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View Photos Andi HedrickCar and Driver As a testament to the Toyota 86’s simplicity, its center armrest is optional ($199). Simple is usually better when it comes to generating smiles behind the wheel. For those who enjoy driving, the lightweight and pure-handling 86 still delivers. A quick recap: For the 2013 model year, a collaboration […] More
View Photos Dave HawkinsCar and Driver From the June 1982 issue of Car and Driver. The guys who built the new Firebird and Camaro are right. Rear-wheel drive is worth saving. That instant when the rear wheels search for traction and you correct the slide with a twitch of the steering wheel makes driving worthwhile. […] More
View Photos Marc UrbanoCar and Driver A decade ago, if someone had said that the highest-performing Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette would not be available with a manual transmission but that a Porsche 911 Carrera S would, you’d get laughed out of the bar. We’re pretty sure that Porsche and Volkswagen Group executives from that […] More
From the September 1992 issue of Car and Driver. “Although the past may not repeat itself, it does rhyme.” -Mark Twain If, like us, your recollection of automotive lore‑the firing order of a 1970 Boss 302, for example—exceeds your recollection of ninth-grade algebra, then the green and yellow livery of this Lotus Esprit Turbo SE […] More
View Photos Michael SimariCar and Driver The Cadillac XT5’s back-of-the-pack status within the highly competitive compact luxury SUV segment is born of the difference between greatness and competence. Judged against its peers—Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus RX, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60—the XT5 fails to impress whether we’re talking performance or premium feel. While […] More
View Photos Bill DelaneyCar and Driver From the January 1999 issue of Car and Driver. If you accept the proposition that desperate men do desperate things, you will understand why Cadillac’s Escalade-cum-GMC Yukon Denali has been thrust into the swirling high-dollar-SUV market. Quite simply, the people who run the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General […] More
Everyone has a car lover in their life. Whether they’re your spouse, your uncle, or your favorite neighbor, you know at least one person who is really into their car. Regardless of who that person is, this list is packed full of things they will love. We hunted down the best of the best in-car […] More
There’s no question about it, brakes are one of the most important parts on a car. Inexpensive but vital, brake pads are necessary for your brakes. But with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to track down the right replacement set. When searching for a new set in a crowded market, […] More
