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The Downshift

Mercedes-Benz CEO Wants Company ‘Prepared’ To Help Defend Europe: TDS

Multiple automakers sniffing around the military-industrial business doesn't seem like a good sign for civilization in general.

News

New Brabus Twin-Turbo V12 Coupe Rocks a Long Hood and a Long Tail

Named after the company's founder, this limited-edition coupe is as long as some three-row SUVs.

Electric Vehicles

AI-Governed EV Charging Could Extend Battery Life Nearly 23%

AI software can account for a battery's age without compromising charging times, researchers claim.

Toyota News

Salt in the Wound: Toyota Gives Forbidden 300 Series Land Cruiser Way More Power

Sadly, there's even less chance of the 300 Series coming to the U.S. with this new powertrain.

Ferrari News

Latest Ferrari One-Off Revives Non-Hybrid V8 for One Last Ride

The HC25 is based on the F8 Spider, combining yesterday's powertrain with today's styling.

Culture

How Larry Chen Helped the Forza Horizon 6 Team Make a Better Photo Mode

The legendary automotive photographer is a character in the game, but he also did some work behind the scenes.

Culture

Dealer Trades for 2023 Cadillac Escalade With 510,000 Miles, and There Are Red Flags Everywhere

The buyer only wanted $2,000 for the well-used luxury SUV, and was willing to pay cash for a new Sequoia (or maybe two).

RAM News

It Sure Sounds Like the Ram Rumble Bee Is Coming Back With a Supercharged V8

A new teaser video featuring Dana White shows black-and-yellow paint and a flying bee badge on what sounds like a supercharged street truck. But Ram isn't saying anything yet.

News

Koenigsegg Developed a 1,000-HP V8 for This Lancia Lookalike Hypercar

Kimera Automobili's latest tribute to the Lancia 037 is a clean-sheet design that will race at Pikes Peak.

Aftermarket

DOJ Orders Apple, Google to Hand Over OBDII App User Data in Emissions Probe

EZ Lynk sells OBDII devices that some customers deploy to defeat their vehicles' emissions systems. The feds want access to more than 100,000 users' data so they can investigate.

Chevrolet News

Chevy Discontinues Supercharged LS9 V8 Developed for C6 Corvette ZR1

The famous long block V8 was a favorite among tuners and builders. That said, Chevy is teasing something "big" coming up.

Tesla News

Minivan to the Rescue: Beached Cybertruck Extracted by a Rental-Spec Sienna

Of course you want to enjoy some Cybertruck schadenfreude on a Friday morning.

Land Rover News

Spied: The Land Rover Defender 110 Is Getting Second-Row Captain’s Chairs

A slight nip and tuck will bring what is likely a much requested feature to the Land Rover Defender 110 in about a year.

Volkswagen Reviews

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Review: A Daily Full of Good Vibes

The VW Tiguan has a cool and clean aesthetic that make it appealing despite fuel economy being mid.

Accessories

Get Hundreds off Thule and Yakima Racks, Boxes, and More at REI’s Anniversary Sale

Bike racks, storage, overland gear, and general outdoors stuff and expedition equipment are deeply discounted during REI's Anniversary Sale.

Volkswagen News

The VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a Mattress

The 2027 ID Buzz returns from a one-year hiatus with a fold-out mattress, two-tone paint, and a lot of making up to do.

The Downshift

Toyota CEO Calls RAV4-Based Truck ‘ An Opportunity for Us:’ TDS

Toyota Motor North America CEO Tetsuo Ogawa said, "dealers are waiting" for a RAV4-based truck.

Nissan News

Second Automaker Sounds Alarm Over Dwindling Motor Oil Stock [UPDATE]

How can an oil crisis trigger a shortage of synthetic motor oil? The answer is "base stock."

Culture

America’s ‘Cultural Obsession With Speed’ Fueled by Advertising, IIHS Says

Enthusiast cars are vanishing at a frightening pace, but advertisers are pushing speed and performance harder than ever.

Video Games

Interview with an NPC: How Larry Chen Ended Up in Forza Horizon 6

Pro photographer Larry Chen hands out side quests in the new Forza Horizon game—just like his friend Atiba Jefferson in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4.