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Legendary Biker Erik Buell Returns With All-Electric 'Fuell' Motorcycle and Bicycle
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Woman Nearly Killed by Light Pole in Freak Accident That Skewered GMC Sierra Pickup Truck
Apr 25, 2019 12:44 PM
2020 Volkswagen VW Golf Mk8 Release Delayed by Software Issues: Report
Apr 25, 2019 12:00 PM
Porsche's New Two-Door Panamera Will Battle BMW 8 Series, Arrive in 2020: Report
Apr 25, 2019 11:36 AM
New Colorado Law Aims to Ticket Drivers Illegally Parked in Electric Car Spots
Apr 25, 2019 10:35 AM
Tesla's New Car Insurance Service Will Actively Spy on You, Adjust Rates Accordingly
Apr 25, 2019 10:20 AM
Dozens of Cars Underwater at Dallas Love Field Airport Parking Due to Torrential Rains
Apr 25, 2019 10:05 AM
California Couple's Ford Fusion 'Given Away' by Dealership While in for Service
Apr 25, 2019 9:45 AM
Photo Gallery: Aftermath of Subaru WRX High-Speed Crash That Launched Engine, Debris Into Homes
Apr 25, 2019 8:46 AM
GM CEO Mary Barra to Confirm Second Shift at Corvette Plant to Keep Up With C8 Demand: Report
Apr 24, 2019 4:50 PM
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By Will Sabel Courtney Mar 29, 2019

The 2019 Bentley Continental GT Proves Human Driving Will Never Die

The latest version of Bentley's gran turismo shows there'll be value in the long drive long after robots have taken over our commutes.
By Sam Bendall Mar 21, 2019

Henry Crew Will Be the Youngest Person to Circle the World by Motorcycle

At around mile 45,000, The Drive sat down with the 23-year-old Crew to discuss his travels and tribulations.
By Brett Berk Mar 13, 2019

You Don't Need A Full-Size Pickup Truck, You Need a Cowboy Costume

The most popular vehicles in America may be the greatest examples of overcompensation ever invented.
By Matt Farah Jan 2, 2019

A Track Comparo Pits NASCAR Against IndyCar. Who Wins?

“You don’t want to see what happens if an inexperienced driver misses a shift in something like this."
By Kyle Cheromcha Dec 17, 2018

Mulholland Is Burning: How the Iconic Rock Store Survived the Woolsey Fire

A catastrophic wildfire nearly destroyed a motorcycle Mecca.
By Stef Schrader Nov 30, 2018

Volkswagen's Tiniest Car Is All You Need To Terrify Yourself On The Nürburgring

Always meet your heroes if you can, especially if that hero is a supercar-humbling Volkswagen Up!
By Alex Roy Nov 5, 2018

The 10 Best & Worst of Automotive Tech in 2018

Because there's too much going on to wait for December.
By Josh Condon Nov 2, 2018
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A Local's Guide to Being Slowly Choked to Death by New York City Traffic, in Five Vehicles

NYC gridlock can do to mobility solutions what whisky did to Dylan Thomas outside of White Horse Tavern, but with less humanity.
By Kyle Cheromcha Oct 31, 2018

LA Is Trying to Fix its Prostitution Problem by Banning Right Turns at Night—and it Might be Working

A city's battle to take back its streets from the streetwalkers, one illegal turn at a time.
By Alex Roy Oct 3, 2018

Tesla's 'Leaked' Email About Using Employees to Beta Test Full Self-Driving Cars Makes No Sense

There's something off about the timing, motivation, and especially the content of Tesla's latest "leak."
By Eric Adams Oct 3, 2018

Here's How the Autonomous Air Taxi of Tomorrow Won't Let You Die

The Drive's tech writer and aviation expert takes us into the future for a ride in a self-flying electric aircraft. It might be a bumpy ride.
By Brett Berk Sep 28, 2018

With Start-Ups Finally Penetrating the Auto Industry, a Pair of Legacy Manufacturers Launched Their Own

With Polestar and Genesis, Volvo and Hyundai will target more upscale customers—and hope to elevate their core products in the process.
By James Gilboy Sep 21, 2018

A Rookie's Guide to Entering the 24 Hours of Lemons

Want to partake in the world's best-known junker endurance racing series? Here's everything you need to know.
By Alex Roy Sep 21, 2018

An Honest Tech Glossary for Micromobility, Tesla, and the 'Cactus Effect'

The buzzwords are proliferating faster than Bird scooters in Los Angeles. Here, a handy glossary for the current mobility lingo. 
By Will Sabel Courtney Sep 12, 2018
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Tesla Model 3 Vs. Amtrak's Acela Express: The Electric Future Acid Test

Two visions of our transportation future—a high-speed train and an electric car—face off in a sprint from New York City to Boston. 
By Kyle Cheromcha Sep 6, 2018

DriveTribe Has Lost $16 Million in Two Years. Has it Also Lost its Way?

Missed opportunities, zombie tribes, and an overdose of Clarkson, Hammond, and May—this is DriveTribe today.
By Eric Adams Aug 31, 2018

Automakers and Audio Companies Are Pushing In-Car Music Technology Farther Than Ever

Using the most voodoo of automotive sciences, premium sound systems lean on both expert ears and virtual modeling. The result: Listening bliss.
By James Gilboy Aug 31, 2018
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Formula 1 Needs to Bring Back Ground Effect Race Cars

Ground effect aero was banned from F1 in 1983—with good reason. It's time to bring it back.
By Jerry Perez Jul 30, 2018

Behind the Shadowy Billion-Dollar Payouts of F1, NASCAR, and IndyCar

We take an in-depth look at who makes the money—and how much—in the world's top-tier racing series.
LAWRENCE AND THE MACHINE
By Lawrence Ulrich Jul 30, 2018

Sergio Marchionne's Record as Fiat Chrysler CEO Was, In Fact, Decidedly Mixed

Encomiums for the late, great auto executive are deserved. But the champagne toasts and Pollyanna takes are obscuring serious problems at FCA. 
By Benjamin Preston Jul 26, 2018

United States, EU Agree to Keep Agreeing on Auto Tariffs

In an unexpected press conference yesterday afternoon, President Trump promises to hold off on auto tariffs and EU president pledges to buy more American soy beans.
By Alex Roy Jul 23, 2018
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Mobility Showdown: Bird Scooter vs. Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG in Santa Monica

Los Angeles traffic is the great equalizer.
By Josh Condon Jul 2, 2018

Behind the Scenes of Ducati's Triumphant Return to Pikes Peak 2018

Three days on the trail of the American CEO who insists Ducati remain King of the Mountain.
By Edward Niedermeyer Jun 29, 2018

The Truth Behind Electrek's Shady Alliance with Tesla 

How the most popular electric car news site quietly wages a proxy war on behalf of Elon Musk.
By Matt Farah Jun 21, 2018
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Living the Perfect Lotus Lifestyle, 1 Racetrack at a Time

Life moves pretty fast, and so does the Lotus Evora 400.