Featured in HatchbackBYMaddox KayJan 25, 2024ShareVW Is Missing Its Moment by Not Selling a Hybrid GTI in the US Right NowVolkswagen practically invented the hot hatch. We wish it would commit to electrifying it here. BYMaddox KayJan 25, 2024ShareBYNico DeMattiaJan 23, 2024Share2025 VW GTI Brings Buttons, Gains 20 HP, Ditches the ManualOnce again, the GTI and Golf R are the only Volkswagen hatches we’ll get in the U.S. BYNico DeMattiaJan 23, 2024ShareBYJames GilboyJan 18, 2024ShareMazda Spirit Racing Teases ‘More Nimble and Powerful’ 3 Turbo for ProductionThe track-ready concept with Mazdaspeed vibes shown in Tokyo hints at a true Mazda3 hot hatch. BYJames GilboyJan 18, 2024ShareBYChris TsuiJan 15, 2024ShareWhy Does the GT7 Honda Civic Type R Have the Redline Beep On?Maddeningly, the in-game Lexus LFA does something similar too. BYChris TsuiJan 15, 2024ShareBYAdam IsmailJan 12, 2024ShareIs the Updated 2024 Toyota GR Yaris Interior a Hit or a Miss?A throwback, driver-oriented dash? Or a boxy abomination? BYAdam IsmailJan 12, 2024ShareBYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024ShareJDM Honda Civic RS Looks Like a Better Version of Our Civic SiThe new Honda Civic RS prototype appears to land somewhere between an Si and a Type R. Here’s hoping some cool parts land stateside! BYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024ShareBYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024Share2024 Toyota GR Yaris Gets More HP (Yay!) and Automatic Transmission (Gasp!)The GR Yaris adds an optional eight-speed automatic for 2024, plus a driver-tilted center console and other significant updates. BYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024ShareBYJames GilboyJan 10, 2024ShareFord’s Self-Clogging 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Is Finally Getting RecalledFord’s smallest EcoBoost engine is known for dying early, and the root of the problem has been found. BYJames GilboyJan 10, 2024ShareBYNico DeMattiaJan 8, 2024Share2024 Will Be the Year of ChatGPT in Cars, Starting With VolkswagenVW says most of its cars will come equipped with ChatGPT this year, though perhaps not immediately in the U.S. BYNico DeMattiaJan 8, 2024ShareBYNico DeMattiaJan 7, 2024ShareDealer-Created Single-Color VW Golf Harlequins Made a Rare Car Even RarerThere’s an all-Chagall Blue Harlequin for sale right now. BYNico DeMattiaJan 7, 2024ShareBYAdam IsmailJan 4, 2024ShareOK, Hear Me Out: The Toyota GR Corolla’s Interior Is Actually GoodToyota’s hot hatch is still a nice place to spend time, even if it’s not perfect inside. BYAdam IsmailJan 4, 2024ShareBYNico DeMattiaJan 3, 2024ShareThe Very Round Audi A2 Is the Underrated Car to Import in 2024The R34 GT-R isn’t the only newly importable car to be excited for this year. BYNico DeMattiaJan 3, 2024ShareBYAdam IsmailDec 28, 2023ShareBehind-the-Scenes Ford Focus Mini-Doc Is a ’90s Rallying Time CapsuleThis newsreel will leave you nostalgic for the golden era of the WRC. BYAdam IsmailDec 28, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaDec 28, 2023ShareRefreshed Mk8 Golf With Real Buttons Will Be Revealed in JanuaryThe end of touch-button VW interiors is near. BYNico DeMattiaDec 28, 2023ShareBYJerry PerezDec 15, 2023ShareHonda Civic Type R vs. Acura Integra Type S: Which FWD King Should You Get?Packing aggressive designs, over 300 hp, and feisty attitudes, these hatchbacks offer some of the most fun for the buck you’ll ever find. BYJerry PerezDec 15, 2023ShareBYJames GilboyDec 11, 2023ShareThe 2024 Nissan Note Looks Like a Y2K Concept Car