The Continental: Merced...
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Right now, traveling anywhere between Mercedes-Benz’s...
2011 Chevrolet Corvette...
Chevy’s middleweight Corvette makes for a hugely capable convertible. Currently in its sixth generation as America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette bristles with track-bred performance, unmistakable design, and everyday comforts. Although it hasn’t been entirely...
2011 Dodge Durango – ...
Taking newfound civility to the fringes of civilization. Don’t be alarmed if you think the 2011 Dodge Durango looks a lot like a stretched Jeep Grand Cherokee with a crosshair grille, because that’s essentially what it is. While the underpinnings are largely shared, Dodge tells us...
2011 BMW 335i Sedan –...
When it comes to turbochargers, two isn’t necessarily better than one. What Is It? Remember, this is Car and Driver you’re reading. You know exactly what the BMW 335i sedan is. It’s one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a perfect balance of supple ride and superb...
Carjacker! – Archived...
For a band of special cops in South Africa, every night is dangerous, every traffic stop can be deadly. The witch doctor scatters the bones onto the dirt floor of a shanty lit only by a candle. The air is close, smelling of burnt sage. Around the witch doctor—he’s called a...
Fastlane Launches Turbo...
The latest in what’s sure to be a long line of performance add-ons for the Ford Mustang’s new 5.0-liter V-8 engine comes from Texas-based Fastlane Inc. The company’s turbocharger kit for the Mustang GT bumps the car’s output to over 530 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque at the rear...
Mazda Sky-G and Sky-D E...
A deep dive into Mazda’s new gas and diesel four-cylinders reveals huge fuel-economy gains. Around the world, automakers are grappling with the changes necessary to meet escalating fuel-economy regulations. To this end, Mazda is launching a new family of four-cylinder engines—fours...
Next Mazdaspeed 3 Could...
A pretty big-deal little tidbit slipped out during the recent Mazda technology forum we attended: the company is tinkering with the idea of a diesel powertrain for the next-gen Mazdaspeed 3. And this came straight from Robert Davis, Mazda USA senior VP of product development, who is one...
Details on Lotus Evora ...
Having recently told us to expect a more-powerful Evora S and an automatic-equipped Evora at the Paris auto show, Lotus has now divulged a few more tidbits and photos of the new configurations. The Evora S will continue to employ a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, but its retuned to offer 345 hp at...