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Builds

Ultimate Harbor Freight Go-Kart Engine Cost $8,725 to Build—For Real

A Predator 670 engine costs $950 on its own, and the builder didn't stop there as he added Holley Sniper EFI, a turbo, billet internals, and way more.

Culture

Want Faster Lap Times? Try Leaving Traction Control On

Can modern traction control systems make you faster? Our pro driver weighs in.

BMW News

The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is the Best Looking M Car in Years

BMW has given us a preview of how we can expect the electric M3 to look, and it's saying all the right things.

Rivian News

Rivian’s CEO Says There’s a Big Market for a Small Electric Truck

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive there's a big opportunity for a smaller electric truck — but don't hold out for an R2T anytime soon.

The Downshift

Ford Says 405-HP Ranger Raptor ‘Might Already Have Too Much Power’: TDS

Don't hold your breath for a Ford Bronco Raptor R or Ranger Raptor R, either.

Rivian News

Rivian’s CEO Says RAD Vehicles Will Be Fundamentally Different

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive that RAD vehicles will feature real hardware changes under the metal skin.

Video Games

Over the Hill Preview: Virtual Off-Roading That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure

The off-roading adventure game from the creator of Art of Rally is about enjoying the journey and taking in the sights and sounds.

WEC

Genesis Is Going GT3 Racing, and Here’s Its Race Car Concept

While the press release sells the Magma GT3 as an exploratory concept, the in-person intro by Luc Donckerwolke and Cyril Abiteboul pinned it as a reality.

Ford News

Ford CEO Jim Farley’s Right To Repair Comment Should Make Every Car Owner Uncomfortable

Farley says modern cars are too complex for DIYers. The bigger danger is what happens to independent mechanics if automakers win this fight.

Rivian News

A Rivian Fender Bender Cost $42,000. Its CEO Says That Should Never Happen

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe exclusively told The Drive that no collision repair should cost tens of thousands of dollars — and explained why it's happened.

Video Games

The Open-World Monaco in ‘Clutch’ Looks Breathtaking

Our first look at gameplay in 'Clutch,' the new game from ex-Forza Horizon devs, gives us plenty to look forward to.

Rivian News

Rivian Heard You Complaining About Touchscreens So It Over-Engineered Scroll Wheels

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe exclusively told The Drive how the R2's software-defined Halo wheels work — and why the clicks you feel aren't mechanical at all.

Jeep News

Jeep Will Give Away 100 Wranglers if America Suddenly Gets Good at Soccer

A bunch of George Washingtons (plural) will win a Jeep if America beats its 60:1 World Cup odds.

F1

F1 Power Unit Changes Are a Step in the Right Direction. But Are They Enough?

F1 is improving the current energy split to emphasize combustion power over electric, but the full effect of it won't go into effect until 2028. Will it be too late?

Video Games

Fast and Furious Supra, Back to the Future DeLorean, and More Movie Cars Sneak Into One Nostalgic Universe Here

New 'Stuntman' game immortalizes Hollywood's greatest cars in an amazing trailer.

Mercedes-Benz Reviews

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 EV Quick Review: At Least It’s Efficient

Mercedes extracted the maximum in performance and efficiency from the electric CLA's powertrain—and made some damning unforced errors along the way.

The Downshift

Ford Trucks Finally Got Their Aluminum Supply Back After a 9-Month Drought: TDS

The plant that rolls the aluminum that goes into the Ford F-150 and Super Duty is finally spinning back up after multiple fires took it offline last fall.

F1

Growing Pains: The Anatomy of Audi’s Rocky F1 Start

From car reliability issues to a major leadership shake-up, Audi's first F1 season is a real baptism by fire—and that's just how they want it.

Accessories

3W Liners’ Dog Seat Cover Is Cleverly Modular—and a Steal on Sale: The Rundown

This dog seat cover uses zippers and straps to give you multiple coverage modes (and it's usually on sale).

Rivian News

Rivian R3X Is ‘a Couple of Years Away.’ RJ Scaringe Gave Us the First Real Timeline

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe exclusively told The Drive the R3X is roughly two years away — tying its arrival directly to the Georgia factory launch.