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What the New Land Cruiser's Engine Tells Us About the Next-Gen Toyota Tundra

Toyota's not revealing its next full-size truck until September, but we've got a good idea of what will power it.

 By James Gilboy Jun 14, 2021
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2021 Nissan Leaf Review: Don't Get the Most Expensive One

Sometimes you feel compelled to go for the top trim. I'm here to tell you not to do that.

 By Jerry Perez Jun 14, 2021
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By James Gilboy Jun 14, 2021

What the New Land Cruiser's Engine Tells Us About the Next-Gen Toyota Tundra

Toyota's not revealing its next full-size truck until September, but we've got a good idea of what will power it.
By Peter Holderith Jun 14, 2021

Nissan Z Proto: Here's What We Learned After Seeing It in Person

The Z Proto looks seriously cool in the flesh.
By Corrina Murdoch Jun 14, 2021

The Ultimate Father’s Day Tools Gift Guide: Walmart, Amazon, Northern Tool, Advance Auto, and More

Show you care and celebrate Father’s Day with tools for every automotive enthusiast.
By Peter Holderith Jun 14, 2021

Lordstown Motors CEO Resigns Following Months of Turmoil at EV Startup

The company's CFO also resigned, which doesn't seem great.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 14, 2021

Car Literally Swallowed by Sinkhole, Belongs to the Mole People Now

The viral video made a splash on social media over the weekend.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 14, 2021

Forza Horizon 5 Takes Us to Mexico on November 9

The trailer and gameplay demo look stellar, so get ready to spend more money, I guess.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 13, 2021

These Texas Shop Students Are Learning to Weld on an Abandoned 1951 Studebaker Ranch Truck

Bridging welding with car culture, Southern Careers Institute instructor James Gosselin is building new enthusiasts with skills.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 13, 2021

There’s a 1978 Toyota Chinook Camper Attached to This 2001 Tacoma

New Terra Grappler tires, leaf springs, and hand-laid red cedar interior paneling; this rig has had a lot of work poured into it.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 12, 2021

New VW Multivan Is the Hybrid Commercial Car We Want But Probably Don’t Deserve

This is Volkswagen's first commercial vehicle available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. 
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 12, 2021

Wild 1992 Venturi 400 Trophy for Sale at $65K and Rising

No A/C, no power windows, no speedo, no horn, but this unusual exotic is still outrageously cool.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 12, 2021

Summer’s Finally Here, and AAA Survey Shows Teen Drivers Are Taking Bigger Risks

It’s a good time to re-educate your teen driver (and, ahem, yourself) about safe driving practices now that we’re back out on the road more often.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 12, 2021

2015 McLaren P1 Owned by DJ Deadmau5 Crossing the Auction Block Next Week

One of only 375, this rare P1 boasts 903 hp and a top speed of 217 mph.
By Chris Tsui Jun 11, 2021

2022 Lexus NX: Small Crossover With Big Plans as Lexus’ First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid

Sitting on the company's modular GA-K platform, the new NX 450h+ plug-in sprints to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds.
By Lewin Day Jun 11, 2021

How Do You Feel About This Dealer Tech’s 100-MPH Run in a Customer’s C8 Corvette?

A C8 Corvette's Performance Data Recorder caught mechanics out on a rather long test drive.
By James Gilboy Jun 11, 2021

1,020-HP 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Revealed: Here’s What You Need to Know

Just like you'd expect out of a car with this much power and technology, there's a lot to unpack here.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 11, 2021

Detroit Police Fight Street Racing By Trying to Take People’s Cars—Permanently

They're working to use civil forfeiture against those who break related laws and post their antics on social media.
By James Gilboy Jun 11, 2021

Toyota Celica Could Come Back as an Electric or Hydrogen Sports Car: Report

It sounds like Toyota's third sports car may be back on the menu after all, and it might even be a technological showstopper.
By Andrew P. Collins Jun 11, 2021

Car Bibles Got a 2005 Subaru Outback and It Exploded Immediately

Plus, off-roading a new Range Rover and cleaning out a disgusting Chevy Cruze—here are the best stories of the week on our sister site Car Bibles.
By James Gilboy Jun 11, 2021

