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Toyota could bring back some hits from the 1990s based on reports of a new Celica and MR2.Both cars would likely be powered by the company’s new G20E turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinderThe Celica has reportedly been confirmed, and Toyota’s mid-engined GR Yaris M concept sure looks like an MR2 development mule.Toyota’s debut of a brand-new four-cylinder turbocharged engine at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon raised more than a few eyebrows. In an era where electrification grabs the headlines and crossovers rule the sales charts, stuffing a turbo four with as much as 400 hp in a subcompact Yaris seems suspiciously too much like enthusiasm for a company as serious as Toyota. And they stuck it in the middle? What are those ‘Yota engineers up to exactly?Seems like someone has built a time machine at Toyota HQ because the company is set to turn the clock back to the 1990s and release two of its greatest hits. The return of the Celica and MR2 nameplates was hinted at in the first episode of a Toyota-produced anime series called Grip last November. A few weeks after that debut, Toyota’s executive vice president Yuki Nakajima confirmed that the Celica was in Toyota’s plans, as reported by Japanese magazine Best Car. The mid-engined GR Yaris M concept (pictured below) suggests that a reborn MR2 could be heading our way too.ToyotaWith the Supra on its way out the door, and a new one not slated until later in the decade, the return of a high-performance two-seater could slot right into Toyota’s lineup as a halo car. Powertrain details are still murky as the car is not officially confirmed to be joining the Celica, but comments to AutoExpress by Naohiko Saito, Gazoo Racing’s lead engineer, seem to indicate that all-wheel drive was going to be part of the setup. Considering how much fun the GR Corolla is, a cut-down, mid-engined two-seater version would be aces. And there’s every chance it would look great too. Toyota’s FT-Se concept debuted at the 2023 Tokyo auto show as a potential EV platform, but its packaging would be ideal for a midship layout.As for the Celica, that could very well end up as a reborn version of the 1990s All-Trac, with turbocharged power and all-wheel-drive grip. If the Sega Rally theme tune just started playing in your head, then yes, it’s possible Toyota could enter a motorsport version of this car in rallying, as new WRC rules have loosened up a little.Even though Toyota is far more dependent on moving RAV4s and Camrys out the door in their masses, it’s nice to see that there’s still time to work on the fun stuff. Right now, a little mid-engined Yaris is zooming around a test track in Aichi prefecture, working on its Pokemon evolution to level up into a new MR2.Throwback ToyotasBrendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

Kia has issued a recall for certain Seltos and Soul models ranging from the 2021 to 2023 model years. The recall affects 53,635 Seltos and 83,621 Soul vehicles, totaling 137,256, and the problem could require a replacement engine.The issue stems from a potentially defective piston ring, which may lead to increased oil consumption and could eventually damage the engine. Kia is recalling 137,256 Seltos and Soul models from the 2021 to 2023 model years. The recall population is split between the two models, with 53,635 Seltos and 83,621 Soul vehicles on the list. Recall documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that the issue is a potentially defective piston oil ring. In both models, the recall affects the non-turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. The optional turbo 1.6-liter is not included in the recall. According to the recall report, a quality deviation by the piston ring supplier may cause damage to the surface of the cylinder wall over time. In turn, the damaged cylinder could increase oil consumption causing increased damage, an engine seizure, and, in limited cases, a fire in the engine bay. KiaThe recall documents list increased oil consumption, abnormal engine noise, and illumination of the oil pressure light on the dash as warnings of the issue. Kia will notify all owners with impacted vehicles with instructions to bring their cars to a Kia dealer to be fixed. The recall documents show that Kia will inspect each engine, replacing those with damaged cylinder walls. The dealers will also install piston-ring noise-sensing software as a preventive measure. In the event that the piston ring issue arises, Kia will replace the engine. The automaker will also reimburse owners for repair expenses related to the recall that have already occurred. Kia dealerships have already been notified of the recall, with the automaker planning to begin owner notifications on April 4. Any owners worried their car may be involved can check the NHTSA recalls site here beforehand with their vehicle’s VIN. Recent RecallsJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

