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By Brett Berk Mar 21, 2019

Are You Ready for a Self-Driving Electric Lotus SUV?

Lotus CEO Phil Popham offers a glimpse into the future of Geely's latest acquisition.

By Brett Berk Mar 13, 2019

You Don't Need A Full-Size Pickup Truck, You Need a Cowboy Costume

By Brett Berk Jan 7, 2019

We Take Daimler's First Level 2 Semi Truck for a Ride

If autonomous trucks are the future, the future is (two-fifths of the way) here.

By Brett Berk Sep 28, 2018

With Start-Ups Finally Penetrating the Auto Industry, a Pair of Legacy Manufacturers Launched Their Own

With Polestar and Genesis, Volvo and Hyundai will target more upscale customers—and hope to elevate their core products in the process.

By Brett Berk Jan 5, 2017

The Untold History of the First Driverless Car Crash—Part 2

Demonstrating a technology ahead of its time, J.J. Lynch was asking for disaster.

By Brett Berk Jan 4, 2017

The Untold History of the First Driverless Car Crash—Part 1

In 1932, J.J. Lynch's driverless car act was equal parts stunt show, technological wonder, and accident waiting to happen.

By Brett Berk Sep 16, 2016

Car Matchmaker Spike Feresten Picks Cars for Fictional Characters

What would Holden Caulfield, Rhiannon, and Sisyphus drive?

By Brett Berk Aug 30, 2016

Luxury Carmakers and Luxury Hotel Chains Are Teaming Up

Forget fancy shampoo—the latest high-end hotel amenity is a Rolls-Royce, BMW, or Cadillac.

By Brett Berk Aug 23, 2016

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK

The 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Manual Is a Breath of Fresh Air

Say what you want; this car is too awesome to care.

By Brett Berk Aug 22, 2016

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK

The 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Is the Urbanite’s Antidote to Camping

Or: How to win the “Best Uncle” award.

By Brett Berk Aug 21, 2016

Lamborghini Must Be Humble, Says CEO Stefano Domenicali

Really. He said that.

By Brett Berk Aug 19, 2016

RM Sotheby’s Pebble Beach Auction Is the Remedy for the Automotively Jaded

Not just your typical, blue-chip, eight-figure cars.

By Brett Berk Aug 19, 2016

The Bowlus Travel Chief Is the RV Lifestyle For the Rich and Famous

Do you need a classically styled, $200,000 aluminum travel trailer? That's a rhetorical question.

By Brett Berk Aug 19, 2016

At Pebble Beach, Driving the Eighties with David Gooding

An exclusive spin in a trio of ultimate 80s Group B cars.

By Brett Berk Aug 16, 2016

The 1978-1995 Porsche 928 Is a Future Collectible

Those 911s are for quibblers and pedants.

By Brett Berk Aug 15, 2016

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK

The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe is Two Doors Short of Perfect

No matter what the gearheads say, the extra doors make for a better car.

By Brett Berk Aug 5, 2016

The Definitive List of New Cars With AC Outlets

You think it's a throwaway convenience—until you really need it.

By Brett Berk Aug 4, 2016

The 2017 Aston Martin DB11 First Drive

The first Aston of the 21st Century.

By Brett Berk Aug 3, 2016

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK

The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace Is Put Through the Family Vacation Test

“F” is for “Family.”

By Brett Berk Jul 19, 2016

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK

Audi RS 7 Quick Review

Critic's Notebook takeaway: Audi's four-door coupe is the ultimate all-arounder.

By Brett Berk Jul 13, 2016

EXCLUSIVE

Aston Martin Gives Us the Scoop on its AM-RB 001 Hypercar

For one thing, it presages a mid-engined Aston production car.

By Brett Berk Jul 7, 2016

EXCLUSIVE

Liz Taylor’s Vintage Maserati 3500 GT Is For Sale

Her shortest relationship was not with one of her eight husbands, but with this car.

By Brett Berk Jul 7, 2016

BMW Builds an Art Car That’s Not an Art Car

Italian artist/prankster Maurizio Cattelan turns an i3 into a Spaghetti3.

By Brett Berk Jul 1, 2016

A Vintage Fiat 124 Spider Is a Future Collectible

Your affordable entrée to Italian motoring may not remain affordable for long.

By Brett Berk Jun 30, 2016

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK

Audi R8 Quick Review

Critic's Notebook takeaway: Don't discount Comfort mode.