Signed columns on the day's biggest car-industry stories: what happened, why it matters and what to watch next.
Analysis · By the Numbers
From five Aston Martin DBR1s to two Mercedes 300 SLR coupes, the rarest cars set the auction records. Here is what they sold for, and why the prices keep rising.
Analysis · By the Numbers
Lexus' 2,400-watt Mark Levinson system led on power, but the LS it came in has ended production. The new race is about speakers and spatial sound.
Analysis · By the Numbers
Our 2024 list was led by the Urus and Purosangue. In 2026 the combustion leaders sit near 800 hp, while electric SUVs from Rivian, Lucid and GMC pass 1,000.
Analysis · Culture
Bullitt, The Italian Job, Le Mans, Smokey and the Bandit and Mad Max made stars of their cars, and one of those cars later sold for $3.74 million.
Analysis · Buyer's Guide
The right scraper saves your windshield and paint; clearing the whole car can save you a fine. What to look for, and what the law says in snowy states.
Analysis · Two Years On
In early 2024 we wrote that buyers were picking hybrids over EVs. In 2026 the EV share has fallen to about 6% while hybrid sales keep growing.
