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Culture

If Phones Are Killing Pedestrians, Why Is It Only Happening in America?

Smartphone adoption tracks America's pedestrian death spike almost perfectly. The problem: every other country has smartphones too.

Deals

Amazon Prime Day Deals: All the Best Buys for Car People

Amazon Prime Day is live from June 23 to 26. We've been scanning the sales to round up all the best deals for people who are into cars.

Ford News

Ford Drops V8 From Top-Spec F-150 King Ranch, Platinum

If you're in the market for a highfalutin Ford half-ton, you'll have to be OK with an EcoBoost V6.

News

85-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Street Racing His Nissan Z

Grandpa's got the need—the need for speed.

Podcasts

License Plate Cameras Are Tracking Your Life Without a Warrant

The cameras are already out there, already collecting, and there's no setting, no law, and no off switch that can stop them.

Honda News

The Honda Element Is Returning in 2029 as a US-Built Hybrid Crossover: Report

Honda's aiming to tap adventure-minded buyers and steal sales from the Ford Bronco Sport with an Element revival.

Manufacturing

Texas Real Estate Guy Wants to Make a $21,500 Truck. He Got 5,500 Reservations in Six Days

With a passion for simple, easy-to-fix Toyotas, Zach De Bernardi and his company REO hope to deliver a new solution that's still gas powered.

McLaren Reviews

2026 McLaren 750S Spider Review: Proof That Supercars Should Still Be Punishing

The McLaren 750S doesn't make things "easy" with the push of a button. It's a serious machine for serious drivers.

The Downshift

Toyota and Nissan Admit Their American-Made Cars May Have Thin Paint, Panel Gaps, and Leftover Residue: TDS

Toyota and Nissan say their American-made models aren't up to Japanese standards.

Slate News

Slate’s $24,950 Electric Truck Gets More Range, More Tow Capacity—and 450 More Pounds

Slate confirmed pricing, 205 miles of range, and 2,000 lbs of towing for its bare-bones pickup. It also says 180,000 people already have reservations.

Deals

48% off a Polisher and More DeWalt Prime Day Deals for Car People

Amazon carries a lot of DeWalt tools. That makes Prime Day a great chance to grab a deal before starting your next project.

Rivian News

Rivian Has Long Wanted to Put a Winch on the R1. RAD Might Finally Make It Happen

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive that RAD won't be limited to vehicles — and a winch for the R1 is exactly the kind of accessory the department could enable.

News

Man Driving Giant Banana Gets Pulled Over in Montana

The banana, which is based on a Ford F-150, has the license plate "SPLIT."

Car Tech

Cops Are Already Using License Plate Readers to Stalk People

License plate readers can now monitor virtually any connected device, and these systems have already been abused.

Deals

NOCO’s Best-Deal Jump Starters and Inflators Are on Sale for Prime Day

Get up to 50% off NOCO products from Amazon during this week's Prime Day sale. Find battery jump starters, air compressors, and more here.

Deals

40% off Leatherman and More Great EDC Deals at Amazon Prime Day Live Now

See the best everyday-carry knife and multitool Amazon Prime Day deals from Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox, and more.

Deals

Amazon Prime Day OBD Scanner Deals: Top Three Best Buys

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day OBD2 scanner bargains at both the high-performance (expensive) and high-value (cheap) ends of the market.

Self-Driving Tech

75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are a Major Reason

A new NYT analysis found that anyone shorter than 5-foot-6 — about half of American adults — would frequently be knocked to the ground in front of today's average vehicle.

Deals

One of Our Favorite Off-Road Tire Inflators Is 35% Off for Amazon Prime Day

The heavy-duty self-contained Etenwolf S6 tire inflator is $55.50 off list price during Amazon Prime Day (June 23-26).

The Downshift

Toyota RAV4-Based Truck Is ‘Quite Appealing’ Top Engineer Says: TDS

There are no plans, currently, for a RAV4-based truck, but deep in our heart of hearts it would be fun, a top RAV4 engineer said.