America’s ‘Cultural Obsession With Speed’ Fueled by Advertising, IIHS Says
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that 43% of recent car ads emphasize performance, with 16% highlighting speed, while only 8% mention safety. The study of over 2,500 ads shows a sharp rise in performance‑focused marketing for SUVs, climbing from 28% in 2018 to 45% in 2022. IIHS links this advertising trend to higher crash‑related fatalities and a cultural acceptance of speeding. The watchdog warns that glorifying speed in ads may encourage risky driving behavior despite larger, heavier vehicles on the road.
Here’s Why I Think Honda Is Quietly Cooking Up a Toyota Land Cruiser Rival
Honda’s 2026 business briefing confirms a strategic pivot from electric vehicles to hybrid powertrains and a next‑generation V6, with a goal of launching 15 new models worldwide by fiscal 2030. Among those, a new large‑size SUV—positioned above the current Pilot...
Rowdy Honda Single-Seater Gained 100 HP With an 800cc Snowmobile Engine Swap
Honda’s single‑seat Pilot buggy, originally powered by a 397 cc two‑stroke, now runs an 800 cc snowmobile engine delivering roughly 140 hp—about a 100‑hp gain over the stock unit. Builder Corey Kruse of CK Powersports spent about $30,000 on the swap, including a...
Major Android Auto Update Will Bring YouTube to Your Car’s Screen
Google is rolling out a major Android Auto overhaul that adds YouTube video playback when the vehicle is parked, alongside a new UI that supports custom Gemini‑powered widgets across irregular screen shapes. The update also brings richer navigation with live...
Look at These 39-Inch BF Goodrich Racing Slicks
YouTuber Brad DeBerti pushed his Ford F‑150 Raptor R to over 1,600 hp with twin turbos and asked BF Goodrich to create a set of 39‑inch slick tires. The custom slicks replace the stock 37‑inch All‑Terrain KO2s, eliminating tread to maximize the...
Chevy Is Discontinuing the Medium-Duty Silverado That International Builds
General Motors will cease production of its medium‑duty Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 models at the end of September 2026. The decision follows GM’s choice not to renew its 2015 joint‑venture contract with International, which is also shutting down its...
VW and Audi Drivers Can Now Get a Transmission Tune for FWD Burnouts
APR, the Alabama‑based tuner for Volkswagen and Audi, has launched a dedicated Haldex all‑wheel‑drive software upgrade. The package recalibrates clutch pressure and torque distribution, adding an aggressive AWD mode and a new front‑wheel‑drive Burnout Mode for launch and drag‑strip use....
Switzerland Just Lifted the Racing Ban It Passed After the 1955 Le Mans Disaster
Switzerland’s Federal Council voted to lift the 71‑year ban on circuit racing, with the change taking effect on July 1. The historic prohibition, imposed after the 1955 Le Mans disaster, had already been softened for electric‑only events such as Formula E in 2018‑19....
Running 0W-8 Oil in a 330,000-Mile Toyota Camry Results In Extreme Consumption
Toyota now ships new Camrys with ultra‑low‑viscosity 0W‑8 oil, the thinnest synthetic on the market. A YouTuber tested that oil in a 1991 Camry with 330,000 miles, finding it consumed 2.7 quarts in just 530 miles. With a total capacity...
This Four-Cylinder Chevy Camaro’s 9.768-Second Quarter-Mile Is a New Record
ZZPerformance tuned a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with a 2.0‑liter turbo to a record‑breaking 9.768‑second quarter‑mile at 137 mph, eclipsing the previous 9.92‑second mark held by the same owner. The build produced 593 hp and 511 lb‑ft of torque, featuring a Xona Rotor 7164...
Here’s Why You Don’t Race the Family Yukon at Spectator Drags
A GMC Yukon XL crashed into the wall during a spectator drag race at Colorado National Speedway on May 2, 2026. The 6,000‑pound SUV lost traction, spun, and struck a concrete barrier, shattering rear glass but leaving the driver largely unharmed....
The First Modern Car Without Hydraulic Brakes Is Headed to Production
Brembo unveiled Sensify, a fully electronic brake‑by‑wire system that eliminates traditional hydraulic fluid and components. The plug‑and‑play solution can be embedded in a vehicle’s zonal architecture or added to existing platforms, and it is designed to support advanced driver‑assistance and...
