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In this issue

Big Little Cars
Honda Civic vs. Kia K4 vs. Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Impreza vs. Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Jetta.

BMW M2 CS
We made the BMW M2 CS, a small car with a lot of performance, the headliner on California State Route 58.

Don't mess with Tex
Sometimes you get the carwash.
Sometimes the carwash gets you.

Baja in Slow Motion
Rolling through the Mexican wilds in an Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

A brief eulogy for the most significant car of this century.

I CAN'T RECALL THE FIRST TIME I drove a Tesla Model S, but I do remember approaching it with skepticism.

2 mins

The Autonomous Motorist

Robotaxi services put the auto in autonomous.

6 mins

The Ultimate Upsell

For ultraexclusive automakers, maximum profits come from minimum volume.

2 mins

Battle Bot

Can CarEdge's AI car-buying agent finagle an amazing deal for us?

2 mins

Perfect 10

The most influential car of the 1980s was American, electric, and only 15 inches long.

2 mins

Do kids still care about cars? I look for answers with a $753K 1001-hp Lamborghini Revuelto.

I GOT MY DRIVER'S LICENSE when I was 15 years old.

3 mins

The shock of the new is supposed to be earthshaking, but familiar and functional is better than jaw-dropping.

MAYBE YOU OPEN THE CAR DOOR, and there's a saddle.

3 mins

CESS CHEVROLET'S 1250-HP CORVETTE ZR1X IS EVERYTHING ON THE MENU, ALL AT ONCE.

IT USED TO BE THAT YOU COULD walk into an In-N-Out Burger and order a 10 by 10, and they'd build it.

6 mins

DON'T MESS WITH TEX

SOMETIMES YOU GET THE CARWASH. SOMETIMES THE CARWASH GETS YOU.

$DON'T MESS WITH TEX8$

5 mins

BAJA IN SLOW MOTION

ROLLING THROUGH THE MEXICAN WILDS IN AN INEOS GRENADIER QUARTERMASTER. BECAUSE IN THE MARCH OF PROGRESS, SOMETIMES IT'S GOOD TO MISS A STEP.

8 mins

By Odin's Beard!

The Aston Martin Valhalla charges into the hypercar battle with 1064 horsepower and a Formula 1 pedigree.

4 mins

Pay to Play

More performance, refinement, and tech come to the 2026 Audi A6, but the re-designed luxury sedan's best features are locked behind a sizable paywall.

4 mins

Go Go Godzilla

Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3-Liter HIGHS: Nearly as quick as the top-dog diesel but with higher payload capacity and five-figure savings. LOWS: Less than half the torque, 15 mpg on the highway, badge envy.

2 mins

The Great Shrinkage

The Rivian R2 appears to have what it takes to become the brand's first volume model.

3 mins

Fierce Defender

Land Rover Defender Octa HIGHS: Stonking V-8, surprisingly capable chassis, a value among its set. LOWS: Its set starts at $150K, jarring ride, flirts with 6000 pounds.

2 mins

Bolt Strikes Again

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt might look familiar, but there are significant changes underneath.

2 mins

2024 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid

The pint-size hybrid pickup became a sales monster overnight. If it can put up with our abuse, you better believe it's built as tough as any other Ford.

6 mins

2024 Acura Integra Type S

Over 30,000-plus miles, our Acura Integra Type S has only reinforced the love we have for sports sedans.

1 mins

Drivelines: Blips

HIGHLIGHTING THE DETAILS THAT MATTER

3 mins

The Best Odds

The cars I recall most fondly were neither the prettiest nor the quickest. Certainly not the most expensive. They were machines that emerged willfully peculiar and intractably idiosyncratic.

3 mins

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Car and Driver Magazine Description:

Publisher: Hearst-magazines

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Get ready to rev your engines and dive into the exciting realm of Car and Driver, the definitive magazine for automotive enthusiasts. With a legacy that spans over six decades, Car and Driver has established itself as a trusted source for automotive news, reviews, and captivating features.

Every issue of Car and Driver is packed with the latest updates on new car models, performance tests, industry trends, and expert insights. From high-performance supercars to practical family vehicles, the magazine covers a wide range of automotive topics, catering to the diverse interests of car enthusiasts.

Whether you're a gearhead seeking technical specifications, a curious consumer looking for buying advice, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and innovation of automobiles, Car and Driver has something for everyone. Join a community of passionate automotive enthusiasts and embark on a thrilling ride through the pages of Car and Driver, where every issue accelerates your knowledge and ignites your love for cars.

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