Lucid Motors announced yesterday that its CEO Peter Rawlinson has stepped down and will now serve as a technical advisor to the board.Marc Winterhoff, Lucid’s COO, will serve as the interim CEO while the automaker searches for a permanent leader.Lucid recently launched its second car, the Gravity SUV, and is developing a mid-sized platform that will spawn three new models starting in late 2026.It has been an eventful start to 2025 for American EV startup Lucid Motors. Deliveries of its second model, the Gravity SUV, got underway earlier this year. Now, Lucid has announced that its CEO, Peter Rawlinson, has stepped down and will transition to become strategic technical advisor to the board. The company’s COO, Marc Winterhoff, has been named the interim CEO. “Now that we have successfully launched the Lucid Gravity, I have decided it is finally the right time for me to step aside from my roles at Lucid,” Rawlinson said in a Lucid press release. Rawlinson served as the head of the startup for 12 years, presiding over the company’s renaming from Atieva to Lucid Motors in 2016 and leading the successful launch of the brand’s first vehicle, the Air sedan.Lucid MotorsInterim CEO Marc Winterhoff.Curiously, Rawlinson was absent from the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call yesterday. When questioned about his absence, Winterhoff simply said, “Peter made the decision” to step back from day-to-day activities and “pass the baton.” Winterhoff will lead Lucid while the company begins its search for a new CEO. Winterhoff will be tasked with continuing to ramp up Gravity production over the course of this year. Lucid plans to expand the range in late 2025 by adding a new Touring trim beneath the Grand Touring, the only version of the Gravity currently available. This will drop the Gravity’s starting price by $15,000, from $96,550 for the Grand Touring to $81,550 for the Touring.LucidWinterhoff will also oversee the continued development of the company’s new mid-sized platform. Lucid says this platform will spawn three vehicles, one of which it has teased already. This vehicle, an SUV, is expected to adopt the name Earth, and Rawlinson said last year that it would start at around $48,000. Another mid-size car will likely be a sedan to slot in under the Air, but it’s unclear what form the third vehicle will take. The mid-sized Lucid SUV is expected to arrive in late 2026, and Winterhoff said on the earnings call that we could see an early version of the first mid-size model by the end of this year or the beginning of 2026. Winterhoff also mentioned the ongoing development of the “low-cost” Atlas drive unit, which will be utilized for its mid-sized vehicles. More on Lucid MotorsCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

Mercedes-Benz confirmed last week that a refreshed 2026 S-class is on its way, and we spotted the updated sedan testing in Sweden.The S-class prototype—which could be a Maybach model—has a reworked front end, including headlights with LED three-pointed stars, similar to the taillights on the 2024 E-class.The 2026 S-class could get updated powertrains, and Mercedes has confirmed that the V-12 engine is sticking around.The Mercedes-Benz S-class is among the brand’s most important models, serving alongside the G-class as the pinnacle of the luxury automaker’s lineup. The flagship sedan may not move a ton of units—its 8809 U.S. sales last year only beat out the GT and SL sports cars among the company’s gas-powered vehicles—but the S-class has been critical to Mercedes-Benz’s reputation as a purveyor of opulence. Now, the brand is readying an update to the S-class for the 2026 model year, and we just spotted a prototype of the refreshed luxo-barge testing in Sweden.Amid a flurry of announcements last week, which included the confirmation of a “baby” G-wagen, Mercedes said it was developing a “major update” for the S-class that would go on sale in 2026. While Mercedes didn’t spill any details, the spy photos give a taste of what to expect from the S-class’s visual changes. The most obvious difference is the headlight design, which appears to have adopted a slightly different shape. The headlights also feature an LED three-pointed star motif, a theme that first appeared on the taillights of the 2024 E-class.Caleb Miller|Car and DriverThe shape of the grille also seems to be a bit different, stretching lower on the bumper, while the bottom vents also appear to be reworked. Another curious detail is a cutout in the camouflage on the front fender for a forward-facing camera, which could form part of a bolstered driver-assistance package. The 2024 S-class, along with the electric EQS, already offers Drive Pilot, a Level 3 autonomous-driving system that allows the driver to both keep their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road for lengthy periods.The rear end carries over mostly unchanged, although the taillights look to also include a three-pointed star element in a similar vein to the headlights. We think the prototype seen here represents a Maybach model, due to the extra chrome trim around the side windows and the camouflage on the C-pillar, where a Maybach logo typically resides on the ultra-luxury models. The wheels aren’t as glamorous as the units normally found on Maybachs, but that’s likely just because this is a prototype. The test unit next to the Maybach appears to be a standard S-class and shares many of the same changes at the