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• Finished in the classic red over tan, this Ferrari 308GTS is an Eighties poster child.• In the care of the same owner for 37 years, the car has under 12,000 miles.• This Bring a Trailer auction ends February 9.Car and DriverThe go-go 1980s were a boom time for high-dollar sports cars, and perhaps none was better-known than Ferrari’s mid-engine V-8 two-seater, the 308 (and the later 328). The 308 got a big push from its star turn in the long-running TV series Magnum, P.I., but it also played a supporting role as Christie Brinkley’s ride in National Lampoon’s Vacation.Related StoriesWhether you’ve always harbored a desire to be Thomas Magnum, zooming around Hawaii sporting a killer mustache, or whether you see yourself as a long-haired supermodel flirting with station-wagon-driving dads, this 1985 Ferrari 308GTS Quattrovalvole for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos), offers a chance to live that 1980s dream.Bring a TrailerBring a TrailerAs a GTS, this car features the must-have lift-off targa top, and being a Quattrovalvole, its 2.9-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 has the four-valve heads introduced in 1983. Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets. The cabin is also home to a tall-boy shift lever that moves through a chromed gate, a platoon of toggle switches, and a period cassette stereo to play your mix tapes.Bring a TrailerBring a TrailerThe car was sold new at Bob Sharp Ferrari in Danbury, Connecticut, and the current owner acquired it as a year-old used car with 5000 miles back in 1986. Exhibiting a monk-like restraint, the longtime owner added fewer than 7000 miles over the succeeding 37 years. As a result, the car is in exceedingly well-preserved condition, judging by the photos. This example’s current odometer reading of just under 12,000 miles certainly raises its value relative to most 308s out there, which means this Ferrari might be expected to live a life of climate-controlled storage. But we think that the new owner would do well to re-create P.J. O’Rourke’s cross-country road trip undertaken in a 1980 308GTS. Or, alternately, go racing around Oahu. More

The U.S. Treasury Department today announced new vehicle classifications that will allow more vehicles to qualify as SUVs and get the newly updated EV tax credits.The new rules consider the Cadillac Lyriq, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Tesla Model Y, and others to be SUVs and thus eligible under a higher $80,000 MSRP limit.The rules change is retroactive, so anyone who bought a vehicle since January 1, 2023, that now qualifies can claim the credit. More changes are coming to the complicated federal tax credit rules that involve EVs. The latest update notably allows more models to now classify as SUVs, raising their MSRP price limit from the $55,000 cap used for cars up to $80,000—pickup trucks and vans also fall into this category.It’s All in How They Look at ItThe U.S. Treasury Department today announced new standards for vehicle classifications, which are implemented as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA gave the decision of how to classify these vehicles to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, using criteria similar to those used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to determine vehicle size and class .The Treasury Department had been classifying vehicles using the EPA’s CAFE standards, but it will now switch to a system based on the Fuel Economy Labeling standard. While the old rules will remain in effect until the proposed regulations are made official—we don’t know when that will be—the Treasury Department said if you purchased an EV in 2023 that previously didn’t qualify but now does, you can still claim the credit. Both Ford and Tesla recently announced price cuts for their vehicles that will now qualify even at higher prices.EV Price-Cut WarsThe IRA was signed into law in August, but it wasn’t until late December that the Internal Revenue Service defined some of the terms in the law, which finally clarified which EVs would qualify for the rebate with the start of the new year. As part of today’s announcement, the Treasury Department reminded everyone that it will further clarify its guidance on critical minerals and batteries in March. This Affects Both Automakers and BuyersFord, GM, and Tesla all supported changing the former rules. GM told Car and Driver in a statement that tax credits are “a proven accelerator of electric vehicle adoption” and said the Treasury “aligning” with the CAFE standards “will provide the needed clarity to consumers and dealers, as well as regulators and manufacturers.”At Ford, chief government affairs officer Chris Smith told C/D: “We recognize that the Treasury Department has a huge task in front of them in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act. We sincerely appreciate their consideration and hard work to make sure that more customers are able to access clean vehicle tax credits under the Act.”Understanding EV Tax CreditsFor EV buyers, the change means a few vehicles that were previously subject to a lower price limit qualify—or, at least, more expensive trim levels qualify—because now they’re considered SUVs instead of cars. For example, the Cadillac Lyriq, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Tesla Model Y, and the Volkswagen ID.4 are specifically affected. The Treasury Department said, “This change will allow crossover vehicles that share similar features to be treated consistently.”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

