This Electric Beach Buggy Is for Folks Who Can Afford Luxury Vacations
Amble, a Portugal‑based EV startup, unveiled the Amble One, a doorless electric beach buggy designed exclusively for luxury hospitality venues. The vehicle blends Mini Moke styling with quiet electric propulsion, targeting resorts and historic towns where conventional cars are unwelcome. While range and top‑speed figures remain undisclosed, Amble plans limited deliveries next year and full production by 2028. The project draws on design talent from Audi’s RSQ concept and Nio’s Firefly, positioning the buggy as a premium, eco‑friendly shuttle for affluent travelers.
2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid
Lincoln’s compact Corsair will return in 2027 solely as a hybrid, shifting production from the United States to China. The model carries a 285‑horsepower turbo‑four plus two electric motors, standard all‑wheel drive, and a refreshed exterior and interior design. Pricing...
Ford Recalls 548K Expedition SUVs That May Have Dangerous Center Consoles
Ford is recalling 548,463 Expedition SUVs from the 2018‑2024 model years after NHTSA identified a chrome‑plated center console that can chip, peel, or bubble, creating sharp edges that pose a safety risk. The defect affects an estimated 12.8% of the...
Report: Porsche CEO Promises There Won't Be a 911 EV
CEO Michael Leiters told Auto Motor und Sport that Porsche has no plans to produce a fully electric 911 in the near future. The automaker instead is expanding hybrid powertrains, adding the T‑Hybrid system to the 2025 911 GTS and the...
We're Going to Have to Wait a Bit Longer for Rivian's Sporty R3X
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive the high‑performance R3X will not arrive until a "couple of years" away, putting production start in late 2028 and sales likely in the 2029 model year. The tri‑motor sport variant shares a shortened wheelbase...
1987 Ford Festiva LX: An Econobox with an Interesting Lineage
Ford introduced the 1987 Festiva LX, a sub‑compact hatchback built by Kia in South Korea and engineered by Mazda. The LX model packs a 1.3‑liter, 58‑hp engine, five‑speed manual transmission, and a long list of comfort features while weighing just...
2027 Toyota GR86
The 2027 Toyota GR86 retains its lightweight, rear‑wheel‑drive sports coupe DNA while receiving subtle refinements, including revised throttle mapping and a sharper shifter feel. Pricing is expected to start around $33,000 for the base model and $36,000 for the Premium...
2027 Audi Q7's Third Generation Revealed with 591-HP V-8 Sibling
Audi unveiled the third‑generation 2027 Q7 and its performance‑focused SQ7, both built in Bratislava and slated for U.S. release in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Q7 now rides a 429‑hp 2.9‑liter turbo V‑6, while the SQ7 jumps to a...
1988 Tuner Car Comparison Test: Corvette, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes Unleashed in Germany
In November 1988 Car and Driver teamed with Germany’s Sport Auto to test four exotic tuners – a Ruf‑modified Porsche 911 Turbo, a Callaway‑tuned Corvette, a Brandenburger‑Lister Jaguar XJ‑S, and a Lotec‑modified Mercedes‑Benz 300 CE. The Callaway Corvette achieved the highest top speed at 193 mph, while the Ruf Porsche...
2027 Subaru BRZ Costs More with Nearly Nothing to Show for It
Subaru unveiled pricing for the 2027 BRZ, raising the Limited trim to $37,385 and the stick‑shift‑only tS to $38,770, marking year‑over‑year increases of $330 and $410 respectively. The base price is now $8,395 higher than the model’s 2022 debut, even...
Subaru Recalling 69K Foresters Because the Sunroof Could Fall Off
Subaru is recalling 69,663 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs after discovering that the sunroof glass may detach. The NHTSA reports about 2.9% of these vehicles were built with improperly bonded sunroof panels. No injuries have been reported, but the...
1993 BMW 525i Touring Tested: BMW's First Wagon in America
Car and Driver’s November 1992 test of the 1993 BMW 525i Touring shows BMW’s first American‑market station wagon priced at $39,873 (tested at $41,919). The 2.5‑liter inline‑six delivers 189 hp, but the four‑speed automatic leaves the 3,787‑lb wagon sluggish, posting a 0‑60...
Report: Lexus Cancels Plans to Bring LF-ZC Concept to Production
Lexus has scrapped plans to produce the LF‑ZC electric sedan, a flagship EV concept unveiled in 2023 and originally slated for a 2026 launch. The decision, confirmed by Automotive News and echoed by a Lexus spokesperson, cites fluctuating market demand...
Gucci Is Going Racing in Formula 1 with Alpine
Gucci has become the title sponsor of the Alpine Formula 1 team, with the partnership slated to launch in the 2027 season. The deal places Gucci’s double‑G logo on Alpine’s cars, targeting the sport’s wealthy global fan base. It is facilitated...
Elana Scherr: Everyone Says the New Ferrari Is Shocking. I Don't Think It's Shocking Enough
Car and Driver’s Elana Scherr reports on the debut of Ferrari’s first electric model, the Luce. The cabin features caramel‑leather seats, glass‑covered controls made from a new Corning composition, and a minimalist layout by Jony Ive and Marc Newson. While...