The Ring

Nurburgring's Nordschleife, known to some as The Green Hell, is actually heaven on earth for sports-car manufacturers.

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First Drive: 2010 Audi S4
Trading its V-8 for a supercharged 333-bhp V-6, the S4 has more torque but less presence.

First Drive: 2009 BMW 750 Li
Softer but by no means flabby, the restyled Seiben has simplified iDrive, a biturbo V-8.

First Drive: 2010 Ford Mustang GT
Saddling up with a complete sheet-metal reskin and high-steppin' new interior, pilgrim.

Anatomy of a Lap
Here, we've done our best to compress a lap of the Ring in a new Corvette ZR1 into its well-known sections.

The Ring
Nurburgring's Nordschleife, known to some as The Green Hell, is actually heaven on earth for sports-car manufacturers.

Electric Vehicle Celebration
Road & Track doesn't just drive EVs; we test them.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss
Only 75 of the special SLRs will be built - and they’re only for Europe and the very lucky.

Special Feature: 2009 Ferrari California
Ferrari's latest export harmonizes with the California lifestyle.

Nismo 370Z S-Tune
Nismo has released images of the 370Z S-Tune to the Japanese media.

Exclusive: First Complete Test of the 2009 Tesla Roadster
Porsche 911 performance from batteries.

Long-Term Test Wrap-Up: 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Saying sayonara to a tempestuous turbo that's rejuvenated the hot hatch segment.

First look! 2011 Porsche Boxster
Say it ain't so! The next Boxster could use 4-cylinder power.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: Volvo S60 Concept
This Volvo S60 may be just a concept, but it provides us with a good look at the production version coming in 2010.

Engine Glossary
Let's bring new enthusiasts up to speed - with the particular component that gets us there: namely, the engine.

Road Test Update: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
It should not be overlooked.

First Drive: 2010 Mazda3
If you can get past that grinning grille, the new 3 offers economy and upscale technology.

Captured: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera
Porsche just launched the 2009 version of the venerable 911, yet we've already caught 2011 prototypes out testing.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: Subaru Legacy Concept
What will the Legacy get for its 20th birthday? The aggressive new styling of this Legacy Concept, we hope.

Road Test: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Detonating GM's plastic explosive - 0-60 in just 3.3 seconds; handling to match.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster
An all-new Z4 Roadster will grace BMW's stand at the Detroit Auto Show this January.

First Drive: 2009 Porsche Boxster S
The twin-trunk Mittelmotor gets 306 bhp and a twin-clutch gearbox.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO
Appearing at the Detroit Auto Show, the BlueZERO concept is a green car triple-play.

Road Test Update: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works
The John Cooper Works has effectively morphed into a factory-offered top-of-the-line Mini for 2009.

Countersteer
Getting the Drift: Sideways is not the fast way, but by the measure of crowd reaction, it's epic.

Driving Impression: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
The Fusion Hybrid gets 39 mpg in the city - that's better than a Camry Hybrid.

Road Test: 2009 Mazda6 s Grand Touring
The latest Mazda6 arrives with lots of energy below a deceptively calm surface.

First Drive: 2009 BMW 335d
It's fun to put the hammer down, good buddy, in this surprisingly quick diesel 3 Series.

First Drive: 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
A turbo 5-seat crossover with a system that might spell the end of the fender-bender.

Driving Impression: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport
With a 3.5-liter V-6 and available all-wheel-drive, the Fusion Sport is aptly named.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro
2010 Audi's R8 supercar gets a V-10.

Long-Term Test: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
Welcoming the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and its transmission into the R&T fold.

Driving Impression: 2009 Porsche Cayman S
A lightning-quick 7-speed and 320 horsepower make Porsche's mid-engine coupe a threat to the Vette.

2008 Honda FCX Clarity - Lease One Now!
Two hundred lucky Southern California drivers will be leasing an FCX Clarity as part of Honda's fuel-cell development program.

Road Test: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
This bold new BMW-challenger has tech galore and a few tricks up its drivetrain sleeve.

Safety in Numbers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names its top automotive safety picks.

New & Future Cars: 2009 Fisker Karma
Plug-in-and-go sports sedan ready for production.

2010 Camaro Pricing Announced
Production is scheduled to begin in mid-February.

Full Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z
Now smaller, lighter and more powerful, Nissan's 330-bhp rear-drive sports car is pure high-performance muscle.

2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet
The sun shines on these attractive new open-top Audis.

Technology Insights: A View of 2025
Instability inspires creativity when the oil pipeline runs low. Experts explore the options.

2010 Porsche Panamera
It's official. Porsche has finally taken the wraps off its much anticipated 4-door GT, the Panamera.

Owner Survey: 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z
It's hard to argue the Z's performance-per-dollar factor, but owners do report some issues.

Yahoo! Autos Excelerator Award Winner
2009 Honda Accord Sedan

Top 5 Twisty-Road Tamers
These five come alive on Mulholland Drive!

5 Fresh Car Concepts
Extreme concepts with an eye on the future.

2008 Los Angeles Auto Show
The definitive guide to all the show-stealers at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show. Get ready for full coverage complete with photos, video and news from the show as it happens.

2009 Mitsubishi i MiEV
Will Mitsu's little electric city car come to the U.S.? Possibly.

2009 Nissan 370Z
With the new Z, adding power and reducing weight is a recipe for one thing - more fun than ever!

Honda FC Sport Concept
A look at what a future fuel cell-powered three-seat sports car may look like.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
Who needs an SLR McLaren when you've got a Black Series?

2009 Audi TTS
Lighter, more powerful and far sportier, that's Audi's new TTS.

2010 Mini E
500 electric Minis will hit U.S. roads in 2009.

2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
Only 24 of these supercars will be built.

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder
Designed to build on the success of the coupe.

2009 Lexus IS Convertible
With a retractable hardtop and a larger trunk, the IS Convertible craves road trips.

2010 Kia Soul
This new Kia proves it's hip to be square.

2010 Mazda3
Mazda's best seller gets even better with the all-new 2010 model.

2009 Nissan Cube
Coming to the U.S. - Nissan's efficient box on wheels.

Dodge EV
An electric sports car that's not a Tesla.

2009 Aston Martin DBS Touchtronic 2
An even sportier DBS, thanks to a new gearbox.

2009 Ferrari California
An open top, a front-mounted V-8 and a 7-speed twin-clutch gearbox make the California one fine Ferrari.

2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
The G37 convertible: Infiniti has come a long way since the old M30 ragtop.

Tested: Chevrolet's Mighty Corvette ZR1
GM gives us three hours at the test track. Dodge Vipers everywhere are trembling.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
Something wicked-quick this way comes, with DTM styling and twin-turbo V-12 power.

Driving Impression: 2009 Toyota Highlander 2.7
A forceful 4-cylinder adds economy to this ute's attributes.

First Drive: 2009 Toyota Venza
Styling matters. Meet the Camry of crossovers.

2008 E-Ruf Concept Model A
'Electric' certainly describes the performance of Alois Ruf's 700-bhp twin-turbo, carbon-bodied supercar.

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