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Ban on Chinese Tech Threatens to Push New Car Prices Even Higher
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (470+ words) 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…...
All Eyes Turn to Mercedes as Senate Panel Advances Chinese Car Ban: TDS
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (229+ words) Published Jul 23, 2026 9:32 AM EDT Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning automotive news roundup bringing you the biggest headlines from around the globe. The Downshift summarizes stories with a sentence or two, along with links for…...
Range Rover is Making a Car
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (408+ words) Published Jul 22, 2026 10:38 AM EDT Land Rover, the world’s quintessential SUV brand, has just trotted out the Range Rover GT. It’s a Range Rover. It’s a grand touring coupe. It’s a decade-old prophecy coming true—and the company says it’s about…...
Polestar Won't Appeal US Ban and Dealers Aren't Happy About That: TDS
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (206+ words) Published Jul 21, 2026 9:26 AM EDT Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup serving the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift summarizes news items in a few sentences, with links to other sites…...
Honda Wants to Capitalize on North American Demand With Another Factory: TDS
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (248+ words) Published Jul 20, 2026 9:19 AM EDT Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking…...
What's the Point of Concept Cars Anymore? We Asked the People Who Design Them
1+ week, 1+ day ago (262+ words) Published Jul 17, 2026 2:30 PM EDT As someone who aspired to write about cars for a living largely because of the cool concept cars from my youth, I’m sorry to report that today’s moonshot design projects no longer get me goin’. At…...
Japan Wants to Standardize Car Parts to Protect Its Auto Industry
1+ week, 2+ day ago (505+ words) Published Jul 16, 2026 4:27 PM EDT But there are downsides. VW Group has long been accused of offering the same sausage in different lengths, as it were, and commonality across brands tends to invite accusations of cost-cutting and even badge-engineering—sometimes fairly,…...
VR Is Helping Driving Schools Train Better Instructors: TDS
1+ week, 3+ day ago (226+ words) Published Jul 16, 2026 9:07 AM EDT Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning automotive news roundup, bringing you the biggest headlines from around the globe. The Downshift sums up stories in short blurbs with links to the source…...
2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider First-Drive Review: 1,000 HP Is Better Without a Roof
1+ week, 4+ day ago (251+ words) Published Jul 15, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Bottom line: The 2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider combines raw power and luxury, offering a unique driving experience for those who value style and performance. The 4.0-liter, twin-turbo hybrid V8 sitting behind the cockpit packs the largest turbos of…...
Torture Test Shows How a Cummins Diesel Survives Cold Starts Down to -40 Degrees
1+ week, 4+ day ago (202+ words) Published Jul 14, 2026 4:28 PM EDT Turbodiesel godfather Gale Banks introduced the test by listing four major factors in diesel engine start procedures: ambient temperature, coolant temperature, heat of compression, and manifold air temperature. You can only control so much, but thanks…...