James Tate
Contributing Editor
James Tate has been writing about cars professionally since 2004, but the obsession took hold before he could stand. He's a Luddite at heart, so it's the tactility and driving experience of yesterday's cars that really grab him, but an appreciation for engineering sustains his interest in the modern stuff. Tate’s writing has appeared in Road & Track, Popular Mechanics, Automobile, Autoweek, and others.
What To Buy: 2000–2009 Honda S2000
The sweet-handling, rev-tastic Honda roadster makes an ideal collectible.
What To Buy: 1999–2004 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning
A supercharged V-8 and F-series reliability make an awesome answer to a question nobody asked.
What to Buy: 1995–1999 BMW M3
Here's what to know when shopping for an E36 M3.
Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar Revealed
The race car draws on F1 and GT programs for Maranello’s return to top-class Le Mans racing after 50 years.
Tested: 2022 Audi RS3 Hits 60 MPH in 3.3 Seconds
The RS3's wider front track, torque-vectoring rear axle, and 401 warbling horses make anyone feel like a hero.
Le Mans Classic Is a Must-See Spectacle
Put this vintage-racing event on your automotive bucket list.
1991 BMW 325iX Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
Rear-biased all-wheel drive made for a serious weather beater that still drove like a BMW.
What to Buy: 1992–2000 Lexus SC300/SC400
The Lexus SC300 and SC400 are '90s coupes that are still a bargain.
What to Buy: 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX
With a new one on the way and the '90s back in style, we dig into the Z32-generation Nissan 300ZX.
Tested: 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Go Big for Jeep
An old-school formula brings modern levels of comfort and technology to Jeep's new full-size SUVs.
Tested: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S Proves More Is Better
Adding a second motor to VW's ID.4 electric crossover changes things, including our mood.
1995–98 Porsche 911 Carrera Buyer’s Guide
The ins and outs of buying the last of the air-cooled 911s.
15 Countries Worth Visiting for an Epic Drive
Plan your next road trip with this guide to our favorite driving spots around the globe.
15 Fun, Affordable Cars That Aren't Likely to Depreciate
Spare your wallet with these automotive hat tricks, which are cool, cheap to buy, and aren't likely to burn you financially.
Visual History of the Mercedes-Benz G-wagen
From Brute to Bourgeois
9 Reasons That Subaru’s Nurburgring-Record WRX STI RA Is so Effing Quick
For starters, it has a hydraulically activated wing.
8 Must-Have Items for Any Camping Destination
Here are some items you might want to consider bringing along the next time you decide it’s time to hit the road.
First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The lifted SportWagen is a fresh alternative to the crossover.
Ferrari F355 Buyer’s Guide: What You Need to Know About Values, Problems, and More
Back in 1995 we said the F355 was easily the best eight-cylinder Ferrari [we've] ever driven. Here's what it's like to own one now.
Boeing Solves Its Own Cargo Problem with a New-Age Jeep
1972–1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-class Buyer’s Guide
Get Pinkies-Out Fancy [Econo-Exotics]
2015 Subaru WRX: Rex Who's Back?
Imprezzive: Rumors of a dedicated platform unrealized, the WRX still looks none too shabby.
1989–96 Lotus Esprit Turbo Buyer’s Guide: What You Need to Know
