Tom Murphy
Executive Editor
Dual-Motor Powertrain Represents Rivian’s Volume Play
Two motors work as well as four, although with less horsepower and torque. But the price goes down.
11 Luxury Crossover SUVs for under $50,000
From Acura, BMW, and Cadillac to Mercedes, Tesla, and Volvo, there are deals to be had.
Gallery: Flint’s Back to the Bricks Classic Car Show
If the crowd and traffic are too intense at the Woodward Dream Cruise, drive 45 minutes north to a more manageable show in Flint, Michigan.
A Night of Packards and Other Classics in Plymouth, Michigan
You know it’s summertime when vintage sheetmetal is rolling across America.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns—Without Its V8
Toyota’s oldest nameplate, the first models from this new J300 series will arrive in the US next spring.
Why You Must Attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed, at Least Once
A full day at this British celebration of motorsports will only scratch the surface.
A Tiny Town with a Huge Collection of Classic Cars
Harbor Springs, Michigan, only has 1200 year-round residents, but there’s no shortage of vintage sheetmetal, especially in summer.
Booming Auto Sales May Help Avoid a Recession
Cox Automotive figures Americans will buy 15 million new vehicles in 2023—800,000 more than it forecast in January.
2023 Eyes on Design at Ford House Celebrates Cars Past, Present, Future
This fundraiser for the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, now in its 36th year, is more than just a car show.
Top Auto Designers Pay Tribute to Their Teacher—with Sheetmetal
Bill Robinson died over a year ago but his legacy lives on as his students drive the industry’s automotive design studios.
Alfa Romeo Welcomes You to Milan’s Red Car District
The brand that started its engines in 1910 has decades of iconic designs and motorsports standouts.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Leads Milan’s Push for Electrification
The new plug-in hybrid crossover is not one of Alfa’s greatest creations, but it serves as a crucial bridge to battery-electrics coming.
Alfa Romeos May Soon Be Singing “Born in the USA”
Beyond the new Tonale, Alfa has aggressive plans to grow its battery-electric portfolio, including an “absolutely fantastic” sedan—and an E-segment vehicle possibly built stateside.
Nikola Insists on Sticking with Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Truck Plans
Trying to forget its founder’s legal troubles, Nikola banks on zero-emission trucks and the hydrogen to fuel them. “Of course, it would be easier if we didn’t have the baggage from the past.”
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Makes Its Case for Dominating Small CUVs
The third-generation crossover that is ferociously popular with pet lovers gets overhauled in a bid to remain the top dog in its segment.
All-Electric 2023 Lexus RZ Steers Luxury in a New Direction
With or without the funky steer by wire, the new crossover EV is exceedingly competent, comfortable, stylish, and priced to sell.
2024 Buick Encore GX Targets Female Shoppers
This midcycle refresh, going on sale in May, borrows some Wildcat concept styling cues and includes a new virtual cockpit.
Can Alfa Romeo’s Tonale Thrive in a Sea of Crossovers?
Beyond the plug-in hybrid that comes to the US soon, a battery-electric Alfa is on the way, along with the Fiat 500e.
Alfa Romeo Is Finally ‘Acting Like a Premium Brand’
As the brand prepares for US launch of the Alfa Tonale and upcoming EVs, its top US executive thinks a lot about quality.
GMC Had a Good 2022, but Where’s the Hummer?
Yukon transaction prices are pushing $80,000, but GMC’s heralded Hummer EVs are hard to find on the road.
Here’s How SEMA Will Give the Aftermarket a Major Boost
This new project will bring accessories to market faster and collaborate more often with automakers.
The 5 Most Memorable Holiday Movie Cars
George Bailey, Clark Griswold, and the Wet Bandits needed special vehicles to bring us holiday cheer.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Has Toyota RAV4 in Its Sights
The plug-in hybrid is engaging and smooth to drive but Toyota's crossover is more powerful and delivers better mileage.
BMW Banks on 2023 X7 to Remain ‘Conquest Machine’
The refreshed X7 gets lots of upgrades, but they won’t satisfy the haters who think BMW has sold out to mainstream utilitarianism.
2023 BMW X1 Packs In a Lot of Tech for under $40k
BMW’s third-gen entry-level crossover is bigger, more powerful, and stylish, and sports a new interior that does away with a lot of fussiness.
BMW Says This Approach Is a Better Way to Earn EV Credit
The automaker’s purchasing chief talks part shortages and subscription plans for heated seats, and outlines a way to earn federal tax credits.
With Style and Power, All-Electric i7 Complete BMW 7-Series Lineup
For its new flagship sedan, BMW establishes a singular design language—inside and out—that works for any propulsion type.
Tax Incentive Dispute Casts Cloud over Hyundai’s EV Plant Dedication
The impact of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act served as a tense backdrop as Hyundai broke ground on its new $5.5 billion EV assembly plant in Georgia.
2023 Ford Escape Simplifies Lineup, Declutters Interior in Mid-Cycle Refresh
Eliminating confusion about trim levels is part of Ford’s marketing of the Escape as a “calm space.”
GMC Charges into Full-Size EV Pickup Race with 754-HP Sierra
The 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 arrives in early 2024 with a steep starting price of $108,695.
GM’s Big Plan to Make Cadillac Celestiq EV in Very Small Numbers
The luxury brand’s new bespoke halo electric sedan represents a coachbuilt philosophy that dates to the early 1900s.
Diesel, Gas Upgrades Plentiful for 2023 Ford Super Duty Trucks
There are impressive technologies on board, but Dearborn isn’t yet sharing vital specs such as horsepower, torque, or tow ratings.