RebornWe miss cheap, quirky cars like this more with each passing year. BYJames GilboyDec 11, 2023ShareBYJerry PerezDec 11, 2023Share2023 Honda Civic Type R Review: All That and a Bag of ChipsIt’s easy to give a car a big wing, big hp, and big hype. But you can’t replicate soul, and the Type R’s got loads of it. BYJerry PerezDec 11, 2023ShareBYMaddox KayDec 8, 2023ShareAlaskan R53 Mini Cooper S on Tank Tracks Wins WinterIf you told us this was Santa’s backup ride, we’d believe you. BYMaddox KayDec 8, 2023ShareBYKyle CheromchaDec 8, 2023ShareThe Drive’s Best Car of 2023 Is the Toyota PriusFor showing the world that hybrids still have it, the sleek new Toyota Prius earns our top honor for the year. BYKyle CheromchaDec 8, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaDec 6, 2023ShareThe $34K Fiat 500e With 149-Mile Range Is Going to Be a Hard SellIconic cuteness and designer flair only get you so far. BYNico DeMattiaDec 6, 2023ShareBYAdam IsmailNov 29, 2023ShareTreating Yourself to the Car of Your Dreams Is a Little Stupid, But Oh So GloriousRuminations on practical consumerism from the proud, stressed new owner of a Toyota GR Corolla. BYAdam IsmailNov 29, 2023ShareBYChris RosalesNov 27, 2023ShareThis 800-HP Honda Civic Type R Has All-Wheel Drive Using CR-V PartsUsing the all-wheel-drive system from a Honda CR-V and a turbocharged K24, this Type R is like no other FK8 in the world. BYChris RosalesNov 27, 2023ShareBYJames GilboyNov 15, 2023ShareThe Renault Twingo Is Going Electric and No Other EVs Matter AnymoreElon can pack up and go home now. BYJames GilboyNov 15, 2023ShareBYChris RosalesOct 26, 2023ShareVW Tuner Is Building Turbo VR6-Swapped Mk7.5 Golf Rs With 550 HPYou provide the Golf R, and HPA Motorsports will give it the holy grail of VR6s. BYChris RosalesOct 26, 2023ShareBYAndrew P. CollinsOct 20, 2023Share2023 VW Golf GTI Review: Will It Dog?The new GTI delivers on its promise of practical performance, but you still need to pack it wisely to make the most of its interior space. BYAndrew P. CollinsOct 20, 2023ShareBYChris TsuiOct 18, 2023Share2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review: The Dodge Challenger of Hot HatchesOut of all of the cars in this segment, the Toyota GR Corolla feels the most slapdash. BYChris TsuiOct 18, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaOct 18, 2023ShareThis Abandoned Ford Dealer Is Filled With Perfectly Preserved ’80s CarsThe owner’s widow has been keeping it clean for decades. BYNico DeMattiaOct 18, 2023ShareBYLewin DayOct 17, 2023ShareSung Kang Is Directing a Live Action Initial D MovieWith his past filmography and love of cars, Kang could be the one to make this project a success. BYLewin DayOct 17, 2023ShareBYChris RosalesOct 12, 2023ShareAkio Toyoda Wants You to Ask Why He’s Palling Around With ‘Mr. Celica’Juha Kankkunen won the WRC in a Celica, and Toyoda hinted it’s no coincidence why he’s been promoting Gazoo Racing lately. BYChris RosalesOct 12, 2023ShareBYChris RosalesSep 27, 2023ShareGran Turismo 7 Update Adds New Civic Type R but Skips New TracksYou can finally pit the latest Honda Civic Type R against the Toyota GR Corolla in GT7. BYChris RosalesSep 27, 2023ShareBYLewin DaySep 27, 2023ShareUsed Car Shoppers Now Have to Buy Cars Twice as Old Compared to 2019The same money that would’ve bought a 3-year-old car pre-pandemic may not get you into a 6-year-old one now. BYLewin DaySep 27, 2023ShareBYRob StumpfSep 22, 2023ShareSelf-Clogging Ford Oil Pumps Lead Feds to Investigate 1.0-Liter EcoBoost EnginesFord’s wet-belt-driven