Chris Perkins
Senior Reporter
A car enthusiast since childhood, Chris Perkins is Road & Track's engineering nerd and Porsche apologist. He joined the staff in 2016 and no one has figured out a way to fire him since. He street-parks a Porsche Boxster in Brooklyn, New York, much to the horror of everyone who sees the car, not least the author himself. He also insists he's not a convertible person, despite owning three.
Honda Is Willing to Work With Fernando Alonso Again
With Aston Martin partnering with Honda for a works engine supply, a potential reunion of the Japanese automaker and Fernando Alonso is on the table. If it happens, let's hope it goes better than last time.
Honda Will Supply Engines for the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team From 2026
After initially deciding to pull out of F1 after 2021, Honda reaffirms its commitment to the sport with a works partnership with the rising Aston Martin team.
The Manthey Performance Kit Is an Expensive Way to Make Your Porsche 911 GT3 Faster
This comprehensive, Porsche-sanctioned rework of the 911 GT3 is available in the U.S. for the first time. It costs $57,300 and that's before you add $15,500 for the optional forged wheels.
Mercedes-AMG One Apparently Burns to Crisp Being Transported on U.K. Highway
The F1-powered hypercar has been a thorn in Mercedes' side since it was announced nearly six years ago. Things don't appear to be getting better.
More Cylinders Don't Always Mean More Power
For a given displacement, you want the most possible cylinders, right? Not quite. The rally origins of the GR Corolla's three-cylinder prove it.
F1 Personnel Evacuated From Imola Over Flooding Concerns
The Santerno River next to the circuit reached dangerously high levels today, posing a threat to this weekend's Emilia Romanga Grand Prix.
Jeep Tells 2014-2016 Cherokee Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
The recall and park outside warning is due to a possible electrical short that can result in a fire whether the ignition is on or off.
Why Mazda’s Innovative High-Compression Straight-Six Is a Big Deal
Mazda enters the revitalized straight-six game with a fascinating engine running all sorts of neat features. We dive in deep on the CX-90's mill here.
Reddit's r/miatalogistics Is a Tribute to the Real Ones
Miata owners aren't daunted by small trunks and cramped interiors.
The GT3-Powered 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Is the Ultimate Boxster
Nine-thousand rpm, 493 hp, and endless headroom. The Porsche 718 Spyder RS is an instant classic.
2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Photos
The ultimate Boxster is here. See it from all angles.
Paul Walker's Fast and Furious R34 Skyline GT-R Just Sold for $1.357 Million
It appears to be a record for a publicly sold Skyline model.
Why the Ferrari F355 Sounds So Good
It's not just because it's a V-8 Ferrari.
Jenson Button's Car Company Is Headed to Pikes Peak
The Lotus-based Radford Type 62-2 is tuned to produce 700 hp and weighs under 2000 pounds. It's a beast.
Most Ford Mustang GT and Dark Horse Models Get Hit With Gas-Guzzler Tax
Manual-transmission Mustang GTs just got $1000 more expensive and all Dark Horse models rise by $1300.
The New Subaru WRX Looks Best as a Nürburgring 24-Hour Race Car
Later this month, a modified WRX will compete at the N24 in the SP4T class.
The Gran Turismo Movie Does Not Look Promising
Sony just released a trailer for the new Gran Turismo movie. It's pretty rough.
The Nürburgring Won't Let You Lap Your Car If It Can't Do 80 MPH
Previously, the Nürburgring required all cars participating in touristenfaharten (tourist drive) sessions to have a minimum top speed of 37 mph. Now, it's more than double.
Electric Power Steering Is Not the Enemy
Steering feel is about so much more than the assistance system.
AlphaTauri Team Principal Franz Tost to Step Back at End of Year
Tost, who's run Red Bull's junior team since 2006, will be replaced by Ferrari assistant team principal Laurent Mekies.
The McLaren 750S Is a Final Sendoff For the Pure-Internal-Combustion Supercar
For 2024, McLaren has updated the 720S to create the 750S. It looks very similar, but that bodywork hides a lot of significant changes.
Chevy Killing the Bolt Is a Step Backward for EVs
The mighty Bolt EV and EUV will end production at the end of the year. We're not thrilled about it.
The 2024 Mercedes E-Class Aims to Blend Old- and New-School
The classic Mercedes sedan enters its 10th generation, and for some reason, you can install TikTok on the infotainment system.
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Photos
The new, W214-generation E-Class is here. See the sedan from all angles here.
The Alpine A110's Engineering Genius
This mid-engine, French two-seater proves that fundamentals matter.
The Honda S2000R Is a Gorgeous, Civic Type R-Powered Restomod
California shop Evasive Motorsports imagines what it would be like if Honda made a Type R version of the legendary S2000.
2023 Honda Civic Type R Nürburgring Photos
Here's the new front-wheel-drive 'Ring champ.
The Honda Civic Type R Is Once Again the Front-Drive Nürburgring Champ
Clocking a 7:44.881 lap of the Green Hell, Honda has dethroned Renault for the front-wheel drive Nürburgring Nordschleife record.
Range Rover EV Pre-Orders Open Later This Year
Jaguar Land Rover is now, simply, JLR, and the automaker is going all-in on EVs.
Surprisingly Affordable 1990s Dream Cars
Get these before their prices climb.
The Polestar 4 Doesn't Have a Rear Window But Does Have a Rearview Mirror
Legally, Polestar's newest SUV needs a rearview mirror. Unless you toggle it to show a camera view of what's behind, it just shows the rear seats.
Here Are All the Cars and Trucks Getting Kicked Off EV Tax Credits
This is bad news for a lot of vehicles, including the Rivian R1T and R1S. New rules around battery-material sourcing for EVs has slashed the list of cars eligible for a $7500 tax credit.