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For Sale

Own a ‘Mad Max’ Movie Car Extra by Out-Bidding Everyone for This Ratty 1948 Buggy

It was only an extra in 2015's "Fury Road," but it's got that sweet post-apocalyptic look.

Builds

Building Your Own Electric Honda ATV Is Quite the DIY Project

There's plenty of off-the-shelf parts available, but making them fit required plenty of work.

Deals

Summer Scores: Short-Money Truck Mods That Punch Above Their Price

We've done some serious bargain-hunting and wrangled a bunch of discount codes to get you great deals on truck upgrades that are affordable, but still meaningful.

Toyota News

Toyota Knows the GR GT ‘Makes No Financial Sense.’ But Akio Promised No Boring Cars

A Toyota exec gets candid about the finances behind the brand's new halo car, and why gentleman drivers are crucial for its success.

Culture

These Stand-On Motorized Wagons Have Created a Fascinating Modding Community

The StepRanger is billed as a micro-truck that goes where pickups can't, and owners are modifying them in some incredibly cool ways.

News

The Government Is Still Messing With Fuel Formulas to Try to Curb Gas Prices

The EPA is allowing the sale of more volatile "winter gas" earlier in the year than usual, even though high temps worsen pollution.

Video Games

GTA 6 Driving Physics Hint at Return to the Realism of GTA 4

If you were disappointed with the arcade-style handling of cars in Grand Theft Auto V, you may like what you see in the latest GTA 6 gameplay leak.

The Downshift

Feds Investigate GM’s 6.2-Liter V8s That Keep Failing Despite Fixes: TDS

The probe covers nearly 1 million trucks and SUVs, after 500 owners let NHTSA know their vehicles are still having problems post-recall.

News

Double-Wide CAT Dozer With ‘Siamese’ Diesel Engines Is the Work of Dedicated Collectors

A West Coast CAT dealer built three of these in the 1950s, but none of the originals survived. This recreation is a tribute to them.

F1

Inside Honda’s Shaky Return to F1: Racing Boss Watanabe Talks Vibrations, Tense Meetings, What’s Next

In an exclusive sit-down interview, Honda's racing chief Koji Watanabe details how the automaker's culture of trust and respect helped it get on with the job and find solutions despite Aston's blameful comments at the start of the F1 season.

Deals

Get 20% off OEM Ford Performance Parts and Accessories With This Discount Code

Save up to $200 on everything from wheels to truck racks to stickers to covers to factory-supported performance tunes and more.

The Downshift

China Flips the Script, Offering to Help Western Automakers Build Cars Faster at Home: TDS

In the past, legacy carmakers helped emerging Chinese manufacturers get up to speed, in China. Now, the reverse is happening.

F1

Max Verstappen Surprises Everyone and Commits to Red Bull F1 Through 2030

Although not publicly disclosed, it's rumored that Max Verstappen's new contract with Red Bull F1 will earn him around $100 million per year.

Genesis News

Yep, the Backwards Doors Are Real: Genesis GV90 Is a Super-Luxe SUV From Space

With coach doors, funky design, and airbags in its roof, the Genesis GV90 leaves an impression you're not likely to confuse for any other high-end SUV.

Culture

Cool Shirts Are Back with The Drive’s New Blipshift Merch Drop [Update: One Day Left!]

Need new threads? Our latest merch drop revives more of Blipshift's greatest all-time designs, plus a new throwback shirt with The Drive's original logo.

Video Games

Namco’s Cyber Cycles Is Finally Getting a Console Port After 31 Years

Released in arcades in 1995 after Ridge Racer, Cyber Cycles never received a home version—until now.

Watch This

Hot-Rod 1976 Chrysler Slant-Six Now Powers a Whole House

Whereas some people build these engines for the quarter-mile, this one was upgraded for backup power duty.

People

New ‘The Grand Tour’ Trailer: Why This Trio Can Win Where Other ‘Top Gear’ Knockoffs Failed

Thomas Holland, James Engelsman, and Francis Bourgeois come off as distinctly different personalities—not just from each other, but also from previous Top Gear and The Grand Tour hosts.

The Downshift

Ford Bronco Pickup Reportedly Planned by 2030: TDS

Also, the next Hyundai Tucson will look nothing like the last, and BMW is recalling nearly 30,000 sedans for rear-diff issues.

Aftermarket

Don’t Panic: California’s Aftermarket Tire ‘Ban’ Explained

California's new efficiency rules will give enthusiasts more hoops to jump through when buying aftermarket tires.