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Honda CR-V on production line
The Downshift

Honda Just Had Its Best July Since Before the Pandemic: TDS

Hybrids, sedans, and the CR-V won big for Honda last month, as the company set its best sales record for July in seven years.

Polaris RZR Pro R Boost
News

275-HP Polaris RZR Pro R Boost Is the World’s Most Powerful Factory Side-by-Side

A big Garrett turbocharger adds 50 horsepower to the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but the upgrades don't stop there for the machine that tops out at $56,999.

Ram HD towing a trailer with a tractor loaded on it.
News

Police Arrest Farm Diesel Theft Suspect After Months-Long Investigation and 500 Gallons of Missing Fuel

You have to be specially equipped to steal (and store) that much diesel.

2027 Audi SQ9
Audi News

Audi CEO Admits New Flagship SUV Almost Got Those Electronic Door Handles Nobody Asked For

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told The Drive one final test drive was enough to kill the Q9's electronic door handles.

Watch Ford’s Hypercar V8 Rev Through a Lap of Le Mans on the Dyno
WEC

Watch Ford’s Hypercar V8 Rev Through a Lap of Le Mans on the Dyno

With loads of data flowing in from Ford Racing's multi-million-dollar simulator, dyno engineers can get to work simulating laps around the Circuit de la Sarthe.

IndyCar Needed a New Racer for Many Reasons. Breaking Track Records Is One of Them
Racing

IndyCar Needed a New Racer for Many Reasons. Breaking Track Records Is One of Them

Not only is the current car almost 16 years old, but it has also hit a ceiling on safety and performance. The IR28 should fix that.

Envy Frenzy car show
News

A Lowrider Meet Convinced Me: Enthusiasts Should Step Out of Their Comfort Zones

Stumbling upon the "Envy Frenzy 26" car show this weekend reminded me "all show and no go" cars can actually be a lot of fun to look at.

EVs charge in Florida
The Downshift

Florida Says $200M Fund for EV Chargers Is ‘Waste’ to Taxpayers, Should Go to Flying Taxis Instead: TDS

Nearly $200 million was earmarked to build out charging infrastructure in the state with the second-most EVs. Now, the Florida DOT wants to spend it on an "aerial highway network."

Revoy EV semi-truck pusher
Electric Vehicles

Battery-Powered Semi Truck ‘Backpack’ Converts Diesel Big Rigs to Hybrids. But Why?

The startup behind this idea just raised $27 million, which it plans to use to develop a cheaper version offering the same battery range.

GM EV1 wiring harness rebuild
Electric Vehicles

These Guys Resurrecting a GM EV1 Are Making Serious Progress

Electricity is flowing through this EV1's wires once again.

Pulling spark plugs to make a V12 into a V11
News

Ever Wondered What a V11 Engine Sounds Like? Well, Here You Go

A real V11 would be an engineering abomination, but there's an easy way to simulate its sound.

Cop dressed as a plant looks for distracted drivers
News

Cops Imitating Plants Catch 74 Drivers on Their Phones in Six Hours

The boys in blue went green for a crackdown on distracted drivers.

2022 BMW M4 pickup
For Sale

Someone Turned a BMW M4 Competition xDrive Into a Pickup

It looks super clean, and it makes trips to Home Depot a lot more fun.

1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato
For Sale

You Can Buy a ‘New’ 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

It's a time-capsule example of an Aston Martin like no other.

AEV Ford Super Duty FX370
Aftermarket

New AEV Kit Has Everything to Turn a Ford Super Duty Into a Super Off-Roader for $20K

It's not cheap, but this kit is a simpler solution than rounding up a bunch of individual parts.

Mercedes CLA 350 interior and steering wheel
Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes CEO Admits It ‘Forgot a Little Bit About the Customer’ When It Axed Buttons

Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius says the company chased "technology for the sake of technology" and is now "reintroducing the most sensible buttons."

AI slop Chevrolet Truck shirt
Chevrolet News

Chevy Says ‘Officially Licensed’ AI Slop Shirt at TJ Maxx Is a Fake

At least General Motors isn't outsourcing its merch designs to crappy chatbots.

Cadillac Only Made Three CTS-V.R Coupe Race Cars, and This One Is for Sale
News

Cadillac Only Made Three CTS-V.R Coupe Race Cars, and This One Is for Sale

This Cadillac CTS-V.R Coupe is peak American race car, and its naturally aspirated V8 sounds the absolute business.

Tesla cars in production in Shanghai
The Downshift

A Tesla/SpaceX Merger Could Create a Big Mess in China: TDS

Tesla has reportedly considered jettisoning its business in China in the event of a SpaceX merger, though the company has denied this.

2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram
News

2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Review: All Chill, No Thrill

It's a big, soft, and luxurious convertible, which is what you'd expect from a quarter-million-dollar Maybach. Too bad it's not much fun to drive.