oil pump may have caused premature engine failures in the EcoSport, Focus, and Fiesta. BYRob StumpfSep 22, 2023ShareBYChris RosalesSep 22, 2023ShareTuned Toyota GR Yaris Three-Cylinder Makes 740 HP Despite Stock Bottom EndUsing a bigger turbo, cams, and a sequential gearbox, this three-cylinder can party hard. BYChris RosalesSep 22, 2023ShareBYLewin DaySep 20, 2023ShareNissan Isn’t Making a NACS, CCS EV Charging Adapter for Leaf OwnersThe CHAdeMO standard will likely die in the U.S. as the Leaf is phased out in the near future. BYLewin DaySep 20, 2023ShareBYLewin DaySep 13, 2023ShareKia, Hyundai Blame Mass Car Thefts on ‘Lax Policing’ in Court DefenseCities want compensation for an uptick in thefts, but Kia and Hyundai aren’t giving any ground. BYLewin DaySep 13, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaSep 5, 2023ShareMini Officially Ditches Manual Transmission Despite Internal Efforts to Save ItNo more manual Minis. BYNico DeMattiaSep 5, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaSep 1, 2023Share2025 Mini Cooper EV Debuts With 250-Mile Range, Go-Kart Mode, Circular ScreenMini hasn’t scrapped the Cooper’s timeless formula, but it has made big updates for the electric era that are genuinely good. BYNico DeMattiaSep 1, 2023ShareBYChris RosalesAug 30, 2023ShareVW Golf GTI, Golf R Will Drop Manual Transmission Option in 2024A special-edition GTI 380 will mark the final run of manual hot hatches for Volkswagen. Dubbers, pour one out. BYChris RosalesAug 30, 2023ShareBYLewin DayAug 30, 2023ShareMk7 Golf R Runs World Record Sub 10-Second Quarter Mile on Stock BlockYou don’t need to crack open your engine to blast into the nine-second range with a Golf R. BYLewin DayAug 30, 2023ShareBYLewin DayAug 28, 2023ShareVW Golf R Painted the Wrong Color By the Factory is a One-of-a-Kind MysteryThe car has been credited with inspiring Volkswagen to bring a broader range of colors to the U.S. market. BYLewin DayAug 28, 2023ShareBYLewin DayAug 28, 2023ShareMini Cooper-Jeep Wrangler Mashup Makes for the Perfect Micro Monster TruckThe Mini was never built for rock crawling, but damn does it look good on 46-inch tires. BYLewin DayAug 28, 2023ShareBYJames GilboyAug 23, 2023ShareThe Kia Rio May Be Discontinued in the US, Leaving Just One New Car Below $20KThe cheap subcompact car is now a critically endangered species. BYJames GilboyAug 23, 2023ShareBYLewin DayAug 22, 2023ShareLAFD Fishes Honda Civic Hatch Out of Flooded LA RiverIf you’re in LA and your Civic isn’t where you left it, we might have found it for you. BYLewin DayAug 22, 2023ShareBYLewin DayAug 15, 2023ShareMitsubishi Mirage To Be Axed in the US: ReportOne of the cheapest cars in America may not be not long for this world. BYLewin DayAug 15, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaAug 15, 2023ShareOld Fiat Panda 4×4 Gets the Restomod It Always Deserved for 40th BirthdayIt’s great to see a basic car get the kind of treatment typically reserved for supercars. BYNico DeMattiaAug 15, 2023ShareBYLewin DayJul 3, 2023ShareWatch This Old Fiat Run On Kerosene and Camp FuelJust because you can, it doesn’t mean you should. Unless it’s a zombie apocalypse, of course. BYLewin DayJul 3, 2023ShareBYLewin DayJun 26, 2023ShareNew Turbo VR6 Crate Engines Are a Godsend for Modern VWsIf you crave six-cylinder power in your VW, it’s hard to go past a crate engine with 550 horsepower on tap. BYLewin DayJun 26, 2023ShareBYLewin DayJun 22, 2023ShareHow the 2024 Acura Integra Type S Hood Vent Also Improves DownforceA simple hood vent helps keep the front end