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The Downshift

Volkswagen’s US Comeback Plan Involves a Pickup Truck: TDS

The embattled automaker is making moves to restore business in the U.S., and one of them may bring the company’s first truck in decades.

BeamNG.drive rally screenshot
Video Games

An Obscure Physics Sim Is Reeling in Almost as Many Players as Forza Horizon 6 on Steam

After a hot start, FH6’s Steam player count has crashed to a tenth of its peak, while physics sandbox BeamNG is catching quick. It’s a sign of the times.

SRT eBoost Air
Stellantis News

SRT’s New Quick-Spool Turbo Gadget Makes the Hurricane I6 Launch Like a V8

The goal is to eradicate lag on twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six engines.

This Ford Dealer Knows How to Sell Trucks: Make Them Look Old
Ford News

This Ford Dealer Knows How to Sell Trucks: Make Them Look Old

Making brand-new pickup trucks look old is nothing new, but every now and then we come across a prime example of a retro-fied Ford. This is a good one.

2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Aperta Review: The Red-Blooded Supercar Enzo Would Be Proud of
Ferrari Reviews

2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Aperta Review: The Red-Blooded Supercar Enzo Would Be Proud of

Following in the footsteps of the magical 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale, and 488 Pista—the Ferrari 296 Speciale honors its name with spicy looks and mind-bending performance.

Mercedes-AMG GT53
The Downshift

Entry-Level Merc GT53 Trades Triple-Motor Power for Big Range: TDS

The new Mercedes-AMG GT53 doesn’t have the 1,153 hp of the flagship version, but it does have a projected 500 miles of range.

Ford Fathom flipbook cover
Ford News

Ford’s New Electric Truck Is Called ‘Fathom’ and Starts at $29,945

Let’s just hope you weren’t actually betting on it being called the Ranchero.

FullGood EVs on display in showroom
Culture

Illegal Muscle Cars: How Enthusiasts Are Recreating Forbidden Classics in China

Classic cars are highly regulated in China, so a motorcycle club-turned-coachbuilder is trying to fill that gap by recreating iconic designs of the past.

The Drivecast Ep. 27 Hero
Car Tech

America Finally Gets Modern Headlights. Your Experience May Vary

Audi’s Head of Exterior Lighting, Michael Kruppa, and lighting expert Daniel Stern told The Drive why Audi and Rivian built such different headlights.

A screenshot of BMW's Spider-Man ad running on an in-car screen.
BMW News

Dear Automakers: Get Your Ads Out of Our Cars

It’s time to tell your MBAs that some opportunities are best left unexploited.

Lucid Gravity displayed at auto show
The Downshift

Lucid Pumps Brakes on Cosmos Midsize SUV Launch Amid Cost-Cutting Campaign: TDS

Lucid now doesn’t plan to launch its sub-$50K Cosmos SUV until 2027, as it hopes to iron out the kinks and ensure early success.

Promotional image for Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Video Games

Midnight Club 5 Axed by Rockstar Because It Couldn’t Measure Up to GTA, Dev Says

Rockstar left Midnight Club behind because it was the “red-headed stepchild project” in GTA’s shadow, according to a former developer.

Ford F-150
Ford News

2027 Ford F-150 Ditches 2.7L EcoBoost, Adds V8 Back to Top Trims

The King Ranch and Platinum are once again available with the 5.0-liter Coyote, and Ford is rolling out a new base engine for the F-150.

Mythical Freedom Car.
Regulations

The ‘Freedom Car’ Aims The Right Idea At The Wrong Villain

Sean Duffy’s “Freedom Car” concept sounds good, but it has a huge blind spot when it comes to protecting the freedom of American drivers.

Abdul's Toyota Echo track car next to a leaderboard
Features

The Hottest Track Car in California Is a Stock Toyota Echo

If you think you need a “real” performance car to have fun at a track day, allow us to introduce you to the Echo Hot Lap Challenge.

2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack
Dodge News

My 2026 Dodge Charger Test Car Bricked Itself Three Times In Five Days

It took four weeks and shipping the car back to Detroit for Stellantis to figure out what happened, but we’re still left with open questions.

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Car Reviews

2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Aperta Review: The Red-Blooded Supercar Enzo Would Be Proud of
Ferrari Reviews

2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Aperta Review: The Red-Blooded Supercar Enzo Would Be Proud of

Chevrolet Reviews

Chevy Bolt New vs. Old Review: One Big Step Forward but Many Tiny Steps Back

News

2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Review: All Chill, No Thrill

GMC Sierra

2026 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range Pros and Cons Review: My Favorite Electric Car so Far

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