front.Obviously, a “major update” for the S-class should bring more than just visual tweaks. That could mean changes to the S-class’s powertrains, which currently include a 442-hp inline-six, a 496-hp V-8, and a plug-in-hybrid setup. The Maybach versions come with either the V-8 or a 621-hp V-12. Although both the inline-six and V-8 already come with a 48-volt hybrid system, we wouldn’t be surprised to see more electrical assistance as Mercedes aims to remain in compliance with increasingly strict European emissions regulations. Mercedes did confirm last week that the V-12 will remain in production, although it will only be available in certain markets. We should learn more about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-class later this year.More on Mercedes’s Flagship SedanCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

Volvo continues to tease information about the electric ES90 sedan ahead of its reveal next week, this time detailing its range estimate and charging info. Volvo claims the ES90 has 435 miles of range based on the optimistic European WLTP cycle; we expect its EPA figure to be closer to 369 miles. The ES90 will also be the first Volvo EV with an 800-volt architecture, which helps it charge from 10 to 80 percent in a claimed 20 minutes.The IV drip of information about the upcoming Volvo ES90 continues. Following last week’s teaser, the automaker has released more information, this time focused on the mid-size luxury sedan’s electric architecture and range. Volvo claims the ES90 with dual motors and all-wheel drive can travel 435 miles on a full charge. However, that’s based on the more optimistic WLTP cycle. We expect its EPA estimate will be closer to 369 miles. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a bit longer for the official U.S. figures. Either way, the sedan’s estimated range is notably longer than the EX90 SUV, Volvo’s other new all-electric model, which is EPA-rated to travel up to 310 miles.VolvoThe EX90’s battery has a usable capacity of 107.0 kWh, while the ES90 has a slightly smaller pack that we estimate will have about 101.0 kWh on tap. Despite the size difference, the sedan’s extra range is partly attributed to its 800-volt architecture. Along with providing considerably faster charging speeds, the ES90’s platform uses lighter e-motors, which Volvo says help reduce overall weight and improve acceleration, efficiency, and range.The value of the 800-volt system is evident as the battery’s state of charge shrinks. Volvo claims the ES90 can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes when connected to a 350-kW DC fast-charger. The automaker also says the sedan will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutes.When it comes to the construction of the ES90, Volvo says that 29 percent of the aluminum used in the car is recycled, as is 18 percent of the steel and 16 percent of the polymers. We’ll learn even more about the first Volvo EV to feature an 800-volt architecture when it’s revealed via livestream next Wednesday, March 5.More on the Volvo ES90Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

Hennessey’s latest over-the-top Mustang, the Super Venom, is based on the Mustang GT and Dark Horse models and limited to 91 examples in total.The tuner claims a 10.9-second quarter-mile time, shaving 1.1 seconds off the standard Mustang Dark Horse’s time. The Super Venom is on sale now and includes the full Ford factory warranty, plus an additional three-year/36,000-mile Hennessey warranty. Hennessey Performance, the brazen Texas-based tuner, modifier, and manufacturer of high-performance vehicles, has added a new weapon to its arsenal of offerings: The Super Venom Mustang. Intended to commemorate Hennessey’s 1991 founding date, production is limited to 91 examples. Unsurprisingly, the modifications begin under the hood, where the Hennessey horsepower gurus conjure up an additional 350 horsepower for a total of 850, a 70 percent increase over the factory engine’s 500 ponies. Torque is up too, to 650 pound-feet, an increase of 55 percent over the stock Dark Horse’s 418, though both hit peak torque at 4900 rpm. Buyers can choose between 10-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmissions.HennesseyHennessey doesn’t offer too many specific data points detailing the components fitted to extract this newfound performance. But it does note that it has added a high-performance supercharger fed by a high-flow air induction system, upgraded the fuel injectors and fuel pump, and that it manages it all with a proprietary Hennessey engine management system. In other words, they done cranked the boost up, which should come as little surprise to anyone familiar with the shop. The exterior wears a unique ’91 Icon livery in tribute to Hennessey’s 1991 founding date. (Get it?) The ’91 package is available in black, silver, and red hues, intended to contrast and complement the factory paint options. The carbon-fiber “VenomAero” kit includes a functional hood vent, front fender louvers, a more aggressive front splitter, side skirts, an integrated duck bill on the carbon-fiber deck lid, and an imposing fixed rear track wing. There are also 20-inch lightweight wheels and Hennessey “H” fender badges