of the Integra Type S planted, especially at high speed. BYLewin DayJun 22, 2023ShareBYLewin DayJun 22, 2023ShareSomeone Really Chopped a 2011 Ford Fiesta and Now It’s for SaleThe rear bench seat is now the front seat. BYLewin DayJun 22, 2023ShareBYJames GilboyJun 20, 2023ShareVW Golf R Lift Kit Brings Back the Off-Road Golf Country With 315 HPIt’s like the old-school Golf Country, but turned up to 11. BYJames GilboyJun 20, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaJun 11, 2023ShareIt’s Hard to Fail a Driver’s Test Worse Than ThisIt starts off normally but things slowly get more and more chaotic. BYNico DeMattiaJun 11, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaJun 5, 2023Share$81,582 VW Golf R 333 Sells Out in Just 8 MinutesIt’s the most expensive VW Golf ever. BYNico DeMattiaJun 5, 2023ShareBYLewin DayMay 12, 2023ShareThis Honda Civic Si Safari Build Is a Questionable but Very Fun Summer ToyIt may not have all-paw grip, but this safari Civic makes up for it with style and way too many spotlights. BYLewin DayMay 12, 2023ShareBYJames GilboyMay 10, 2023ShareWild Alpine Concept Previews Electric Hot Hatch That Just Might Make It To the USThis. America. Soon. (We wish.) BYJames GilboyMay 10, 2023ShareBYLewin DayMay 10, 2023ShareKia and Hyundai Car Thefts Continue To Rise in Several US CitiesKia and Hyundai have a solution for the theft epidemic, but it’s not rolling out quickly enough to stem the tide. BYLewin DayMay 10, 2023ShareBYLewin DayApr 27, 2023ShareWhat I Learned Building a DIY Convertible With a Power SawHave you ever wondered what would happen if you just lopped the roof off a regular old car for instant open-air motoring? Here’s how our experiment went. BYLewin DayApr 27, 2023ShareBYLewin DayApr 19, 2023Share2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New FWD Lap Record at the NurburgringHonda wanted to prove that the new Civic Type R dominates other front-wheel-drive cars. A lap record does that nicely. BYLewin DayApr 19, 2023ShareBYPeter NelsonApr 5, 2023Share2023 Toyota Prius Prime First Drive Review: Best Prius EverOffering more power and a nice increase in overall range, the latest Prius Prime is the best it’s ever been. BYPeter NelsonApr 5, 2023ShareBYNico DeMattiaApr 3, 2023Share2024 Subaru Impreza First Drive Review: Great Value Built for Subaru StansIf only Subaru offered a manual transmission, the 2024 Impreza would be tough to beat. BYNico DeMattiaApr 3, 2023ShareBYAndrew P. CollinsMar 24, 2023Share2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review: Will It Dog?One of the most engaging drivers’ cars you can buy new right now also happens to be a hatchback. Here’s how it well it works as a dog taxi. BYAndrew P. CollinsMar 24, 2023ShareBYLewin DayMar 23, 2023ShareNew Honda Civic Owners Are Sharing Some Very Scary Steering Complaints“It feels as though I’m trying to correct the steering of a drunk driver,” one owner told the NHTSA. BYLewin DayMar 23, 2023ShareBYLewin DayMar 17, 2023ShareCustom Nissan Leaf Hearse Is an Emissions-Free Ride to the AfterlifeWaft to your own funeral in respectful silence in this converted compact EV. BYLewin DayMar 17, 2023ShareBYJonathon KleinMar 13, 2023Share2024 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive Review: A Slightly Improved Fan-FavoriteIt’s more capable than I would’ve believed. BYJonathon KleinMar 13, 2023ShareBYLewin DayMar 8, 2023ShareNext-Gen Mini Cooper EV Gets 240-Mile Range and Up To 215 HPThe new electric Mini is set to take things to the next level. BYLewin DayMar 8, 2023Share12345…13
