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Range Rover is updating the Velar for 2024 with new headlights and taillights and a revised interior.The dashboard is now dominated by an 11.4-inch touchscreen that replaces the previous two-screen setup.The 2024 Velar starts at $62,775 and ranges up to $79,675 for the Dynamic HSE P400 model.Land Rover’s compact Range Rover Velar SUV is getting a little long in the tooth, having been around since the 2018 model year, but you wouldn’t know by looking at it. Range Rover has updated this model numerous times over the years and is keeping its styling fresh for 2024 with new headlights and taillights and a comprehensive interior redesign.Land RoverThe exterior changes aren’t immediately obvious but include new lights front and rear, a restyled grille, and a new rear bumper. There are also two new color options called Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Gray.More on the VelarYou’ll notice more of a difference inside, where the previous two-screen setup gives way to a new “floating” 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen display in the middle of the dash. This screen runs the latest version of Land Rover’s Pivi Pro software and gives the cabin a cleaner look. There are three new leather colors available, including Cloud, Raven Blue, and Deep Garnet, and you’ll see additional chrome trim on the steering wheel, air vents, and center console.Land RoverThere aren’t any changes to the two available powertrains, a 247-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four in the P250 models and a 395-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system in the P400. Prices are up across the board, with the S P250 starting at $62,775, the Dynamic SE P250 at $64,875, the Dynamic SE P400 at $71,875, and the Dynamic HSE P400 at $79,675. Land Rover says the 2024 model is available to order now. More

Car and DriverBack before performance-oriented SUVs were even a thing, General Motors busted out its crystal ball in the early ’90s with the original hi-po ute, the GMC Typhoon. There’s currently a 1993 model listed on the Bring a Trailer auction site—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos. While the Typhoon in question is not museum quality, it is a piece of history I could thrash without feeling guilty.The first thing I noticed about the ’93 Typhoon on BaT was its 16-inch C4 Corvette wheels. Personally, I love the look of the turbine-style wheels, which are also known as “salad shooters” by some. Call it blasphemous, but the SUV’s stock 16-inchers never really appealed to me. Plus, I like that the Vette-sourced setup is period correct.The GMC Typhoon’s performance magic comes from its turbocharged 4.3-liter V-6 and traction-optimizing all-wheel-drive system. From the factory, the engine was good for 280 horsepower and a substantial 350 pound-feet of torque. In 1993, the Typhoon’s force-fed V-6 was mightier than the Chevy Camaro’s naturally aspirated LT1 V-8. Think of GMC’s SUV as a forebear to the Hellcat-powered Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.Anyone familiar with the souped-up two-door S-15 Jimmy surely recognizes its cargo-bed-toting twin, the mechanically identical GMC Syclone. The latter’s claim to fame came when we pitted a 1991 example against a ’91 Ferrari 348ts—the pickup truck blew the Italian exotic’s side-straked doors off. Not only did the Syclone’s 5.3-second zero-to-60-mph time beat the Ferrari’s by seven-tenths, but it also won the drag race. The GMC went 1320 feet in 14.1 seconds at 93 mph, while the 348ts took 14.5 ticks at 99 mph. The transitive property suggests the Typhoon would’ve done the same, as the one we tested in 1992 had virtually identical results (its trap speed was actually 2 mph faster).Even by today’s standards, the GMC Typhoon’s test numbers hold up. In fact, its 30-to-50-mph time of 2.9 seconds is a mere 0.2 behind a 2022 Porsche Macan S. For comparison, the Porsche SUV has a 375-hp twin-turbo V-6 (it’s also 500 pounds heavier). The only test results that haven’t aged well for the Typhoon are its lowly cornering grip (0.79 g) and longish 70-mph-to-zero stopping distance (185 feet). However, both those figures would likely improve if it were tested on modern-day summer tires versus the original Firestone Firehawk SVX rubber that’s long been obsolete.Typhoon Tested!It’s hard to say how well the Typhoon that’s up for auction would hold up to track testing. As I mentioned earlier, it’s a little rough around the edges. Although it shows a reasonable 85,000 miles on the clock, it also has some cracked and loose-fitting body cladding, and there appear to be some rust spots underneath. Still, its leather seats aren’t ripped or terribly worn, and, unlike the Syclone, the Typhoon has a back seat so I’d be able to take three friends on the obligatory hell ride.The ’93 Typhoon on Bring a Trailer has a high bid of $11,750, as of this writing, with the no-reserve auction set to end on Thursday. If I had the disposable income (I don’t) and the final bid doesn’t go much higher, I’d be happy to add GMC’s cult classic on C4 Corvette wheels to my collection.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. More

