Splashing in the Mainstream: 2003 Mid-Size Sedan Comparison Test
Car and Driver’s 2003 mid‑size sedan comparison pits the Honda Accord against nine rivals, evaluating performance, equipment, and value. The Accord’s EX trim, priced at $22,060, retains its 10Best status, while the Nissan Altima 3.5SE dazzles with the quickest 0‑60 time of 5.9 seconds. Hyundai’s Sonata offers a V‑6 and upscale features at a modest price, and Subaru’s Legacy leverages all‑wheel drive for strong grip. The Saturn L200 finishes last, noted for a smooth ride but uninspired styling and interior.
Coupes De Grace: 1995 Sport Coupe Comparison
Car and Driver’s March 1995 sport‑coupe test pits four affordable two‑door sedans – the Acura Integra LS, Nissan 200SX SE‑R, Saturn SC2 and Volkswagen GTI VR6 – and ranks the Integra first. Prices range from $13,355 for the base Saturn to $19,265 for...
Test Hub: Mercedes's Towering Sprinter Van Tackles Our RTI Ramp
Car and Driver tested the 2026 Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter High Roof AWD on its 20‑degree Ramp Travel Index (RTI) ramp, recording a modest score of 202. The van climbed 29.1 inches, outpacing the Ford Maverick Tremor and Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness but...
2027 Subaru Forester
The 2027 Subaru Forester rolls over unchanged from the 2026 model, with a starting price near $32,000 and a top‑end around $42,000. All trims come standard with all‑wheel drive, the EyeSight driver‑assistance suite, and a 180‑horsepower 2.5‑liter flat‑four paired with...
Volkswagen Killing U.S. ID.4 and Could Be Readying a New Pickup
Volkswagen will cease production of the ID.4 electric compact SUV at its Chattanooga plant by the end of the month, reallocating the line’s capacity to the upcoming 2027 Atlas SUV. The company says the current ID.4 inventory will sustain North...
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo Tested: Not Quite Hot but Plenty Cool
Kia’s 2026 K4 hatchback reuses the sedan’s platform but adds a sportier silhouette and a turbocharged 1.6‑liter engine that makes 190 hp. In the test car, the eight‑speed automatic propels the 3,330‑lb hatch from 0‑60 mph in 7.0 seconds and delivers a composed...
2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Gets Tiny Price Hike and New 4Runner Option
Toyota's 2027 Land Cruiser sees a modest $280 price increase across its two trims, now starting at $59,375 for the 1958 Edition and $65,450 for the higher‑spec model. New options include a $980 raised air intake and a Premium package...
2026 Hyundai Palisade Sales Resume Now That Its Rear Seats Are Fixed
Hyundai has resumed sales of the 2026 Palisade Calligraphy and Limited trims after implementing a software fix for the powered second‑ and third‑row seats that caused a two‑year‑old girl's death. The fix, delivered via an over‑the‑air update through Bluelink or...
This 3-Year-Old, Discontinued SUV Is Currently Fiat's Bestseller
Fiat’s U.S. lineup now consists solely of the 500e electric hatchback, which saw an 85 percent sales plunge to 68 units in Q1 2026. Paradoxically, the discontinued 2023‑model-year 500X SUV sold 71 units, becoming Fiat’s bestseller for the quarter. The contrast highlights...
Tested: The Fashion-Forward 1987 Volvo 780
Volvo unveiled the 780, a two‑door luxury sedan developed with Italy’s Carrozzeria Bertone, marking the Swedish brand’s first foray into the prestige market. Built on the 740/760 platform, the 780 features a redesigned 2.8‑liter V‑6 delivering 145 hp, a four‑speed automatic,...
2027 Cadillac Optiq
The 2027 Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac’s smallest electric SUV, arrives in three powertrain options ranging from a 315‑hp rear‑wheel‑drive to a 519‑hp dual‑motor Optiq‑V. Prices start around $53,000 and can reach $70,000 for the top‑spec V model, with EPA ranges of...
Tested: The 2025 Mustang RTR Spec 3 Manual Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ford’s 2025 Mustang RTR Spec 3, a collaboration with racer Vaughn Gittin Jr., adds a 3.0‑liter Whipple supercharger that pushes output to 810 hp and 615 lb‑ft of torque. Despite the power boost, Car and Driver’s test shows the manual‑transmission Spec 3 is slower to...