A Boeing 767 Darn Near Landed on a Tractor Trailer Full of Bread. Everybody’s OK
United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767‑400 arriving from Venice, clipped a light pole and the top of a Baker’s Express truck loaded with bread as it touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport. The impact left a gash in...
Ford Bronco Sales Are Nipping at the Jeep Wrangler’s Heels. Could This Finally Be the Year?
In the first quarter of 2026 Jeep’s Wrangler outsold Ford’s Bronco by 13,264 units (44,461 vs 31,197). April saw the Bronco sell 17,073 vehicles, raising its year‑to‑date total to 48,270 and giving Ford a modest 2.7% gain, while Wrangler monthly...
These Snowmobile Conversion Kits From the ’70s Turned Sleds Into Trikes
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, companies like Canada’s Forward Ideas and the U.S.‑based Skat Trak sold conversion kits that turned snowmobiles into three‑wheel ATVs for the snow‑free months. The kits featured a steel sub‑frame with dual front wheels...
The Key to Exciting EV Racing? Japanese Commentary and Jazz Fusion
The Japan Electric Vehicle Race Association (JEVRA) launched its 2026 All‑Japan EV‑GP at Tsukuba, featuring production‑based electric cars such as the Tesla Model S Plaid, Model 3 Performance and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The event paired a jazz‑fusion soundtrack with high‑energy Japanese commentary, creating an...
No, This Isn’t a Designer Race Car Bed. It’s a Designer Sim Racing Rig
Italian design firm Teckell has unveiled the Nivola, a high‑end sim racing rig that looks like a luxury race‑car bed. The rig comes in three editions—Heritage, Racing and Aero—featuring premium walnut veneer, carbon‑fiber shells, a 49‑inch 5120×1440 curved display and...
Sedans Are Back as Honda Accord Sales Soar 42% and the Camry Isn’t Far Behind
Honda announced a 42% year‑over‑year increase in Accord deliveries for April 2026, while the Accord Hybrid rose 27% year‑to‑date. Toyota’s Camry also posted an 18% jump in the same month, signaling a broader sedan resurgence. In contrast, most of Honda’s...
Trucker Finds Out Evading $22,000 in Tolls Is Enough to Catch a Grand Theft Charge
The Ohio State Highway Patrol indicted a truck driver for grand theft after he evaded $21,991 in tolls on the Ohio Turnpike over two years. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) announced the charge on May 1, highlighting a new...
This Is What a One-Rotor Turbo Miata Making 155 HP Sounds Like
Rob Dahm’s one‑rotor rotary engine, built almost entirely from billet aluminum, has been fitted to a Mazda Miata and recently dyno‑tested. Weighing roughly 70 lb, the engine uses a Garrett GBC‑22 turbo and a 3D‑printed intake manifold. The test produced 155 hp...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer From Ex-Burnout Devs Comes Out October 6
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, built by former Criterion and Burnout veterans at Fuse Games, is slated for release on October 6, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. The title promises high‑fidelity, sci‑fi tracks that swing between tight tunnels and...
This Acura NSX With a Custom 6-to-1 Header Makes Awesome Wookiee Noises
The Drive features a custom 6‑to‑1 exhaust header, dubbed “Maximum Meows,” installed on an Acura NSX. Bad Cat Engineering designed the spiral collector, turning the naturally aspirated V6 into a source of loud, wookiee‑like roars. The video demonstrates instant wide‑open...
Just Look at the Spiral Exhaust Flame Thrown by This Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine
Astrobotic demonstrated its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, delivering more than 4,000 lb of thrust. The engine ran for a total of 470 seconds, including a record‑setting 300‑second continuous burn, without damage. Three supersonic detonation...
They Spent Billions. They Built the Future. Then It All Fell Apart
Automakers worldwide poured billions into electric‑vehicle programs only to write off massive losses as demand stalled and regulatory pressure eased. Honda alone faces a $7.5 billion hit from scrapped U.S. EVs, while Nissan is refocusing on gasoline‑powered SUVs, Ford is canceling...
