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DeSoto County, Florida, is roughly 1400 miles from the border with Mexico, so Gabriel Luviano probably figured that nobody would get too confused when he outfitted his white Chevy Silverado with green decals that evoke the U.S. Border Patrol color scheme. As on actual Border Patrol trucks, Luviano has included a diagonal green stripe across the bed. Unlike real Border Patrol trucks, Luviano’s logo read “Booty Patrol.”Aside from the insignia on the doors, where an official truck’s decals would read, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection,” Luviano’s says “National Booty Behavior Protection.” Given these differences, and the fact that patrolling the U.S. border in Florida will typically involve some type of vehicle that floats and has one pointy end, you’d guess nobody would earnestly mistake the Booty Patrol for Border Patrol. The county sheriff’s office, however, thought otherwise.Last week, the county police posted the Facebook version of a Wanted poster, writing:”The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to raise awareness about a vehicle equipped with red and blue lights that has been impersonating law enforcement, and it’s not just happening here in DeSoto County, but in several other counties across Florida as well. The vehicle is a white, Chevy Silverado with green decals. If you or anyone you know has been pulled over by this suspicious vehicle or has any information related to these incidents, please do not hesitate to reach out to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division.”A day later, they updated the post with news that they’d tracked down the dastardly Booty Patrol and issued a $113 ticket “for violating FSS 316.2397, which pertains to Certain Lights Prohibited.” In other words, Florida says you can’t have blue lights on your car, regardless of whether you ever actually turn them on out on the road—which Luviano says he hadn’t. The Sheriff’s office wrote:”Our initial post aimed to raise awareness about this incident, ensuring that the public can avoid being duped by such individuals. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who called in with information about the suspicious vehicle, as your continued support is crucial in helping us maintain a safe and secure community for our residents.” There was no word on whether similar law enforcement impersonation accusations would be levied against anyone caught wearing a T-shirt that reads “FBI: Female Body Inspector.” But the public was grateful for this dedicated police work, by which we mean the cops’ Facebook page got deluged with comments like, “Should change your name to the DeSoto County Fun Police,” and “Man, just let them patrol the booty.” One commenter pointed out that, if having the words “Booty Patrol” on your truck constitutes impersonating law enforcement, then law enforcement’s job must be to patrol booties. That’s just flawless logic.We will of course keep you updated on further developments in this important case.More from Ezra DyerSenior EditorEzra Dyer is a Car and Driver senior editor and columnist. He’s now based in North Carolina but still remembers how to turn right. He owns a 2009 GEM e4 and once drove 206 mph. Those facts are mutually exclusive. More

The Volkswagen Bus hogs the vintage-van limelight, but Chevy, Dodge, and Ford also made flat-nose vans in the 1960s.A 1965 Chevrolet G10 panel van is a much rarer sight today than a VW Microbus.This Chevy van is sharply restored, and its Goodyear graphics are vinyl appliques, which means can should be easy to remove and replace with those of the new owner’s business, or just leave the sides blank.Car and DriverThe 1960s flat-nose van was once a ubiquitous sight, although they were such workaday vehicles that they may have been largely invisible when new. Although passenger configurations were offered, most led a working-van’s life, which is why so few survived. Those that did often succumbed to the sin-bin van phase of the 1970s. This ’65 Chevy somehow survived and has been treated to a sharp-looking restoration with only mild modifications. It’s a smooth-looking box that’s ready to turn heads advertising someone’s small business or simply as a cool and practical classic. It’s up for auction on Bring a Trailer, which like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos.Related StoriesUnlike the VW and Chevrolet’s earlier Corvair van, both rear-engine, the G10’s engine is located behind the front seats, under a “doghouse” cover. In this van, it’s a 230-cubic-inch inline-six, which has been treated to some recent work. A custom exhaust system exits ahead of the rear wheels. The engine is paired with a column-shift three-speed manual and drives the rear wheels. The van sits slightly lower than stock and rolls on a set of chrome 17-inch wheels. The van has been de-badged and the rear bumper removed.Bring a TrailerThe interior consists of two retrimmed bucket seats with open space behind. There’s a full-length fabric headliner, while the floors appear to have been painted with a textured black paint. The cargo area is accessed via double doors on the right side and at the rear.Bring a TrailerAs it is, the interior is supremely utilitarian, but the new owner also could give it the full shag-carpet treatment. More so than any other vintage vehicles, a panel van presents all sorts of possibilities. Start of TV repair business? Deliver phonebooks? Sell encyclopedias? The mind boggles.Meantime, the auction for this Chevy ends on November 8.Bring a TrailerDeputy Editor, Reviews and FeaturesJoe Lorio has been obsessed with cars since his Matchbox days, and he got his first subscription to Car and Driver at age 11. Joe started his career at Automobile Magazine under David E. Davis Jr., and his work has also appeared on websites including Amazon Autos, Autoblog, AutoTrader, Hagerty, Hemmings, KBB, and TrueCar. More

