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The 1973 Volkswagen Thing has the ability to collapse its windshield in addition to its roof and windows. We show you how the convertible top and windshield go down on this classic VW.
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The 1973 Volkswagen Thing has the ability to collapse its windshield in addition to its roof and windows. We show you how the convertible top and windshield go down on this classic VW.
The new Tesla Model Y Performance is more about everyday usability than track-day hustle, and we think the car is better for it.
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The new Tesla Model Y Performance is more about everyday usability than track-day hustle, and we think the car is better for it.
The 2026 Jeep Recon arrives as the brand's second EV. Its two electric motors send 650 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels; it has an estimated driving range of up to 250 miles. Jeep says Recon production is slated to start in early 2026, and when it goes on sale, it'll start at $66,995.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The 2026 Jeep Recon arrives as the brand's second EV. Its two electric motors send 650 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels; it has an estimated driving range of up to 250 miles. Jeep says Recon production is slated to start in early 2026, and when it goes on sale, it'll start at $66,995.
The Cayenne Turbo makes as much as 1139 horsepower to become the most powerful Porsche to date, and it can rip off a 60-mph run in just 2.4 seconds. This is the fourth generation of the Cayenne, which will be sold alongside the third generation of the internal-combustion version.
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Cayenne Turbo makes as much as 1139 horsepower to become the most powerful Porsche to date, and it can rip off a 60-mph run in just 2.4 seconds. This is the fourth generation of the Cayenne, which will be sold alongside the third generation of the internal-combustion version.
Bentley is adding a new Supersports model to the Continental GT line that includes rear-wheel drive and tosses out the plug-in hybrid powertrain in favor of an unassisted V-8. A total of 500 will be built, with each model starting at over $486,000; the first will be delivered in early 2027.
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Bentley is adding a new Supersports model to the Continental GT line that includes rear-wheel drive and tosses out the plug-in hybrid powertrain in favor of an unassisted V-8. A total of 500 will be built, with each model starting at over $486,000; the first will be delivered in early 2027.
The second-generation Hyundai Palisade picks up a hybrid powertrain, piling on both power and economy in equal doses. It's also packed with a handful of useful features that make things easier in this three-row SUV. Which feature would you find most useful?
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The second-generation Hyundai Palisade picks up a hybrid powertrain, piling on both power and economy in equal doses. It's also packed with a handful of useful features that make things easier in this three-row SUV. Which feature would you find most useful?
Toyota is injecting a little extra pizzazz into the Camry with the GT-S concept, crafted by Toyota's CALTY Design Research team. The chief designer on the CALTY team, Adam Rabinowitz, described it as "a study in what a performance and style package could mean for Camry in the future."
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Toyota is injecting a little extra pizzazz into the Camry with the GT-S concept, crafted by Toyota's CALTY Design Research team. The chief designer on the CALTY team, Adam Rabinowitz, described it as "a study in what a performance and style package could mean for Camry in the future."
Subaru unveiled the new Performance-B STI concept at the Tokyo auto show. The Performance-B STI sticks to the tried-and-true turbocharged flat-four format, and it looks like it could enter production tomorrow. What do you think of the Performance-B STI concept?
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Subaru unveiled the new Performance-B STI concept at the Tokyo auto show. The Performance-B STI sticks to the tried-and-true turbocharged flat-four format, and it looks like it could enter production tomorrow. What do you think of the Performance-B STI concept?
Honda revealed the third model in its 0-series lineup of next-generation electric vehicles at the Tokyo auto show. The 0-series Alpha is scheduled to launch globally in 2027, with a representative for Honda confirming the model will not come to the United States.
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Honda revealed the third model in its 0-series lineup of next-generation electric vehicles at the Tokyo auto show. The 0-series Alpha is scheduled to launch globally in 2027, with a representative for Honda confirming the model will not come to the United States.
With the avant-garde Century Coupe, Toyota created a car that showcases its impressive skills on a global stage. And it's just the start of Toyota's plans to go head-to-head with ultra-luxury carmakers like Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
October 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
With the avant-garde Century Coupe, Toyota created a car that showcases its impressive skills on a global stage. And it's just the start of Toyota's plans to go head-to-head with ultra-luxury carmakers like Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale is massaged all over to amp up the driving experience. Ferrari went to great lengths in nearly every aspect of the car, reworking the aerodynamics, shaving weight, and adding power.
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale is massaged all over to amp up the driving experience. Ferrari went to great lengths in nearly every aspect of the car, reworking the aerodynamics, shaving weight, and adding power.
Volkswagen of America invited us to check out its fleet of historical vehicles, which included a 1972 Squareback. This classic VW looks relatively normal, until you look closer and realize the engine is behind the rear axle. What are your favorite classic car quirks?