BYMaddox KayJan 25, 2024ShareVW Is Missing Its Moment by Not Selling a Hybrid GTI in the US Right NowVolkswagen practically invented the hot hatch. We wish it would commit to electrifying it here. BYMaddox KayJan 25, 2024Share
BYNico DeMattiaJan 23, 2024Share2025 VW GTI Brings Buttons, Gains 20 HP, Ditches the ManualOnce again, the GTI and Golf R are the only Volkswagen hatches we’ll get in the U.S. BYNico DeMattiaJan 23, 2024Share
BYJames GilboyJan 18, 2024ShareMazda Spirit Racing Teases ‘More Nimble and Powerful’ 3 Turbo for ProductionThe track-ready concept with Mazdaspeed vibes shown in Tokyo hints at a true Mazda3 hot hatch. BYJames GilboyJan 18, 2024Share
BYChris TsuiJan 15, 2024ShareWhy Does the GT7 Honda Civic Type R Have the Redline Beep On?Maddeningly, the in-game Lexus LFA does something similar too. BYChris TsuiJan 15, 2024Share
BYAdam IsmailJan 12, 2024ShareIs the Updated 2024 Toyota GR Yaris Interior a Hit or a Miss?A throwback, driver-oriented dash? Or a boxy abomination? BYAdam IsmailJan 12, 2024Share
BYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024ShareJDM Honda Civic RS Looks Like a Better Version of Our Civic SiThe new Honda Civic RS prototype appears to land somewhere between an Si and a Type R. Here’s hoping some cool parts land stateside! BYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024Share
BYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024Share2024 Toyota GR Yaris Gets More HP (Yay!) and Automatic Transmission (Gasp!)The GR Yaris adds an optional eight-speed automatic for 2024, plus a driver-tilted center console and other significant updates. BYAndrew P. CollinsJan 12, 2024Share
BYJames GilboyJan 10, 2024ShareFord’s Self-Clogging 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Is Finally Getting RecalledFord’s smallest EcoBoost engine is known for dying early, and the root of the problem has been found. BYJames GilboyJan 10, 2024Share
BYNico DeMattiaJan 8, 2024Share2024 Will Be the Year of ChatGPT in Cars, Starting With VolkswagenVW says most of its cars will come equipped with ChatGPT this year, though perhaps not immediately in the U.S. BYNico DeMattiaJan 8, 2024Share
BYNico DeMattiaJan 7, 2024ShareDealer-Created Single-Color VW Golf Harlequins Made a Rare Car Even RarerThere’s an all-Chagall Blue Harlequin for sale right now. BYNico DeMattiaJan 7, 2024Share
BYAdam IsmailJan 4, 2024ShareOK, Hear Me Out: The Toyota GR Corolla’s Interior Is Actually GoodToyota’s hot hatch is still a nice place to spend time, even if it’s not perfect inside. BYAdam IsmailJan 4, 2024Share
BYNico DeMattiaJan 3, 2024ShareThe Very Round Audi A2 Is the Underrated Car to Import in 2024The R34 GT-R isn’t the only newly importable car to be excited for this year. BYNico DeMattiaJan 3, 2024Share
BYAdam IsmailDec 28, 2023ShareBehind-the-Scenes Ford Focus Mini-Doc Is a ’90s Rallying Time CapsuleThis newsreel will leave you nostalgic for the golden era of the WRC. BYAdam IsmailDec 28, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaDec 28, 2023ShareRefreshed Mk8 Golf With Real Buttons Will Be Revealed in JanuaryThe end of touch-button VW interiors is near. BYNico DeMattiaDec 28, 2023Share
BYJerry PerezDec 15, 2023ShareHonda Civic Type R vs. Acura Integra Type S: Which FWD King Should You Get?Packing aggressive designs, over 300 hp, and feisty attitudes, these hatchbacks offer some of the most fun for the buck you’ll ever find. BYJerry PerezDec 15, 2023Share
BYJames GilboyDec 11, 2023ShareThe 2024 Nissan Note Looks Like a Y2K Concept Car RebornWe miss cheap, quirky cars like this more with each passing year. BYJames GilboyDec 11, 2023Share
