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BYD used the Denza Z9 GT to showcase its latest breakthrough technology, including its 5-minute Flash Charging. Next year, the luxury GT will get another major update in Europe. BYD confirms God’s Eye update for Denza in 2027
Just as televison’s Alf came back in Pog form, beloved badges often return to manufacturer lineups in the 2020s as SUVs. Even coupes, like the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Ford Puma, have not proven not immune from the treatment. Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Filici reportedly says that the brand is bucking that trend, although it is doing so by returning to a standby of the last decade: A hatchback with the name of a historic sedan. The returning car is the Giulietta, a badge first sold for two generations in the 1950s through ‘80s as a sporty, rear-wheel drive sedan before being shelved for decades. It came back in 2010 as a compact hatchback that shared an FCA architecture with the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart, and it is that version set to be revived soon. In a roundtable interview, Car magazine quotes Filici as saying that the brand will build the revived Giulietta on the new STLA One architecture. That should make it a close relative of the Dodge GLH, a hot hatch that should effectively serve as the American equivalent to the Alfa.
From the August 1991 issue of Car and Driver. At 204 mph on the Nardò test track, you can either worry about the mountain of paperwork it takes to ship a body home from Italy, or you can try to enjoy yourself. We recommend the latter if you are lashing the world’s fastest production car, a Lamborghini Diablo, to its top speed. Intense, stressful serenity describes the Diablo at 204 mph. The world barrels by at nearly 300 feet per second, the big V-12 screams at a high-pitched bellow, and you sit virtually motionless behind the wheel. You gaze at a point maybe a quarter-mile ahead, which slows the moving scenery to a pace that your eye and brain can absorb. The long view also gives you a few critical seconds to avoid any problems—because at 200 mph, a sudden swerve might not be the only thing you execute. Fortunately, we found no emergencies on the vast test track near Brindisi in the heel of Italy. We were the exclusive occupants of a circle 7.8 miles in circumference, an ideal 200-mph environment. The table-smooth pavement is 52 feet wide and the outer lane is banked 12.5 degrees, which means you don’t even have to turn the steering wheel until you exceed 150 mph.
BMW put the new i3 to the test to showcase the power of its Gen6 batteries. The long-wheelbase i3 covered 753 miles (1,213 km) without stopping, the longest covered by any BMW EV to date. BMW i3 50L delivers 1,213 km of range on a single charge
A Tesla crossed the grass median of Route 55 in New Jersey, hit a tree, slid into oncoming traffic, and struck an SUV head-on. The SUV’s driver, 68-year-old Phillip Eastman, was killed. Police reported it as a driver who lost control. What they didn’t say, and likely didn’t know, is that Tesla’s own report to federal regulators says the car’s driver-assist system was engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data.
Police departments have been increasingly turning to electric bicycles as a new tool for patrols, and in at least some cases, federal money is helping put officers in the saddle. The latest example comes from Clinton, where the local Police Department and County Sheriff’s Office recently received five all-terrain e-bikes for use in areas that officers previously had to patrol on foot.
Toyota’s 4Runner and Tacoma get all the love these days. After decades of platform sharing and dynamic evolution, high-performance versions of the 4Runner and Tacoma are more mainstream than ever. But Toyota’s truly rowdiest off-road trucks are hidden in plain sight. TRD Pro models represent Toyota’s brawniest off-road specimens, and the Tundra TRD Pro and Sequoia TRD Pro are simply bigger than others. Fitted with FOX QS3 adjustable valve shocks with a piggyback/remote reservoir, 18-inch forged BBS wheels, and available ISO-dynamic seats, the Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro models are built with Baja in mind. To test this claim, Toyota gave me the chance to romp both TRD Pro models on a custom-built rally stage at Grand Junction Motor Speedway. It was a blast. ToyotaWith 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque on tap from Toyota’s twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6, launching the 5800-pound models was shockingly easy on a soft, sandy surface. After setting the transfer case in 4-High, the 10-speed automatic transmission (which we’ve previously complained about on Tundra and Sequoia Trailhunter models) generously held a lower gear ratio.
Marc Urbano|Car and DriverOh yes, there’s plenty of plaid. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe GTI’s fabric seats are comfortable without pinching your backside. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe red elements are how you know it’s sporty. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe steering wheel brings back physical buttons, a huge improvement over the capacitive nonsense they replaced. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverKeep going to check out even more pictures of the 2026 VW Golf GTI’s cabin. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverFor Sale Near YouSee all results for near 72240
Marc Urbano|Car and DriverA base GTI S will now set you back about $35,000. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe GTI’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverA seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is now the only transmission on offer. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe last GTI we tested scooted to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe GTI’s ride and handling balance is impeccable. If it were a camera, it’d be a point-and-shoot. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverKeep going to check out even more pictures of the 2026 VW Golf GTI. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverMarc Urbano|Car and DriverAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverFor Sale Near YouSee all results for near 1617
Back in the day, we used to regularly conduct “Cheap Speed” comparison tests of all the available sport compacts. In a 2009 version of this test, we gathered seven speedy compact cars for around $25,000. The Subaru WRX and the Volkswagen GTI were among the mainstays of this segment, and they’re still going strong today. But they don’t cost $25,000 anymore. Even so, Subaru and Volkswagen have worked admirably to keep these high-performance machines within a reasonably affordable price envelope. Here, we’ve brought together the base models of both cars to see whether they can still deliver on the same price-to-performance ratio that made them such legends in the first place. What We TestedIn the case of the WRX, the base model only recently returned to the lineup for 2026. With a starting price of $33,690, it does without some niceties but has the same all-wheel-drive system, 271-hp turbocharged flat-four, and six-speed manual transmission you’ll find in more expensive models. In GTI-speak, S means base model, and it’s a bit more expensive than the WRX to start.