The Keys to a ’77 Pontiac Firebird Are Hidden in Colorado. If You Find Them, It’s Yours

You also get a one-year supply of Coors Banquet, if you're into that.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 11, 2021

Here's How Extreme Weight Savings Can Improve Your Car's Performance

Practical? Maybe. Effective? Definitely.
By The Drive Staff Jun 11, 2021

Calling All Manufacturers: Want Your Product Tested by The Drive? Hit Us Up

If your product is good, you have nothing to worry about.
By Jonathon Klein Jun 11, 2021

Want to Write About Tools, Gadgets, Tires, Insurance, and Gear? Come Write for The Drive

We’ve got gadgets and gizmos a’plenty. Whosits and whatsits galore!
By Lewin Day Jun 10, 2021

Tesla Model S Plaid Gets A $10,000 Price Hike Just Before Launch

In the wake of cancelling the Plaid+, Tesla has upped the cost of a new Model S Plaid.
By Lewin Day Jun 10, 2021

Texas Police Are Now Using ‘Ghost’ Camaros to Patrol the Highways

The Harris County Sheriff's Office has purchased new patrol cars featuring barely visible ghost decals, aiming to catch drivers unaware.
By Lewin Day Jun 10, 2021

World Famous ‘Jerrari’ Jeep-Ferrari Mashup Is on Sale Once Again

Bill Harrah's oddball creation has turned heads ever since it was built, and now it can be yours.
By James Gilboy Jun 10, 2021

Arkansas Cop PITs and Flips Pregnant Woman’s SUV Because She Didn’t Stop Right Away: Lawsuit

The officer reportedly faced no consequences.
By Victoria Scott Jun 10, 2021

How a Simple Van Life Test Run Turns Into Its Own Epic 3,000-Mile Road Trip

Moving out, but not slowing down.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 10, 2021

We’ll Finally See the New Nissan Z on August 17

How many hours is that from now?
By James Gilboy Jun 10, 2021

The Mitsubishi Starion 4WD Rally Was Built Too Late for Group B, But It Birthed a Rally Empire

Mitsubishi even poached an Audi technician to make its planned Group B entry a winner, but it waited too long to join the fun.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 10, 2021

Airstream's New Off-Road Camper Is a Dually 4×4 Sprinter Van on All-Terrains

Bring the kids and roughly $215,000.
By James Gilboy Jun 10, 2021

Henry Ford II's Custom 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Hits Auction With No Reserve

This special-order K-code Mustang would make a great centerpiece for your Ford shrine. But it won't be cheap.
By Lewin Day Jun 9, 2021

Tuning Houses Show Off Hot Tuned Examples of the New 2022 Toyota GR86

The new Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ are almost here, and Japan's tuning houses plan to hit the ground running.
By Peter Holderith Jun 9, 2021

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Teased, and It'll Debut on June 23

Get ready for the next Civic hatch.
By Lewin Day Jun 9, 2021

Hyundai Is the Latest to Kill V8s, Replacing Them With Twin-Turbo V6s

The Korean automaker will no longer build the Tau engine formerly available in its luxury sedans.
By Lewin Day Jun 9, 2021

Watch Three Ferraris Smash Into Each Other During a Philadelphia Charity Cruise

Won't somebody think of the children?
By Peter Holderith Jun 9, 2021

GM Drops Auto Stop-Start From V8 Silverados and Sierras Due to Chip Shortage

If there's one upside to all this supply chain madness...
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 9, 2021

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser: Next-Gen Platform Ditches V8 for Twin-Turbo V6 With 409 HP

Thankfully, it's still body-on-frame. As it should be.
By James Gilboy Jun 9, 2021

Ferrari's New CEO Made the iPhone and Nintendo Wii Global Mega-Hits

The new man at the reigns of the Prancing Horse is a skilled physicist and electronics expert whose work you already know.
By Peter Holderith Jun 9, 2021

