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2025 Chevrolet Suburban CarPlay hero
The Downshift

GM Is Ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on All Future Cars Instead of Just EVs: TDS

GM CEO Mary Barra said consumers should expect the phase out of CarPlay and Android Auto in the next few years.

CFD analysis of fictional Lightning McQueen car
Culture

Finally: NASCAR Engineer Performs Lightning McQueen Aero Analysis

NASCAR Computational Fluid Dynamics expert Seth Dillard has run Lightning McQueen through his race car aero simulator, answering critical questions about the talking vehicle.

Dashboard of an Audi A4 allroad.
Audi News

Audi Infotainment Screens Were Bricked for Months by a Bad SiriusXM Update

This issue calls out one downside of running third-party apps in a modern car. Forced updates are usually fine, but when they're not, they can be deeply frustrating.

Lamborghini Urus SE
Lamborghini News

Lamborghini One-Ups Hyundai With up to 10-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty

Lamborghini has extended its warranties in a commitment to "defeat time"—or at least protect resale values.

GM eyes-off Super Cruise
Cadillac News

Cadillac Will Have You Watching Movies Behind the Wheel by 2028

GM's "eyes-off" Super Cruise will be powered by a new computing platform supporting the electric Escalade IQ.

Vintage Modern
Ford News

Custom Shop That Used ‘Bronco’ Name Without Permission Forced to Rebrand After Ford Sues

Vintage Modern, formerly known as Vintage Broncos, wants to make sure you aren't mislabeling its products either. You know, for legal reasons.

Chevy Camaro design image from GM teaser.
Chevrolet News

It Looks Like GM Design Teased a New Chevy Camaro—and It’s Not an SUV

Originally the Camaro was possibly returning as an EV, and it was unclear if it was going to be a car, but a sketch reveals what could be a slinky, possibly gas-powered coupe.

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport
Toyota RAV4

2026 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review: The Best-Seller Gets Better

Nearly half a million people bought a new RAV4 in the United States last year. There's a lot at stake with this new one, and Toyota managed to get it just right.

Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet News

Wicked Exhaust Heat Melted This Corvette ZR1 While Averaging 173 MPH Over 118 Miles

Some people wrap their Corvettes, while others drive really fast to get that natural flambeau paint finish.

Tesla Model Y at a charging station
The Downshift

Tesla Recalls Almost 13,000 Vehicles Due to Battery Pack Defect: TDS

Some Teslas could suddenly lose drive power, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Infiniti QX80 R-Spec badge.
Infiniti News

Infiniti Is Building a GT-R-Powered QX80—But Probably Just One

A QX80 packing the GT-R's twin-turbo V6 would certainly get people talking about Infiniti's flagship SUV, if they could buy it.

V8-swapped Chevy Sonic
Builds

You’d Never Know This Chevy Sonic Has a V8 Until You Turn the Key

Big engine in a tiny car is always fun, but this guy has great taste by doing it up sleeper-style.

A JBL tweeter speaker in a Toyota Corolla hatchback
Aftermarket

Why Do Some New Car Audio Systems Just Plain Suck?

Stock car audio has largely improved over the years, but it still falls flat in many models. We asked experts why.

The Massive Jaguar EV Type 00’s Tiny Hatch Revealed in Spy Photos
Jaguar News

The Massive Jaguar EV Type 00’s Tiny Hatch Revealed in Spy Photos

This fastback EV appears to have a remarkably tiny cargo opening.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 17: #26, Colton Herta, Andretti Global w/ Curb-Agajanian Honda, poses for qualifying photos during qualifying for the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Geoff MIller/Lumen via Getty Images)
F1

Colton Herta Takes Vital Step Toward Cadillac F1 Race Seat

At 25, Herta will likely be the oldest driver in Formula 2 come the 2026 season, but it's a necessary step to take to reach F1.

BYD Seal
Electric Vehicles

Not Just Cheap: Design and Technology Are Putting Chinese Cars on Americans’ Radar

Cost isn't the only thing driving America's exploding interest in Chinese automobiles.

Kia Is Giving Away ‘Nostalgic’ Motor Oil and Gasoline-Scented Car Freshener to EV Buyers
Kia News

Kia Is Giving Away ‘Nostalgic’ Motor Oil and Gasoline-Scented Car Freshener to EV Buyers

We love the good scent of rubber and exhaust at a race track, but every time you get into a car? Nah.

VW ID Buzz
The Downshift

Volkswagen ID Buzz Production Paused Due to Slowing Demand: TDS

Production of the electric van will be stopped for four days, though it's unclear if that will be extended.

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota News

Toyota’s New FJ Is Basically a Shrunken Land Cruiser

It's not much bigger than a UTV, yet a heck of a lot cooler.

Honda autonomous mower
Honda News

Honda’s Self-Driving Lawn Mower Is Super Cool But Will Cost More Than a Civic Si

By this time next year, you'll be able to buy a lawn mower with LiDAR.