Car and Driver Magazine - November - December 2024

In this issue

GMA T.50 - Gordon Murray’s McLaren F1 is a supercar icon. His new T.50 attempts to perfect it.

Cat Nap - Will Jaguar’s production pause be a beneficial recharge, or is it the beginning of the end?

Silicon & Steel - The Aston Martin Vantage and the Porsche 911 Turbo aren’t afraid to reinvent themselves.

CATCH A BUZZ

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is finally here as the long-awaited modern-day, battery-powered reinterpretation of a revered classic.

7 mins

BIG SHOT

AFTER INFINITI'S EXTENDED NEW-PRODUCT HOLIDAY, THE NEW QX80 ATTEMPTS TO REAWAKEN THE SOMNAMBULANT LUXURY BRAND.

7 mins

Silicon & Steel

In their quest for speed, the Aston Martin Vantage and Porsche 911 Turbo are constantly reinventing themselves. We stage their latest showdown in Pittsburgh, a city that knows a thing or two about embracing change.

7 mins

Return to Center

SOME 30 YEARS LATER, GORDON MURRAY'S GMA T.50 ATTEMPTS ΤΟ PERFECT THE ICONIC MCLAREN F1, CENTER SEAT AND ALL.

7 mins

CAT NAP

WILL JAGUAR'S SELF-INDUCED PRODUCTION PAUSE PROVE TO BE A BENEFICIAL RECHARGE, OR IS IT THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE STORIED BUT TROUBLED BRITISH MARQUE?

7 mins

Good Vibrations

No one has to guess what's under the hood of the Ferrari 12Cilindri.

4 mins

Hurricane Force

Ram 1500 HIGHS: Quicker than the old V-8 Ram, powerful and smooth turbo six, class-leading luxury. LOWS: Detectable turbo lag, slow-to-react touchscreen, hands-free mode zaps confidence.

3 mins

Back in Tune

CarBahn CB3 M4 HIGHS: A monster inline-six with an available warranty, massive grip and lateral stability, a better-looking face. LOWS: The exhaust needs an off switch, suspension links clatter, steering is still mute.

4 mins

Low-Pro Hero

Honda Civic Hybrid HIGHS: Fuel efficiency of a hybrid, Si-beating acceleration, as comfortable to ride in as it is engaging to drive. LOWS: No adjustable lumbar support, low-limit tires, quicker at the track than in the real world.

1 min

Man-o'-War

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Racing HIGHS: A clinic on proper steering response, 9000 rpm of sonic glory, more grip is good. LOWS: A mirror full of wing, upgrades useful only on track, quiet only when it's off.

2 mins

Pay to Play

Porsche Panamera HIGHS: Ample motivation, fun in every corner, surprising fuel economy. LOWS: Grip levels drop slightly, big price tag, dumb touchscreen vent controls. VERDICT: The bottom rung, but you'd never know it.

1 min

Black Ops

The new Precision package for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing hones one of our favorite sports sedans.

2 mins

Tick, Tick, Boom

Tesla Model 3 Performance HIGHS: Nauseatingly quick, airy cabin with great visibility, genuine value. LOWS: Off-putting user interface, inescapable clinical feeling, austere interior design.

2 mins

Swedish Bliss

The new Volvo EX90 channels the brand's characteristic approach to wellness and serenity into an electric SUV sized for the whole family.

2 mins

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