The 16th running of our annual Lightning Lap is coming to an internet near you on February 7.This year we ran 17 different vehicles, including one convertible, one minivan, plus even one of our fleet-footed editors. Want to set your own times? Join us as we host a Lightning Lap–inspired track event on May 10 at Virginia International Raceway.For 16 years, we’ve used Virginia International Raceway’s demanding 4.1-mile Grand Course loop as a rubric for measuring the overall performance of cars. In that time we’ve tested more than 300 vehicles; some of the highlights include the third Lexus LFA ever built, a chart-topping Mosler MT900S, and even a handful of police cruisers. This year’s group answers some important questions. Curious how the new 670-hp Chevy Corvette Z06 or Honda Civic Type R fared? We’ve got answers. For those wondering how fast “regular” vehicles can lap, we ran our long-term Kia Carnival minivan. We even sent out one of our former track-star editors to see how long it takes to lap VIR on foot. There are plenty more questions answered—and video footage—when we post the full Lightning Lap package on February 7. If you got here via a QR-code link from the print issue, we’re sorry that we’re a little tardy getting the videos up, but those links will be restored when everything publishes on the 7th.Like Thunder, Like Lightning:Your patience will be rewarded with onboard videos of the fastest lap times from each of this year’s 17 entrants. Those videos will also be made available on the Car and Driver YouTube channel and will include commentary by the editors who wrestled at the wheel to achieve the fastest laps. If you think you can do better, we suggest joining us on May 10 at VIR to compete for your own Lightning Lap glory. Without giving away too much, we will say there were a few surprises. A compact performance SUV beat the times of some of our favorite hot hatches of the past. A new EV contender beat the last Tesla time by a landslide. Plus, the Z06 ended up in company with the quickest McLarens and Porsches we’ve ever run. And, uh, were you paying attention earlier when we mentioned we set a time in a minivan? Michael Simari and Marc Urbano|Car and DriverFor the sake of drama, we’ve included a list of every car at this year’s running. If you follow us on Instagram, you’ve likely already spied on what we strapped the Racelogic timing gear onto back in October.2022 Volkswagen GTI2022 Subaru WRX2023 Hyundai Kona N2023 BMW i42023 Audi RS32022 Hyundai Elantra N2023 Honda Civic Type R2022 BMW M240i2023 Toyota GR Supra2023 Toyota GR Corolla2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z062022 Kia Carnival2023 BMW M4 CSL2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing2022 Mercedes-AMG SL632023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RSMeanwhile, last year’s Lightning Lap is worth checking out. The five classes (sorted by vehicles’ prices with options) have made for especially good banter among weekend warriors and professional armchair analysts alike. 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. More

Car and Driver• This Alfa Romeo is one of Trans-Am racing’s greatest heroes.• Repainted in its original 1971 livery, this GTV won its final race, only to be disqualified later.• The Bring a Trailer auction ends on February 3.Great racing stories are built on rivalries: Ford versus Ferrari, Hunt versus Lauda, Smokey Yunick versus the NASCAR rulebook. Up for sale right now on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—is one half of a duel that defined compact-car racing in the early 1970s. The 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 battled against the Brock Racing Enterprises Datsun 510 to the bitter end, achieving a short-lived victory after a fuel capacity technicality reversed the Alfa’s fortune.The Sports Car Club of America’s 2.5 Challenge Series was exciting if you were a racer on a budget, unable to stretch to the likes of a V-8–powered Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, or AMC Javelin. The 2.5 Challenge cars were small and boxy–510s, Alfas, and BMWs–but the competition was just as fierce as in the ponycar field. If you liked small, lightweight road cars, the 2.5 Challenge was the place to be.Bring a TrailerBring a TrailerStaring down a factory-backed Alfa Romeo team, you might imagine Datsun as the scrappy underdog, but the BRE 510s had the development money behind them. With famed Nissan president Yutaka Katayama (a.k.a. Mr. K) cheering from the sidelines, and with Peter Brock’s team preparing the chassis and engines, the BRE 510s were difficult to beat.This Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 was the racing machine that Horst Kwech campaigned in the 1971 season. At the time, its 2.0-liter inline-four produced 205 horsepower. Series regulations meant the Alfa received a 200-pound penalty to bring it closer to the BRE 510, but Alfa’s team placed the ballast to achieve a nearly ideal 48/52 weight distribution.Bring a TrailerWearing 15-inch Minilite wheels wrapped in fat Hoosier tires, this classic little Alfa is immediately appealing. The cockpit is simple: three pedals, the necessary instrumentation, a five-speed manual transmission, and a well-worn leather-wrapped steering wheel.While it may be light on amenities, this car is full of stories. In 1971, Horst and his Alfa went back and forth with John Morton and his BRE 510, swapping wins like featherweight boxers exchange blows. The final race was held at Laguna Seca, with the national title on the line. The live-axle Alfa delivered a handful of oversteer followed by understeer, while the 510 was temperamental unless it was driven with reckless abandon. Despite rules trying to even the playing field, the vehicles couldn’t have driven more differently.Bring a TrailerBring a TrailerIn that final round, Horst’s Alfa emerged triumphant. However, suspicions were raised when the Datsun hit the pits while the Alfa stayed out. Scrutineers descended and found that the GTV’s fuel system held two gallons more than was legal, and the trophy was handed to the Datsun team.That season remains contentious with race fans even now, but more than that, it remains memorable. A car with this level of racing pedigree comes along very seldom. By itself, this Alfa is an interesting and valuable vintage racing machine. The story–and the rivalry–just add to the appeal. More