
What is this, a review for dogs? Well, sort of! In this section of The Drive, we review cars for pet friendliness and owner convenience, recommend products for safe animals transportation, and share tips for successful road trips with your furry friends on board.
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Why a Little Dacia Econobox Stole Everyone’s Hearts at the Nurburgring 24 Hours
Max Verstappen ramped up hype for the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours, but a cheap little Dacia Logan economy car kept people excited. And, unlike Max, it actually finished the race.
BMW Confirms Manual M3 CS Just for North America, and It’s RWD Only
It’s called the M3 CS Handschalter, which is German for “hand shift.”
Radical Exhaust Pipes on BMW’s Vision K18 Concept Look Like Starship Thrusters
BMW’s Vision K18 Concept is like a shrine to combustion. The design blurs the line between where the powertrain ends and body begins.
Indy 500 Qualifying Is Terrifying and Magical
There’s no other place in the world where you’ll witness a race car dive into a corner at 240 mph. Only at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Only the Indy 500.
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual First-Drive Review: For Everyone Who Said They’d Buy One If It Had a Manual
The Z Nismo finally gets the manual it always deserved — and Nissan did a lot more than just bolt one in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.