Of the five known human senses, hearing is one of the top three. Sound is a critical element in enjoying any vehicle, even when that vehicle is renowned for its quietness. A vehicle doesn’t need to be loud to sound great, but it’s okay if a vehicle that sounds great is also loud. All that is predicate to this episode of Car and Driver’s continuing series of hit-or-miss videos, Window Shop.So this time the core group of hardcore Window Shoppers went hunting for the best-sounding vehicles available online for $50,000 or less. Would it be throaty V-8s? Lilting straight-sixes? Glorious V-12s? Or maybe it would be some electric with faked sounds? After all, no one cares too much about genuineness. Right?Join editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga (KEEEEEEY-ROW-GHA), executive editor K.C. Colwell (COAL-WELL), senior editor Elana Scherr (FER-SHER), contributor Jonathan Ramsey (RAM-C) and Road & Track senior editor John Pearley Huffman (JAWN) as they go spelunking through the caverns of the Dark Web in search of machines that sound great. The choices are eclectic and, no, none of them are electric.After another irregular interval, there will be another episode. We swear.More Window ShoppingSenior EditorJohn Pearley Huffman has been writing about cars since 1990 and is getting okay at it. Besides Car and Driver, his work has appeared in the New York Times and more than 100 automotive publications and websites. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, he still lives near that campus with his wife and two children. He owns a pair of Toyota Tundras and two Siberian huskies. He used to have a Nova and a Camaro. More

The BMW XM Label Red set a class record for hybrid-electric SUVs at the Pikes Peak hill climb course in Colorado Springs.After crashing during the June hill climb event, Matt Mullins returned in September to make the run in an officially certified time of 10:48:60.The new time set by Mullins beats the 2018 Bentley Bentayga’s race-day record by nearly 1.5 seconds.On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Matt Mullins lined up for the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb competition. His chariot? The first-ever BMW XM Label Red. The new SUV is BMW’s most powerful production vehicle ever, producing 738 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. That’s more than enough to conquer the 156 turns on the hill climb course. Unfortunately for BMW—and for Matt Mullins—his first attempt ended with him going off the track and hitting a tree. That put an end to BMW’s hopes of setting a new official race-day record with the Label Red. Second ChancesIn September, BMW and Mullins returned to the course to set a new official record for hybrid-electric SUVs. Mullins raced the Label Red up the nearly 5000 feet of elevation gain in a new best time of 10:48:60. Reminiscent of the camouflaged Lamborghini Urus Performante that posted a time of 10:32.064 in August 2022, Mullins’ second run was made after the official hill climb. Therefore it won’t count towards the race-day records, but it still counts as an officially certified course run.BMWThe new time means the Label Red is nearly 1.5 seconds quicker than the 2018 Bentley Bentayga that currently holds the race-day, production-SUV record with a time of 10:49.902. To see behind the scenes of a competition like Pikes Peak, BMW sent a camera crew to document Mullins and the team throughout the attempts. The result is a two-part documentary that follows the initial heartbreak of Mullins’ crash in June, followed by the ecstasy of achieving their shared goal in September. The first and second parts can be found on the BMW USA YouTube channel. More BMW XMThis content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Associate News EditorJack 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

The 2024 Acura RDX no longer comes standard with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is now obligatory.Without FWD, the RDX’s base price rises from $42,945 last year to $45,245. That’s a $2300 price hike.The mid-tier Technology and A-Spec trims now cost $2700 more, while the top-spec Advance trim costs $500 more.All-wheel drive is a popular option on new cars that offer it. However, when front-wheel drive comes standard, it usually provides a decent discount. Take, for example, the 2023 Acura RDX that started at $42,945 with FWD, which provided a $2200 savings versus opting for the brand’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Now, RDX shoppers have no choice except to accept the latter system and pay a couple thousand dollars more.RDX Now AWD OnlyWith all-wheel-drive models most likely making up the vast majority of RDX sales, it makes sense for Acura to ditch the front-drive configuration. However, there’s no doubt that the decision diminishes the luxury compact SUV’s value proposition, which helped it stand out versus ritzier rivals such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-class.The entry-level RDX with AWD now starts at $45,245, which is $2300 more than before. An extra $2700 is added to the base price of the Technology and A-Spec trims; they start at $47,895 and $50,895, respectively. The top-of-the-line Advanced only costs $500 more than before, starting at $53,045. Of course, it was previously only offered with AWD.The 2024 Acura RDX still only features a single powertrain, a 272-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. We tested a 2022 model with SH-AWD, and it scampered to 60 mph in a tidy 6.2 seconds. It also returned 26 mpg on our 75-mph fuel-economy route, matching its EPA highway estimate. We’ve never tested a front-drive RDX from the current generation.Extra Acura RDX ReadingThis content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Senior EditorEric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si. More