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Automakers That Miss Federal MPG Standards Will Be Fined a Lot More Now

Previous penalties hadn't been adjusted for inflation, meaning they had lost roughly 75 percent of their intended impact.

Culture

$10B in Passenger Jets Still Stuck in Russia as Time’s Up for Companies to Get Them Back

The EU deadline to cancel jet leases is Monday, and more than 400 planes are still in Russia.

Ford News

Tuned AWD Ford Maverick Hits 60 MPH in 5.5 Seconds, Still Gets 39 MPG

You can get hybrid-like mpg out of a tuned EcoBoost while still netting the performance benefits.

Cleaning & Detailing

Griot’s Garage Best of Show Spray Wax Will Extend Your Time Between Wax Jobs

You'll wish this would banish the regular wax jobs.

Ford News

Watch a Rivian R1T Towing a Truck Drag Race a Ford F-150 Raptor

While the electric Rivian is much more powerful, it's also carrying much more weight. Which truck wins?

F1

Is Saudi Arabia’s F1 Track Good Enough to Stay Despite Controversy?

It's a dangerous circuit in the first place and nearby attacks aren't helping.

Lotus News

First Lotus SUV Will Be Named Eletre, Debuts March 29

It's Eletre-fying.

Toyota News

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch Finally Debuts on Thursday

It's almost time to see this AWD, rally-inspired hatch.

F1

F1: Verstappen, Red Bull Back in Winning Form After Thrilling Finish in Saudi Arabia

After several nail-biting laps, Verstappen managed to stay ahead of both Ferraris. Mercedes had to settle for fifth and tenth place.

Nissan News

‘It Keeps Me Humble’: New York Mets Outfielder Still Drives His 2010 Nissan Altima

Mets player Brandon Nimmo still drives his beat-up Altima despite having already made millions.

Culture

This Vacuum-Effect RC Car Would Make Gordon Murray Proud

Watch as this YouTuber builds an RC car with a vacuum ground effect similar to the iconic Brabham BT46B.

Ford News

This 1999 Ford Mustang Shell Was Transformed into a Drag Racing Rocket in 36 Days

James Vitiello and two friends built it from the ground up, installing an engine from a 2004 Tahoe.

Culture

Leopard Wanders Into Mercedes Factory, Shuts Down Production for Hours

Now there's an explanation for a delay you've never heard before.

Racing

‘It Wasn’t Even a Dream’: Reema Juffali on Being Saudi Arabia’s First Pro Woman Driver

Banned from driving in her home country for most of her life, Reema Juffali is now making up lost time.

F1

F1 Will Race in Las Vegas in 2023: Report

Formula 1 looks set to continue its meteoric rise in the United States.

Manufacturing

Drivers Are Waiting Months for Simple Car Repairs Due to Parts Supply Problems

Meanwhile, auto shops are frustrated with the lag and resulting customer service issues.

F1

F1 on Alert After Missile Strikes Oil Refinery Near Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Track

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have hit an oil refinery within sight of the track hosting this weekend's F1 Grand Prix, but the race will still go on.

Racing

He Was a Champion Racer Sentenced to Life for Smuggling Pot. Now He Fights For People In Prison

After a racing career and a life-without-parole sentence for marijuana smuggling, former Indy 500 rookie of the year Randy Lanier turns to activism.

Culture

How to Avoid Scams as a Rideshare and Delivery Driver

Gig economy workers are targeted in specific scams all the time. Here's what some of them look like and what to watch out for.

Culture

This Is Cars & Crime Week: A Collaboration Between The Drive and MEL

Join us in this 10-piece journey that explores crime and the role that cars play in it.