and signature script on the deck lid. Carbon-fiber engine cover bits, complete with a plaque bearing the car’s serial number, adorn the engine bay. Hennessey also claims to have improved cooling, which is beneficial to any track-focused vehicle.HennesseyInterior mods include tailor-made Hennessey leather and Alcantara seat upholstery in blue or black—with the requisite Hennessey logo embossing, natch—built on your choice of the Recaro sports seats or the standard “comfort” seats. The center console gets retrimmed and includes a plaque displaying your Super Venom Mustang’s serial number. (There’s one on the dash too, for people with short memories.) Hennessey all-weather floor mats complete the package. Hennessey says the Super Venom Mustang package is available built on the Mustang Dark Horse for $163,950 or the Mustang GT for $149,950. At this price point, it seems almost silly to go for the GT, but variety is the spice of life, right? The Super Venom Mustang is on sale now and available directly from Hennessey or authorized Hennessey Ford dealers. Hennessey’s Greatest Hits from the C/D ArchiveAndrew Wendler brings decades of wrenching, writing, and editorial experience with numerous outlets to Car and Driver. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Car and Driver, Esquire, Forbes, Hot Rod, Motor Trend, MPH, MSN, and Popular Mechanics, among others. A Rust Belt native and tireless supporter of the region, he grew up immersed in automotive, marine, and aviation culture. A lifetime of hands-on experience and a healthy dose of skepticism provide him the tools to deliver honest and informative news, reviews, and editorial perspective. Of note, he once won a $5 bet by walking the entire length of the elevated People Mover up track that encircles downtown Detroit. More

Ram’s gas-powered pickup trucks were, collectively, the sixth bestselling vehicle in the United States last year, racking up 373,120 sales. While Ram ditched the thumping V-8 heart for its latest half-ton truck, the automaker hopes to increase the 1500’s popularity by expanding its powertrain arsenal. First up is the Ramcharger, a new plug-in-hybrid pickup utilizing a gas-fed V-6 as a generator to recharge the battery. It will be followed by the fully electric 1500 REV, which was originally scheduled to start production before the PHEV, but they’ve since flip-flopped.The 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger has also faced delays, but it’s finally supposed to hit dealerships sometime in the second half of this year. With its arrival imminent, Ram has released full technical details for the plug-in truck, allowing us to see how it stacks up against its popular gas-only counterpart.Similar DimensionsAlthough the Ramcharger is constructed around the new STLA Frame platform—designed to support a variety of powertrains, from gas to hybrid to EV—the plug-in truck matches the dimensions of the gas-only 1500. However, the Ramcharger will come only in a single configuration, pairing a crew-cab body style with a five-foot, seven-inch bed. The standard 1500, meanwhile, is sold in both extended “Quad” cab and crew cab setups. The Quad Cab comes exclusively with a six-foot, four-inch bed, and the crew cab is available with both bed sizes. RamWhen comparing identical configurations, the Ramcharger and standard 1500 are dimensionally identical. The Ramcharger’s 144.6-inch wheelbase and 232.4-inch overall length match that of the 1500 crew cab (the Quad cab is four inches shorter in both metrics). The overall width and height are also identical at 81.2 and 77.4 inches, respectively. The approach angle, however, is a bit better in the Ramcharger at 19.9 degrees. The 4×4 crew-cab version of the gas-only 1500 has an approach angle of 18.8 degrees, although the gas truck’s 20.6-degree departure angle is about 1 degree better than the Ramcharger’s. The dune-jumping 1500 RHO—a replacement for the V-8-powered TRX—takes the gas-powered truck to the extreme with extra ground clearance and a reworked front bumper, which supplies an impressive 31-degree approach angle and 25.2-degree departure angle.A Variety of PowertrainsRam’s full-size trucks pack six-cylinder power these days, with the Hemi V-8 departing after the 2024 model year. While the 1500 is offered with the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6—featuring a 48-volt hybrid system—we’re focusing on the more potent Hurricane twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. It comes in two intensities. More affordable models, such as the base Tradesman, Big Horn, and off-road-ready Rebel, feature the standard-output engine that churns out 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. The pricier models—the Longhorn, Limited, Tungsten, and RHO—have a high-output version that turns up the wick to 540 ponies and 521 pound-feet. Every Hurricane engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and offers rear- or all-wheel drive; the Ramcharger’s dual electric motors provide standard four-wheel traction.While the Ramcharger does feature the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 under its hood, the gas engine doesn’t power the wheels. Instead, the V-6’s 271 horses and 226 pound-feet generate