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This content is imported from youTube. 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.The Best Cars For Starting A YouTube Channel | Window Shop with Car and Driver | EP111Watch onYouTube IconYouTube Icon”Window Shop” or “Window Shopping” or whatever it’s called at any moment is something watched on YouTube. And that is a beast always craving fresh content. So, let’s be fresh and contentious.Working from a suggestion from a WS viewer (no one here dares to claim they’re a “fan”), the Car and Driver panel was tasked with finding one car on the Internet around which to build a YouTube presence that attracts millions of eyeballs, leads to the establishment of yet another car auction site, and then results in massive wealth when Peter Chernin throws money at it. Hey, it’s happened once. It can happen again.Join senior editor Elana Scherr (who already has a YouTube channel called “Challengeher”), executive editor K.C. Colwell (whose channel would include cow tipping), blessed contributor Jonathon Ramsey (who earns his love), editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga (from atop Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs), and the wholly tertiary John Pearley Huffman (pre-emptively banned by YouTube before actually uploading a video) in a challenge that allows blowing up to 30,000 pretend dollars.Among cars mentioned: a Porsche model designated greater than a 913 but not quite a 915. A Frankenstein mash-up of Lincoln and Lamborghini, which is insane but alphabetically compatible. An old near-truck from a company that’s long dead. Either a Suzuki dump truck or an Autozam, depending on the moment. And a Fisker, picked by some lunatic.More Window ShoppingCar and driverCar and driver Lettermark logoSenior 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

Porsche has teased the refreshed Cayenne’s front end before its Shanghai auto show debut next week. In addition to a freshened-up exterior, the 2024 Cayenne has a slick new cabin, as well.We’ve already driven a prototype, and the refresh also picks up some engineering tweaks.The 2024 Porsche Cayenne will make its official debut at the Shanghai auto show early next week (Monday, April 17, in U.S. time zones). Even though we’re just a couple days away from that reveal, Porsche has seen fit to throw one last teaser into the mix.The teaser reveals a small portion of the Porsche Cayenne’s mid-cycle refresh, and none of it really comes as a surprise. The headlights, which we’ve seen under camouflage, look a lot closer to those of the electric Taycan. The recently refreshed Macan appears to have loaned the Cayenne its full-width lower front fascia too. On the whole, things shouldn’t look too different, but it’ll bring Porsche’s larger SUV up to date with the rest of its lineup.More Specs, DetailsThe Cayenne’s interior will pick up a healthy dose of new tech. Analog gauges are dead and gone, and in their place is a 12.6-inch curved display, again similar to the Taycan. There’s also a 12.3-inch dashboard touchscreen running the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system, in addition to a 10.3-inch optional passenger touchscreen—because reaching an extra three inches to change the radio is so last year.Looks only tell part of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne’s story, though. Earlier this year, we took a prototype for a spin to get an early taste at what’s to come. In addition to some adjustments to the tire and suspension setup, Porsche’s engineers also went to town on the powertrains; power is up on both ends of the trim spectrum, while the mid-tier 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 is gone and replaced with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8. Hell yeah.The 2024 Porsche Cayenne makes its debut at 10:40 p.m. ET Monday night. Schedule your coffeemakers now.Senior EditorCars are Andrew Krok’s jam, along with boysenberry. After graduating with a degree in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2009, Andrew cut his teeth writing freelance magazine features, and now he has a decade of full-time review experience under his belt. A Chicagoan by birth, he has been a Detroit resident since 2015. Maybe one day he’ll do something about that half-finished engineering degree. More

• Not the usual choice for an affordable sports car, the Toyota MR2 Spyder answers the question, “What if Toyota built a Boxster?”• This example has low miles and an attractive appearance package.• The auction runs through April 17.Car and DriverThese days, affordable sportscars are thin on the ground, but in the mid-2000s, life was good. Then, if shopping for a wallet-friendly roadster, you could stroll right past the Mazda dealer and over to Toyota, where Miata Isn’t Always The Answer. Up for auction this week at Bring A Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—is this low-mileage Toyota MR2 Spyder, a dependable and thrifty alternative to the likes of a Porsche Boxster or Lotus Elise.Bring a TrailerWhen new, you could have bought two MR2 Spyders for the price of one Porsche Boxster and worn them like shoes. Mid-engined, light on its feet, and shorter even than the contemporary second-gen Mazda MX-5, the MR2 was zippy, fun, and friendly.Related StoriesYou can of course pick used early Boxsters up on the cheap these days, but water-cooled Porsche complexity and parts pricing can still unexpectedly mug you for a month’s salary. That’s not true for the simple Toyota. The MR2’s engineer took their third-generation sports car back to its cut-priced roots with some compact packaging and an economical and durable 1.8-liter engine shared with the Celica GT.The initial plan for the first-generation MR2 was accessible fun for the everyman, and it resulted in a pint-sized cross between a wedge of cheese and a Star Wars A-Wing interceptor. The second generation followed up with speed and turbocharged complexity, along with somewhat trickier driving dynamics.The third-gen car was back to easy mode, with 138 horsepower pitted against 2200 pounds. That’s not quite Lotus Elise levels of power-to-weight, but the MR2 will start right up on any given Sunday, faithful as a Corolla, which is unfortunately not the case for a company whose fans often quip, “Lots of Trouble, Usually Serious.”Bring a TrailerThis example is from the second last year of production and is equipped with the preferred five-speed manual gearbox (an SMG was also available). It has just 18,000 miles on the odometer and presents in excellent condition. Even better, it’s one of the rare Red Collection editions which—please hold for applause—has more red. Specifically, it comes with red seats and a red convertible top, which seem like minor enhancements but really subtly brighten up the car’s otherwise gray livery.Drawbacks to the last generation of MR2 are few. It’s tuned to be slightly more civilized than raw, so there are more hardcore driving experiences out there. And the storage capacity is hilariously small. If you take a friend for a drive, there’s basically only enough space for one sandwich—you’ll have to split it.Compared to a Mazda MX-5 of similar year and condition, this MR2 will likely fetch a higher price simply because it’s more rare and unusual. Meanwhile, we can all dream about the kind of mid-engined roadster Toyota could build today using the GR Corolla’s turbocharged three-cylinder engine…Car and driverCar and driver Lettermark logoContributing EditorBrendan 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

