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Car and Driver
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2027 Chevy Bolt Teases Sharper Styling and a NACS Charging Port
Chevy has released the first teaser images for the 2027 Bolt, which is due to start production by the end of this year. Spy photos show the new Bolt using the same body as the previous Bolt EUV, but the teaser images show redesigned front and rear fascias. Chevy also confirmed the Bolt will gain a NACS charging port, allowing the EV to be plugged into Tesla's massive Supercharger network. We've known a new Chevy Bolt is imminent for nearly two years now. General Motors first announced a second iteration of its affordable EV in late 2023 as it wound down production of the original Bolt EV and EUV. Now we have the first official look at what to expect from the 2027 Chevy Bolt, which GM confirmed earlier this year will begin production at the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, by the end of 2025. Chevrolet Recent spy photos surprised us by revealing that the second-generation Bolt appears to be more of a deep refresh than a truly new vehicle. It sports the same egg-shaped body as the outgoing EUV model, wearing camouflage only on the front and rear fascias. Now, Chevrolet has published a series of teaser images on social media, showing off the front and rear designs. New LED running lights now sit perpendicular to the ground, ditching the slight angle of the outgoing "eyebrows," and appear to be linked by a black trim piece that holds a Chevy badge. The running lights are also now connected to the main headlight units below, which retain their trapezoidal shape. We can also spot a diamond-like pattern embossed into the sheetmetal above the lower grille opening. Chevrolet Chevy also teased a chunkier taillight design and flashy black wheels, but the other key piece of information is a photo of the charging port, confirming that the new Bolt will come with a NACS port. Nearly every automaker is beginning to switch to the NACS plug, and this will allow the Bolt to hook up to Tesla's vast Supercharger network. Chevy said more details will come this fall. We think the Bolt will retain its affordable starting price while adding more competitive range and decreasing charging times. Given customers' appetite for SUVs, the Bolt may only return in EUV form. The 2023 Bolt EUV started at $28,795, although that was a serious discount from its 2022 base price of $34,495. We expect pricing of the new 2027 model to land just above $30,000. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Car and Driver
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Chevy Will Release Nürburgring Lap Times for Hi-Po Corvettes Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Chevy will reveal the official lap times it set at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany with the Corvette. The teaser video shows the three high-performance Corvette variants: the 670-hp Z06, 1064-hp ZR1, and the 1250-hp ZR1X hybrid. Chevy says their goal is to be "the fastest American supercar" at the iconic German track, putting a target squarely on the 6:52.072 time set by the Ford Mustang GTD in May. The wait is almost over. Last month, Chevrolet posted a video on the Corvette Instagram account that teased an official Nürburgring lap time for the latest and greatest versions of America's revered sports car. Now another video has been published on social media, announcing that Chevrolet will reveal official lap times for the legendary 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife tomorrow. The key detail here is that the post said lap times, plural. This suggests that Chevy will release a time for both the 1064-hp Corvette ZR1 and the 1250-hp Corvette ZR1X Hybrid. A still shot from the video shows three Corvettes parked on the track: a red ZR1, a yellow ZR1X, and a black Corvette Z06. All three are wearing the optional aerodynamic packages. This also means we might get a Z06 lap time, and while this will presumably be slower than that of the ZR1 and ZR1X, it should still be plenty fast. When we ran a 2023 Corvette Z06 at Lightning Lap 2023 around Virginia International Raceway, it set an impressive 2:38.6, making it the fifth fastest car in Lightning Lap history at the time and the quickest car with a naturally aspirated engine. The Z06 now sits sixth overall on the Lightning Lap leaderboard and was only two-tenths behind a McLaren 765LT. Chevrolet In the video, Chevrolet says they are aiming to be "the fastest American supercar that's ever lapped the Nürburgring." That likely means that Chevy's target is beating the Ford Mustang GTD, which set a time of 6:52.072 in May. It will likely be far more difficult for Chevy to take top honors for a production car at the Nürburgring, with the current fastest time being a 6:29.090 set by the Mercedes-AMG One, effectively a Formula 1 race car made road legal. Luckily, we don't have to wait too much longer to learn the official times. Check back tomorrow to see what Chevy accomplished with the Corvette in Germany. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Car and Driver
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Hertz Is Using AI to Scan Your Rental Car for Damage, and It Might Cost You
Hertz is introducing scanners that use artificial intelligence software to scan cars before and after they are rented to more accurately and quickly assess damage. Hertz aims to add the equipment to 100 locations in the U.S. by the end of 2025. A report from The Drive said that a reader who experienced the system was asked to pay $190 in processing and administrative fees to repair a roughly one-inch scrape on a wheel. Returning a rental car can be nerve-wracking. Will the rental company discover a small ding? Did you remember to take photos of the car beforehand to prove your dent-related innocence? Hertz is trying to make the process more accurate and transparent with new scanners that use artificial intelligence to inspect vehicles before and after the rental period. The scanners are being rolled out across the country now, and while they will likely lead to improved accuracy, an anecdotal account from The Drive shows there still may be some teething issues. UVeye It's unclear if these fees would be the same if the car had been inspected manually by a human, or if the fees are there to cover the expense of Hertz's partnership with UVeye. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Car and Driver
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Airstream's New Trailer Embodies Frank Lloyd Wright's Designs
Airstream has partnered with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for a new limited-edition travel trailer. The Usonian trailer employs many of the design principles found in Wright's architectural masterpieces, such as the Taliesin West property used by Wright as a winter home. The limited-edition camper costs $184,900, and only 200 units will be built. Compared with the multi-level rectilinear look of Fallingwater and the monolithic rotunda of New York's Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West home in Scottsdale, Arizona, cuts a far subtler silhouette. The property, which served as Wright's winter oasis and is now home to the famed architect's eponymous foundation, consists of a series of low-slung buildings that blend into the surrounding desert. But while Taliesin West lacks the grand presence of some of Wright's other creations, it perfectly encapsulates many of his design philosophies. So, when Airstream—maker of those iconic aluminum campers—decided to partner with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation on a new limited-edition trailer, Taliesin West was the ideal inspiration. Airstream Airstream Airstream Airstream Airstream Airstream Airstream Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Car and Driver
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles to Race on the Oval Ahead of Indy 500
Oscar Mayer will hold the first "Wienie 500" race on Friday, May 23, before the legendary Indianapolis 500 race kicks off on Sunday. The race will see all six Wienermobiles face off, each representing a hot-dog style from a different U.S. region. The race will be streamed on the Fox Sports app and the @INDYCARonFOX social media accounts at 2:00 p.m. ET. Each year, on the Sunday before Memorial Day, 33 screaming IndyCar race cars line up in rows of three before blasting across the Yard of Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 230 mph to kick off the Indy 500. But this year, before the professional drivers begin the chase for the legendary Borg-Warner Trophy, a more unusual kind of race will occur at the famed oval circuit. On May 23, six of Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobiles will hold a race of their own, each representing a different regional hot dog from the United States. Oscar Mayer is calling the event the "Wienie 500," and it will actually be the first time that all six Wienermobiles, which spend their days traversing the country for promotional events, will be together in the same place in over 10 years. The race has been devised as part of a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that sees Oscar Mayer become the "Official Hot Dog" of the Indy 500. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