energy for the battery, a 400-volt unit with a usable capacity of 69.7 kWh. This pack feeds two electric motors, one mounted on each axle. The front motor produces 335 hp, while the rear unit is a tad lower at 333 hp; both motors are rated at 310 pound-feet of torque. The combined output is 647 hp and 610 pound-feet, making the Ramcharger significantly more potent than the mightiest gas-only 1500.Performance and Driving RangeDespite the Ramcharger’s power advantage, its battery alone adds substantial heft. Ram says it contributes 1216 pounds to the truck’s claimed curb weight of 7507 pounds. Still, it’s estimated to go from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Meanwhile, when we tested a 2025 Ram 1500 Limited crew cab 4×4 with the 540-hp Hurricane engine, it tipped our scales at 5967 pounds and hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. For a true comparison, though, we’ll need to wait to strap our test equipment to a Ramcharger. When you’re not mashing the accelerator, the Ramcharger’s hybrid setup should help you travel a bit farther. Ram claims its battery is good for 145 miles of range on electricity alone, and once the gas generator kicks in, it’s estimated to go 690 miles between fill-ups. The gas-only truck comes with either a 26- or 36-gallon fuel tank. Four-wheel-drive versions with the H/O Hurricane have an EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined, so paired with the larger tank, it has a theoretical range of about 610 miles.While many people use their pickups as daily drivers, both Rams are equipped to do traditional “truck stuff.” The Ramcharger out-trucks the standard gas-powered 1500. Ram claims the plug-in-hybrid model has a max payload of 2625 pounds and a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds. This outdoes the gas-fed 1500’s ratings, which peak at 2300 pounds of payload and 11,580 pounds of towing capacity. Plus, the Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4×4 we tested has a similar bed and body style as the Ramcharger, but its max payload and towing capabilities are considerably lower at 1340 and 9740 pounds, respectively.High-Class CabinsInside, Ram’s PHEV and gas-only trucks are virtually identical. The small differences include buttons around the gear selector for unique drive modes tailored to the Ramcharger’s hybrid system. Both trucks feature a large 12.0-inch touchscreen that can be upgraded to an even bigger 14.5-inch unit with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. An optional 10.3-inch touchscreen for the front passenger is also available, and the cabin can be wrapped in rich leather and specced with upgrades such as heated, ventilated, and massaging seats, depending on the trim.RamPrice and AvailabilityThe one crucial detail we’re still missing regarding the Ramcharger is pricing. The gas-only 1500 starts at $42,270 for the base Tradesman trim, while the Limited trim we tested starts at $77,150. The top-of-the-line Tungsten model commands an $89,150 starting price. Ram hasn’t revealed the entire Ramcharger lineup, but we expect the most affordable examples to start around $60K. At the top end, the Ramcharger could easily spill over the $100,000 mark. More specifics regarding pricing should be released later this year ahead of deliveries in the second half.More on Ram TrucksCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

The 2025 Audi A5 replaces the outgoing A4 sedan, and the company has now released its starting price.While we’re still waiting on complete pricing, Audi confirmed the new A5 will start at $48,995, making it $3600 more than the A4 it replaces.Both the A5 and the sportier S5 are slated to arrive at U.S. dealerships before the end of this year’s second quarter. Audi’s lineup has been reshuffled and renamed so many times during the past couple of years that most people need an automotive Rosetta Stone to decipher it. Be it the odd-versus-even naming structure or the demarcation between sedans and what Audi calls Sportbacks, you’re forgiven for being confused. At least the new 2025 Audi A5’s pricing is easy to understand. Audi has announced that the new four-door A5, which looks like a sedan but features a discreet hatchback, starts at $48,995. That’s $3600 more than the A4 sedan it’s replacing, which is priced at $45,395 to start. We’re still waiting for Audi release pricing for the rest of the 2025 Audi A5 lineup as well as its sportier counterpart, the S5.The new A5 is pricier than the A4, but the extra cash gets you more car in terms of power and space. The A5 is longer, wider, and taller than the outgoing sedan, and the wheelbase has been stretched by roughly three inches for extra legroom. Under its hood, the new A5 features a 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s assisted by a 48-volt hybrid system. Meanwhile, the S5 is motivated by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that packs 362 horses. Both the new A5 and S5 are scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships before the end of the second quarter of this year. We expect Audi to release a more detailed pricing breakdown before they arrive. More on the Audi A5Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More