Is anyone else feeling a warm nostalgia for the days when it was cars, rather than non-bacterial pathogens, trying to kill us? I’m not talking about those that were poorly maintained or inexpertly modified. Bald tires, friction-free brakes and ill-advised suspension modifications have taken many to a fatal appointment with …
Read More »With a Recession Looming, Is This a Safe Time to Buy a Car?
Buying a vehicle ahead of a potential recession may not seem like such a great idea, but if you have the resources, now is actually a great time to buy. The current economic situation does not have the same profile as the Great Recession of the early 2000s, which dried …
Read More »2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 Review: Earning The S
Verdict 7.4 / 10 When Mercedes-Benz renamed its crossover line a few years back, the theory was that it better aligned these high-riders with the automaker’s traditional cars. The GLK morphed into the GLC, the ML became the GLE, and the GL added the S-Class’ S (short for “special”) to …
Read More »Explained: Car and Driver Will Now Take Your Questions
You have a lot of questions and occasionally we find ourselves with enough time and in a good enough mood to answer them. Joking aside, we strive to answer any and all of your question about our procedures, tests, or the mysteries of the automobile. Use this chance to broaden …
Read More »More than 300,000 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge vehicles recalled for faulty rearview camera
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced it will recall more than 318,000 cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers for faulty software that can keep the rearview camera displayed on a touchscreen even after the driver has shifted out of reverse. The issue affects vehicles equipped with an 8.4- or 12-inch infotainment display. …
Read More »More than 300,000 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge vehicles recalled for faulty rearview camera
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced it will recall more than 318,000 cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers for faulty software that can keep the rearview camera displayed on a touchscreen even after the driver has shifted out of reverse. The issue affects vehicles equipped with an 8.4- or 12-inch infotainment display. …
Read More »2020 BMW X4 M Competition Review: Over The Edge
Verdict 6.3 / 10 The age of the performance crossover is now. Fast, high-riding cars are truly having a moment, with fantastic options from all over Europe now doing battle to get showroom attention. As their ranks grow, it’s getting harder for performance CUVs to stand out from the crowd. …
Read More »2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe First Drive Review: Quarantuned
Forced induction swept the Porsche 911 lineup with the advent of the 991.2 generation just four years ago, making all 911s turbocharged, save for a few special editions like the GT3 Touring and Speedster. Given this relatively new world order, the arrival of the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S presents …
Read More »All the Automakers Laying Off Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Mid-April was when automakers wanted to restart production in the U.S., but that’s been pushed back until at least early May now. Furloughs are the current new normal for factory workers, which means employees can’t come in to work and will not be paid. This page will be updated as …
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