Car and Driver

The writing has evolved as the magazine changed editors and publishers but the outcome has always been the same; provide quality writing, unbiased detail, and an opinion. The writing and editing staff will present an opinion, stand behind it if they believe it is right and correct themselves if they find that they are wrong.

The pursuit of unbiased information has led the staff to take the lead in their development and implementation of test equipment and methods. Where else would you find a magazine that tests acceleration and deceleration using radar guns, strobe equipment and G.P.S. equipment?

While on the subject of "no other magazine," these guys have road tested hearses, armored limo's, tanks, fire equipment, garbage trucks made by Volvo, nuclear submarines, and a whole slew of other curiosities. These tests have nearly always been educational and fun to read.

The writers and editors take their jobs seriously and they have fun doing their jobs. Each month they strive to inform and entertain their readers with excelent writing, decent photographs, some education and a lot of fun. What more could anyone ask from a magazine?


great fun, next best down from R&T   March 1, 2003
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

along with R&T, is the best car mag. unlike R&T, however, this one focuses more on test driving cars out on the market. it's studded with a great editorial staff who loves sports cars and give excellent and professional, albeit sometimes critical, reviews and comparisons. the best part about their features is the criticalness and wackines of the editors, with occassional strange and bizzare features like the infamous beater contest and nuclear submarine test drives. this is a great car magazine for the enthusiasts.


Great Read!   June 13, 2003
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This magazine is wonderful. I have subscriptions to both C&D and Motor Trend. Both of these are better than R&T (plus they are not as big-LOL). I like their tests and car selections, but it seems to me that they never do tests on Jeeps (and i have many issues). This doesn't really matter, but i think it is weird. Anyways, keep up the good work C&D!

Bri


The Best Car Magazine on the Planet   June 13, 2005
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Car and Driver is definitely the best automotive magazine in the world. This magazine has something for everybody, whether your a person just looking for a new car or a serious car enthusiast. I have been a Car and Driver sucscriber for 6 years now and I regularly purchase the other three popular, monthly car magazines (Motor Trend, Road & Track, and Automobile). By far Car and Driver is the best of the four, testing more automobiles per issue (about least twice as many as Road & Track per year), conducting larger comparison tests, and generally being the most enjoyable. Car and Driver is also greater fun to read as the editors are very prone to jokes and wisecracks, and not afraid to write how they really feel about a car, no matter how good or bad it is. The road tests are comprehensive with a long list of tests performed for every vehicle, and the good points and bad points listed along with a sentence summary of the vehicle. All the reviews are unbiased (mostly), and all vehicles are compared to similar cars in the same class. The bottom line: If you want a magazine that tests more motor vehicles than any other American car magazine, prints accurate specifications and performance tests results on each one, and includes autosport articles and up to date auto news, yet you don't want to fall asleep reading it, Car and Drvier is the magazine for you.