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Breaking news, original reporting, sharp analysis, and other dispatches from the automotive industry and car culture.

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Forza Horizon 6 screenshot of Honda S2000 on track
Culture

How Larry Chen Helped the Forza Horizon 6 Team Make a Better Photo Mode

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 16, 2026

High-mile Cadillac Escalade
Culture

Dealer Trades for 2023 Cadillac Escalade With 510,000 Miles, and There Are Red Flags Everywhere

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 16, 2026

Ram 1500 Rumble Bee teaser
RAM News

It Sure Sounds Like the Ram Rumble Bee Is Coming Back With a Supercharged V8

By Joel Feder

Posted on May 16, 2026

Kimera K-39 Stradale
News

Koenigsegg Developed a 1,000-HP V8 for This Lancia Lookalike Hypercar

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 16, 2026

Ford Super DutyF
Aftermarket

DOJ Orders Apple, Google to Hand Over OBDII App User Data in Emissions Probe

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 15, 2026

Chevy Discontinues Supercharged LS9 V8 Developed for C6 Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet News

Chevy Discontinues Supercharged LS9 V8 Developed for C6 Corvette ZR1

By Jerry Perez

Posted on May 15, 2026

A Toyota Sienna helping a stuck Tesla Cybertruck on a beach
Tesla News

Minivan to the Rescue: Beached Cybertruck Extracted by a Rental-Spec Sienna

By Byron Hurd

Posted on May 15, 2026

2028 Land Rover Defender spy shots
Land Rover News

Spied: The Land Rover Defender 110 Is Getting Second-Row Captain’s Chairs

By Joel Feder

Posted on May 15, 2026

Thule racks in use outdoors
Deals

Get Hundreds off Thule and Yakima Racks, Boxes, and More at REI’s Anniversary Sale

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 15, 2026

2027 Volkswagen ID Buzz Tourer
Volkswagen News

The VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a Mattress

By Joel Feder

Posted on May 15, 2026

2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland front
The Downshift

Toyota CEO Calls RAV4-Based Truck ‘ An Opportunity for Us:’ TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on May 15, 2026

Nissan logo in the snow (Nissan)
Nissan News

Second Automaker Sounds Alarm Over Dwindling Motor Oil Stock [UPDATE]

By Byron Hurd

Updated on May 15, 2026

Ford F-150 Raptor
Culture

America’s ‘Cultural Obsession With Speed’ Fueled by Advertising, IIHS Says

By Byron Hurd

Posted on May 14, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 screenshot.
Video Games

Interview with an NPC: How Larry Chen Ended Up in Forza Horizon 6

By Caleb Jacobs

Updated on May 14, 2026

Lit up trucks
Culture

New Nightmare Just Dropped: ‘3D’ Animated Ads on Trucks in Traffic

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 14, 2026

Here’s Why I Think Honda Is Quietly Cooking Up a Toyota Land Cruiser Rival
Honda News

Here’s Why I Think Honda Is Quietly Cooking Up a Toyota Land Cruiser Rival

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 14, 2026

2027 BMW iX4 spy shots
BMW News

Spied: 2027 BMW iX4 Proves Four-Door Coupe SUV EVs Are Coming

By Joel Feder

Updated on May 14, 2026

I Guess I’m Buying Red Bull F1 Crocs Now
F1

I Guess I’m Buying Red Bull F1 Crocs Now

By Jerry Perez

Posted on May 14, 2026

Honda Prototype 2026
The Downshift

Honda Sneaked Completely New ‘Coming Soon’ Designs Into Its 2026 Business Briefing: TDS

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 14, 2026

A Honda NSX-R GT in Forza Horizon 6 rounding a corner
Video Games

Forza Horizon 6 Review: A Beautiful, Familiar Adventure

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 14, 2026

Hongqi replica based on 2001 Lincoln Town Car
Builds

You Can Buy This Lincoln Town Car Reskinned With Chinese Domestic Market Parts From a Bygone Era