Report: A New Chevy Camaro Will Join Buick and Cadillac Sedans
General Motors plans to revive the Chevrolet Camaro as a 2027 model, producing it alongside a new Buick sedan and a next‑generation Cadillac CT5 at its Lansing, Michigan plant. All three will sit on an updated Alpha platform that currently...
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Test: Rogue-Like
Mitsubishi’s 2026 Outlander SEL adds a rare third‑row seat to the compact SUV segment but swaps to a 174‑hp 1.5‑liter turbo engine paired with a CVT. In testing, the all‑wheel‑drive model weighed 4,034 lb, hitting 0‑60 mph in 8.4 seconds and...
Ford Brings Back the Bronco Wildtrak Off-Road Upgrade Package for 2026
Ford is reviving the Wildtrak off‑road upgrade for the 2026 Bronco, but only on the four‑door Badlands trim. The package bundles the HOSS 3.0 suspension with Fox internal‑bypass dampers, the Sasquatch off‑road kit, and a Black Appearance trim for an additional...
Colorado's New Speed Cameras Can't Be Outsmarted by Waze
Colorado has activated an automated speed‑camera system on a five‑mile stretch of I‑25 south of Fort Collins, using paired cameras to calculate average speed rather than a single radar snapshot. The program, part of CDOT’s Speed Enforcement initiative, began enforcement on...
The Best Odds: 1992—97 Subaru SVX
The 1992‑97 Subaru Alcyone SVX was a two‑door grand tourer styled by Giugiaro and powered by a 3.3‑liter flat‑six delivering 230 hp. It featured speed‑variable steering, a sophisticated 4EAT transmission, and distinctive glass‑panel doors that gave the roof a greenhouse look....
Google Planning an Open-Source Platform for Android Auto
Google unveiled Android Automotive OS for Software‑Defined Vehicles (AAOS SDV), an open‑source platform extending Android Auto beyond infotainment. The new OS will handle seat actuators, climate control, lighting, cameras, mirrors, and vehicle telemetry while providing a unified software architecture for automakers....
Fierce Defender: 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Test
Car and Driver’s test of the 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa shows the first Defender engineered for outright speed, powered by a BMW‑sourced 4.4‑liter twin‑turbo V8 delivering 626 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The Octa adds hydraulic suspension, wider fender flares,...
Ford CEO Jim Farley Confirms That a Bronco Hybrid Is Coming
Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that a hybrid version of the Bronco will join the lineup, confirming a promise first hinted at in 2018. The hybrid Bronco is part of Ford's broader ambition to offer a hybrid powertrain for every...
2027 Audi A6
Audi’s 2027 A6 carries over the 2026 redesign, offering a refined luxury sedan without major visual changes. All variants are powered by a 362‑horsepower turbocharged 3.0‑liter V6 paired with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch transmission and standard all‑wheel drive. Pricing starts around...
Tested: 2026 Toyota Tundra with TRD Performance Gets Loud Quick
Toyota’s 2026 Tundra TRD Pro can now be fitted with a TRD Performance package that recalibrates the twin‑turbo 3.4‑liter V‑6 and adds dual air‑intake and cat‑back exhaust components. The tune delivers an extra 29 horsepower, raising combined output to 466 hp and 583 lb‑ft...
Dial R for Raucous: Welcoming Our Long-Term 2026 Volkswagen Golf R
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R arrives with a base price of $50,730 and a fully‑loaded window sticker of $54,980 after adding the €3,795 (≈$4,135) Euro Style package and a $455 Graphite Gray Metallic paint option. Power climbs to 328 hp and...
Could the Kia PV5 Electric Van Be New York City's New Taxi?
Kia showcased its PV5 electric van wrapped in New York taxi livery at the 2026 New York auto show, highlighting a collaboration with BraunAbility to add wheelchair accessibility. The concept is described as production‑ready and is slated for real‑world testing,...