Alaska Rivian Owners Are Getting Screwed Out of Warranty Work by EV Shipping Restrictions
Alaskan Rivian owners needing warranty repairs must ship their trucks to Seattle, the nearest authorized service center, because local options are nonexistent. Following a 2025 battery fire on the cargo ship Morning Midas, commercial barges have banned EV transport, leaving...
Ford Mustang GTD Dyno Run Reveals How Much HP It Really Makes
Ford’s 2025 Mustang GTD boasts a 5.2‑liter V8 rated at 815 hp and 664 lb‑ft at the crank, but real‑world testing shows slightly less reaches the road. Late Model Restoration dynoed a low‑mileage GTD and recorded 740 whp on the first pass and...
Cadillac’s Miami F1 Livery Is a Black-and-White Beauty
Cadillac unveiled a black‑and‑white, Stars‑and‑Stripes livery for its Formula 1 entry at the Miami Grand Prix, marking the team’s first race on U.S. soil. The minimalist design, praised by chief brand advisor Cassidy Towriss, extends the brand’s luxury image onto the...
The Next Twin-Turbo V8 GT3 Car Is Coming From China
Great Wall Motor announced the development of China’s first home‑grown GT3 racer, dubbed Great Faith, powered by an in‑house 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8. The project is led by former McLaren chief engineer Adam Thomson and could hit the track as early...
Buy This 1970s Amphibious ATV With Four-Wheel Steering
A 1970 Coot amphibious ATV with four‑wheel steering is listed on Facebook Marketplace for $3,800. The vehicle features a 0.5‑liter Tecumseh four‑cylinder engine, four‑wheel drive, and an articulated hull that keeps wheels in contact on uneven terrain. When new, the...
Spend Your Tax Return on a Backhoe-Engined Land Rover Defender
Diesel Pump UK is selling a Land Rover Defender that has been fitted with a 4.4‑liter JCB backhoe diesel engine. The swap boosts output to 145 horsepower and 413 pound‑feet of torque while promising a 10,000‑hour service life, far exceeding...
The Corvette E-Ray Is One of the Last Cars That Should Have Auto-Stop/Start, And Yet
Chevrolet’s 2024 Corvette E‑Ray, one of only two C8 models equipped with auto‑start/stop, brings the fuel‑saving feature to a high‑performance V8 platform. The system re‑engages at every stop and cannot be permanently disabled, forcing drivers to toggle it manually each...
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...
The Next Nissan GT-R Is Being Held Up by America’s Politics
Nissan’s next‑generation GT‑R is delayed as U.S. emissions regulations remain uncertain under shifting political leadership. Senior Vice President Ponz Pandikuthira said the current model failed to meet standards, prompting a hybrid redesign that will retain the VR38 engine block. The...
Ford Built a New Cobra Jet Mustang, But It’s Another EV
Ford announced the Mustang Cobra Jet 2200, an electric drag racer boasting 2,200 horsepower, set to appear at the NHRA 4‑Wide Nationals in Charlotte. The model follows the 1,400‑hp 2021 debut and the 1,800‑hp 2023 version, each built to push...
Nissan Boss Wants a Z Convertible: ‘I Would Like Nothing More’
Nissan North America SVP Ponz Pandikuthira says he’d love to see a Z convertible, but its return depends on meeting the automaker’s two‑year turnaround targets. Nissan’s broader plan includes cutting under‑performing models, focusing resources on new SUVs such as the...
GT7 Is Getting the Renault Twingo and Some Other Cars People Probably Care About
Gran Turismo 7’s April 1.69 patch adds three new cars—a classic Renault Twingo, a rare Porsche 964 Leichtbau, and the electric hyper‑car Yangwang U9—plus a Muscle Car Extra Menu and Power Pack Challenges. The Twingo marks the first appearance of...
Hackers Reconstructed a Wrecked Car’s Every Move Using a Single Computer Module
White‑hat researchers extracted a telematics module from a wrecked BYD Seal and, because the memory was unencrypted, reconstructed the car’s complete GPS history from factory departure in China to its final crash in Poland. Using a simple USB flash tool...
