...]

View PhotosPolestarPerformance-focused EVs are struggling to gain traction with enthusiasts, leading automakers to reconsider their plans. According to a report for Top Gear, Audi canceled plans for a high-powered RS6 e-tron station wagon.In an interview with Autocar, Polestar confirmed that it was shifting its planned production of the 6 roadster, instead focusing on the upcoming 7 SUV.Electric … [Read more...]

View exterior photosMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe 2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster is an acquired taste but one we totally get. It is authentic, has charm, and feels built for a purpose. If the reactions of Jeep owners are any judge, they get it too. Sure, it is rather poky, and it doesn't like to turn all that much, but we kind of dig it. Let us explain.When you climb up into the Grenadier … [Read more...]

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See the exterior of the 2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View Exterior PhotosMercedes-AMGThe Mercedes-AMG E53 wagon will go on sale sometime this fall, and the 2026 model starts at $94,500.The new 2026 E53 wagon is about $28K less than the last E63 S wagon, and it's about $33K less than the similarly mighty Audi RS6 Avant. The E53 has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that pairs a turbo 3.0-liter straight-six with an electric motor, making up to 604 hp, and … [Read more...]

David Dewhurst|Car and DriverA Toyota specialist in Arizona has a new V-6 crate motor for Toyota trucks from the '90s.It's not a powerhouse, but it's a durability boost that fits these trucks' already stellar reputation.It's expensive, but if you're building your idea of the ultimate old-school Toyota, here you go.The Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner both enjoy the kind of reputation for reliability … [Read more...]

View PhotosJames Lipman|Car and DriverMercedes-Benz is going to keep its V-12 around for at least the next decade.However, it's not clear what markets the engine will be available in.Mercedes currently only offers a V-12 in its most luxurious model, the Maybach S680.To borrow a famously misquoted line from Mark Twain, reports of the demise of the V-12 engine have been greatly exaggerated. The … [Read more...]

View PhotosAudiIn an interview with Top Gear, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner revealed more details on what to expect from the brand's upcoming electric sports car.The Concept C is about 90 percent similar to the production model, which will sit between the retired TT and R8 in terms of performance.Döllner also said the sports car could feature virtual gearchanges to make it more engaging to drive.Last … [Read more...]

Porsche Even if you drive a ubiquitous grocery getter, chances are it has a Sport mode. And no, it's likely not the cruel joke it seems. Increasingly, new vehicles' Sport modes carry the credentials to rise above gimmickry.Simply put, they can juggle the priorities in your favor, adding an edge to your inputs and more of a feeling of responsiveness when you want it, with fewer compromises the rest … [Read more...]

Andi Hedrick|Car and DriverFederal rebates on new-EV purchases are going away, but you can still take advantage of them if you take delivery before September 30.There are plenty of options in the C/D Marketplace for everything from commuter cars to work trucks.If you're in the market, you're going to want to act fast.Anyone shopping for an EV today is looking hard at the calendar at the approach … [Read more...]

jetcityimage|Getty ImagesWhen taking out a new-vehicle loan, you can deduct up to $10,000 a year of interest on eligible auto loans initiated between 2025 and 2028.And you don't have to itemize deductions to get the benefit.Vehicles must be new passenger vehicles (with a GVWR under 14,000 pounds) and must meet federal criteria as U.S. made.New cars and trucks are increasingly expensive, but there … [Read more...]

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz announced at the IAA auto show in Munich that it has achieved a breakthrough in electric vehicle charging with its prototype AMG GT XX concept.Using a single liquid-cooled charging cable, the AMG GT XX concept reached a peak charging speed of over 1 megawatt, holding the power for several minutes. The achievement wasn't just for showing off, as the automaker is looking … [Read more...]