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The 2024 Lexus LM debuts as the latest version of the brand’s luxury van, but it’s only sold overseas.The new LM wears snazzier sheetmetal, features a stiffer structure, and boasts an even ritzier interior.Inside, the LM offers seating for up to seven, but the four-seat option includes lounge-like chairs facing a 48-inch screen.Imagine it’s late and you’ve had one too many adult beverages. So you open the Uber app, summon a ride, and soon after a 2024 Lexus LM luxury van rolls up outside the Taco Bell where you just crushed an entire taco party pack. The LM’s sliding side door opens to reveal a palatial interior complete with a pair of lounge-like chairs facing a 48-inch screen on a partition that separates passengers in the back from those in the front. All you have to do is raise the privacy glass, sink into the comfy-looking seats with their body-temperature-sensing tech, raise the ottoman that’s been redesigned for more range, and likely fall asleep as the new van’s quieter cabin cocoons you from the outside world.Not Coming to AmericaUnfortunately, for those of us who live in America, luxuriating in the new second-generation Lexus LM that debuted at the Shanghai auto show can only be done in our imagination. While the U.S. has ultra-luxurious sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-class and extravagant SUVs such as the Bentley Bentayga, in this country we don’t have their van equivalents like the LM.Lexus is even expanding availability of the new LM by launching it in over 60 countries, which for the first time includes Europe and Japan. Those lucky folks can enjoy the myriad improvements that accompany the van’s second generation, including a structure that’s said to be 50 percent stiffer and a new suspension designed to make the ride more comfortable and reduce vibrations. There’s also a new drive mode dedicated to rear-seat comfort by altering the dampening forces and limiting sensations caused by accelerating and braking.To help keep the LM’s cabin as serene as possible, Lexus says it prioritized quietness by reducing various noise sources—namely those caused by the road and the wind. Along with beefing up the sound deadening, the available engines and their mounts were tuned to limit noise and vibrations. Those engines are both hybrids, with one using a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and the other presumably offering more power thanks to its 2.4-liter turbo-four gas engine.Unlike Any Influencer’s VanThere’s no mistaking the LM for anything but a Lexus. The company made sure of that with what looks like one of the wildest interpretations yet of its spindle grille. Instead of outlining the shape with a defined border, Lexus lets the body color spill into the grille while also reducing the gaps between different elements. Overall, the LM measures 201.8 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and about 77 inches high. While all of those dimensions are bigger than before, the wheelbase remains 118.1 inches.No one has to bust out the tape measure to see that the Lexus LM is a big van, and that size contributes to a similarly large interior, with considerably more space for activities than any Mercedes or Bentley. While business executives and other rich types who like to be chauffeured will want the four-seat option, the LM also offers seating for six to seven passengers.Whether basking in the glow of the van’s myriad ambient lighting themes or manipulating the climate and sunshades with one of the two available touchscreen controllers, the 2024 Lexus LM looks to provide an experience Americans won’t get to enjoy and something this country’s obnoxious influencers can’t replicate with an obligatory #vanlife. Instead, we’ll just have to settle for fantasizing about the luxurious van and its potential to be the ultimate Uber.Read About Other Forbidden VansThis 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 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