GM’s Old Minivan Doors Could Smash You in the Face. The ‘Fix’ Was a Sticker
GM’s early‑1990s badge‑engineered minivans featured front doors with a swept‑back trailing edge that can strike a passenger’s face when the door closes. The design quirk, reminiscent of jet‑winglets, extended the door’s top beyond the handle by a few inches. To...
New Tractor With 12-Valve Cummins and Zero Electronics Goes Back to the Basics
Ursa Ag, a Canadian startup, has launched a line of tractors powered by remanufactured 12‑valve Cummins engines that omit electronic controls. The 150‑hp, 180‑hp and 260‑hp models are priced at roughly $95,000, $110,000 and $146,000 USD, about half the cost...
Fab Shop Recreates Excellent GM Truck Wheels From the 2000s, and They’re For Sale
Wehrli Custom Fabrication in Illinois now sells forged‑aluminum replicas of the iconic PYO wheels that equipped early‑2000s GM heavy‑duty trucks. The wheels measure 17×8.5 inches—one inch taller and two inches wider than the original—offering a +18 offset and 5.5‑inch backspacing,...
Mazda Made a Six-Minute Mini Doc About Its Le Mans 787 Four-Rotor Rebuild
Mazda’s motorsports division released a six‑minute YouTube documentary detailing the rebuild of its legendary 787B four‑rotor R26B engine, the only rotary to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991. The R26B produces roughly 700 hp and features unique engineering...
Ultra4 Is Returning to Pikes Peak for an Epic Racing Crossover
Ultra4 USA Championship will field three racers at the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 21, marking the series' first official entry in 15 years. The lineup includes multiple‑time King of the Hammers champion Loren Healy in the...
Dirty ‘Chameleon Carriers’ Ignore Truck Safety Rules by Sneakily Switching Names
A recent *60 Minutes* investigation uncovered a network of “chameleon carriers” led by Super Ego Holding that evades U.S. trucking safety rules by repeatedly changing company names and DOT numbers. The scheme, which can be launched for as little as...
Aston Martin Is Dragging Part-Owner Geely Back to Court Over a Logo With Wings
Aston Martin has filed a fresh lawsuit in the United Kingdom, appealing a 2023 Intellectual Property Office tribunal decision that found Geely’s London EV Company (LEVC) winged logo did not infringe the luxury marque’s iconic emblem. Geely, which increased its...
Ford’s Never-Seen, Canceled Moonshot EV Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight Online for a Year
Ford confirmed that its ambitious three‑row electric SUV, teased in 2022 with 350‑mile range claims, was cancelled in August 2024. The concept reappeared when former EV boss Doug Field posted the rendering as his LinkedIn banner, prompting Ford to label it a...
The Ford Mustang GTD Competition Just Obliterated the Chevy Corvette ZR1X’s Nurburgring Lap Record
Ford announced that its Mustang GTD Competition posted a 6:40.835 lap at the Nürburgring, making it the fastest street‑legal car after the Mercedes‑Benz AMG One hypercar. The time shaves more than 10 seconds off the previous Mustang GTD record and...
Enkei’s New Papaya RPF1 Wheels Let You Put a Little McLaren in Your Civic
Enkei has teamed with the McLaren Formula 1 team to release a limited‑edition Papaya RPF1 wheel series, offered in vivid papaya orange and understated black. The wheels come in three sizes—15×8, 17×9 and 18×8.5—with prices ranging from $333 to $463 per...
Hyundai and Kia Want To Sell You a Pickup Truck by 2030
Hyundai announced it will roll out a body‑on‑frame pickup truck in the United States before 2030, following a concept SUV that hints at a rugged design. A week later Kia confirmed it will also launch its own body‑on‑frame truck by...
Nissan Xterra Is Designed for up to 35-Inch Tires From the Factory, 37s in the Aftermarket
Nissan confirmed that the 2028 Xterra will be built to accommodate 35‑inch tires from the factory, with the potential for 37‑inch wheels in the aftermarket. The new generation will retain a body‑on‑frame architecture, offering both a V6 and a hybrid...
‘We Are Actually Working Already on the GT-R,’ Nissan CEO Confirms
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that work on the next‑generation R36 GT‑R has already begun. The upcoming model will be a hybrid, retaining the R35’s VR38 V6 block while featuring a largely new powertrain and an all‑new chassis....