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Now You Can Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Your Rivian R1T
2+ hour, 7+ min ago Stephen has always been passionate about cars, and managed to turn that passion into a career as a freelance automotive journalist. When he's not covering all things tech for The Drive, you can find him looking for a new book…...
VW Calls Off 2026 ID Buzz in US—and It May Never Come Back
1+ day, 20+ hour ago Updated Dec 19, 2025 3:34 PM EST This comes just days after we learned that the Ford F-150 Lightning EV suffered a similar (though slightly more definitive) fate. Citing "current EV market conditions," VW says it will not produce 2026 ID Buzz Models for the…...
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade Review: The Practical Car Goes Peacocking
2+ day, 2+ hour ago Published Dec 19, 2025 10:00 AM EST I quickly came to appreciate how the yellow Prius was a mild attention magnet without inducing eyerolls. Its appeal also seemed much broader than the supercars I've tested'old and young, men and women, all noticed the…...
Lexus Wants New LFA to 'Redefine the Sound of an Electric Sports Car"
3+ day, 2+ hour ago Published Dec 18, 2025 2:15 PM EST The new electric Lexus LFA isn't just the resurrection of a legend. It's supposed to redefine a segment. Just outside Fuji, Japan, at Toyota's Woven City complex on December 4, GR GT Project Manager Takashi Doi told…...
Why Do Fake Gear Shifts in EVs Make People so Mad?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate…...
Ford's EV Gamble and Bust Will Cost the Automaker $19.5 Billion: TDS
5+ day, 9+ hour ago Published Dec 16, 2025 7:08 AM EST Short, snappy, and simple, TDS groups the latest automotive news from around the globe and gathers it in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information....
Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is Dead, Next Gen Will Have Gas Engine Backup
6+ day, 17+ min ago Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing…...
Porsche's Emergency Pivot to Gas-Powered 718 Is an Engineering Headache
6+ day, 5+ hour ago Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing…...
2025 Audi SQ5 Review: Checks All the Boxes and Then Some
6+ day, 6+ hour ago Published Dec 15, 2025 10:11 AM EST Under the hood is the heart of the SQ5, a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that pumps out 362 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. And let me tell ya, it feels like a lot more than 362. When you really step on…...
Tesla Robotaxis Now Testing Without Safety Drivers: TDS
6+ day, 9+ hour ago Published Dec 15, 2025 7:16 AM EST Short, snappy, and succinct, TDS gathers the latest automotive news from around the world and places it in one spot. Stories are summarized with a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information....