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2027 VW ID 4 spy shot
Volkswagen News

VW Changed Basically Everything On this 2027 ID 4 Prototype. Can You Even Tell?

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 20, 2026

When US Customs Confiscated a Red Bull F1 Turbo, a Ford Engineer Had to Come to the Rescue
F1

When US Customs Confiscated a Red Bull F1 Turbo, a Ford Engineer Had to Come to the Rescue

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jan 20, 2026

A Tesla Cybertruck is parked on a street and a red downward arrow is superimposed over it.
The Downshift

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Dropped 50% in 2025: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 20, 2026

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with the Carolina Squat mod
Builds

The Carolina Squat Has Crept Into Japanese Car Culture

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Jan 19, 2026

A sketch of a human head turning from GM's Eye Gaze lane-change patent application.
GM News

GM Wants Its Cars To Change Lanes for You Based on Nothing but Where You Look

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 19, 2026

2025 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X
Nissan News

Dune Patrol: Seeking Sand in the 2026 Nissan Armada and Frontier Pro-4X

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 19, 2026

Ram Fox Mopar street truck, in black
RAM News

Ram CEO Says 650-HP Street Truck Is a Test of ‘Market Acceptance’

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 19, 2026

Trade show attendee holding a giant zip tie.
News

You’ll Have That on Those Big Jobs: The World’s Largest Zip Tie Is Nearly 4 Feet Long and $75

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 18, 2026

Jensen Interceptor tribute by Jensen International Automotive.
News

Jensen Restorer Wants to Revive the Interceptor With ‘Bespoke V8 Power’

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 18, 2026

Rear view of a Bugatti Veyron prototype driving up a snow-covered hill.
Bugatti News

Testing The Bugatti Veyron Was An Adventure Into the Unknown

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 18, 2026

Profile view of Jeep Gladiator with tray bed.
Jeep News

This Jeep Gladiator Tray-Bed Conversion Is the Perfect Overlanding Starter Kit

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

Triton V10-powered Ford Mustang built by YouTuber Overused.
Ford News

Forget a 4.6L, Your Ford Mustang GT Needs a Triton V10 Like This One

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

Car Mate Zero Wiper water-repellent film.
Car Tech

The Japanese Aftermarket Part Your Car Really Needs Is This Water-Repellant Glass Film

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

An empty track view from Tosa Turn after the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna was cancelled due to flooding on May 17, 2023 in Imola, Italy
F1

Imola Tearing Down History in Bid for F1 Calendar Return

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

Mercedes EQS spy shot
Mercedes-Benz News

2027 Mercedes EQS Aims at Lucid With Efficiency and Charging Updates

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Orange Shelby Mustang in a garage
Ford News

New Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Blows Your Hair Back With 810 HP and $128,000 Sticker

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

2026 Ford F-450 "Shorty" by Truman Motors
Builds

Single-Cab Ford Super Duty With Short Bed Conversion and Godzilla V8 Hits Just Right

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Vredestein Sprint+ on 240SX
News

Driven: Vredestein Sprint+ Classic-Car Summer Touring Tires

By Cyril Soliman

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Ford CEO Jim Farley Hits Back at Cadillac F1 CEO’s Criticism: ‘It’s Laughable’
F1

Ford CEO Jim Farley Hits Back at Cadillac F1 CEO’s Criticism: ‘It’s Laughable’

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

3D renders of the new livery for Oracle Red Bull Racing's car for the 2026 Formula 1 season. // Oracle Red Bull Racing / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202601140764 // Usage for editorial use only //
F1

Ford’s F1 Partnership With Red Bull Goes Way Beyond Marketing

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Toyota North Carolina Battery Plant
The Downshift

Ford Might Buy Batteries From China’s BYD for Its Hybrids: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Coyote V8 overlay on Le Mans track
WEC

Ford Will Race Le Mans With a Hybrid Coyote V8 Because Reliability Rules

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

EV Batteries Should Be Lasting Longer. Here’s Why They’re Not
Electric Vehicles

EV Batteries Should Be Lasting Longer. Here’s Why They’re Not

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

2028 Rolls-Royce Cullinan spy shot
Rolls-Royce News

Move Over Spectre, the Electric Rolls-Royce Cullinan Is Coming

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE350 Sedan
Mercedes-Benz News

The Blob Is Back: Mercedes Quietly Relaunched Its EQ Electric Car Lineup

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N drifting
Watch This

How Hyundai Went From a Joke to the World’s Third-Largest Automaker

By Adam Ismail

Updated on Jan 15, 2026

President Trump visiting the Dearborn Truck Plant
The Downshift

Trump Hurting US Auto Manufacturing While Helping China, Pete Buttigieg Says: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: For People Who Will Actually Track Their Car
Ford News

2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: For People Who Will Actually Track Their Car

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

Volvo EX60 interior
Volvo News

Volvo EX60 Debuting Next-Gen Infotainment System With Google Gemini AI Assistant

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

Lucid Air and Gravity in a showroom
Lucid News

Lucid Gutted Its Software Team. Will Its Key Fobs Work Now?

