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.
Racer Pushes Car Over Finish Line After Running Out of Fuel Leading Last Lap
Japanese racing legend Max Orido didn't want to give up after his BMW M4 GT4 sputtered to a halt. Sadly, he and teammate Masaki Kano were classified sixth.
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Adds Two Seats and All-Wheel Drive
Now riding on the same platform as the new SL, the AMG GT is larger and more luxurious than before.
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe Photos
See the new Mercedes-AMG GT from all angles here.
Lotus Type 66 Photos
Lotus just unveiled a modern interpretation of a Can-Am car. It's stunning.
The Crucial Tech That Made Toyota’s Hybrid Revolution Possible
Toyota leveraged the unique qualities of hybrid drive to make an ambitious and unconventional transmission work. It created an unlikely revolution.
The RUF Tribute Is an All-Carbon 911 Homage With a 550-HP Air-Cooled Flat-Six
This is Alois Ruf's way of celebrating 60 years of the 911.
Listen to the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD's Supercharged V-8 Fury
Ford released this video of its crazy new Mustang testing at Road Atlanta. It sounds incredible.
The 800-HP RUF CTR3 Evo Is RUF's Most Powerful Car Yet
This tube-chassis monster is good for 236 mph. A fitting tribute to the original CTR.
RUF CTR3 Evo Photos
See RUF's most powerful car yet in all its glory right here.
The 2023 Nissan Z Performance Is a Gorgeous Sports-GT Car
It lacks a bit of polish compared to rivals, but the new Z is a fast, charming car in its own right.
Zenvo Aurora Photos
The Danish hypercar brand is here with its third all-new model, the Aurora. Take a gander right here.
The Zenvo Aurora Is a Striking Hybrid Hypercar With a 1250-HP Quad-Turbo V-12
The brand most famous for tilting wings appears to have taken a big step forward with the Aurora.
The 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Is Predictably Gorgeous
Aston Martin's new DB12 looses its metal roof and gets more desirable in the process.
2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante: Photos
See Aston's newest drop-top from all angles here.
Two Dead in Nürburgring Industry-Pool Crash
Goodyear Germany confirmed that the two dead were employees conducting a tire test on the Nordschleife.
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Core Is the One We'd Have
The Morizo and Circuit Editions get all of the attention, but the Core with the Performance Package is the best option for most buyers.
Shane van Gisbergen's NASCAR Ambitions Are Clear
Chicago street-race winner and three-time Australian Supercars champ spoke with media before this weekend's Cup Series race about his plan to take his career to America
Garage 56's Mike Rockenfeller in for Suspended Noah Gragson in NASCAR Cup Series
The Garage 56 star and sports-car ace will run with Legacy Motor Club at this weekend's Indianapolis road course race, and at Watkins Glen later this month.
2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS: First Drive Photos
See Porsche's last, and greatest, internal-combustion Boxster from all angles here.
Making Brakes Is Way More Complicated Than You Thought
We took a visit to Brembo's headquarters and saw where your brakes are created.
2023 BMW M2 vs. Toyota GR Supra: Track Test
One is a track-ready two-door BMW coupe tuned for the track. The other is an M2. But which is the better sports car?
The Original Porsche 911 S/T Is a Cult Classic
Not nearly as well known as the Carrera RS, the original S/T has nevertheless inspired many copycats.
Toyota Is Really Good at Listening to Enthusiasts
The new U.S.-market Land Cruiser is proof.
2024 Porsche 911 S/T Photos
Porsche's latest special-edition 911 is here, and it's a doozy. See it here.
The 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Is the Lightest, Priciest 992 Yet
Built in celebration of the 911's 60th anniversary, the 911 S/T takes the best of GT3 and GT3 RS and wraps it up in a unique package.
Cadillac's Big Naturally Aspirated Race V-8 Is a Monster In a World of Small Turbo Engines
Lead propulsion engineer Adam Trojanek explains why Cadillac went against the grain, and in the process, created one of the coolest engines in motorsports now.
This Tiny French Bookstore Sells Nothing But Car Books
A taste of Librairie Passion Automobile, an automotive bookstore in an unlikely place: Paris.
Chevrolet Just Announced a New Bolt
Three months after announcing the current Bolt would end production after the 2023 model year, GM says a new model is in the works.
2024 Subaru BRZ tS Photos
Subaru just revealed an upgraded BRZ. See it from all angles here.
Here's Our First Look at the 2024 Subaru BRZ tS
Subaru released just one photo of the new, hotter BRZ.
To Build a Safe, Tiny Car, Mercedes Had to Make a Bizarre Engine
In the original A-Class, the engine sat canted 59 degrees towards the front of the car. It's unlike anything else before or since.
Even BMW M Likes Hyundai's Simulated EV Gears
The new Ioniq 5 has a simulated-gearshift mode. BMW M head Frank van Meel is intrigued.