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Diesel Brothers Influencer ‘Heavy D’ Arrested for Failure to Pay $850K in Environmental Lawsuit Fees
Culture

Diesel Brothers Influencer ‘Heavy D’ Arrested for Failure to Pay $850K in Environmental Lawsuit Fees

A bench warrant was issued for David Sparks last week as a federal judge found him in contempt of multiple court orders.

Honda S2000 and Toyota XRS Corolla with "8,000 RPM" written above them.
News

This Is Why Affordable High-Revving Cars Have All Died Off

Turbos and torque are all well and good, but we've lost something as attainable cars with 8,000-rpm redlines have fallen by the wayside.

Great prices on portable Bluetooth speakers for Amazon Prime day.
Deals

Under $100: Sony, JBL, Marshall, and More Brand-Name Bluetooth Speakers Are on Sale for Amazon Prime Days Now

Bluetooth speakers are excellent automotive accessories. It's great to keep one in the car for tailgating, overland camping trips, or just wrenching in the garage.

Porsche Penske Motorsport #5 drivers Julien Andlauer (FRA) and Michael Christensen (DEN) participate in the 6 Hours of Fuji, round seven of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship at Fuji Speedway in Japan. (Photo by Wan Mikhail Roslan/NurPhoto)
IMSA

Porsche Kills WEC Hypercar Program but Stays in IMSA

It's currently unclear if Porsche will be eligible to race at Le Mans next year, let alone chase the overall win.

Shark Wandvac is perfect for car detailing.
Deals

The Vacuum You Want for Car Cleaning Is Almost 40% Off for Amazon Prime Day

The rechargeable Shark Wandvac is perfect for car cleaning, with better ergo and quieter operation than most shop vacuums. Save $50 on one now.

Free DeWalt battery with tools
Deals

How To Get Free DeWalt Batteries (Large, 5 AH) With DeWalt Tools at Lowe’s

Get a free $169 5 aH DeWalt tool battery during Lowe's DeWalt Days.

1998 Porsche GT2 fender and wing.
Porsche News

Unique Porsches From Luft 11 That Might Inspire Your Next Car Mods

Luftgekuhlt, a festival for air-cooled Porsches, just wrapped up its 11th edition in Durham, North Carolina. Here's some cool hardware that was shown off.

Gran Turismo 7 screenshot
Video Games

Gran Turismo 7 Is Less Than Half Price Right Now for Amazon Prime Day

Gran Turismo 7 is less than $30 for October Prime Days, and you even get a physical box and disc.

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer teaser
The Downshift

Jeep Wagoneer Reportedly Dead, Grand Wagoneer Lineup Reshuffled: TDS

To remove confusion reportedly all 2026 Jeep Wagoneers will be Grand with a new trim structure.

Image of Fiat logo on Jeep infotainment screen
Jeep News

This Jeep Compass Thinking It’s a Fiat Is a Very Modern Automotive Problem

Jeep would rather you not think about the fact that the Compass shares a platform with the Fiat 500L, but this display error makes it hard to ignore.

2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric wireless charging plate hero
Porsche News

The Silly Reason Porsche Can’t Add Wireless Charging to the Macan, Taycan EVs Yet

Porsche is rightfully proud of figuring out wireless charging for the Cayenne EV, but adding the tech to smaller models will be a challenge.

Aston Martin DBX S
Car Tech

Here’s Why There’s No 200-MPH Production SUV… Yet

In a world where supercar companies are slinging high-performance SUVs, why are none rated for 200 mph yet? Physics.

Ram Fox Mopar street truck, in black
RAM News

New Ram Street Truck Has 650 HP to Smoke the Ford F-150 Lobo

This supercharged V8 street truck is a collaboration between Mopar and Fox Factory Vehicles.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 05: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrate with their team after winning the Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
F1

McLaren’s Final F1 Races Will Be a High-Stakes Game of Hot Potato

With the F1 manufacturers' title in the bag, will McLaren continue to make questionable calls in the name of fairness? If so, who will get burned?

First- and second-gen Kia Soul
Kia News

Goodbye, Hamsters: The Kia Soul Is Dead

Kia is discontinuing the Soul after the 2025 model year, marking the end for another cheap compact in the U.S.

McLaren supercar with its butterfly-style door open. Blue car against a blue sky.
News

McLaren 765LT Review: Why a Long Tail Is More Special Than Other Supercars

Experiencing a well-used McLaren 765LT reminded me that these cars aren't just about outright speed—they're about sensation.

Tesla Oct. 7 teaser image
The Downshift

Tesla Teases New Vehicle Debuting Oct. 7, Possibly a $40,000 Model Y: TDS

The stripped down entry-level Tesla Model Y's introduction might take place this week.

Nissan Z
Nissan News

Still Want a New Nissan Z? Now’s the Time to Buy, but There’s a Catch

If you're cool with the Nissan Z the way it is, you can snag one for a song right now.

Ford Bronco
Builds

This Ford Bronco Once Had the World’s Loudest Car Audio System. Now It’s Being Revived

The '88 Bronco belonged to Alma Gates, an icon in car audio who blew the doors off the competition by hitting more than 170 decibels with Kicker equipment.

Image of Rivian R1S with close-up of door handle behind it in circle.
Rivian News

Now Rivian Is Reportedly Changing Its Door System Over Safety Concerns

Electric doors can pose a danger when they stop working, and Rivian is reportedly responding to criticism by redesigning its system on the upcoming R2.