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 13, 2026

Bentley Urban EV Spy Shots
Bentley News

Electric Bentley SUV Spied Blasting Around The Nurburgring

By Joel Feder

Updated on May 13, 2026

Robert Shwartzman - Prema Racing 2025 Indianapolis Pole Winner
Racing

The Indy 500 Just Sold Out Again

By Jerry Perez

Posted on May 13, 2026

Toyota RAV4
News by Brand

Alleged Toyota Service Bulletin Warns of Looming Motor Oil Shortage

By Byron Hurd

Posted on May 13, 2026

Ford Super Duty
Ford News

Ford Super Duty Ditches 6.8L Engine, Making 7.3L Gas V8 Standard

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 13, 2026

Katherine Legge Will Be the First Woman to Attempt Indy 500, Coke 600 ‘Double’
NASCAR

Katherine Legge Will Be the First Woman to Attempt Indy 500, Coke 600 ‘Double’

By Jerry Perez

Posted on May 13, 2026

Yakima StepUp bike rack on Montero
News

The Yakima StepUp Swing Convinced Me Expensive Bike Racks Can Actually Be Worth It

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 13, 2026

Jaguar Type 00 concept with new name, "Type 01."
The Downshift

Jaguar Type 01 Is the Official Name of the Upcoming Ultra-Luxe Jag: TDS

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 13, 2026

Skidoo engine-swapped Honda Pilot single-seater
Builds

Rowdy Honda Single-Seater Gained 100 HP With an 800cc Snowmobile Engine Swap

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 12, 2026

Saabs outside NEVS in Trollhättan, Sweden. (Klaravik Sverige/Youtube)
For Sale

Seven Saab Prototypes Left Behind at the Factory Are Headed to Auction

By Byron Hurd

Posted on May 12, 2026

Images of Android Auto on different display types
Infotainment

Major Android Auto Update Will Bring YouTube to Your Car’s Screen

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 12, 2026

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Audi F1 Team looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on April 30, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
F1

‘If You Don’t Like It, You Don’t Have to Watch’: Nico Hulkenberg Talks 2026 Rules and Audi’s F1 Fight

By Jerry Perez

Posted on May 12, 2026

A teaser shot of the back of Lotus's Type 135 supercar.
The Downshift

Lotus Dumps EV Plan for a New V8 Supercar: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 12, 2026

2027 Audi Q9 prototype
Audi News

The 2027 Audi Q9 Flagship Has Cupholders Big Enough for a Stanley and a Sound System That Vibrates Your Seat

By Joel Feder

Posted on May 11, 2026

Vin Diesel
Culture

Fast and Furious TV Show Confirmed, and Vin Diesel Is Involved

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 11, 2026

Ram 2500 HD
RAM News

More Than 12,000 Ram HD Trucks Recalled Because They Can Go Too Fast for Their Tires

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 11, 2026

Suzuki sportbike hung up on traffic light
News

Crash Leaves Sportbike Hanging From Traffic Light in Accidental Trick-Shot Parking Job

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 11, 2026

GM privacy problems.
GM News

Shady Selling of Driver Data Just Cost GM Another $12.75 Million

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 11, 2026

Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept, rear 3/4 view
The Downshift

Kia Wants Another Stinger, But It’s Being Patient: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 11, 2026

RS Watanbe wheel manufacturing process
Aftermarket

See How Watanabe Wheels Are Handmade in Japan Using Old-School Methods

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 10, 2026

Polaris Ranger GM Ecotec engine swap
Builds

A 1.4L Chevy Spark Engine Doesn’t Sound Too Crazy Until You Put It in a Polaris

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 10, 2026

2027 Volvo EX60
Volvo News

Volvo CCO Knows Heated Seat Subscriptions Are Just Another Way to ‘Nickel and Dime’ People

