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?

Jeep YJ Sahara
Jeep News

Deep Jeep Lore: How a Small Mod Shop Became an Auto Industry Powerhouse

Bestop is a company that makes soft tops for Jeeps—but it also occupies a unique niche within the car industry.

Nissan Xterra
Nissan News

New Nissan Xterra Won’t Have a Turbo-Four Because People ‘Prefer a V6’

So what if practically every other 4×4 SUV has small displacement and boost? Nissan says it’s not following the trend.

SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger R/T (foreground) and 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
Electric Vehicles

Is the New Dodge Charger a Sales Dud? ‘It’s Way Too Early’ to Tell, CEO Says

Dodge still hasn’t fully stocked its dealers with new Charger models, which is depressing sales (and some fans).

Infiniti QX80 R-Spec SEMA build
Infiniti News

Infiniti Exec Wants 700-HP QX80 To Take On Escalade V, Cites ‘Huge’ Demand

“Should we wait or should we go?” Infiniti’s SVP told The Drive a 600-horsepower version could arrive first.

Lewis Hamilton Mobs a Ferrari F40 in His Own New ‘Tokyo Drift’ Video
F1

Lewis Hamilton Mobs a Ferrari F40 in His Own New ‘Tokyo Drift’ Video

Shot like an old-school skate video, but with a multi-million-dollar Ferrari F40 and a seven-time F1 champion.

BYD Yangwang U8
The Downshift

‘We Have No Chance Against This,’ Honda CEO Says After Seeing Chinese Supplier Factory: TDS

Honda CEO and President Toshihiro Mibe visited a Chinese auto supplier factory to gain insights, and what he left with was shock and awe.

Ford Economac
For Sale

Someone Turned an Old Ford Van Into a Mini Semi and It’s Fantastic

The cab tilts forward to reveal a 351 Windsor V8, and as you’d expect, there’s a pair of stacks that love to scream.

1 Way Diesel Performance
Trucks

Diesel Tuners From TV Arrested for Property Theft

One Way Diesel Performance had its own show, and now, it’s embroiled in controversy.

2026 Nissan Sentra
Nissan Reviews

2026 Nissan Sentra Review: When You Need a No-Frills Sedan With a Warranty

Nissan’s redesigned compact isn’t all that different underneath, and it shows.

BMW manual transmission shifter
The Downshift

BMW Isn’t Giving Up on Manuals Just Yet: TDS

A BMW exec “promises a solution” to the challenge of developing manuals that can handle rising torque figures.

2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade
News

It’s Not Just You: Six of 10 Drivers Say Headlight Glare Is a Problem

Nearly three-quarters of those concerned about headlight glare say the problem has worsened over the past decade.

Study Quantifies How Much the Dealership Model Costs Customers—And It Ain’t Pretty
News

Study Quantifies How Much the Dealership Model Costs Customers—And It Ain’t Pretty

The cost of doing business with franchised dealers amounts to a hefty “middleman tax,” according to the International Center for Law & Economics.

Ryan Tuerck Toyota Celica GT411
Toyota News

Ryan Tuerck Swapped a 600-HP GR Corolla Engine Into This AWD Celica Rally Car

The completed car just podiumed at its first race.

Kenworth T280 lemon
News

Farm Claims New $240,000 Kenworth Has Been in the Shop Almost 50 Times

Problems started cropping up (no pun intended) almost as soon as the truck was delivered to a Virginia farm.

Miniature inline-six
Builds

Listen to This Turbocharged 28cc Inline-Six Engine Zing

The tiny “.02JZ” revs to 10,000 rpm.

2026 Mustang FX Package front
Ford News

Ford Mustang Sales Are 50% Higher Than They Were a Year Ago

The last Ford car in America is now dominating its segment.

List of rejected Acura names
Acura News

Artiga, Jacama, Avatar? Get a Load of the Rejected Names for Acura

James Cameron should be grateful Honda gave the luxury brand’s name another round of workshopping.

Infiniti Project Black S
Infiniti News

Infiniti Is Building a ‘High-Horsepower’ Manual Sports Sedan

“Infiniti is committed to that vehicle (referencing the sports sedan)” the boss of Infiniti said.

2002 Dodge Razor concept vehicle. (CV-0242)
Dodge News

Dodge CEO Still ‘Absolutely’ Thinks There’s Opportunity for a Sub-$30k Sports Car

Even the Mazda Miata starts at more than $30k now; is there room in the market for cheap, fun cars?

Is Sebring Raceway Going To Be in GTA 6? The Evidence Is Growing
Video Games

Is Sebring Raceway Going To Be in GTA 6? The Evidence Is Growing

No Grand Theft Auto game has ever launched with a dedicated asphalt racetrack. There’s reason to believe GTA 6 will change that.

SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger R/T interior
Dodge News

Dodge CEO Asks ‘Do You Need a Radio’ in ‘Back-to-Basics’ Quest for Entry-Level Cars

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear stressed a “back-to-basics” approach to car making, challenging people to ask themselves what features they need from cheap cars.