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Please Don't Take Your Matte Finish Through the Car Wash
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The Kick-Butt (and Not So Much) Cars of Cobra Kai
Jan 16, 2021 10:38 AM
This Shelby-Tuned 1999 Dodge Durango SP 360 Is the Proto-Hellcat Family Hauler
Jan 15, 2021 6:33 PM
Toyota Made a Self-Drifting Supra with the Fun Nerds at Stanford University
Jan 15, 2021 3:59 PM
The Front-Wheel-Drive Honda Ridgeline Is Canceled
Jan 15, 2021 2:08 PM
Toyota Fined $180M for Decade-Long Violation of the Clean Air Act
Jan 15, 2021 12:00 PM
Articulated Bus Dives Headfirst Off NYC Overpass in Nightmare Crash
Jan 15, 2021 11:36 AM
Ad of the Week: The Amazing, Long-Lasting Volvo
Jan 15, 2021 9:15 AM
There's a Pristine GM EV1 Saved By a Secretive Caretaker in the Depths of a University
Jan 15, 2021 1:41 AM
It Is Absolutely Mind-Blowing How Good Dodge Charger Taillights Look on a Nissan 240SX
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By Chad Kirchner Jan 30, 2020

Hummer Is Back as an Electric Truck With 1,000 HP

And it'll do zero to 60 in approximately 3 seconds.
By Chad Kirchner Jan 14, 2020

You Can Pull Three Average-Sized Cars With the 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor's Winch

The full-size off-roader adds another option to compete with Ram's Power Wagon.
By Chad Kirchner Nov 6, 2019

Nissan Frontier Desert Runner With Turbo V8 Is the Midsize Truck of Our Dreams

And did we mention it rocks a six-speed manual?
By Chad Kirchner Nov 5, 2019

Jay Leno's 1968 Ford Bronco Is Powered by a Shelby GT500 Supercharged V8 Engine

Living the dream.
By Chad Kirchner Nov 5, 2019

October Car Sales Roundup: Making Up for a Bad September

In traditional Halloween spirit, October brought treats for some automakers and tricks for others.
By Chad Kirchner Nov 5, 2019

Nissan Frontier’s Continued Sales Success Shows Newer Isn't Always Better

A truck that's old enough to get a learner's permit continues to outsell its newer competition.
By Chad Kirchner Nov 4, 2019

Ford's Bronco R Off-Road Racing Truck Is Our Best Look Yet at the 2021 Ford Bronco

Officially, it's a racing prototype to honor a legend. Unofficially, it's our first look at the production truck.
By Chad Kirchner Oct 21, 2019

2020 Nissan Titan XD: This Full-Size-Plus Truck Gets More of Everything, Except Power

It sure comes with a long list of upgrades, but will they be enough to resuscitate sales?
By Chad Kirchner Oct 10, 2019

2021 Toyota Mirai Ditches Frumpy Looks for Luxurious Design and Rear-Wheel-Drive

Toyota's updated hydrogen-electric car takes a page or two from Lexus' book.
By Chad Kirchner Oct 9, 2019

The Extremely Cheap Mitsubishi Mirage Is Headed Towards Its Best Sales Year

As new cars get more expensive, the Spartan hatchback is starting to stand out.
By Chad Kirchner Oct 8, 2019

2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2: Hope You Like the New Silverado Grille

It's a bold new look for Chevy's best off-roader.
By Chad Kirchner Oct 4, 2019

September Car Sales Roundup: Fall Put the Brakes on Many Automaker Gains

The Drive gets an update of what's going on with the industry's sales, and it's not great. 
By Chad Kirchner Sep 30, 2019

Next-Gen Ford F-150 Raptor Will Ditch Leaf Springs, Get Coil Spring Suspension: Report

Ford's capable Baja truck will reportedly take a page from the Ranger Raptor's book. 
By Chad Kirchner Sep 26, 2019

2020 Ford Super Duty's New Diesel V8 Wins Engine War With 1,050 LB-FT of Torque

The F-450 4x2 model in regular cab configuration can tow a staggering 37,000 pounds.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 26, 2019

2020 Ram 1500, Heavy Duty Black and Night Editions Debut at State Fair of Texas

Ram ditches the chrome in favor of sleek, stealthy appearance options throughout its full-size truck lineup.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 23, 2019

The Ford GT: A Sub-30 MPH Review of America's Supercar

Not every Ford GT buyer will hit the track, so we took it into the real world—in traffic.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 21, 2019

More Capable Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Off-Roader by AEV on Its Way: Report

New fenders accommodate larger 35-inch tires, making the ZR2 Bison what AEV had envisioned in the first place.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 18, 2019

You Can Build Your Own Ranger Raptor With These New Ford Performance Parts

These Fox Racing shocks and leveling kit derived from the big-boy Raptor can now be installed in the midsize Ranger.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 15, 2019

Nissan Helps Charity Foundation Fix Its 200,000-Mile Titan in Dire Need of Repairs

The truck's former owner may have lost the battle with cancer, but his 2006 Titan is still helping people through his foundation, thanks to Nissan.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 10, 2019

It Looks Like the Chevrolet Cavalier Will Be Reborn as a Crossover: Updated

Time is a flat circle.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 9, 2019

Next-Generation Ford Ranger Could Get V6 and Diesel Options: Report

Ford might be testing a new global gas engine destined for a U.S.-ready Ranger Raptor in the deserts of Australia.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 7, 2019

Nissan Says Enthusiasts Will 'Love' the Next-Generation Frontier Pickup

The current Frontier has a loyal following. Will the new truck widen its appeal?
By Chad Kirchner Sep 6, 2019

Commercial Van Sales Are Rising, and That's Good News for the US Economy

Always look to the vans.
By Chad Kirchner Sep 6, 2019

August Car Sales Roundup: Toyota, VW, Kia Hammer Down While Infiniti Fades Fast

The numbers don't lie. We break down who's up, who's down, and who's headed for the exit.
By Chad Kirchner Aug 25, 2019

Potential ZR2-Twin GMC Canyon AT4 Off-Roader Teased Ahead of 2020 Debut

Stowed in a trailer hauled by a GMC Sierra HD during a recent media event, the mid-size pickup was covered in cryptic camouflage.