Bentley is making an extremely limited run of the Continental GT coupe and GTC convertible called the Le Mans Collection.The special-edition cars, limited to a total of 48, mark the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth win at Le Mans as well as 100 years since the first running of the event.The cars are powered by Bentley’s 650-hp 6.0-liter W-12 engine.Sometimes resting on your laurels and embracing warm memories is enough. Other times you build an extremely limited run of special-edition vehicles commemorating your success. Bentley went for the latter. The manufacturer has revealed limited-edition versions of the Continental GT and GTC, which mark the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth win at Le Mans and 100 years since the event began.BentleyThe limited-edition cars are referred to as the Le Mans Collection and were built by Bentley’s Mulliner coachbuilding division in honor of the race-winning Speed 8 of 2003. Each Le Mans Collection Bentley is powered by the 650-hp 6.0-liter W-12 engine from the Speed models. According to Bentley, that power will urge the Le Mans collection to a top speed of 208 mph, and a sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The compliant three-chamber air springs with active damping from the standard GT are back for the Le Mans Collection. Newly developed optional carbon-ceramic brakes offer stopping power, while all-wheel steering and an electronic limited-slip differential help with agility.The three-way rotating central display from the standard Continental GT is back with a twist. Since the Le Mans Collection honors the Speed 8’s victory 20 years ago, Bentley saw it fitting to include a piece of that car in each special edition. The Speed 8’s engine was removed after the winning Le Mans in 2003, and 24 of the 32 valves from the engine were taken and cut in half. Each Le Mans Collection car houses a valve in the central display where the the central dial on the three-gauge analog cluster normally lives. The display also shows the car’s specific production number, identifying it as a Le Mans Collection vehicle. The standard 12-hour analog clock found on the dash is replaced with a digital clock, showing only 24-hour time. The cars come in two versions. The Blackline specification pays homage to the black and green livery of the Speed 8, while the Styling model makes more extensive use of exposed carbon fiber and a pinstripe in a color called Moonbeam. The front grille shows a painted “7” to honor the winning number of the 2003 Speed 8 car. There’s no mention of price or even availability for the Le Mans Collection, but we expect these to sell quickly, if they haven’t already. Even if they carry a premium over the $291,225 starting price of the normal Continental GT Speed Coupe. 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 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

From the May 2023 issue of Car and Driver.When Volkswagen announced in May 2022 that it had acquired the rights to the long-dead Scout nameplate to build electric vehicles for the U.S., our inner monologue was: “Okay. Take a drag. Let’s see where this goes. Exhale.”If Scout’s plan comes together, groundbreaking on a South Carolina assembly plant will happen later this year, we should see the first prototype SUV in 2025, and customer deliveries will commence in late 2026. Underneath the stubby and undeniably International Harvester Scout–inspired styling, you’ll find a lot of VW Group parts, but no unibodies. The Scout SUV (and pickup that comes later) will use a skateboard-style ladder frame that incorporates all the major drive components. Expect at least two motors, a battery big enough to earn a 300-mile range on an EPA report card, and optional off-road skid plates and tires. More on the Return of ScoutScout is billing itself as an American company, but don’t be fooled. Scout will have its pick of whatever VW Group parts it wants, including the latest EV tech. While this doesn’t sound that exciting—because an SUV EV isn’t terribly exciting—a startup brand with the backing of VW could produce a compelling product out of the gate. Think Rivian, but with the manufacturing know-how and the resources that come with the world’s second-largest automaker. Scout MotorsThe Scout will compete with other on-/off-road battery-electric SUVs, mainly the Rivian R1S and GMC Hummer EV SUV. It will surely be priced to take advantage of federal tax credits, so expect a volume model to come in under $80,000. Now our inner monologue is us wondering, “Is someone in Switzerland already working on a Monteverdi Safari version?”Executive EditorK.C. Colwell is Car and Driver’s executive editor, who covers new cars and technology with a keen eye for automotive nonsense and with what he considers to be great car sense, which is a humblebrag. On his first day at C/D in 2004, he was given the keys to a Porsche 911 by someone who didn’t even know if he had a driver’s license. He also is one of the drivers who set fast laps at C/D’s annual Lightning Lap track test. More