Csaba Csere
Contributing Editor
Csaba Csere joined Car and Driver in 1980 and never really left. After serving as Technical Editor and Director, he was Editor-in-Chief from 1993 until his retirement from active duty in 2008. He continues to dabble in automotive journalism and LeMons racing, as well as ministering to his 1965 Jaguar E-type, 2017 Porsche 911, and trio of motorcycles—when not skiing or hiking near his home in Colorado.
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Tested: The Downsized Caddy Disappoints
From the Archive: Squeezing a full dose of opulence into a modern (smaller) package.
From the Archive: 1986 Acura Integra LS Tested
When the OG Integra appeared, we judged it "the world's best Honda Civic."
From the Archive: 1987 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Tested
Dearborn keeps polishing its crown jewel.
1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE Tested: Keeping the Sports-Car Faith
From the Archive: Mazda's first-generation RX-7 sports car with its new 13B rotary engine.
From the Archive: 1986 Suzuki Samurai JX Tested
Our newest Japanese nameplate stakes its claim on the cheap-Jeep niche.
Tested: 2023 BMW iX M60 Is an EV That Delivers Power and Exclusivity
BMW's range-topping electric SUV isn't easy on the eyes, but it excels everywhere else.
What New Tax Credit Rules Will Mean If You're Shopping for an EV
New provisions for EVs and plug-in hybrids don't incentivize purchases so much as promote domestic production.
2023 BMW 760i xDrive: Overshadowed by the i7 but Still Much Improved
BMW's gasoline-powered 7s get new features, more luxury, better performance, improved fuel economy—and higher price tags.
2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 Seamlessly Integrates Its Electric Powertrain
Bigger and more luxurious than ever, the new BMW 7-series now also comes in EV form, though it doesn't shout about it.
Tested: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE350 4Matic Is Less Than Compelling
The electric equivalent of the E-class loses some of the brand's traditional qualities.
'Fastest Woman on Earth' Proves Jessi Combs Was Not Like Most of Us
Csaba Csere reviews a new HBOMax documentary, out October 20, about the land-speed racer who died in 2019 trying to break a 512-mph record.
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Convertible Test: Sunshine Stingray
The (somewhat) more open driving experience demands little sacrifice in performance.
First Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Is a Departure in More Ways than One
Cadillac's first EV looks to the future while recalling the company's flamboyant past.
Can Your EV Power Your House?
Ford introduces this useful capability with its new F-150 Lightning electric pickup.
2023 Lexus RZ450e Arrives with 308 HP, Modest Range, and a Steering Yoke
Toyota's luxury brand finally decides that BEVs are not just a passing fad.
Why Ferrari and McLaren Debuted 120-Degree V-6s at the Same Time
McLaren's 577-hp M640 V-6 will go in the Artura, while Ferrari's new 654-hp F163 engine will be in the 296GTB.
2022 Audi A3 and S3 Deliver Driving Enjoyment in a Small Package
Their combination of performance, comfort, and efficiency can't be matched by larger vehicles.
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Goes Off in Several New Directions
In a shrinking market, the flashy Benz seeks to broaden its appeal.
Battery Taxonomy: The Differences between Hybrid and EV Batteries
While electric vehicles require both range and power from the battery pack, hybrids require similar power with far less energy.
2001 Exotic Roadster Comparison Test
From the Archive: Wind in your hair, and an awful lot of horses at your command, make these stunning exotics—2000 Aston Martin DB7, 2001 BMW Z8, 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider—the royalty of the road.
Tested: 1989 $20K Sports Coupe Roundup
From the Archive: Eight of the best-performing sport-coupe bargains from Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota compete for top honors.
Tested: 1995 Buick Riviera Goes Beyond Bold Design
From the Archive: There's much to like beneath the new Buick Riviera's provocative styling, particularly at its $28,257 starting price.
Tested: The Four-Wheel-Steering Systems of 1988
From the Archive: Four-wheel steering arrived in 1988, so we took a hard look at it in the then-new 1988 Honda Prelude Si and Mazda 626.
Tested: 1983 Porsche DP 935 Fulfills Porsche Fantasies
From the Archive: The DP 935 may be based on a workaday Porsche 930, but it channels Zuffenhausen's 935 racers to stunning effect.
Tested: 1985 Honda Civic CRX 1.5Si
From the Archive: The CRX takes a giant step toward sports-car territory.
From the Archive: The History of the BMW M1
How a remarkable car came to spark, to glow, and to fade. And how it may glow once again.
Tested: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
From the Archive: America's fastest car gets better and better, but the debate rages on.
Tested: 2003 Nissan 350Z Photos
Tested: 2003 Nissan 350Z Returns to Its Roots
A reborn Z dazzles us with its design, performance, and value.
1985 Honda Civic CRX 1.5Si Photos
Tested: 1986 Ford Taurus LX Photos
From the Archive: Ford hits a homerun with its radically styled and superb Taurus sedan.
Tested: 1986 Ford Taurus LX Shapes the Future of the Family Sedan
From the Archive: Ford hits a homerun with its radically styled and superb Taurus sedan.