Jack Fitzgerald

Ann Arbor

Associate News Editor at Car and Driver

I formerly had long hair. Associate News Editor @CARandDRIVER

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Articles

Subaru Could Revive the STI Badge-But Not on the Car You're Thinking

1 week ago | caranddriver.com | Jack Fitzgerald

Subaru is planning to bring back its performance models, according to a report from the British magazine Autocar. Subaru's European boss, David Dello Stritto, told the outlet that there are plans to reignite the sporty side of the brand. Sadly, though, for fans of the low rumble produced by Subaru's iconic boxer engines, any future STI model will utilize an electric powertrain.
Ram is Planning for 25 Product Announcements in the Next Two Years

1 week ago | caranddriver.com | Jack Fitzgerald

Tim Kuniskis has big plans for Ram now that he's back at the helm, starting with the first of many scheduled announcements coming on June 8. A LinkedIn post from Kuniskis states that Ram is planning for 25 product announcements over the next 18 months. There are no clues within the post for what those announcements will hold, but we're confident we'll get new info on Ram's mid-size truck and the Hemi's return.
Ram Is Planning for 25 Product Announcements in the Next Two Years

1 week ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Jack Fitzgerald

• None Tim Kuniskis has big plans for Ram now that he's back at the helm, starting with the first of many scheduled announcements coming on June 8. • None A LinkedIn post from Kuniskis states that Ram is planning for 25 product announcements over the next 18 months. • None There are no clues within the post for what those announcements will hold, but we're confident we'll get new info on Ram's mid-size truck and the Hemi's return.
No Frills, All Sense: 2025 Subaru Forester Sport Long-Term Intro

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Fitzgerald

The estimated transaction price of a new vehicle in March 2025 sat at $47,462, according to Kelley Blue Book. Looking to buck the trend of ever-increasing window stickers, we recently welcomed a 2025 Subaru Forester Sport to our long-term fleet. In contrast to the elevated price of most new cars, our recently acquired Forester's as-tested price stickers at an approachable $37,730. The 2025 model year marked the start of the Forester's sixth generation.
Hennessey Finalizes Testing of 2031-HP Venom F5 Evolution

1 week ago | caranddriver.com | Jack Fitzgerald

Hennessey has unveiled an even more hare-brained version of the Venom F5, which it's calling the Evolution. According to Hennessey, the Venom F5 Evolution adds 214 horsepower over the original, bringing the total output to 2031 horsepower. The automaker says the extra horsepower and updated aerodynamics mean the Evolution can accelerate from zero to 200 mph in 10.3 seconds. Some people say that speed is habit-forming: as you drive faster and faster cars, your tolerance for speed changes.
Hennessey Finalizes Testing of 2031-HP Venom F5 Evolution

1 week ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Jack Fitzgerald

• Hennessey has unveiled an even more hare-brained version of the Venom F5, which it's calling the Evolution. • According to Hennessey, the Venom F5 Evolution adds 214 horsepower over the original, bringing the total output to 2031 horsepower. • The automaker says the extra horsepower and updated aerodynamics mean the Evolution can accelerate from zero to 200 mph in 10.3 seconds. Some people say that speed is habit-forming: as you drive faster and faster cars, your tolerance for speed changes.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Weissach Set the Stick-Shift Record at the 'Ring

1 week ago | caranddriver.com | Jack Fitzgerald

The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Weissach is the new lap record holder for manual production cars at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife. Jörg Bergmeister piloted the 992.2 GT3 Weissach around the circuit in 6:56.294, beating the old record by over 9.5 seconds. The new record also beats the last-gen PDK-equipped GT3 Weissach, taking 3.7 seconds off that car's time. Well, color us surprised. Porsche has set another lap record in its backyard.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Weissach Set the Stick-Shift Record at the 'Ring

1 week ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Jack Fitzgerald

• None The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Weissach is the new lap record holder for manual production cars at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife. • None Jörg Bergmeister piloted the 992.2 GT3 Weissach around the circuit in 6:56.294, beating the old record by over 9.5 seconds. • None The new record also beats the last-gen PDK-equipped GT3 Weissach, taking 3.7 seconds off that car's time. Well, color us surprised. Porsche has set another lap record in its backyard.
2026 Kia EV9 Adds Nightfall Edition, Switches to NACS Charge Port

1 week ago | caranddriver.com | Jack Fitzgerald

The 2026 Kia EV9 joins Kia's Nightfall Edition family, adding the visual package to the three-row EV for the first time. Based on the EV9's Land AWD trim, the Nightfall Edition gets a host of gloss-black accents as well as an exclusive new exterior paint called Roadrider Brown. The Nightfall Edition comes with a standard boost function that increases torque to 516 pound-feet, up from the standard 443.
Genesis Reveals First Race Car Livery Ahead of 2026 WEC Debut

1 week ago | caranddriver.com | Jack Fitzgerald

Genesis Magma Racing revealed the livery for its first Hypercar challenger, the GMR-001 Hypercar. The livery is finished in Genesis's Magma orange and gradually blends into a deeper red at the back of the car. The GMR-001 is scheduled to debut in the World Endurance Championship in 2026 before entering the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2027. The Genesis Magma train keeps on rolling.