Honda and Acura are issuing a stop drive warning for 8200 drivers of select 2001-2003 vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Affected vehicles include the 2001-2002 Honda Accord and Civic models; 2002 CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot models; 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL models; and 2003 Acura 3.2CL models.The airbag inflators were subject to recalls by Honda between 2008 and 2011 and were never replaced by the owners of the vehicles. Honda and Acura released a joint statement issuing a “Do Not Drive” warning to roughly 8200 owners of select models from between 2001 and 2003 still equipped with unrepaired Takata airbags. The airbag inflators were subject to recalls by Honda between 2008 and 2011 and were never replaced by the owners of the vehicles, leaving roughly 8200 affected vehicles. The list encompasses 2001–2002 Honda Accord and Civic models; 2002 CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot models; 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL models; and 2003 Acura 3.2CL models. Owners are urged to avoid driving the affected vehicles until the necessary recall has been completed. The repair is free, and Honda will provide free towing and a free loaner vehicle if it is needed. More on Takata AirbagsTakata’s Alpha air bags are some of the oldest under recall, and they have a 50 percent failure rate, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If the inflators rupture, the metal fragments ejected toward the driver’s face could kill or leave them with life-altering injuries. NHTSA is urging vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners should stop using the affected vehicle and contact their dealership or Acura/Honda customer service to schedule the free repair as soon as possible. More

Zeekr, a brand from Chinese giant Geely, has revealed the first images of its third model, a crossover called the X. The X will ride on a platform that underpins other electric cars from Geely’s portfolio, including the Smart #1, Lotus Eletre, and upcoming Polestar 5.Zeekr says the X will hit 62 mph in 4.0 seconds, and more details will be made available in the coming months. Zeekr has shown the first images of its third model, a small crossover called the X, breaking with the Chinese brand’s numerical naming scheme. Zeekr is an electric brand owned by Chinese automaker Geely, which also owns 82 percent of Volvo and 51 percent of Lotus. A recent report from Reuters claimed that Volvo is developing an electric van for Asian markets based on the boxy Zeekr 009, the company’s second model after the 001 wagon. ZeekrWhile Zeekr vehicles are currently only sold in China, the design for the X crossover was penned at the company’s facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, also the site of Volvo’s global headquarters. The styling certainly looks related to the brand’s first two products, but it still has a distinctive appearance. The two-part headlights echo the front end of the 001 (which itself borrowed cues from the Lynk & Co brand co-owned by Geely and Volvo), but the sharp, angular creases in the bodywork are a departure from the smooth 001 and slab-sided 009. Zeekr also touts the frameless doors and sideview mirrors, which improve the crossover’s aerodynamics.ZeekrThe Zeekr X measures 175.2 inches long, an inch longer than a Volvo XC40 Recharge, with a 108.3-inch wheelbase, 1.9 extra inches more than the Volvo. At 72.3 inches wide, it’s an inch narrower than the electric XC40, but it comes in 3.1 inches shorter at 61.9 inches tall. More from Geely BrandsZeekr has not shared details about the X’s powertrain, but the electric crossover is built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture platform that has been adapted to underpin a variety of vehicles including the 001, 009, Smart #1, Lotus Eletre, and the upcoming Polestar 5. Zeekr says the X will be able to hit 62 mph in 4.0 seconds. More details should come soon, with a full reveal expected in April. The Zeekr X is also supposed to herald the brand’s expansion into European markets following its Chinese launch later this year.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