Take a Peek Inside Legendary Designer Harley Earl’s Scrapbook of Car Sketches

As it turns out, the man had good taste.
By James Gilboy Jun 9, 2021

Hit the Road in This Ultra Rare 1966 VW Bus Split-Window Camper Conversion

Fewer than 1,000 units were made, and its price tag reflects that.
By Lewin Day Jun 8, 2021

Punishing Range Test Pushes Popular EVs Until the Battery Dies on the Side of the Road

The aim was to wring out every last drop of electricity from the modern crop of EVs on sale. 
By Lewin Day Jun 8, 2021

Lordstown Motors Can’t Start Production, Might Not Survive Without More Cash

It's yet another blow to the embattled electric vehicle startup.
By Lewin Day Jun 8, 2021

Cruella's Hero Car Is a Forgotten Piece of 1970s British Luxury

The Panther De Ville was built to appeal to the nouveau riche of the 1970s. 
By Chris Tsui Jun 8, 2021

2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: That Grille, Now for the Whole Family

Like an i4, but it uses gas.
By Chris Tsui Jun 8, 2021

2022 BMW X3 and X4: A Facelift, a Mild Hybrid System, and More Torque for the M Versions

BMW has also modernized the X3 and X4 with the same interiors seen in the 3 and 4 Series cars.
By James Gilboy Jun 8, 2021

2022 Toyota Tundra's Base Engine Beats Current V8, Performance Model 'Will Blow You Away'

That's what a Toyota executive had to say about the upcoming full-size truck, which is set to dump the V8 in favor of a twin-turbo V6.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 8, 2021

Rolled Ford Bronco Sport Drives Away From Nasty Off-Road Crash Thanks to A+ Recovery Job

Even though it looks like a total write-off, the owner told us it doesn't even need an alignment.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 8, 2021

The 2022 Ford Maverick Base Model Comes With Steelies and It Looks Fantastic

With a starting price around $21,000 and 40 mpg in the city according to Ford, this might be the best bang for your buck.
By Peter Holderith Jun 8, 2021

Biden's EV Push Includes a Battery Recycling Program

Doing so would reduce the country's dependence on mining and also safeguard the environment.
By Victoria Scott Jun 8, 2021

Meet the Absolutely Rad JDM 1995 Toyota Hiace That I'm Calling Home

Even a nomad needs a home. Mine just has JDM charm and all-wheel drive.
By Hazel Southwell Jun 8, 2021

2023 Kia Sportage: Kia Continues to Destroy Everyone Else With Excellent Design Decisions

Stop, stop, they’re already dead.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 8, 2021

The Strange Story of John DeLorean's Snowcat Factory Is Even More Bizarre Than the DMC-12

The first DeLorean wasn't a car—it was a snowcat. And its backstory is far more important than you know.
By Lewin Day Jun 8, 2021

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport: A 1,578-HP Rocket That Focuses On Luxury and Comfort

All for the low, low price of $4 million.
By Peter Holderith Jun 8, 2021

Here’s How Small the 2022 Ford Maverick Compact Pickup Truck Actually Is

It's one of the smallest pickups—that's for sure. But it's not exactly tiny.
By Peter Holderith Jun 8, 2021

Here's How the Unibody 2022 Ford Maverick Compares to the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Honda Ridgeline

The three trucks have more than a few similarities.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 8, 2021

2022 Ford Maverick: America’s Newest Small Pickup Starts Around $20K, Packs Hybrid Tech Standard

Ford says it'll get 40 mpg city while the EcoBoost non-hybrid variant can tow up to 4,000 pounds.
By Lewin Day Jun 7, 2021

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12: The First Car You Can Buy With a FIA-Spec Carbon Fiber Rollcage

Unsightly steel tubes are entirely absent from Lamborghini's new track-only hypercar.
By Lewin Day Jun 7, 2021

96-Year-Old Cadillac Plant To Be Demolished for New Factory Build

The vacant plant will be redeveloped after a long period of disuse and neglect.
By James Gilboy Jun 7, 2021

Ford Testing a Jeep Gladiator Adds Fuel to Bronco Pickup Rumors

A Gladiator Mojave was spotted at an alleged Ford facility.
By James Gilboy Jun 7, 2021

