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Toyota Leans on Dealers’ Help to Lobby Against Tariffs: TDS

Toyota’s brand chief said that dealers “are asking to lobby on our behalf, on their behalf” to discourage lawmakers from embracing tariffs that raise prices.

Regulations

‘Leno’s Law’ Finally Passes: Here’s What That Really Means for Classic Car Owners

The governor of California has given the green-light to ease smog regulations on classic cars, but there are conditions.

Racing

Figure 8 Race Devolves Into Chaos and a Driver Felony Charge

Who could have known that a three-hour race designed to create contact would result in a crash—and a fight?

Honda News

Toyota’s Engines Keep Failing. Honda Told Us How It’s Avoiding the Same Fate

Honda executives told The Drive how the automaker’s quality control systems are evolving ahead of a new wave of engines – the same test Toyota just failed.

Culture

Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Cool Shirts Here [Update: One Day Left!]

Quickly, quickly, quickly, get those cool shirts here… in our latest merch drop with Blipshift. The clock is ticking!

Features

Everything About This 100-Year-Old, 100-MPH Bentley Is Wrong

With a crash gearbox, unlabeled switches, and a clutch pedal that’s not where you expect it, this 1926 Bentley 3 Litre is unrefined in every way and unforgettable for it.

The Downshift

The McLaren Artura’s Days Appear to Be Numbered: TDS

McLaren’s V6 turbo-hybrid supercar burst onto the scene four years ago and, if a new report is correct, will vanish well before the end of the decade.

Volvo News

Plug-In Hybrids With 70+ Miles of Electric Range Are Here Thanks to Volvo

The 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 just crossed an important milestone that make plug-in hybrids more capable than ever.

Regulations

Garbage Trucks Now Have AI Cameras To Score Your House and Clock Code Violations

A company called City Detect is outfitting municipalities with cameras to give homes a “blight score,” effectively turning a whole city into an HOA.

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test: First Impressions

So far, the Honda Prelude has proven to be a fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient coupe for getting around town, and it’s clearly a driver’s car. However, some of the features it’s missing at this price point make us raise an eyebrow.

Chevrolet News

GM’s New V8 Trucks Ditch Oil Dipstick for Digital Gauge

2027 Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras with the new 5.7-liter or 6.6-liter V8 will not feature a physical dipstick.

The Downshift

GM Finally Gave Up the Fight Against CarPlay and Android Auto: TDS

GM is introducing a new infotainment system with phone projection—first in trucks, before expanding through the lineup “across electric, gas, and diesel-powered vehicles.”

Ford News

2027 Ford F-150 Brings the V8 Back to Every Trim in the Lineup

Ford made a slew of changes to the new F-150 based on customer feedback, and one thing was clear: Buyers of all kinds want the 5.0-liter.

Ford News

The 2027 Ford F-150 Raptor and Tremor Will Be Thousands Cheaper. Here’s the Catch

If you’ve been wanting an off-road-capable F-150 but the Raptor and Tremor are too pricey, Ford’s got you in mind with the 2027 models.

Deals

Mechanics Tool Set Clearance at Amazon: Get up to 52% off DeWalt, Craftsman, and More

Some huge 300- and 200-piece tool kits are almost half off, along with lots of other high-quality stuff from Klein, Sunex, Wera, Craftsman, DeWalt, GearWrench, and even more.

Infotainment

iOS 27 CarPlay’s Best New Features, According to Someone Who Used Them

The latest iPhone update makes CarPlay more useful, with more widget options, new nav features, and a small but important improvement for music and podcasts.

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Car Reviews

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test: First Impressions

Honda Prelude

2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test Begins: Living With Honda’s Most Controversial Car

Porsche 911

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio Review: ‘I Felt My Brain Shift’

Jeep Reviews

2026 Jeep Recon First-Drive Review: Disappointment Is a Jeep Thing Now

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