BYJerry PerezDec 11, 2023Share2023 Honda Civic Type R Review: All That and a Bag of ChipsIt’s easy to give a car a big wing, big hp, and big hype. But you can’t replicate soul, and the Type R’s got loads of it. BYJerry PerezDec 11, 2023Share
BYMaddox KayDec 8, 2023ShareAlaskan R53 Mini Cooper S on Tank Tracks Wins WinterIf you told us this was Santa’s backup ride, we’d believe you. BYMaddox KayDec 8, 2023Share
BYKyle CheromchaDec 8, 2023ShareThe Drive’s Best Car of 2023 Is the Toyota PriusFor showing the world that hybrids still have it, the sleek new Toyota Prius earns our top honor for the year. BYKyle CheromchaDec 8, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaDec 6, 2023ShareThe $34K Fiat 500e With 149-Mile Range Is Going to Be a Hard SellIconic cuteness and designer flair only get you so far. BYNico DeMattiaDec 6, 2023Share
BYAdam IsmailNov 29, 2023ShareTreating Yourself to the Car of Your Dreams Is a Little Stupid, But Oh So GloriousRuminations on practical consumerism from the proud, stressed new owner of a Toyota GR Corolla. BYAdam IsmailNov 29, 2023Share
BYChris RosalesNov 27, 2023ShareThis 800-HP Honda Civic Type R Has All-Wheel Drive Using CR-V PartsUsing the all-wheel-drive system from a Honda CR-V and a turbocharged K24, this Type R is like no other FK8 in the world. BYChris RosalesNov 27, 2023Share
BYJames GilboyNov 15, 2023ShareThe Renault Twingo Is Going Electric and No Other EVs Matter AnymoreElon can pack up and go home now. BYJames GilboyNov 15, 2023Share
BYChris RosalesOct 26, 2023ShareVW Tuner Is Building Turbo VR6-Swapped Mk7.5 Golf Rs With 550 HPYou provide the Golf R, and HPA Motorsports will give it the holy grail of VR6s. BYChris RosalesOct 26, 2023Share
BYAndrew P. CollinsOct 20, 2023Share2023 VW Golf GTI Review: Will It Dog?The new GTI delivers on its promise of practical performance, but you still need to pack it wisely to make the most of its interior space. BYAndrew P. CollinsOct 20, 2023Share
BYChris TsuiOct 18, 2023Share2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review: The Dodge Challenger of Hot HatchesOut of all of the cars in this segment, the Toyota GR Corolla feels the most slapdash. BYChris TsuiOct 18, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaOct 18, 2023ShareThis Abandoned Ford Dealer Is Filled With Perfectly Preserved ’80s CarsThe owner’s widow has been keeping it clean for decades. BYNico DeMattiaOct 18, 2023Share
BYLewin DayOct 17, 2023ShareSung Kang Is Directing a Live Action Initial D MovieWith his past filmography and love of cars, Kang could be the one to make this project a success. BYLewin DayOct 17, 2023Share
BYChris RosalesOct 12, 2023ShareAkio Toyoda Wants You to Ask Why He’s Palling Around With ‘Mr. Celica’Juha Kankkunen won the WRC in a Celica, and Toyoda hinted it’s no coincidence why he’s been promoting Gazoo Racing lately. BYChris RosalesOct 12, 2023Share
BYChris RosalesSep 27, 2023ShareGran Turismo 7 Update Adds New Civic Type R but Skips New TracksYou can finally pit the latest Honda Civic Type R against the Toyota GR Corolla in GT7. BYChris RosalesSep 27, 2023Share
BYLewin DaySep 27, 2023ShareUsed Car Shoppers Now Have to Buy Cars Twice as Old Compared to 2019The same money that would’ve bought a 3-year-old car pre-pandemic may not get you into a 6-year-old one now. BYLewin DaySep 27, 2023Share
BYRob StumpfSep 22, 2023ShareSelf-Clogging Ford Oil Pumps Lead Feds to Investigate 1.0-Liter EcoBoost EnginesFord’s wet-belt-driven oil pump may have caused premature engine failures in the EcoSport, Focus, and Fiesta. BYRob StumpfSep 22, 2023Share
BYChris RosalesSep 22, 2023ShareTuned Toyota GR Yaris Three-Cylinder Makes 740 HP Despite Stock Bottom EndUsing a bigger turbo, cams, and a sequential gearbox, this three-cylinder can party hard. BYChris RosalesSep 22, 2023Share
BYLewin DaySep 20, 2023ShareNissan Isn’t Making a NACS, CCS EV Charging Adapter for Leaf OwnersThe CHAdeMO standard will likely die in the U.S. as the Leaf is phased out in the near future. BYLewin DaySep 20, 2023Share
BYLewin DaySep 13, 2023ShareKia, Hyundai Blame Mass Car Thefts on ‘Lax Policing’ in Court DefenseCities want compensation for an uptick in thefts, but Kia and Hyundai aren’t giving any ground. BYLewin DaySep 13, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaSep 5, 2023ShareMini Officially Ditches Manual Transmission Despite Internal Efforts to Save ItNo more manual Minis. BYNico DeMattiaSep 5, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaSep 1, 2023Share2025 Mini Cooper EV Debuts With 250-Mile Range, Go-Kart Mode, Circular ScreenMini hasn’t scrapped the Cooper’s timeless formula, but it has made big updates for the electric era that are genuinely good. BYNico DeMattiaSep 1, 2023Share
BYChris RosalesAug 30, 2023ShareVW Golf GTI, Golf R Will Drop Manual Transmission Option in 2024A special-edition GTI 380 will mark the final run of manual hot hatches for Volkswagen. Dubbers, pour one out. BYChris RosalesAug 30, 2023Share
BYLewin DayAug 30, 2023ShareMk7 Golf R Runs World Record Sub 10-Second Quarter Mile on Stock BlockYou don’t need to crack open your engine to blast into the nine-second range with a Golf R. BYLewin DayAug 30, 2023Share
BYLewin DayAug 28, 2023ShareVW Golf R Painted the Wrong Color By the Factory is a One-of-a-Kind MysteryThe car has been credited with inspiring Volkswagen to bring a broader range of colors to the U.S. market. BYLewin DayAug 28, 2023Share
BYLewin DayAug 28, 2023ShareMini Cooper-Jeep Wrangler Mashup Makes for the Perfect Micro Monster TruckThe Mini was never built for rock crawling, but damn does it look good on 46-inch tires. BYLewin DayAug 28, 2023Share
BYJames GilboyAug 23, 2023ShareThe Kia Rio May Be Discontinued in the US, Leaving Just One New Car Below $20KThe cheap subcompact car is now a critically endangered species. BYJames GilboyAug 23, 2023Share
BYLewin DayAug 22, 2023ShareLAFD Fishes Honda Civic Hatch Out of Flooded LA RiverIf you’re in LA and your Civic isn’t where you left it, we might have found it for you. BYLewin DayAug 22, 2023Share
BYLewin DayAug 15, 2023ShareMitsubishi Mirage To Be Axed in the US: ReportOne of the cheapest cars in America may not be not long for this world. BYLewin DayAug 15, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaAug 15, 2023ShareOld Fiat Panda 4×4 Gets the Restomod It Always Deserved for 40th BirthdayIt’s great to see a basic car get the kind of treatment typically reserved for supercars. BYNico DeMattiaAug 15, 2023Share
BYLewin DayJul 3, 2023ShareWatch This Old Fiat Run On Kerosene and Camp FuelJust because you can, it doesn’t mean you should. Unless it’s a zombie apocalypse, of course. BYLewin DayJul 3, 2023Share
BYLewin DayJun 26, 2023ShareNew Turbo VR6 Crate Engines Are a Godsend for Modern VWsIf you crave six-cylinder power in your VW, it’s hard to go past a crate engine with 550 horsepower on tap. BYLewin DayJun 26, 2023Share
BYLewin DayJun 22, 2023ShareHow the 2024 Acura Integra Type S Hood Vent Also Improves DownforceA simple hood vent helps keep the front end of the Integra Type S planted, especially at high speed. BYLewin DayJun 22, 2023Share