Mate Rimac Apologizes After Employee Drives 1,914-HP Nevera at 144 MPH on Public Roads

Definitely not the way the company's owner wanted to let the world know that its newest creation lives up to the hype.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 7, 2021

Tesla Model S Plaid+ Axed Days Before Launch Because Regular One Is ‘Just So Good’

About that extra range...
By Jerry Perez Jun 7, 2021

World's Most Expensive Parking Spot Sells for Unthinkable $1.3 Million

What kind of car do you drive when the parking spot alone sets you back over a million bucks?
By Victoria Scott Jun 7, 2021

Why I'm Dropping Everything to Travel America in a JDM 1995 Toyota Hiace

The horizon beckons and I can no longer resist.
By Peter Holderith Jun 7, 2021

552-Page Ford Bronco Owner’s Manual Hints at Hybrid Version of the Off-Roader

There are plenty of interesting details here, as you'd expect from a manual that's longer than any Lord of the Rings book.
By James Gilboy Jun 7, 2021

Dash Cam Captures Moment a Giant Mining Truck Crushes an Occupied SUV

The occupants were able to escape as the giant tire began to crush their vehicle.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 6, 2021

Riding Shotgun With Off-Road Racing Icon Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart

After decades of racing championships and a Hall of Fame induction, Stewart still loves to hit the road with Toyota. 
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 6, 2021

A Bar Room Book Excerpt From The Stainless Steel Carrot, One of Racing’s Greatest Stories

BRE Datsun's shaggy-haired driver John Morton has a sit-down with rival Horst Kwech ahead of the '72 Trans Am season.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 6, 2021

Dallas Woman On the Hunt for Auto Theft Ring That Stole Her Corvettes, 11 Other Cars

First it was her 2018 Z06, then her replacement 'Vette, and many more.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 6, 2021

VIN 001 Mustang Sold to Airline Pilot Three Days Before the Official Launch

The “mannequin” pony car was on display in Canada and Stanley Tucker convinced the dealer to sell it to him before the street date.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 5, 2021

Toyota RAV4 Prime Is Still Quicker 0-60 Than the New GR 86

Toyota's quickest vehicle is clearly the Supra, but second place goes to its four-door crossover. 
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 5, 2021

Ford Raises Prices and Eliminates Most Rebates in a One-Two Punch

At the same time, the Blue Oval doubled its incentive for out-of-stock vehicles to $1,000.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 5, 2021

Truly Driverless Rideshare Rides Are Coming to California

California Public Utilities Commission approved testing for self-driving company Cruise to operate a pilot program.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 5, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Selling Every Car With No Reserve at Las Vegas Auction

In the Entertainment Capital of the World, expect the auction to be as extra as a Siegfried and Roy show.  
By Lewin Day Jun 4, 2021

Porsche's Surreal Nighttime Photoshoot Was Lit With Drones in the Desert

The German manufacturer took the new Panamera out to the desert for a shoot dripping in cyberpunk aesthetics.
By Andrew P. Collins Jun 4, 2021

Junkyard Diving Tips, Depreciated Luxe Car Scores, and More: What You Missed on Car Bibles This Week

Here are the standout stories from this week on Car Bibles, The Drive's sister site focusing on DIY tips and car culture commentary.
By Peter Holderith Jun 4, 2021

The New York Auto Show Is a Go For August With Full Attendance Allowed

Ready or not, auto shows are coming back.
By James Gilboy Jun 4, 2021

We Dairy You to Restore This Dodge Milk Bottle-Mobile to Its Former Glory

This bottle on wheels from the 1930s has seen better days.
By James Gilboy Jun 4, 2021

Alfa Romeo-Based Dodge Hornet Crossover Could Be Coming to America

It would be Dodge's first new model since the 2013 Dart.
By Peter Holderith Jun 4, 2021

Old Saturn Prices Are Climbing Faster Than Any Other Used Car

GM's quirky brand has been dead for more than a decade, but values of its used offerings are on the up and up.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 4, 2021

Still Rising Fast, Used Car Prices Are In Uncharted Territory

The chip shortage is slowly being solved, but that doesn't mean used cars are getting cheaper just yet.
By Chris Tsui Jun 4, 2021