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 10, 2026

BF Goodrich 39-inch racing slicks
News

Look at These 39-Inch BF Goodrich Racing Slicks

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 9, 2026

Chevrolet Unveils the 2019 Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD at NTEA The Work Truck Show
Chevrolet News

Chevy Is Discontinuing the Medium-Duty Silverado That International Builds

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 9, 2026

Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Culture

Gen Z Enthusiasts Love Japanese Cars and the Chevy Cobalt SS: Hagerty Data

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 9, 2026

Autoforma Audi TT restomod
Audi News

The First-Gen Audi TT Is Already Being Turned Into a Restomod

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on May 9, 2026

Audi 8V
Audi News

VW and Audi Drivers Can Now Get a AWD Tune for FWD Burnouts

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 8, 2026

Tatra Phoenix 16x16
Trucks

Disturbingly Long 16-Wheel-Drive Semi-Truck Looks Like a Centipede

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 8, 2026

Purple BMW Z4 driving at sunset, rear 3/4 view
BMW News

The Last BMW Z4 Has Been Made, Ending Nearly 30 Years of Roadsters

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 8, 2026

Recaro baby seat in Alonso's Pagani
F1

Fernando Alonso Got an Awesome Easter Egg With His New Pagani: Color-Matched Kid Seat

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on May 8, 2026

Like-new 2000 Chevy Silverado
For Sale

Like-New GMT800 Chevy Silverado Single-Cab Unearthed, and You Can Buy It

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 8, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 28: #47: Mick Schumacher, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda during the The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 - Open Test on April 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)
Racing

Mick Schumacher Opens Up on Switch to IndyCar, Life in America, and Making His Own Name

By Jerry Perez

Posted on May 8, 2026

A worker walks near a Toyota Motor Corp Crown vehicle manufactured on the production line of the company's Motomachi factory.
The Downshift

Tariffs and R&D Cost Toyota Half Its Quarterly Profit: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 8, 2026

2027 Lexus TZ Electric SUV
Lexus News

Lexus Just Casually Launched Its First Three-Row Electric SUV

By Byron Hurd

Posted on May 7, 2026

Fleet of Cub Cadet-based machinery
Builds

DIY Guy Builds Ultimate Chore Fleet With Mini Bulldozer, Road Grader Based on Lawn Tractors

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 7, 2026

Sebastien Buemi races at Formula-E's Zurich E-Prix in 2018.
Racing

Switzerland Just Lifted the Racing Ban It Passed After the 1955 Le Mans Disaster

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 7, 2026

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT at Nurburgring
The Downshift

Porsche Just Stole Back the Nurburgring EV Record With a Third of the Power: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 7, 2026

Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320video
Builds

1320video.com Founder Kyle Loftis Has Passed Away

By Byron Hurd

Updated on May 6, 2026

Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe, 2018, V8 engine bay exposed
Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes-AMG Will Get Its V8s Back This Year

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 6, 2026

Old Camry burning oil.
Watch This

Running 0W-8 Oil in a 330,000-Mile Toyota Camry Results In Extreme Consumption

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 6, 2026

The Drivecast Ep. 15 Hero
Porsche News

Porsche Set Hyundai As the Bar for Fun EVs. Let That Sink In

By Joel Feder

Posted on May 6, 2026

Audi recreated the Auto Union Lucca. After just over three years of construction, the record-breaking car was completed in early 2026. Detail: 16-cylinder-engine with supercharger.
The Downshift

Audi Just Rebuilt a V16 Speed-Record Car Lost to Time: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on May 6, 2026

Chevy Camaro four-cylinder
Chevrolet News

This Four-Cylinder Chevy Camaro’s 9.768-Second Quarter-Mile Is a New Record

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 5, 2026

GMC Yukon hits the wall at a spectator drag event
Watch This

Here’s Why You Don’t Race the Family Yukon at Spectator Drags

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on May 5, 2026