2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Looks to Start a New Trend
Subaru unveiled the 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid, the first electrified model in its rugged Wilderness subbrand, at the 2026 New York auto show. The hybrid retains the 9.3‑inch ground clearance of the non‑hybrid version while adding a more powerful drivetrain...
2027 Ford Expedition Celebrates Turning 30 with a Special Appearance
Ford unveiled a 30th‑anniversary appearance package for the 2027 Expedition, built on the Platinum’s Stealth trim. The package features exclusive Blue Ember metallic paint, a lighter Salt Crystal Gray interior, and 22‑inch dark‑finish wheels stamped with a “30 Years” badge....
2027 Cadillacs Ditch Confusing Badges and Weird Design Features
Cadillac will eliminate the rear‑mounted torque-number badges that have appeared on its vehicles since the 2020 model year, starting with the 2027 lineup. The badges, which displayed newton‑meter values such as “350” or “900,” were intended to differentiate power output...
2027 Ford Maverick
Ford’s 2027 Maverick continues as a compact, crew‑cab pickup priced between $30,000 and $44,000, offering a 191‑hp hybrid with 39 mpg combined and a 250‑hp turbo Lobo variant. The hybrid now pairs with optional all‑wheel drive, while the Lobo adds sport‑tuned...
From the Archive: 1996 Small Sedan Comparison Test
Car and Driver’s February 1996 small‑sedan comparison tested eight manual‑transmission models priced under $16,000, including domestic contenders like the Ford Contour and Dodge Stratus and imports such as the Mazda Protegé and Honda Civic. The test measured acceleration, braking, handling and...
FTC Targeting Dealers for Advertising Unavailable Cars
The Federal Trade Commission has intensified oversight of automotive advertising, targeting dealerships that keep vehicle listings online after a sale. In mid‑March, the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection sent letters to 97 dealership groups warning that such ads may breach...
2026 Ram 1500s Can Be a Rolling Billboard for America's 250th Birthday
Ram announced three America250‑themed 2026 Ram 1500 models—Big Horn, Laramie and Rebel—to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. Each truck features a flag‑adorned sport‑performance hood, blacked‑out exterior accents and commemorative emblems, while interiors showcase denim‑blue or leather seats with red‑white‑blue...
2027 Volvo EX90
Volvo’s 2027 EX90 electric SUV will carry over the 2025 model’s design and powertrain lineup, with pricing ranging from $79,000 for the base single‑motor to $91,000 for the top‑trim Ultra. The 2026 update introduced an 800‑volt charging system that can...
10 Ways to Squeeze the Most Driving Range From an EV
Electric‑vehicle owners can stretch each kilowatt‑hour by adopting disciplined driving habits and leveraging built‑in technologies. Techniques such as gentle acceleration, regenerative braking, pre‑conditioning while plugged in, proper tire inflation, and moderate highway speeds can shave significant range off the battery’s...
Acura Celebrates Turning 40 by Building This Rad Integra Race Car
Acura marks its 40th anniversary by recreating the Comptech Integra that captured back‑to‑back IMSA manufacturers’ championships in 1987‑88. The new Integra 40 Racer features a rebuilt 1.6‑liter D16A1 DOHC engine, a heavily revised chassis with Tein coil‑overs, and a stripped‑down, race‑ready interior....
2027 Infiniti QX65 Channels the Coupe-Like FX SUV From the 2000s
Infiniti unveiled the 2027 QX65, a two‑row midsize SUV that sits alongside the QX60 but trades the latter’s cramped third row for a sloped roofline and expanded cargo space. All trims come with a retuned 268‑hp 2.0‑liter turbo‑four and standard...
View Exterior Photos of the 2027 Infiniti QX65
Infiniti unveiled the 2027 QX65, a two‑row premium crossover positioned between the QX60 and its sportier rivals. It will be sold in Luxe, Sport and Autograph trims, with a starting price of $55,535 for the entry‑level Luxe. All models share...
2027 Infiniti QX65
Infiniti is launching the 2027 QX65, a two‑row fastback SUV derived from the QX60, to compete with the Audi Q8 and Genesis GV80 Coupe. It rides a 268‑hp turbocharged 2.0‑liter four‑cylinder paired with a nine‑speed automatic and standard all‑wheel drive....
