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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Nissan Xterra Arriving in 2028 Alongside Body-on-Frame Pathfinder and Infiniti Variants
The new Nissan Xterra was described as “radical looking” and beefy with a no-frills rugged focus.
There’s a Fight to Allow Heavier Semi Trucks Weighing 90,000+ Pounds on US Roads
One side says it’s the solution to ongoing logistics nightmares, while the other says it’ll be the cause of many more.
Get 35% off One of My Favorite Tire Inflators Right Now
Etenwolf portable air inflators, normally $160, are down to just $105 today.
BMW Commits to Subscriptions Even After Heated Seat Debacle
You may not have to pay a monthly fee to keep your butt warm, but BMW isn’t backing down from subscription features.
4PGP Is an Earnest, Imperfect Love Letter to ’90s F1 Games
Fans of ’90s Formula 1 and arcade racing games should like what they find in this throwback indie racer for Nintendo Switch and PC.
Over 40% of New Cars Now Go to Buyers Making $150K or More: Study
The car affordability crisis has changed the way people buy and dealers sell—and the trend doesn’t appear to be reversing anytime soon.
The Drive Awards: The Best Performance Car of 2026 Is the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing represents everything we love about sport sedans. There’s no wrong reason to buy one.
The Drive Awards: The Best SUV of 2026 Is the Land Rover Defender Octa
The three-ton Defender Octa can hit 60 mph in under four seconds—but this 4×4 does more than just packing a stat sheet.
‘Nissan Is Back,’ CEO Says
“We’re back to who we are as a company,” Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa told The Drive.
Toyota Can’t Build the RAV4 Fast Enough, Tells Dealers To Sell Other Models: TDS
The lack of RAV4s is an opportunity for dealers to expand sales of the Toyota Crown, Crown Signia, bZ, and coming C-HR, according to the automaker.
As Seen on TikTok: The Drive Gear Garage
The tools, toys, gadgets, and great buys we’re talking about right now.
EPA Could Eliminate Limp Mode for Diesel Trucks Low on DEF
The federal agency is demanding failure and repair data from manufacturers to “hold [them] accountable for the continued system failures.”
Hyundai and Kia Net Record Hybrid Sales as Toyota Stagnates
One thing is for certain already in 2026: Hybrids are here to stay. The question is how far automakers can push them.
Spied: Who’s Ready For The Mitsubishi Montero’s Return?
The Pajero has been forbidden fruit since the Mitsubishi Montero left the U.S. market in the mid 2000s.
Here’s Why Kia Is Getting Weird With Interior Colors, According to Its Design Boss
The 2027 Telluride’s unique interior color choices are a response to boring neutrals that dominate the market, a Kia design chief told The Drive.
Ram CEO Says New Dakota Needs To Be a ‘Real Truck’ at $40,000
Just don’t hold your breath for a V8.
EVs Will ‘Probably’ Cost Less Than Gas Cars In Five Years, Volvo CEO Says
Volvo’s CEO confirmed the automaker’s EVs are already turning a profit today.
The Drive Awards: The Best Value of 2026 is the Honda Civic Hybrid
The Honda Civic Hybrid hits a sweet spot between quality, practical performance, and affordability that we really appreciate.
The Toyota Highlander EV Debuts Feb. 10: TDS
Toyota’s claiming the new model will have “big energy” and “bigger versatility.”
Mazda 13B-Powered Drag Car Shatters Rotary Record With 5.93-Second Quarter-Mile
When a two-rotor flies down the strip in under six seconds, the world pays attention.
This Extra-Heavy Car Cover Has a Secret Weapon Against Mice
CoverSeal car covers have a unique weighted belt keeping them in place, and hopefully, keeping mice out.