Car and Product Reviews for Pet Owners

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.

Will It Dog?

Toyota GR GT hero
Toyota News

Don’t Call It a Toyota: The GR GT Is a V8 Hybrid Race Car for the Road

GR’s long-awaited flagship was developed from scratch right alongside its racing counterpart. And no—it doesn’t wear a Toyota or Lexus badge.

Lexus LFA Concept hero
Lexus News

Lexus Commits to Electric LFA Successor

The old LFA had a V10. The next one won’t have a gasoline engine at all.

Trumpmobile
Manufacturing

Why Trump’s Call for Legalizing Kei Cars in the US Is Fake News

American car buyers have rejected small vehicles in the last few decades. But hey, maybe a Presidential decree for “cute” cars will change things.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder wireless charger
Nissan News

The Wireless Charger in the New Nissan Pathfinder Is the First to Really, Truly Get It Right

I got a glimpse at the near future of in-car wireless charging, and I’m pleased to say it finally looks bright.

A city in Cities: Skylines II
Video Games

Cities: Skylines II Is Secretly a Car Game—and it Doesn’t Suck Anymore

The city simulator launched two years ago in a… questionable state. Now it’s finally in a decent place.

Mercury Grand Marquis with a 10-speed transmission
Builds

Crown Vics With 10-Speed Swaps? This Shop Says It’s the Future

Going from a four-speed automatic to a 10R80 unlocks a whole new world of performance and drivability.

Nissan E-Power hybrid system engine
Nissan News

Nissan Isn’t Doing Normal Hybrids. Here’s Why

When Nissan’s own hybrids finally arrive in the States next year, they won’t work like most others.

2025 Ram 2500
The Downshift

Over 72,000 Ram Trucks Recalled Because Digital Gauge Clusters Could Go Dark: TDS

If your truck’s digital gauge cluster fails to display you can’t see which gear the truck’s in or how fast you’re going.

2027 BMW iX3 First Drive Review: Better Than BMW’s Best
BMW Reviews

2027 BMW iX3 First Drive Review: Better Than BMW’s Best

The BMW X3 hits a sweet spot for luxury SUVs, and the electric iX3 betters it.

Red Ford F-150
Manufacturing

Trump Is Gutting Fuel Economy Standards for New Cars in Huge CAFE Rollback

The Trump administration claims this move will reduce the cost of new cars by “almost $1,000,” but has not specified how.

Porsche Taycan Powertrain
Porsche News

Porsche Is Adding Fake Gear Shifts to Its EVs, 2027 Taycan Will Be First: Exclusive

Porsche will follow Hyundai’s lead and add a “virtual transmission” to its EVs in the name of driver engagement.

Stylized image of car on a sales chart.
Car Buying

Q4 Auto Sales Numbers Are Going to Be Rough

October and November have given us two consecutive months of “meh.” Our hopes aren’t high for December.

Red Nissan 240SX in a landscape.
Builds

I Found a Grandma-Owned Nissan 240SX and Turned It Into My JDM Dream Car

I had no intention of keeping this car stock when I got it, but even OEM purists should appreciate the build’s direction.

Tire slip angle
Watch This

What’s Really Happening to Your Tires When You’re Driving Fast

We drove a Porsche on glass so you can see how your tires behave mid-corner.

BMW rear right wheel.
Accessories

Clean The Snow Off Your Wheels ASAP

Even a small clump of stubborn snow can throw off your tire balance. If it doesn’t melt right away, clean it off with a thick glove.

Doing It Big: Cadillac Will Unveil F1 Livery in Super Bowl Commercial
F1

Doing It Big: Cadillac Will Unveil F1 Livery in Super Bowl Commercial

An American F1 team showing off its car during the Super Bowl? I can already see the Europeans rolling their eyes.

A Pump & Pantry gas station in Nebraska
The Downshift

The Average Gallon of Gas Now Costs Less Than $3 in the US: TDS

It’s been four years since the average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. was less than $3.

Ford F-150 Dealer Review Snippet
Culture

Add AI to the List of Reasons You Can’t Trust Online Car Dealer Reviews

Maybe Ford has a secret “Cheaper by the Dozen” Edition F-150 with three rows—or maybe it’s just slop.

Gerry McGovern with Jaguar 00
People

Design Boss Behind Controversial Jaguar Rebrand Has Reportedly Been Fired

Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer at JLR largely responsible for Jaguar’s rebrand, has been let go from the company according to reports.

Subaru Crosstrek interior
Subaru News

Subaru Owners Are Ticked About In-Car Pop-Up Ads for SiriusXM

Several are going as far as notifying the feds by filing complaints with the NHTSA.

SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 27: Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
F1

Yuki Tsunoda Out at Red Bull F1, Isack Hadjar In

After 20 disappointing weekends as Max Verstappen’s teammate, Tsunoda is being demoted to reserve driver in 2026. It’s now Hadjar’s time to shine.