Hyundai CEO Says New Tucson and Elantra to Be Revealed This Year
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz announced that all‑new versions of the Tucson compact SUV and the Elantra sedan will be unveiled later this year, initially in South Korea. North American rollouts are expected in 2027, followed by a new plug‑in‑hybrid model...
Best Auto Gifts and Gadgets for Car-Loving Moms
The article curates a list of top automotive accessories ideal for gifting car‑loving mothers, ranging from safety‑focused tech like the Wolfbox G840S mirror dash cam to convenience items such as a retractable car charger and portable air pump. Each product...
Tested: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Is a Wagon-Like EV That Packs a Surprising Punch
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a new electric crossover that blends wagon styling with SUV ground clearance. It comes with a single 375‑hp dual‑motor AWD powertrain and a 67 kWh battery delivering an EPA‑rated 260‑mile range (281 miles without all‑terrain...
2027 Chevy Equinox SUVs with Front-Wheel Drive Will Ditch Their CVT
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox will drop its continuously variable transmission (CVT) in favor of a conventional eight‑speed automatic across all front‑wheel‑drive models, mirroring the drivetrain already used in AWD versions. GM’s order guide confirms the same change will affect the...
Driven: 1991 Lotus Carlton Out-Accelerates a Ferrari 348
The 1991 Lotus Carlton transforms an Opel Omega sedan into a 372‑hp twin‑turbo machine capable of 175 mph, making it the fastest production sedan of its era. Lotus’s engineers reworked the engine, chassis, brakes and suspension, delivering a 0‑60 mph time of...
Ferrari Is Recalling the 12Cilindri Because the Window Tint Is Too Dark
Ferrari announced a recall of 80 12Cilindri models sold in the United States because the rear and side window tint is too dark to meet federal safety standards. NHTSA documents show the glass fails to provide the required 70 percent...
2027 GMC Yukon Channels the Iconic Typhoon with New Supercharged V-8
General Motors filed VIN paperwork showing the 2027 GMC Yukon will offer a new LT4 supercharged 6.2‑liter V‑8, borrowed from the Cadillac Escalade‑V. This adds a fourth engine choice, putting the Yukon ahead of its Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban siblings,...
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan arrives unchanged from its 2025 redesign, offering a base 201‑horsepower turbo‑four and an optional 268‑horsepower SEL R‑Line Turbo. Pricing spans roughly $33,000 for entry‑level models up to $45,000 for the performance‑focused trim. Fuel‑economy peaks at 34 mpg highway,...
2027 Nissan Leaf
Nissan revives the Leaf as a 2027 electric sub‑compact SUV, offering a 214‑hp front‑wheel‑drive motor and a sleek, upright design. The S+ trim delivers a best‑in‑class EPA‑estimated 303‑mile range, while pricing spans $32,000 to $41,000. Fast‑charging up to 150 kW enables...
Toyota's Raptor-Rivaling Tundra Is Reportedly Real and Has a Name
Toyota has filed a trademark for the name “TRD Hammer,” signaling a forthcoming high‑performance version of its Tundra pickup. The trademark, submitted on March 10, follows a owner survey that described a truck with 37‑inch tires, long‑travel suspension, and a powerful engine....
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Toyota Corolla FX Hatchback
The 2026 Toyota Corolla FX is a new special‑edition hatchback that adds sport‑focused exterior styling while keeping the standard Corolla underpinnings. It is offered in three paint options—Inferno, Ice Cap and Blue Crush Metallic—and features exclusive gloss‑white 18‑inch wheels and a larger rear...
2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Is the Truck's Latest Off-Road Model
The 2026 Ram 1500 lineup introduces the BackCountry trim, positioned between the Warlock and Rebel off‑road models. It adds a one‑inch lifted suspension, skid plates, electronic locking rear differential, 18‑inch wheels with 32‑inch tires, and black exterior accents. Pricing starts...
Toyota's Century Ascension Starts with First Showroom in Tokyo
Toyota has promoted its historic Century nameplate from a model to an independent flagship brand. To support the move, the automaker opened a dedicated Century showroom in Tokyo’s upscale Aoyama district, displaying the new Century Coupe concept alongside a classic...