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Volkswagen of America invited us to check out its fleet of historical vehicles, which included a 1972 Squareback. This classic VW looks relatively normal, until you look closer and realize the engine is behind the rear axle. What are your favorite classic car quirks?
New for the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario is a screen in front of the passenger which can be customized to show specific live data. What do you think of Lambo’s latest supercar?
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
New for the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario is a screen in front of the passenger which can be customized to show specific live data. What do you think of Lambo’s latest supercar?
Electrochromic glass has been in luxury cars like the Audi S5 for some time now, but the technology is starting to appear in cheaper, more mainstream vehicles like the Nissan Leaf. Is this a feature you'd like to have in your next car?
October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Electrochromic glass has been in luxury cars like the Audi S5 for some time now, but the technology is starting to appear in cheaper, more mainstream vehicles like the Nissan Leaf. Is this a feature you'd like to have in your next car?
The Chevrolet California Corvette concept, revealed back in July of this year, features technologies inside the cockpit that take inspiration from racing simulators and video games. What are your thoughts on implementing a projected racing line on windshields when driving on a track?
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Chevrolet California Corvette concept, revealed back in July of this year, features technologies inside the cockpit that take inspiration from racing simulators and video games. What are your thoughts on implementing a projected racing line on windshields when driving on a track?
Chevy tore down the wall of buttons in the 2026 Corvette. The dash now features a trio of screens, including a larger 12.7-inch center touchscreen and a new 6.6-inch display left of the steering wheel.
October 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Chevy tore down the wall of buttons in the 2026 Corvette. The dash now features a trio of screens, including a larger 12.7-inch center touchscreen and a new 6.6-inch display left of the steering wheel.
Behind the McLaren 750S's cabin lives a 740-hp twin-turbo V-8 engine that's not shy about applying its 590 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels, and a seven-speed dual-clutch handles gear shifts. How would you spec your ideal 750S?
October 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Behind the McLaren 750S's cabin lives a 740-hp twin-turbo V-8 engine that's not shy about applying its 590 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels, and a seven-speed dual-clutch handles gear shifts. How would you spec your ideal 750S?
The Subaru Forester Wilderness returns for the SUV's sixth generation with brawnier styling, gaining even more off-road upgrades while maintaining a comfortable ride for daily commuting.
September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Subaru Forester Wilderness returns for the SUV's sixth generation with brawnier styling, gaining even more off-road upgrades while maintaining a comfortable ride for daily commuting.
While testing the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance, we noticed the headlights will project an animation ahead of the car when you turn the car on and off. Do you think this a cool feature?
September 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
While testing the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance, we noticed the headlights will project an animation ahead of the car when you turn the car on and off. Do you think this a cool feature?
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV attempts to replicate the loud nature of its gas-guzzling predecessors, but we don’t think it does a very good job. How would you change the Charger EV?
September 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV attempts to replicate the loud nature of its gas-guzzling predecessors, but we don’t think it does a very good job. How would you change the Charger EV?
Tesla has canceled the rear-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck roughly six months after adding it to the lineup. The automaker pulled the trim from its online configurator, leaving only the dual-motor all-wheel-drive and tri-motor Cyberbeast models in its wake.
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Tesla has canceled the rear-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck roughly six months after adding it to the lineup. The automaker pulled the trim from its online configurator, leaving only the dual-motor all-wheel-drive and tri-motor Cyberbeast models in its wake.
Ford's everyman sports car enters supercar territory. The GTD is more than six inches wider than lesser Mustangs, and every body panel (save for the door skins) is carbon fiber. It races to 100 mph in 6.1 seconds and we also measured 1.17 g's of lateral grip.
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ford's everyman sports car enters supercar territory. The GTD is more than six inches wider than lesser Mustangs, and every body panel (save for the door skins) is carbon fiber. It races to 100 mph in 6.1 seconds and we also measured 1.17 g's of lateral grip.
Ferrari has just unveiled the replacement for the SF90 Stradale: the 2027 849 Testarossa. Like its predecessor, the new 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid that combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 with three electric motors to drive all four wheels for a total output of 1036 horsepower.
September 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ferrari has just unveiled the replacement for the SF90 Stradale: the 2027 849 Testarossa. Like its predecessor, the new 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid that combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 with three electric motors to drive all four wheels for a total output of 1036 horsepower.
The Porsche 911 gets its first hybrid powertrain in the 2025 GTS. The hybrid system's 0.9-kWh lithium-ion battery hides in the GTS's nose. In total, the powertrain cranks out 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque.
September 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Porsche 911 gets its first hybrid powertrain in the 2025 GTS. The hybrid system's 0.9-kWh lithium-ion battery hides in the GTS's nose. In total, the powertrain cranks out 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque.