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Suzuki Never Sold a Samurai Pickup in the US, But You Can Buy This One for $15K
18+ hour, 22+ min ago (285+ words) Published Mar 7, 2026 10:00 AM EST The Suzuki Samurai is appreciated today by enthusiasts as a solid basis for off-road builds, but back in the day ordinary car buyers were mostly concerned about its small size and propensity to tip over. Maybe…...
Happy TE37 Day, Which Is Now an Official Holiday in Japan
21+ hour, 22+ min ago (259+ words) Published Mar 7, 2026 12:00 PM EST Japan has its priorities in order. The Japanese Anniversary Association declared March 7 "TE37 Day" in celebration of the versatile and stylish Volk Racing wheel's 30th anniversary. TE37 Day was announced only a few weeks ago, so don't feel bad…...
Scout Has a Solution To Range-Extending Gas Engine Cutting Tow Capacity in Half, CEO Says [Updated]
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (264+ words) Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at'himself included. Born…...
Audi A8 Production Is Ending After 32 Years With No Successor in Sight
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (283+ words) Published Mar 6, 2026 12:37 PM EST Audi confirmed to The Drive that it actually stopped taking orders in Germany for the A8 weeks ago, on February 18. The sedan remains on sale in the U.S. at the time of writing, and it's unclear when our…...
How Brembo Redesigned F1 Brakes for the 2026 Power Unit Revolution
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (211+ words) Published Mar 6, 2026 11:35 AM EST Once hardware and software are harmoniously integrated, Brembo must also work with each team to tweak their setups for optimum performance. This is F1, after all, and no two teams run identical setups because each believes it…...
2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport Review: Real-World Utility With Solid Daily Driver Chops
2+ day, 22+ min ago (400+ words) Published Mar 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST The Ridgeline TrailSport might not fit into the "desire" or "want" circle on your ven diagram, but it might fit the "need" section. Smaller and more manageable than today's huge full-sizers while still boasting enough capability…...
Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Cars for Touchscreen and Backup Camera Issues: TDS
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (392+ words) Published Mar 6, 2026 9:00 AM EST Good morning and welcome to'The Downshift, or'TDS'for short. TDS is all about getting you the top automotive industry headlines from around the world in one short bulletin that's easy to scan, and best served with a…...
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Trades Climate Buttons for Even More Screen
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (242+ words) Published Mar 6, 2026 8:00 AM EST Mercedes-Benz is on the verge of revealing its overhauled AMG GT 4-Door, and today, we got a little more than just a teaser of the GT's new interior. If you ask us, it's a bit of…...
Piano Black Plastic Is An Abomination, and Automakers Have Known It All Along
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (386+ words) Published Mar 5, 2026 1:09 PM EST There are a laundry list of bad design trends throughout automotive history, and arguably many will jump on the screen-only interface bandwagon real quick. Heard. Spending the week wit the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI has reminded me…...
Subaru Hears You and Knows People Want a New STI: TDS
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (439+ words) Published Mar 5, 2026 7:44 AM EST Tight, dense, and lacking filler, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and puts them in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more…...