MG has revealed a new electric roadster called the Cyberster that will hit the streets of Europe in the summer of 2024.The Cyberster’s curvy design is fairly similar to that of the eponymous 2021 concept car, even keeping the wild scissor doors.Leaked Chinese government documents revealed that the Cyberster is a bit larger than a BMW Z4, and will have a top speed of 124 mph.The octagonal MG badge used to be synonymous with small, grin-inducing roadsters, from the T-Type of the ’30s and ’40s to the MGB of the ’60s and ’70s and even into the ’90s with the MG F. Now the brand—under the control of Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC since 2007—is looking to return to its roots with the new Cyberster, an electric roadster that goes on sale in Europe next summer.MGFirst previewed by a concept in 2021, the production Cyberster revealed this week at the Shanghai auto show hews closely to the concept’s design, albeit with toned-down proportions. The bodywork is sleek, with a sharply sloped front end and crisp creases that run into squared-off taillights with arrow-shaped LED elements pointing outwards. The power-folding soft-top covers a stylish interior swathed in red leather, and the production roadster retains the fantastical scissor doors from the concept.MG hasn’t officially shared detailed specifications on the Cyberster, but some information was uncovered in a filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology last week. The document listed the Cyberster as measuring 178.5 inches long, 75.3 inches wide, and 52.3 inches tall, which is about 8.0 inches longer than a BMW Z4, nearly 2.0 inches wider, and almost one inch taller. The electric powertrain, however, results in a hefty 4376-pound curb weight, versus the 3535 pounds for the gas-powered BMW. MGMore Sporty Two-Door CarsThe Cyberster will feature two electric motors, with a peak output of 201 hp from the front motor and 335 hp from the rear unit. The document also listed the top speed at 124 mph. No other performance metrics were available, but we expect a pretty quick sprint to 60 mph given the Cyberster’s power output. More details about the electric roadster will come before its launch in 2024, but unfortunately there is virtually zero chance that the Cyberster ever reaches American shores.This 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 EditorCaleb 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

Lincoln has released pricing for the redesigned 2024 Nautilus mid-size luxury SUV.It starts at $51,810 for the Premiere, and a loaded Black Label can reach over $80,000 with options.The 2024 Nautilus will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2024.The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus looks a lot better than its predecessor inside and out, but how much is that worth to you? Its pricing rises considerably compared with the old model, with the base Premiere trim starting at $51,810, a $5590 increase over the cheapest 2023 Nautilus. The top 2024 Nautilus Black Label model with all the extras costs over $80,000, well into the territory of the larger three-row Aviator and even the full-size Navigator.Nautilus New and OldOf course, you get more for your money with the new model, so it’s not exactly an apples to apples comparison. For instance, all-wheel drive is now standard equipment, which puts the price different between equivalent 2023 and 2024 base models at a slightly more reasonable $3090. The base powertrain remains a 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, and there’s a new hybrid option that costs an extra $1500. At 310 hp, the hybrid is not quite as powerful as the old 335-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 engine, which was previously a $2700 option.The 2024 Nautilus’ trim levels start with the base Premiere, rise to the $56,145 Reserve, and top off with the $75,860 Black Label. The base 2.0-liter and hybrid powertrains are available on each trim level, and other notable options include a $3000 Jet Appearance package, 22-inch wheels, and a 28-speaker Revel audio system that is offered as part of various option packages on the Premiere and Reserve and comes standard on the Black Label.Lincoln says that the 2024 Nautilus will start arriving at U.S. dealerships in early 2024, so stay tuned for more details on this new crossover including EPA fuel-economy ratings for the hybrid. There’s already a configurator tool on the Lincoln website so you can check out the pricing for yourself.This 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 EditorDespite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.   More

Hyundai has revealed the first photos of the refreshed 2024 Elantra N.It features the same new front end as the standard Elantra, but with some unique flourishes.We expect the updated Elantra to arrive in the U.S. later this year.It was only a matter of time before the 2024 Hyundai Elantra’s new look ported over to the sporty N model, and now we have the first official photos of the performance-oriented Elantra with its refreshed front end. We’re still waiting on mechanical details, but we’re thinking the Elantra N will keep its powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four and hopefully its choice between a manual and a dual-clutch automatic transmission.HyundaiThe new look features the same slimmer headlight shape and revised grille up front, with the N-specific red trim and larger air intakes enhancing the aggressive stance. The “H” logo on the hood is now black, and there are two new 19-inch wheel options shown in these images: one black 10-spoke design and another silver five-spoke set with a circular motif. Hyundai hasn’t released any photos of the interior, but the Elantra N may offer some infotainment upgrades and new trim options.More on the ElantraThe current Elantra N is powered by a 276-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, and we don’t think that engine will change much for 2024. We’re hoping it’ll still offer a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic sticking around as an option.HyundaiHyundaiStay tuned for Hyundai to release more details on the 2024 Elantra N’s U.S. details and specs. It’ll likely go on sale on our shores later this year with a starting price a bit higher than the current model’s $34,015 entry fee.This 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 EditorDespite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.   More