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

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Honda CR-V TrailSport front three-quarter view
Honda News

Honda Is America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Gas Automaker

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 21, 2026

Suspension spring gets zapped by 400 car batteries.
Watch This

Watch the Electrical Current From 400 Car Batteries Torch a Suspension Spring

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 21, 2026

1980 Ford Bronco Montana Lobo concept front quarter view.
Ford News

Ford Made This Bubble-Door Bronco Concept in 1980

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 21, 2026

Mazzei Formula Five
Builds

Adding a 119mm Turbo to a Five-Rotor Supercar Is Stupid in a Good Way

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

AC Schnitzer 635 CSi racing in DTM
BMW News

Longtime BMW Tuner Blames Closure on Bureaucracy, Logistics, and Failing to Inspire the Youth

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of Audi F1 Team arrives in the Paddock during day two of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 19, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)
F1

Jonathan Wheatley Abandons Audi F1 Team After 2 Races

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

Dodge Charger EV at a Tesla Supercharger
Dodge News

You Can Take Your Stellantis EV to a Tesla Supercharger Now

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

Lamborghini Temerario in darkness, front-end slightly lit
The Downshift

Profit Dip Despite Record Sales Proves Even Lamborghini Isn’t Immune to Tariffs: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

Advance Auto Parts bundle
Deals

Get a Car Wash Bundle for Under $13 During the Advance Auto Parts Spring Sale

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Audi Formula 1 Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley is at the Formula 1 China Shanghai sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, on March 14, 2025. (Photo by Marcel van Dorst/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
F1

Audi F1 Boss Jonathan Wheatley Rumored to Replace Adrian Newey at Aston

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Aston Martin's British team principal Adrian Newey is pictured ahead of the third practice session of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
F1

Adrian Newey Stepping Down as Aston F1 Team Boss After Just 4 Months: Report

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Volvo V60 CC wagon head-on
News

2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country Last-Ride Review: A Modern Classic Hiding in Traffic

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Custom modified Acura Integra Type S in Forza Horizon 6
Video Games

Forza Horizon 6’s Car Customization Is Getting a Welcome Overhaul

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Brabus Bodo supercar leak
Mercedes-Benz News

Secret Brabus ‘Bodo’ Coupe Accidentally Leaked by Some Guy on Reddit

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

ferrari luce interior top view
Ferrari News

Touch Controls Are 50% Cheaper Than Real Buttons, Ferrari CEO Says

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Drivecast Ep. 8 hero
Culture

The Montana License Plate Loophole Is Closing. California Proved It, but Will Other States Follow?

By Joel Feder

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Rivian R2 rear three quarters view
Rivian News

Rivian Needed a Win. Uber Just Promised Up to $1.25 Billion and 50,000 R2 Orders

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

2025 Subaru WRX tS in blue.
The Downshift

Subaru’s Killing the WRX in Japan for Now: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

22mm oxygen sensor wrench
Deals

Tools Under $10 That You’ll Actually Use: JB Tools Sale

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

Semi truck in Alaska
Trucks

Senators Argue DEF Requirements Should Be Tossed for Trucks in Cold Weather

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

8/30/06 photo Ryan McFadden 200601968 Wilson's Driving School; left is Charlotte R Saint 18 of Morgantown learning proper driving skills from Kay M Kramer, a Wilson's driving instructor (Photo By Ryan McFadden/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
News

Another State Wants to Make It Harder for Teens to Get a Driver’s License

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

Toyota's 2026 Mint 400 entry—a Tundra on 37s with hybrid power.
Toyota News

Toyota’s Tundra TRD Hammer Targets V6 F-150 Raptor With Hybrid Power & 37s

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

2028 BMW M5 Touring spy photo
BMW News

2028 BMW M5 Touring Spied Testing Side-by-Side With Current Wagon

By Joel Feder

Updated on Mar 18, 2026

Audi Q8 driving on snow, rear view.
The Downshift

Audi’s Next Big SUV Was Made for Americans, Will Launch in US First: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

2027 BMW i3 First Look: The 3 Series’ Biggest Change in Decades
BMW News

2027 BMW i3 First Look: The 3 Series’ Biggest Change in Decades

By Marty Padgett

Posted on Mar 18, 2026

Inside GM’s Decision to Help Restore a Rare EV1 for the First Time Ever
GM News

Inside GM’s Decision to Help Restore a Rare EV1 for the First Time Ever

By Adam Ismail

Updated on Mar 18, 2026

Overhead view of mountain switchbacks in Forza Horizon 6.
Video Games

Here’s How Forza Horizon 6 Is Tackling Japan’s Changing Seasons

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi News

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander is A PHEV Goldilocks Between Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-90

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

The Drive x Blipshift collab
Culture

We’re Partnering With Blipshift To Bring Back Your Favorite Out-of-Production Shirts, Hoodies, and Posters

By Andrew P. Collins

Updated on Mar 17, 2026

VW Tiguan R
Volkswagen News

This VW Tiguan R Looks Good. Too Bad It’s Not Coming to America

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

Chevy Silverado ZR2 wrecked
Chevrolet News

This Chevy Silverado ZR2 Has Been Parked for More Than a Year Waiting on a Wiring Harness

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - JUNE 2: Sales incentives are shown on the window of a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer in the showroom of Hoskins Chevrolet June 2, 2003 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Auto dealers are looking to increase sales with incentives for car buyers to try and help disappointing sales in May. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Car Buying