BYLewin DayJun 22, 2023ShareSomeone Really Chopped a 2011 Ford Fiesta and Now It’s for SaleThe rear bench seat is now the front seat. BYLewin DayJun 22, 2023Share
BYJames GilboyJun 20, 2023ShareVW Golf R Lift Kit Brings Back the Off-Road Golf Country With 315 HPIt’s like the old-school Golf Country, but turned up to 11. BYJames GilboyJun 20, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaJun 11, 2023ShareIt’s Hard to Fail a Driver’s Test Worse Than ThisIt starts off normally but things slowly get more and more chaotic. BYNico DeMattiaJun 11, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaJun 5, 2023Share$81,582 VW Golf R 333 Sells Out in Just 8 MinutesIt’s the most expensive VW Golf ever. BYNico DeMattiaJun 5, 2023Share
BYLewin DayMay 12, 2023ShareThis Honda Civic Si Safari Build Is a Questionable but Very Fun Summer ToyIt may not have all-paw grip, but this safari Civic makes up for it with style and way too many spotlights. BYLewin DayMay 12, 2023Share
BYJames GilboyMay 10, 2023ShareWild Alpine Concept Previews Electric Hot Hatch That Just Might Make It To the USThis. America. Soon. (We wish.) BYJames GilboyMay 10, 2023Share
BYLewin DayMay 10, 2023ShareKia and Hyundai Car Thefts Continue To Rise in Several US CitiesKia and Hyundai have a solution for the theft epidemic, but it’s not rolling out quickly enough to stem the tide. BYLewin DayMay 10, 2023Share
BYLewin DayApr 27, 2023ShareWhat I Learned Building a DIY Convertible With a Power SawHave you ever wondered what would happen if you just lopped the roof off a regular old car for instant open-air motoring? Here’s how our experiment went. BYLewin DayApr 27, 2023Share
BYLewin DayApr 19, 2023Share2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New FWD Lap Record at the NurburgringHonda wanted to prove that the new Civic Type R dominates other front-wheel-drive cars. A lap record does that nicely. BYLewin DayApr 19, 2023Share
BYPeter NelsonApr 5, 2023Share2023 Toyota Prius Prime First Drive Review: Best Prius EverOffering more power and a nice increase in overall range, the latest Prius Prime is the best it’s ever been. BYPeter NelsonApr 5, 2023Share
BYNico DeMattiaApr 3, 2023Share2024 Subaru Impreza First Drive Review: Great Value Built for Subaru StansIf only Subaru offered a manual transmission, the 2024 Impreza would be tough to beat. BYNico DeMattiaApr 3, 2023Share
BYAndrew P. CollinsMar 24, 2023Share2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review: Will It Dog?One of the most engaging drivers’ cars you can buy new right now also happens to be a hatchback. Here’s how it well it works as a dog taxi. BYAndrew P. CollinsMar 24, 2023Share
BYLewin DayMar 23, 2023ShareNew Honda Civic Owners Are Sharing Some Very Scary Steering Complaints“It feels as though I’m trying to correct the steering of a drunk driver,” one owner told the NHTSA. BYLewin DayMar 23, 2023Share
BYLewin DayMar 17, 2023ShareCustom Nissan Leaf Hearse Is an Emissions-Free Ride to the AfterlifeWaft to your own funeral in respectful silence in this converted compact EV. BYLewin DayMar 17, 2023Share
BYJonathon KleinMar 13, 2023Share2024 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive Review: A Slightly Improved Fan-FavoriteIt’s more capable than I would’ve believed. BYJonathon KleinMar 13, 2023Share
BYLewin DayMar 8, 2023ShareNext-Gen Mini Cooper EV Gets 240-Mile Range and Up To 215 HPThe new electric Mini is set to take things to the next level. BYLewin DayMar 8, 2023Share