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GM V8 production line
The Downshift

GM’s Spending $505M To Build Next-Gen V8 Engines in Canada: TDS

The new V8 engines are destined for GM's full-size trucks and SUVs.

Honda Civic EK hatch
For Sale

These Still Exist? Stock Honda Civic EK Hatch Surfaces for Sale With 90,000 Miles

Judging by all the other EK hatches on the road today, it takes serious restraint to leave the springs uncut on one of these.

Screenshot of gameplay of Parking Garage Rally Circuit, on the Turin track.
Video Games

Race on the Fiat Factory Roof Test Track in This Charming Indie Game

Parking Garage Rally Circuit's new DLC doubles the track count and includes one of the coolest fictional circuits we've ever seen in a racing game.

Bad Cat Engineering's Maximum Meows NSX Header
Acura News

This Acura NSX With a Custom 6-to-1 Header Makes Awesome Wookiee Noises

Ever heard an Acura NSX with a 6-to-1 header? Now you have.

Astrobotic rotating detonation rocket engine
Watch This

Just Look at the Spiral Exhaust Flame Thrown by This Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

There's a somewhat simple explanation behind the rocket science at play here, but the visual result is astounding.

The Drivecast Ep. 14 Hero
Podcasts

They Spent Billions. They Built the Future. Then It All Fell Apart

It’s the state of the EV union—how automakers are reacting to the uncertainty, whether they’re over-correcting, and what comes next.

The VW ID Polo rear 3/4 view
The Downshift

Volkswagen’s EV for the People Actually Looks Pretty Fantastic: TDS

VW's new ID Polo is the Chevy Bolt competitor we could use—and, most importantly, isn't inexplicably going away after just one year.

Infiniti QX65 front 3/4 view
Infiniti Reviews

2027 Infiniti QX65 First Drive Review: Showing Up Isn’t Enough

If Infiniti pulls off that comeback its been teasing, it won't be because of the QX65.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A+
News

BFG’s New Trail-Terrain T/A+ Promises Better Efficiency and Wet Handling for Light Off-Roaders

BFG's on-road all-terrain tire just got an overhaul. We're going to test it for ourselves.

Rivians in front of Alaskan flag.
Rivian News

Alaska Rivian Owners Are Getting Screwed Out of Warranty Work by EV Shipping Restrictions

Free warranty work now costs thousands of dollars in shipping after major carriers banned EVs from boats over fire risk.

Panelescent gauges in a 1966 Dodge Charger lit up.
History

This 1960s-Era Electroluminescent Gauge Cluster Is So Much Better Than a Screen

Over a half century ago, a new lighting technology made car gauges look better than ever before—or, frankly, ever after.

Ford Mustang GTD dyno run
Ford News

Ford Mustang GTD Dyno Run Reveals How Much HP It Really Makes

Ford claims 815 horsepower at the crank, but how much of that makes it to the ultra-wide rear tires?

Cadillac’s Miami F1 Livery Is a Black-and-White Beauty
F1

Cadillac’s Miami F1 Livery Is a Black-and-White Beauty

Way to show off on your first race at home, Cadillac F1 Team.

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Tow Test: Maxing It Out
Honda Passport

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Tow Test: Maxing It Out

After nearly eight months with the Honda Passport TrailSport, we put its 285 hp, 262 lb-ft of torque, and 5,000-pound towing capacity to the test.

GM HD Truck Production
The Downshift

GM’s Profits Are Up 22%. Trucks Did It: TDS

General Motors raised its profit outlook for the year by $500 million based upon truck and SUV sales despite high gas prices.

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 31: A person collects the receipt following fuel payment at the pay-at-the-pump station in Edmonton, on March 31, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Tomorrow, fuel prices will rise due to the Federal Carbon Tax increase. Canadians anticipate paying more for gasoline, diesel, and propane starting April 1st. All provincial premiers are concerned about the impact on those already grappling with the cost of living.
Culture

Enterprise Tried Pinning Bogus $7K Bill on Renters for Gas-Diesel Mixup, Finally Forced To Back Down

Printed receipts might seem quaint in 2026, but a slip of paper saved this couple nearly $7K and finally forced a car rental giant to back down.

Trucker of the Year
Watch This

Listen to a Passionate Trucker Explain How He Gets 10 MPG From His Freightliner

When you get a professional driver talking about dirty air and .5-mile-per-gallon improvements, they get excited.

A close-up of GWM's "GF" V8 powertrain on display at Auto China 2026, with renderings of a GT3 car in the background.
WEC

The Next Twin-Turbo V8 GT3 Car Is Coming From China

Great Wall Motors wants to give China its first-ever GT3 challenger, powered by a 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8.

Nissan Z Nismo
Nissan News

Nissan Z’s Twin-Turbo V6 ‘Is Capable of a Lot More Power,’ Nissan Boss Says

"I do see performance versions coming out, special limited series," Nissan North America's boss told The Drive exclusively.

Dog in McLaren with pet hair remover
Cleaning & Detailing

Drive With a Dog? This Pet Hair Remover Works Great

The "Grubbie Edge" from Chemical Guys works really well at extracting embedded dog hair from car carpet.