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How Well Would the New Dodge Charger Work on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’?

Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Ultimate Overland Build

We’re Camping with the Ultimate Setup, and All I Want Is to Go Home

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Europe’s DTM Racing Is Beautiful Violence

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Every Automaker Selling EVs in the U.S. for 2027

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The Best Odds: 1987–91 Sterling 825/827

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Stories from the World of Cars

Goodwood Revival

Wish You’d Been Here: The 2026 Goodwood Revival

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Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride Spec Comparison

2025 toyota 4 runner and 2025 toyota land cruiser

Off-Road Rivalry: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 4Runner

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Self-Driving Cars: Less Talk Is One Advantage

2025 chevrolet suburban and tahoe

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Suburban: Specs Compared

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Ezra Dyer: Subarus and I Go Way Back

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2025 toyota corolla and camry

2025 Toyota Corolla vs. Camry: How They Compare

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Ewan McGregor: On the Road Again on a Vintage Bike

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Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder

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Ezra Dyer: Jaguars in the Driveway

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Elana Scherr: Doing Good from Behind the Wheel

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Four car brand emblems: Porsche, Honda, Genesis, and Lucid.

These Are Our Top-Rated Car Brands, Ranked

every ev on sale

A Guide to Every EV for Sale in the U.S. for 2027

Collage of four vehicles: a red sports car, a white pickup truck, and close-ups of taillights and a front grille.

Hybrid or Gas? What We'd Buy on 7 Popular Cars

A yellow car parked on a road with a figure looking at pink cloud-shaped cars in a colorful sky.

Elana Scherr: Driving High-Priced Dream Cars

A group of mechanics working on a red car, with one person examining paperwork nearby.

Ezra Dyer: Let Me Tell You About My (Friend’s) Ferrari F40

Classic car driving along a desolate road, flanked by arid landscape and distant mountains, in black and white.

1978 Subaru Wagon Through Baja: Only the Strong Survive

A white BMW convertible parked in a shopping area, with trees and buildings in the background.

Editor’s Letter: The Ups and Downs of Owning a Convertible

A collection of yellow cars displayed on grass, including a taxi and a Ferrari, with people interacting in the background.

An Automotive Weekend in the Hamptons

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Dashboard Warning Lights Explained

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Cabin Air Filters Explained

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Racing Is about the Money—but Also the Influence

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A Formula 1–Themed Manicure: Why Not?

Retail Sales See Biggest Gain In Almost Two Years With 3% Gain In January

How to Maximize Your Trade-In Value

A mechanic using a laptop to analyze data while working on a vehicle's engine with the hood open.

Secrets of Modern Car Tuners

The Stunt Driver

‘The Stunt Driver’ Is a Movie About a ‘70s Daredevil

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Driver of the Week: Drew Dorian

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All about the Batteries in an EV

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EV Battery Basics

Lightning Lap

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Lightning Lap 2024: Hottest Cars, Toughest Track

Our annual track test pits the fastest vehicles of the year against the clock on VIR’s 4.1-mile Grand Course. In addition to 12 of the hottest street cars, we invited the Garage 56 Chevy Camaro racer and Subaru’s Airslayer to play, plus a BMW bike.

By David Beard, Rich Ceppos, K.C. Colwell, Dan Edmunds, Dave VanderWerp

Editors' Choice

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2023 Editors' Choice: Best New Cars, Trucks, SUVs

Our editors have tested and evaluated every vehicle on the market, but Editors' Choice honorees are the cream of their respective crops.

By Car and Driver
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White RAM truck parked near a wooden fence with horses and cows grazing in a green field surrounded by trees.

The 2026 Ram Longhorn Shows That Building a Cowboy Pickup Is Tougher Than It Looks

Electric vehicle charging station at a Pilot gas station with red cars and a McDonald's in the background.

EV, Hybrid, or Gas Car: A Road Trip Test

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Driver of the Week: Michael Simari

Motor vehicle, Mode of transport, Automotive design, Vehicle, Hood, Transport, Headlamp, Automotive lighting, Car, Automotive exterior,

A Mailman's Daily Trip Down Memory Lane

10Best

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10Best Cars for 2025

Our annual celebration of the year's automotive superstars.

By Joe Lorio
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A vintage orange sports car parked beside a cow in a grassy field with trees in the background.

Lamborghini’s Big Books of Bulls

A light blue sedan speeding on an airstrip with an airplane and hangar in the background.

Hyundai Elantra N at the 0–150–0-MPH Test 2026

A light blue modern car in motion on a runway with hangars and aircraft in the background.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at the 0–150–0-MPH Test 2026

A sleek black sports car driving on an open airstrip under a clear blue sky.

Bentley Continental GT S at 0–150–0-MPH Test

A silver sports car with a rear wing speeding down a runway under a clear blue sky.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X at the 0–150–0-MPH Test

A vibrant blue car racing on a runway with hangars and tents in the background.

Dodge Charger Scat Pack at 0–150–0-MPH Test

A gray sports car in motion on a track with a blurred blue car in the background.

Audi RS6 Avant at 0–150–0-MPH Speed Test 2026

Blue sports sedan driving on a racetrack with another car blurred in the background.

BMW M5 at the 0–150–0-MPH Speed Test 2026

A sleek white sports car speeds past an aircraft hangar on a sunny day.

Porsche 911 Turbo S at the 0–150–0-MPH Test

A teal sports car speeding on an airstrip with hangars and other vehicles in the background.

McLaren 750S at the 0–150–0-MPH Speed Test 2026

A blue BMW M2 coupe driving on an airstrip with industrial buildings in the background.

BMW M2 CS at the 0–150–0-MPH Speed Test 2026

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Created by Hearst Autos for MazdaCreated for Mazda

The Signature Engineering Behind the Mazda CX-5

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Created by Hearst Autos for MazdaCreated for Mazda

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is a Premium Upgrade

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Created by Hearst Autos for INFINITICreated for INFINITI

2027 QX65 Ignites the Next Chapter for INFINITI

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20 Years Ago, a Ride in a Tesla Roadster Changed Me

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Driver of the Week: —Ed

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A 200-mph Rocket Go-Kart and the Man Who Drove It

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Roush Mustang vs P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane

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Dead Cars 2026

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Future Cars Worth Waiting For: 2026–2030

The Latest

two black sports cars, one convertible, on a white background.

The Best Odds: 2000-01 Qvale Mangusta

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The Future of Ignition Interlock Devices

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The Perfect First Car is a Truck

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$7.5 Million Red Bull RB17 Shows Up at Goodwood

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Recapping the Star-Studded 2026 Goodwood FOS

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Everything You Need to Know About Car Safety Tech

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Acura Integra 40 Racer

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Driver of the Week: Meredith Conrow

2022 lucid air grand touring tested

BEVs with the Longest Driving Range

elana scherr july august 2026 column

Elana Scherr: Restoring a Dodge Challenger (Again)

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The Toyota 4Runner's Defining Feature Isn't 4WD

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Where Are the Cars of MTV's 'Pimp My Ride' Now?