Kyle Kinard
Senior Editor
The only member of staff to flip a grain truck on its roof, Kyle Kinard is R&T's senior editor and resident malcontent. He lives near Seattle and enjoys the rain. His column, Kinardi Line, runs when it runs.
Let’s Get Digital
For Autodromo to evoke prototype racing’s raddest era, a classically styled chronograph wouldn't do.
Porsche Sends the Internal-Combustion Boxster Out With a Suck (In a Good Way)
This headless GT4 RS sounds like bliss and goes like a stuck Schwein.
The Perfect Imperfection of the Grand Seiko SLGA021G
Under angular light and careful observation, the wave motif covering the dial reveals a subtle texture.
This Little RUF Yellowbird Belongs on Your Desk
The legendary German tuner and Ritter Goods team up for an adorable attack on your wallet.
Chasing Nostalgia in a Mercedes 190E Restomod Racer
Built as a marketing tool in the most authentic way, this DTM dream lives up to a lifetime of expectation.
This Glorious Mazda 4-Rotor Prototype Is the Best Kind of Hearing Damage
One of four Mazda GTPs is for sale. If you've never heard four rotors going all out, it's a life-changer.
The BMW M2 and a Good Map: Perfect Road Trip Companions
Searching for driving nirvana? A map of California points the way. All you need is BMW’s brand-new 453-horse, stick-shift drift rocket to take you there.
The Panoz Hybrid Predicted the Future of Le Mans
Don Panoz called it "Sparky," an oddity with motors and batteries that paved the way to modern racing.
Deconstructing the Engine That Dominated Le Mans
The experts at Classic Jaguar in Austin, Texas, disassembled an example of our subject powerplant so we might better understand what made it tick. There may be no better guides on Earth.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Shows That Bigger Isn't Always Better
Toyota's latest offers room for many and the promise of reliability, wrapped in a safe, no-frills package.
A Screaming 8500-RPM ITB Miata? Count Us In.
Throw heaps of cash at your Miata engine and you too can revel in the sound of glory.
Toyota Cannot Screw Up the Tacoma
How do you preserve “Tacoma-ness” for a new generation? It’s the central conundrum for Tacoma’s Chief Engineer, Sheldon Brown.
The First Running of Le Mans Wasn't Even a Race. Until the Flag Dropped.
A proto–hospitality tent, where all drivers were welcome to dry off and rest, went through 150 gallons of soup, 50 chickens, and—this being France—450 bottles of champagne.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Has the Coolest Seats Ever
The new thrones have four adjustable shocks that steady you during high-speed wheeling.
Why Is Toyota’s Recent Dominance at La Sarthe So Underwhelming?
The world’s largest automaker has claimed victory at Le Mans more times than Peugeot, Alfa, Ford, or Bugatti, but all that winning has amounted to is indifference.
Hyundai May Build the Throwback of Our Dreams
According to one Korean financial outlet, the gorgeous Vision 74 concept is headed for mass production.
Dealer Markups Are Bullshit
Enthusiasts still can’t buy desirable cars without five-digit markups lumped in. We deserve better. We need equitable vehicle allocation and manufacturer transparency before the grift burns it all down.
The Forgotten Rolex Le Mans
A Rolex (nearly) lost to history.
Danny Ricciardo Will Tackle the Nurburgring in a Formula 1 Car
Can Red Bull's reserve driver reclaim the 'Ring record in September?
Car Payments Soaring Past $1000 For Nearly 1 in 5 New Car Buyers
Seventeen percent of car buyers pay more than $1000/mo. Is this what the economic apocalypse looks like?
Felipe Massa Could Sue Over 2008 Title Loss
Revelations from Bernie Ecclestone could add a new chapter to F1's greatest controversy.
What Is a Formula 1 Chassis 'Concept'?
This piece of jargon decides F1’s winners and losers, but the meaning behind the term is surprisingly human.
Honda Builds the Best Interior on Sale Today
For real drivers, the Civic Type R’s simple, sporty interior reaches perfection.
Hot Hatch Showdown: Honda Civic Type R vs. Toyota GR Corolla
Two daily driver heroes spill blood in the streets. Toyota’s homologation special faces Honda’s refined masterpiece.
Polaris Side-by-Sides Are Going Factory Racing
Already a fixture in off-road racing, Polaris unwraps its first purpose-built UTV.
Jenson Button Shows Why Smooth Is Fast
The F1 champ drove smooth as butter. Here's how that won him a title.
I’m Keeping This Toyota Forever
The warped perception of Buy It For Life.
Time Attack Suzuki Jimny! Time Attack Suzuki Jimny! Time Attack Suzuki Jimny!
Shout it from the rafters, there's Jimny time attack at Tsukuba Circuit.
Sell Everything for This Legendary BMW E36 M3
For Nineties BMW heads, there's nothing cooler than this PTG-prepped Daytona winner.
Trundle Anywhere in the 2023 Land Rover Defender V-8
If you’re chasing attitude—not track times—in your fast SUV, the Defender offers an answer.
The Ineos Grenadier Is a Land Rover Defender Redux
When the old Defender gave up the game, this 4x4 was born.
This Watch Allows You to Tell Time With Your Ears
This H. Moser & Cie. belongs to a class of watches called minute repeaters.