Sabine Schmitz Honored With Special Nurburgring Lap Led by Longtime Co-Driver

The iconic racer passed away in March at the age of 51.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 4, 2021

Two-Headed Ford Ranger Rally Truck Proves You Can Do a Lot With Three Days and $500

Oh, and don't forget the Sawzall.
By James Gilboy Jun 4, 2021

A Factory Supercharger on Your Pontiac Vibe Was the Ultimate '00s Tuner Move

Nothing says peak GM like a trans-Pacific, supercharged Pontiac hot hatchback.
By Lewin Day Jun 3, 2021

GM Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Destination Charges

The suit alleges the automaker has padded out delivery charges to make larger profits. 
By Lewin Day Jun 3, 2021

Jay Leno Confirms Tesla Model S Plaid Set a Production Car Quarter Mile Record

The famous comedian lent credibility to earlier rumors during his appearance on Spike Feresten's automotive podcast.
By Lewin Day Jun 3, 2021

Watch Travis Pastrana Drag Race a 1,300-HP Nissan Altima and Finish With a Jump

The motorsports fanatic is taking on some serious machinery in the Gymkhana Subaru. 
By Chris Tsui Jun 3, 2021

V8-Powered 2022 Lexus IS 500 Sounds Damn Good on the Track

Handling looks tidy, too.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 3, 2021

North Carolina House Passes Bill to Ban Squatted Trucks

The Carolina Squat, the Cali Lean, the Tennessee Tilt—whatever you call it, lawmakers want trucks like these off the road.
By James Gilboy Jun 3, 2021

Manual 2022 Toyota GR 86 Is Half a Second Quicker From 0-60 Than the Automatic

Drivers will find deft hands and fancy footwork rewarded in Toyota's overhauled sports car.
By James Gilboy Jun 3, 2021

United Airlines Says It’s Bringing Back Supersonic Passenger Flight With 15 New Jets on Order

The Boom Overture is said to be capable of traveling at Mach 1.7, or nearly 1,300 mph.
By Caleb Jacobs Jun 3, 2021

Pro Golfer Wins 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Restomod, So Maybe It’s Time to Practice Your Swing

Gotta cut those double bogeys way down, man.
By Chris Tsui Jun 3, 2021

Teaser Shows 2022 Ford Maverick Compact Pickup Will Have Hybrid Version

That tiny badge on the tailgate is very easy to miss, but it clearly says "HYBRID."
By Chris Tsui Jun 3, 2021

Ford’s New Compact Pickup Truck Will Be Called Maverick, and It’ll Debut on June 8

Modern trucks too big for you? Well, maybe check this out then.
By Jerry Perez Jun 3, 2021

Hearing Gordon Murray's T.50 Rev to Its 12,100 RPM Redline Made My Hair Stand Up

Strong old-school F1 car vibes.
By Lewin Day Jun 2, 2021

BMW Patents ‘Virtual’ Side Mirror That Projects Image on Window Glass

In the quest to replace side mirrors with sleeker camera-based designs, this patent aims to combine the best of both worlds.
By Lewin Day Jun 2, 2021

Tomato Puree Spill Leaves English Road a Bloody Mess

A truck crash outside Cambridge led to a country road getting doused in a primitive sauce. 
By Chris Tsui Jun 2, 2021

2022 Jaguar F-Type Is Going With an All-V8 Lineup From Now On

Goodbye four- and six-cylinders, hello supercharged V8s.
By Peter Holderith Jun 2, 2021

I'm Going to See the New Nissan Z Proto Tomorrow. What Do You Want to Know About It?

I'll happily interrogate everyone at Nissan on your behalf.
By James Gilboy Jun 2, 2021

This Wrecked C8 Corvette on eBay Is a Part-Out Bonanza for Project Cars

If you're looking for a low-mile LT2 or a bare C8 frame, we've got good news for you.
By Peter Holderith Jun 2, 2021

Ford Finds 108-Year-Old Message In a Bottle During Michigan Central Station Renovation

The bottle is only one of several artifacts unearthed by the construction team.