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Fisker has taken the wraps off its long-teased Pear compact electric SUV, which promises encouragingly practical gimmicks and a modern, sporty design. The sculpted exterior takes cues from the rest of the brand’s emerging all-electric lineup, includi

Car fans have been burned before by a beautiful 2+2 Lamborghini GT design, the stunning hybrid-powered Asterion concept from 2015. It offered a promise of a future hybrid Lamborghini grand-touring coupe, but it never materialized as a production mode

The AMG GT coupe is back after a one-year hiatus. Now more mechanically aligned with the recently redesigned SL convertible, the new coupe still has a V-8 rumble, but customer feedback on the more hardcore prior version sees it grow larger, more comf

The ’60s and ’70s were arguably sports car racing’s golden era. Trans-Am was still huge, mid-engine cars hit Formula 1, and Can-Am featured some of the greatest sports racers to have been developed. Lotus was in the thick of both Can-Am and F1, with

With the energy crisis upon us, we assigned staffers to try alternative modes of transportation, including a Honda Civic, a Vespa, a Schwinn, and, for one, his thumb. A month with Ford’s new-for-’74 Mustang II in both Ghia and Mach 1 trims left us fa

Alfa Romeo set the bar high with its new 33 Stradale, declaring the sports car “follows in the footsteps of an icon of the 1960s and one of the most beautiful cars of all time, the Tipo 33.” Does the 33 Stradale live up to that heady comparison? It’s

This Model Y Long Range doesn’t look much different from one we tested in 2020. That said, plenty of changes were made to the hardware (including the battery) and software, and EPA range increases from 316 miles to 330, so we figured it was time for

In the past, sporty Audis caught flak for being too heavy—their front ends, in particular. With their engines mounted ahead of the front axle, overall balance was compromised and thus fun hunters passed them over in favor of amusements from BMW and A

The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS emphatically proves there’s more to life than a lap time. Porsche GT-division boss Andreas Preuninger freely admits the new Spyder RS isn’t the quickest of the 718s developed at Porsche’s in-house hotshop around a racet

Your Back to the ’90s essays in the July issue were spectacular, particularly for someone such as me who spent that decade in suburban Detroit. When I was an auto industry executive, I’d look forward to reading my weekly Automotive News trade publica

People have clamored for an all-wheel-drive Corvette for decades. Sure, those voices largely belong to Boomers who want to drive their cars in the snow, but the sentiment still carries. Now, conveniently, the auto industry’s electric revolution combi

Don’t get up or go outside, but look around wherever you are. Chances are, something within your line of sight was made in China. Modern Chinese industrialization and manufacturing only began in the latter half of the 20th century, but the country is

Deafening silence. Open secret. Jumbo shrimp. Icy hot. All are examples of a particular rhetorical quirk known as the oxymoron. A generation ago, you could have added “sporty SUV” to that list, as the only thing sporty about, say, a Jeep Wrangler was

On a gloomy Sunday morning, dark clouds blotted the sky and the thud of heavy raindrops on pavement had the finality of canceled plans. Still, that didn’t stop a handful of Porsche 911s—some with Martini livery and Rotiform wheels and some without—a

Compact luxury SUVs make up a crucial segment of the automotive business. Often positioned as entry-level models, their job is to convince buyers to spend a little more money to obtain the prestige of a luxury brand. Get it right, and they’ll attract

If you grew up reading car magazines or sites, it was always a special occasion when American muscle and pony cars faced off. Even if you were into the import scene, hot rods, or off-roaders, you probably stopped in your tracks when you came across a

Base Price $70,315 As Tested $71,998 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 18/20/19 mpg VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door truck ENGINE 3.4L twin-turbo port- and direct-injected DOHC 24-valve 60-degree V-6 plus permanent-magnet electric motor  P

Service Life 2 months/2,661 miles Average Fuel Econ 3.6 mi/kWh Unresolved Problems None  Maintenance Cost $0  Normal Wear $0  Base Price $52,695  As Tested $55,500  EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 120/98/109 mpg-e One of the many common experiences when

Service Life 3 months/9,964 miles Average Fuel Econ 20.6 mpg Unresolved Problems None  Maintenance Cost $0 (oil and filter change, fuel system conditioner due to California’s 91-octane fuel, windshield washer fluid, inspection)  Normal Wear $0  Base

Service Life 7 months/11,738 miles Average Fuel Econ 3.9 mi/kWh Unresolved Problems None Maintenance Cost $0 Normal Wear $0 Base Price $42,525 As Tested $42,525 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 116/98/107 mpg-e I had the best of intentions when I accepted

Base Price $40,455 As Tested $43,241 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 17/22/19 mpg EPA RANGE, COMB 399 miles VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door truck ENGINE 3.8L direct-injected DOHC 24-valve V-6  POWER (SAE NET) 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm TORQUE (S

Service Life 5 months/6,750 miles Average Fuel Econ 35.2 mpg Unresolved Problems None Maintenance Cost $0 Normal Wear $0 Base Price $25,950 As Tested $30,355 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 40/33/37 mpg The Maverick’s greatest trick isn’t how it manages

Service Life 5 months/5,948 miles Average Fuel Econ 2.9 mi/kWh Unresolved Problems None Maintenance Cost $50 (tire rotation, multipoint inspection) Normal Wear $0 Base Price $57,795 As Tested $58,005 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 113/90/101 mpg-e Free

Service Life 13 months/27,591 miles Average Fuel Econ 1.80 mi/kWh Unresolved Problems None Maintenance Cost $0 Normal Wear $1,378.06 (three new tires) Base Price $74,075  As Tested $76,875 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 74/66/70 mpg-e Able to hit 60 mph