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The Downshift

It’s Officially Last Call for the G80 BMW M3: TDS

BMW will round out the current-gen sport sedan with the limited-edition Handschalter, before the M3 moves onto its next, Neue Klasse act.

Aston Martin News

Pierce Brosnan Got an Aston Martin for Doing ‘Die Another Day,’ but All That’s Left Are Build Plaques

The actor's Vanquish burned in a house fire.

Mercedes-Benz News

This Mercedes-AMG One Had $44,000 in Maintenance Work Done After Just 115 Miles

This is considered routine maintenance for AMG's F1-inspired hypercar, and means it gets a warranty extension.

Racing

New Bobby Rahal Docufilm Bares the Grit and Glory of One of America’s Greatest Racers

"Bobby Rahal: True American Racer" is a must-watch whether you're a racing fan or not. It's a story about believing in yourself regardless of what the world tells you sometimes.

Volkswagen Golf

2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review: Still the Best Hot Hatch. But Boy, It Gets Expensive

The O.G. hot hatch still sets the bar even with frustrating electronic controls.

Racing

Felix Rosenqvist Wins the 2026 Indy 500

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing delivered once again, and this year, Swedish racer Felix Rosenqvist gave Meyer Shank Racing its second 500 win.

Honda News

Someone Built an Electric Honda CRX Decades Before Tesla. It Ended Up in a Junkyard

A rusting first-gen CRX found in a Chula Vista, California Pick Your Part is a rare relic of the DIY EV era with the battery pack, charger, and all.

Nissan News

The Nissan 300ZX in That Iconic Super Bowl Commercial Was Actually a Fake. This Recreation Is More Real.

The original 1990 "Dreamer" ad used a naturally aspirated Z32 dressed up as a twin-turbo. Thirty-six years later, a YouTuber fixed that.

Racing

Takuma Sato on Why Indy Is the Most Special Race, and a Third 500 Win the Only Thing on His Mind

“I've been to the Japanese GP, Nürburgring, Spa, and Monte Carlo in F1, knowing how special each race [was], but the Indy 500 is nothing like it," Sato told The Drive.

Aftermarket

Old School Hot Rodders Are Using High Tech 3D Scanners To Make Custom Parts

Scanning cars to gets measurements for new parts saves a lot of time... and cardboard.

F1

Gloves Come Off at Mercedes During Canada F1 Sprint

It was only a matter of time until the two hungry Mercedes drivers clashed on track. But on a Sprint race? Likely a bit silly.

Culture

When You’re Here, You’re Family: Universal Studios Is Opening a Fast and Furious Restaurant

Once "Fast & Furious Drift & Dine" opens at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Olive Garden is going to have to find a new tagline.

Racing

Why Helio Castroneves Is in Favor of Guaranteed Indy 500 Entries

For decades, teams have only been worth their assets. The four-time Indy 500 winner-turned-team owner now wants to borrow a page from NASCAR.

Regulations

Feds Finally Considering Treating Truckers Like Humans, Guarantee Permission To Use Bathrooms

An infrastructure bill currently before Congress includes provisions that would make life easier for truckers.

Deals

Get 40% off the S1 Compact Tire Inflator and Put Backup Air in Your Pocket

The Etenwolf S1 is the perfect emergency backup tire inflator to have for cars, bikes, balls, and other things that need air. Small enough to toss in a backpack, powerful enough to inflate 17 tires on a single charge.

Dodge News

The New Dodge Charger SRT Has a Wing Straight Out of the Superbird Era and It Looks Ready to Fly

Dodge showed journalists a refreshed Charger and the Charger SRT, the latter has a massive rear wing, hood scoop, and amber LED running lights — and what's under the hood is anyone's guess.

RAM News

Ram Scraps Auto-Stop/Start, Mild Hybrid for Stripped-Down Muscle Trucks

It's not terribly surprising that Ram trucks are among the first to embrace the ending of start/stop tech mandates.

RAM News

No V8, No Sale: 40% of Pickup Buyers Won’t Consider a Brand Without One, Stellantis CEO Says

Ram got the Hemi back before Dodge for a reason. The CEO says you don't have to buy one — you just have to know it's available.

Bentley Continental GT

2027 Bentley Continental GT S First Drive Review: Fast and Luxurious Weekend Escape Pod

The fourth-generation Continental GT is all about effortless speed. This S model adds a little more sportiness to the super-luxe platform.

The Downshift

Nissan’s NISMO Performance Centers Are Finally Popping Up Outside Japan: TDS

NISMO Performance Centers are basically OEM-supported speed shops, providing parts and expertise to keep Nissan's coolest cars in their best shape.