Tesla’s Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Gigafactory Texas, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to become Rivian’s Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois. He’s the second Cybercab launch leader to leave Tesla this year. The head of Cybercab new product introduction walked out in April, before the vehicle ever carried a paying passenger.
Before I had a job at Road & Track, before I made YouTube videos, before I ever called myself an automotive journalist, I found roads. As the co-founder of the New York Motor Club, I used early versions of Google Earth to find the best roads in our area for spirited weekend drives. Now I do the same job for R&T, planning the driving portion of our Experiences—events that you, dear reader, may come and enjoy alongside our staff. This story originally appeared in Volume 37 of Road & Track. When seeking the finest driving roads, it helps to have a strategy for where best to look. Tracts along and around mountain ranges are generally a good place to start browsing, as are areas with lots of lakes and rivers. Following this to its logical conclusion, where might we find the best of the best in driving roads? Around dams. You often find dams in mountainous regions, and dams turn cascading rivers into higher-elevation lakes. Their man-made, nature-conquering essence will almost always come with a garnish of fabulous driving roads. That’s the hypothesis, at least.
PhotosSee More Photos of the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand SportThere are few better ways to scout new roads than behind the wheel of Chevy’s latest widebody ‘Vette. Photography By David LaiPublished: Oct 15, 2026David LaiRead the whole story behind these photos here. PhotosDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiDavid LaiFrom The MagazineThe Satellite Phone and the End of NowhereExploring Idaho in the New C8 Corvette Grand SportFaroe Islands, American Cars: More PhotosA Passion for American Cars Thrives Far Faroe WayAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMore Photos of the Honda Civic Type R HRC Rally XPCan a CTR Rally Car Build Interest In the Sport? See More Photos of the McLaren W1 in ItalyDriving the McLaren W1 in Ferrari’s Front YardOnly Diesels Allowed at Green Bank ObservatoryCrossing Australia by Car Is Still an AdventureDriving Coaches No Longer Need to Ride Shotgun The Dakar Rally Turns Nowhere Into WonderAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below
Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck startup Slate Auto opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar “experience center” in Chicago’s Near West Side, offering midwest fleet buyers and automotive journalists (Hi!) their first real, up-close look at what promises to be the most affordable new vehicle in America. It’s true even in the tight, urban jungle of Chicago: Illinois loves trucks. Increasingly, Illinois seems to love EVs, too – so it makes sense that a new electric truck startup like Slate would choose Chicago as the home of its first-ever Slate experience center.
I’ve tested a lot of cargo e-bikes over the last decade-plus of reviewing electric bicycles. There are good cargo e-bikes. There are great cargo e-bikes. And then there’s Xtracycle. More specifically, there’s the new Xtracycle Swoop ASM, which might just be a cut above every other cargo e-bike I’ve tested.
A new smart thermostat from Apple and Schneider Electric could soon use your iPhone to figure out when you’re home – and help move heating and cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and/or cheaper. Schneider Electric has unveiled a thermostat co-developed with Apple for the new Apple Home Collection (pictured above left). It debuts in the US and Canada in early 2027, alongside optional room sensors (pictured above right). Schneider lists suggested prices of $199.99 and $39.99, respectively; Apple’s announced prices are four cents lower for each. (For comparative purposes, an ecobee smart thermostat costs between $139.99 and $259.99, and a Google Nest smart thermostat costs between $99 and $280.)
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz will get a second generation, VW CEO Thomas Schäfer has reportedly told Auto Express. Schäfer also said the electric van will still be sold in the United States, but it shouldn’t cost as much due to a new modular platform and cost-effective batteries. VW paused U. S. sales of the ID. Buzz for the 2026 and 2027 model years, but it’s expected to return for 2028; the 2025 model started at $61,545 when it was last sold. A lot of people love the palpable nostalgia provided by the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, largely because it effectively captures the retro look and feel-good vibe of the original Type 2 Microbus. But vibes only go so far, and VW’s new-age icon hasn’t translated into strong sales, at least in the United States. That has a lot to do with the electric minivan being too expensive; Volkswagen’s CEO Thomas Schäfer even said as much. He also said that will change with the planned next generation, which will once again be sold in America. Speaking to Auto Express this past weekend at the Paris auto show, VW’s boss not only acknowledged that the next ID. Buzz needs to be more affordable, but he also suggested how the company plans to accomplish that.
Maserati and Stellantis executives have confirmed that the historic luxury brand isn’t disappearing anytime soon. Maserati is reportedly developing a new electric SUV and a shooting brake-style crossover, per a report from Auto Express. A thorough plan outlining Maserati’s future will reportedly be revealed this December in Modena, Italy. A Maserati-sized seat was empty at the Paris auto show this week, but the automaker is gearing up for a big reveal in December, according to a report from Auto Express. To revive a dwindling lineup, Maserati is reportedly preparing to revive the Levante as an EV SUV and reinvent the Quattroporte. Maserati has struggled for a while. Slipping sales, expensive import tariffs, and an uncertain future have weighed on the Italian brand. In recent years, rumors have circulated about Maserati getting kicked out from under the Stellantis umbrella, but Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa told Bloomberg TV this week, as reported by Motor1, that Maserati isn’t getting the boot anytime soon. Andrew Trahan|Car and DriverHowever, to stay in the game, Maserati needs to roll out some big changes.