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SHROUDED IN MYSTERY AND RULED BY SAMURAI CODE, TEAM MID NIGHT DOMINATED JAPAN'S STREET-RACING SCENE FOR TWO DECADES.
Argo Touts Driverless Operations in Miami and Austin, Texas
An autonomous vehicle technology company that partners with Ford and Volkswagen says it has started driverless operations in two of eight cities where it is developing its technology.
Sartorial Utility Vehicle
Highs: Red-carpet-level glamour inside, smooth and silent ride, pin-you-to-the-seat acceleration. Lows: All that grille with nowhere to go, funky-shaped steering wheel.
The Big Glide
Updates to Lincoln's flagship SUV allow the Navigator to navigate itself.
GRUN WITH ENVY
IT MAY SHARE AN ENGINE WITH THE GT4 RS, BUT A MANUAL GT3 IS PROOF THAT GETTING INVOLVED IS BETTER THAN WORSHIPING NUMBERS.
Lotus Operandi
As always, the tiny British carmaker has ambitious plans, but a major investment from Chinese giant Geely means this time they might happen.
Dear Buick
Highs: Spacious cabin, supple ride, highway serenity. Lows: Mistakes blandness for luxury, high price of Avenir trim.
EV Meets ORV
With the new Solterra, Subaru brings some off-road cred to the mainstream-EV segment.
LAST SHOT AT LOVE?
2022 SUBARU WRX LIMITED
Great Aspirations
The Acura MDX Type S's turbocharged 355-hp V-6 makes it a contender in the luxury crossover segment.
GOING NOWHERE FAST
PORSCHE'S FAMOUS GT DIVISION CREATED THE 718 CAYMAN GT4 RS, SO WE NATURALLY PIT IT AGAINST ONE OF SOCAL'S FINEST DEAD-END ROADS. MORE EVIDENCE THAT IT ISN'T THE DESTINATION, IT'S THE JOURNEY.
GRIND HARD AND PUT AWAY WET
A TEAM OF YOUTUBERS TAKES AN OFF-ROAD-MODIFIED SALVAGED TESLA DOWN THE MOJAVE ROAD.
Turning Over
More than a decade after the original Leaf, Nissan rolls out its second EV.
Closing Time
Highs: The joy of devouring corners, steering sharpness, 94 decibels of V-6 song. Lows: No quicker than before, yawn-inducing Normal mode, big-and-tall shoppers may find it tight.
40K 2019 Tesla Model 3
Long-term test. After tracking every charge, service, problem, complaint, dent, and dog hair, car and driver presents the 40,000-mile evaluation. Beyond the noise
Buying Culture
Does the Ford Maverick, with its bargain price and thrifty fuel economy, make the small car obsolete? We fire up a 2022 Honda Civic sport and head to Costco to find out.
Work Shift
The automotive industry is facing a new battery-powered world. How fast is it coming, and how will it affect the engineers of today and tomorrow?
Challenging the Establishment
Genesis's new luxury compact crossover, the GV70, made a bold entrance. Now it faces off against segment leaders from BMW and Lexus.
Black Hawk
Behold the Brabus 1300R, the first superbike from the famed German tuner
The Lion of Le Mans
The new Peugeot 9X8 hypercar is set to make endurance-racing history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
2022 Rivian R1T VS 2022 RAM 1500
Electrified vehicles are indiscriminate in their automotive expansion.
Six Paces and Turn
This plug-in supercar combines V-6 power with electric assistance to devastating effect.
DOSSIER: MERCEDES AMG SL63
THE THE PROUD NAME PLATE IS BACK WITH A RENEWED FOCUS. BUT IS THAT FOCUS WHAT THE SL IS ALL ABOUT?
MONEY SHOT
LUCID CREATES A CUTTING-EDGE CAR OUT OF THIN AIR AND GIVES US A RARE LOOK AT JUST HOW EXPENSIVE IT IS TO DO SO.
Small, Sporty, Satisfying
Highs: Sharply dressed, energetic acceleration, compliant ride. Lows: Snug back seat, infotainment woes, the VW Golf R exists.
CATCH THE BUZZ
THE 2024 ID. BUZZ IS VW'S EV REINTERPRETATION OF THE '60S MICROBUS.
Solo Truck
Highs: Strong engine, smooth ride, wider appeal without abandoning Land Cruiser roots. Lows: Sticker shock at the fuel pump, top model has only four seats and a staggering price.
Blues Brothers
Maserati's stage-setting mid-engine MC20 meets Porsche's apex-predator 911, the Turbo S Lightweight.
Back-Seat Driver
Highs: Roomy rear seat, stunning style, torque-rich engine. Lows: Half-baked infotainment system, ride quality diminished on rough roads, slower than its predecessor.
The Affordable-sports-sedan Segment Isn't for Everyone, but It's Definitely for Us
Decades ago, meals looked very different. People would scarf down something called creamed chipped beef, then, without missing a beat, mix canned tuna with Jell-O to create a tuna mold.