When the original MR2, which stood for “midship-engine runabout two-seater,” debuted for 1985, the world got a $12,000 mid-engine mini-wedge. And it didn’t just have exotic looks and layout. It was ...

From the November 1989 issue of Car and Driver. This is a matter of life and death. Please add to your list of endangered species Toyota's supremely capable Celica All-Trac Tur­bo, newly styled and ...

The 1980s proved to be a critical time for the success of Japanese cars in America. At the start of the decade, increasing oil prices led more buyers to switch to smaller, imported cars, while Japan ...

Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a study that found that artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market. The study was conducted using a labor simulation tool ...

Aaron, a 27-year automotive technician and lifelong car enthusiast, attended Specs Howard School of Media Arts and learned the fundamentals of digital video and editing, shot composition and writing.

When Toyota introduced the Celica in the early 1970s, the automaker was on a mission: to deliver a stylish, reliable, and affordable sports coupe that could rival European icons and the rising ...

Welcome to Graded. Here we discuss legendary marques, models, or trim packages and affix a letter grade to a selection of vehicles falling under that topic. The grades mean nothing and are completely ...

Timing belts are critical components in many internal combustion engines, ensuring that the camshaft and crankshaft rotate in perfect synchronization. This precise timing is essential for optimal ...

Japanese sports coupes were still beginning their ascendancy as the 1970s clicked over into 1980, but there were a few distinct flavors by this point. A decade old, Nissan’s Z-car led the way in 280ZX ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

From the March 1990 issue of Car and Driver. During the big changeover to front­-wheel drive a decade or so ago, a fair school of thought held that this layout's greatest contribution was the ...