Table of Contents, Volume 67, Number 12
COLUMNS
Editor’s Letter: Our EV of the Year Coverage Awaits Your FeedbackCar and Driver is all about the joyful noise of the commentariat.
By Tony Quiroga
Tesla’s New RealityOnce the unrivaled leader in electric vehicles, Tesla seems unconcerned that the Supercharger network is its last big advantage.
By Ezra Dyer
Do AI-equipped Vehicles Have Feelings, Too?Do smart-car drivers need to be on their best behavior? Artificial-intelligence experts weigh in on what vehicles that think might feel and tell us how to motor with manners.By Elana Scherr
FEATURES
⬆︎2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Has 518-HP and Insane Aero ElementsPorsche’s latest hardcore GT3 RS trades top speed for top-speed stability and costs around $63,000 more than a standard GT3.
By Derek Powell
The Evolution of the Driver’s SeatA look at the evolution of the driver’s perch in the Mercedes-Benz S-class.
By Elana Scherr
Now There’s a Crowdsourced Website That Tracks Car-Dealer MarkupsYou won’t believe how much some auto dealers are tacking onto sticker prices these days.
By Jack Fitzgerald
Where to Take Your Car on a Road Trip to the MountainsTake your favorite car to the mountains for vacation. In our case, it was the 2023 Acura Integra.
By Elana Scherr
⬆︎How ‘Drive to Survive’ Helped Formula 1 Win Over AmericaThe Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive turned F1 racing into must-binge TV and packed fans in the stands.
By Steven Cole Smith
Interview With an Electric CarWe sit down for a revealing conversation with a modern EV.
By Car and Driver
Presenting Car and Driver’s 2022 EV of the Year
⬆︎Winner: Hyundai Ioniq 5If you want to know why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is our EV of the Year, just look at it.By Ezra Dyer
The Contenders
It’s back by popular demand. We spend weeks testing, charging, driving, charging, measuring, and (did we mention?) charging all the newest EVs to determine the best.
Audi E-Tron GTBMW i4 M50BMW iX xDRIVE50Cadillac Lyriq 450E Debut EditionChevrolet Bolt EV/EUVFord F-150 Lightning PlatinumFord Mustang Mach-E GTGenesis Electrified G80Genesis GV60 PerformanceGMC Hunner EV PickupHyundai Kona ElectricKia EV6 Wind AWDLucid Air Grand TouringMercedes-AMG EQS 4Matic+Porsche Taycan 4S Cross TurismoRivian R1T Launch EditionTesla Model S PlaidVolvo C40 Recharge
⬆︎Tested: How Towing Affects the Electric Pickups—Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 LightningTowing a trailer with an EV pickup might be easy, but it kills range fast.
By Dave VanderWerp
Here’s How Fast the Latest EVs can ChargeWhat really matters is how long it takes to add real-world miles, which we calculated for our EV of the Year contenders.
By Dave VanderWerp
EV Highway Range Can Be Very Different Than the EPA NumbersRange matters mainly if you travel long distances, and it’s only one factor on a long list that includes performance. Still, this is what new EV shoppers worry about, so we show you how they compare.
By Dave VanderWerp
⬆︎No Public Charger, No Problem: Some EV Enthusiasts Let Strangers Juice Up At Their HouseThe EV app PlugShare includes some private homes, so we set off to visit purveyors of electric generosity.By Elana Scherr
Lucid Air Dethrones Tesla Model S as New EV 1000 King of the RingOn our 1000-mile loop meant to measure the current state of EV interstate travel, the Lucid won by a big margin. But its victory didn’t come without drama.
By David Beard
Battery Swapping? Fire Risks? and Other Burning EV QuestionsAs we celebrate naming our second annual EV of the Year, we answer the difficult questions about electric cars.
By Car and Driver
REVIEWS
⬆︎Tested: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq 450E Debut EditionCadillac’s first electric car brings the comfort and even grace that we expect from the GM luxury brand, but without the neck-snapping acceleration some EV buyers may be longing for.by Tony Quiroga
2023 McLaren Artura Hits Its NumbersMcLaren’s new hybrid V-6 supercar brings big performance but isn’t as engaging as the company’s recent V-8 models.By Brett Berk
2023 Cadillac Escalade V Tested: Power and MoneyCadillac’s new flagship SUV tries to justify its $151,490 price with 682 supercharged horsepower.By Greg Fink
⬆︎Tested: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Lives Up to the HypeIt isn’t pretty, but it’s the most capable production off-roader ever built.
By David Beard
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Has Less Engine, More PowerThe extra-sportified version of the new C-class rushes headlong into AMG’s downsized future.
By Mike Duff
⬆︎Compared: 2022 Acura MDX Type S vs 2022 Dodge Durango SRT 392The Durango SRT 392 and MDX Type S are three-row family haulers adorned with famed performance badges, but only one truly lives up to its legacy.
By Eric Stafford
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