From the May 1988 issue of Car and driver. In 1983, Volkswagen unleashed the American hot hatchback revolution with the Rabbit GTI. Five years later, the cheapest VW Golf you can buy has a more powerful engine than that original econohunk, a roomier and more modern body and the same sticker price. All the spice […]
China has officially implemented new regulations banning hidden door handles, as reported by Bloomberg. The rules ban both the types of door handles that pop out by pressing one end of the handle, and the types of door handles that are electrically powered. The rule will come into effect on January 1, 2027 and could […]
In case you haven’t noticed, appearance is important. They matter when it comes to employment and dating prospects or the appeal of various consumer products, and they are just as important when it comes to the desirability of cars, regardless of price. When the SF90 debuted in 2021, it was a huge step forward: Ferrari’s […]
V-8-like rumble? Bill. Massive, mass-defying acceleration? Bill. Business as usual for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Well, not quite: I’ve never driven a Cayenne that can sprint to 60 mph in less than three seconds, that’s for sure. The new, fully electric Porsche Cayenne Turbo can do exactly that, according to Porsche. That performance isn’t entirely […]
The new V-12 from De Tomaso Automobili looks bizarre and literally alien. It took four years to get this engine right; With a displacement of 6.2 liters, it would reach a speed of 12,300 rpm and produce 900 hp on synthetic fuel. The car it fits in, the P900, will cost three million dollars. In […]
For the Mopar fan with Dodge Viper dreams but an econocar budget, the Neon SRT-4 offered even more pleasure. This example has the rare, track-oriented ACR package. Most of these cars have been heavily driven, but this car has a relatively low 44,000 miles on the odometer. There isn’t much out there these days for […]
The Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride have always been related, as the two brands live under the same corporate umbrella. But Hyundai and Kia are gaining more individuality than the American brands during the days of Pontiac, Olds, Buick, Ford, Mercury and Plymouth, Dodge and Chrysler. ➡️ Skip Fate. Let Car and Driver help […]
BMW has updated its iconic logo and if you squint closely you might be able to spot the differences. The changes are subtle, but tThat’s a good thing as the company gets ready to roll out its Neue Klasse design language. The new logo first appeared on the 2027 BMW iX3 EV SUV and will […]
01-30-26 UPDATE: This review has been updated with instrumented test results. If you’re ever challenged to name three new turbo-manual Toyotas, say, by the wizard guarding the bridge on your daily commute, the first two are easy. There’s the GR Corolla, the GR Supra and, um. . . do they still make the Celica All-Trac? […]
Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis plans to bring back a small work truck to the Ram Professional lineup, such as first reported by Mopar Insider. A Ram spokesperson has now confirmed this Car and driver that a small van like the ProMaster City is in the making. What remains unknown is when the new product will […]