Show the Real Price or Get Sued: FTC Puts More Car Dealers on Notice

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

BMW iX3
The Downshift

BMW Aiming for 50% of Sales To Be Electric by 2030: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

Toyota Tundra Desert Chase Concept
Toyota News

Looks Like the Toyota Tundra Raptor Rival Has a Name: TRD Hammer

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

Photo of Ford Probe IV concept car for sale, front three-quarters view.
For Sale

Recently Unearthed 1983 Ford Probe IV Concept Hits Bring a Trailer

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

Scout Traveler
Volkswagen Group News

Scout Can Do ‘Better Customer Experience’ Without Dealerships, CEO Says

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

2025 Volvo EX30
Volvo News

The Volvo EX30 Is Dead in the US: Exclusive

By Joel Feder

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

BMW M3 GT3 EVO Touring Race Car
BMW News

BMW Pitched This M3 Touring GT3 Car as a Joke. Now It’s Going Racing

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 15: Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team during the podium ceremony after winning the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, his first career Formula 1 victory, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)
F1

Kimi Antonelli Mistakenly Introduced as ‘Kimi Raikkonen’ After Chinese F1 GP Win

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

A Toyota employee holds the front clip of a Toyota Highlander at the company's Indiana manufacturing plant.
The Downshift

Trump’s Tariffs Reportedly Cost Automakers Over $35 Billion So Far: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 16, 2026

Luciano Carvarotti: This Guy Sings Opera to Sell Cars
Culture

Luciano Carvarotti: This Guy Sings Opera to Sell Cars

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 15, 2026

HPA VR6-swapped VW Alltrack.
Volkswagen News

Swapping a 537-HP VR6 Turbo Into a VW Golf Alltrack Is the Right Choice

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 15, 2026

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport prototype front quarter.
Bugatti News

Bugatti Restored This 44,000-Mile Veyron Prototype That Helped Break the Top Speed Record

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 15, 2026

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 20: Mohammed ben Sulayem, FIA President with HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman of SAMF prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
F1

Canceled: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia F1 Races

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

2027 Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet News

GM Admits It’s Possible to Extend Chevy Bolt Production Past 18 Months. But Will It?

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Spark plug sparking.
News

Ridiculously In-Depth Spark Plug Test Shows 1/3 of Tested Parts Were Fake

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Daddy Dave Audi RS 5 front quarter.
For Sale

You Can Buy Daddy Dave’s Absurd Audi RS5 Drag Car for $425,000

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

USPS lowrider stamps
Culture

USPS Drops Lowrider Stamp Collection

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Hans-Joachim Stuck, at right, talks with Porsche engineer Norbert Singer.
History

40 Years Since Sebring Win, Hans-Joachim Stuck Still Believes Speed and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Jeep Rockslide interior
Jeep News

Jeep Is Really Putting a ‘Jean Blue’ Interior in the Wrangler and Gladiator

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

2028 Porsche Cayenne Gas spy shot
Porsche News

Gas-Powered Porsche Cayenne Spy Shots: Brace Yourself

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Honda Prologue Elite
The Downshift

The Honda Prologue Is Expected to Die at the End of the Year With No Replacement: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Inside the Life, Death, and Resurrection of the Chevy Bolt
Chevrolet News

Inside the Life, Death, and Resurrection of the Chevy Bolt

By Joel Feder

Updated on Mar 12, 2026

An Afeela 1 seen in a showroom at Afeela Studio Beverly Hills on March 4.
Honda News

Sony Has ‘No Information’ on the Fate of the Afeela Project After Honda’s EV Pullback

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Chevrolet Bolt Hero
Chevrolet News

GM Intends to Keep Chevy Bolt Starting Price Below $30K

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Chevy Bolt regen paddle
Chevrolet News

Why the New Chevy Bolt Dropped Its Wackiest Feature

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Side-by-side image of Mario Kart 64 on a Ferrari F1 steering wheel and Charles Leclerc's face.
F1

Charles Leclerc Said New F1 Cars Are Like Mario Kart, So Ferrari Did the Only Right Thing

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Peanuts x Timex Snoopy expedition watch.
Deals

Snoopy Goes Off-Roading on This Affordable Expedition Watch

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Bixby Bridge on highway 1 near the rocky Big Sur coastline of the Pacific Ocean California, USA
Electric Vehicles

Trump Takes a Second Swing at California’s Emissions Policies With New Lawsuit

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Rivian R2
Rivian News

Rivian Goes All-In on the R2: 330 Miles of Range, $59,485, and Everything to Prove

By Joel Feder

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Rivian RAD
Rivian News

Rivian Won’t Talk About the Missing R2 Tri-Motor. The Reason Why Is Big

By Joel Feder

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Century M100 wrecker and John Deere 470RR recover excavator that fell through a parking garage
Trucks

World’s Largest Rotator Tow Truck Called in After Excavator Falls Through Parking Garage

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Palisade-XRT-PRO-review
News

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO Review: Nice Landing Between Rugged and Reasonable

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Robert Kubica tests a BMW Sauber F1 car in November 2008 ahead of the car's competition debut the following year.
The Downshift

BMW Rules Out F1 Return Because There’s No Road Car Link: TDS

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Mar 12, 2026