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

2026 Ram 1500
RAM News

Ramcharger SUV Name ‘A Pretty Obvious Guess’ Says Ram CEO

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

Land Cruiser battles through Dakar Rally
Racing

Land Cruiser MacGyver Moment: Diesel Toyota Fights to Finish Line With Ratchet Strap for Suspension

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

2025 Dodge Hornet rear view, lights on, at night
Dodge News

Tariffs Have Officially Killed the Dodge Hornet

By Adam Ismail

Updated on Jan 14, 2026

Days of Thunder spoof
Watch This

Fantasy Unlocked: ‘Days of Thunder’ But With Minivans

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

2022 Acura RDX
Acura News

The Acura RDX Is Pausing Production With a Next-Gen Hybrid Years Away

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

Honda Base Station trailer
Honda News

Honda’s Secret Project: A Futuristic Camper Trailer You Can Tow With a CR-V

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

President Trump visiting the Dearborn Truck Plant
The Downshift

‘Let China Come In’ to US Auto Industry Trump Says While in Detroit: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

Ford Bronco RTR
Ford News

Ford Bronco RTR Adds the Best Off-Road Upgrades This Side of the Raptor for Less

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

BMW M Neue Klasse prototype on snow
BMW News

BMW’s Electric M3 Has Four Motors and a Special Battery

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 on a Camaro ZL1
News

One of the Best Budget Performance Tires Finally Got an Update: Meet the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2

By Andrew P. Collins

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Honda 0 Series Saloon front end with badge lit
Honda News

Honda’s Cool New Logo Is Destined for All Its Cars—Not Just the EVs

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Front three-quarter view of Cadillac Formula 1 test livery.
F1

Cadillac F1’s One-Off Testing Livery Shows That Black Race Cars Still Look Sick

By Jerry Perez

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Tony Stewart
NASCAR

Tony Stewart Is Coming Back to NASCAR—And He’s Driving

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Bloodshot Night Edition
RAM News

‘Way, Way, Way Better’: Ram CEO Says RHO Beats TRX as a Daily Driver

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Chevy Corvette ZR1X on drag strip.
Chevrolet News

The King Is Here: Chevy Corvette ZR1X Clocks 1.68s 0-60, 8.67s Quarter Mile

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Mary Barra, General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Officer
The Downshift

EVs Are Still the ‘End Game’ Says GM CEO: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Ford racing image, Method wheel throwing sand
Ford News

Sand Turbine: The Fluid Dynamics Behind This Unreal Ford Raptor Dakar Photo

By Andrew P. Collins

Updated on Jan 13, 2026

A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime electric car is recharged October 3, 2022 at a charging station at the town hall in Charlotte, Vermont
Electric Vehicles

Your Plug-In Hybrid Is Polluting More If You Aren’t Charging It Up

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac News

Buyer Beware: Here’s a Little Detail All Cadillac Lyriq Buyers Should Know

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

International Harvester Sightliner
For Sale

This 1959 IH Semi Truck for Sale Has Windshields Below the Driver’s Knees

By Caleb Jacobs

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

Ram 1500 REV
RAM News

Ram’s V8-Loving CEO Says, ‘Electrification Is Fantastic’ and ‘Will Take Over’

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

John Cena poses with new Prelude
Honda News

John Cena Just Added a Prelude to His Growing Honda Collection

By Adam Ismail

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

Electric Hyundai Staria
The Downshift

Hyundai Aims To Succeed With the Electric Staria Van Where the VW ID Buzz Failed: TDS

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

Hyundai AR Navigation
Infotainment

GPS Is Evolving To Be More “Conversational”—And It’s About Time

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 11, 2026

Electric Motors
News

Are We About to Have an Electric-Motor RPM race?

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 11, 2026

Casper Braat Porsche 911 engine sculpture.
Porsche News

This Artist Creates Porsche 911 Parts Out of Marble

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 11, 2026

AEV Ford Super Duty FXL package
Ford News

AEV’s New Ford FXL Package Will Put Your Super Duty on 40s

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 11, 2026

Spyker C8 Aileron LM85 front quarter view.
News

Spyker Aims to Prove It’s Not Dead Yet With C8 Aileron LM85

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 10, 2026

2026 Shelby Super Snake Ford Mustang front quarter view.
Aftermarket

2026 Shelby Super Snake Makes 830 Horsepower for $175K

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 10, 2026

Ligier JS50 D+ sets Nurburgring lap record.
News

A New Nurburgring Lap Record Was Set With Just 8 Horsepower

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 10, 2026

Ferrari 250 GTO Bianco Speciale front quarter view.
Ferrari News

The Only Ferrari 250 GTO Made in White Is Going to Auction

By Stephen Edelstein

Posted on Jan 10, 2026

2027 Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet News

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Edges Out Nissan Leaf To Become Least Expensive EV in US

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 9, 2026

2027 Nissan Z
Nissan News

Confirmed: Nissan’s Refreshed Z Will Come to America

By Byron Hurd

Posted on Jan 9, 2026

2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX
RAM News

How Long Will the Resurrected Ram TRX Stick Around? ‘Call Washington,’ Ram CEO Says

By Joel Feder

Posted on Jan 9, 2026