There’s some truth in the thought that modern racing doesn’t promote innovation or creativity. Besides Formula 1, many major series have strict rulesets and homologation, and are more about detail work rather…
Ford’s Still Losing So Much Money to Recalls in 2023
According to Automotive News, a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlines how Ford will spend $270 million fixing rearview cameras on 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator,…
BMW Vision Neue Klasse Sedan Previews BMW’s Return to Simpler Designs
You can’t throw a roundel without hitting someone who has an opinion on BMW’s recent designs. Big visual leaps like giant grilles, split headlights, and the entire XM have taken the automaker…
How This 2018 Ford F-150’s Faulty Taillight Turned Into a $5,600 Repair
Advanced car features like blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert are great for safety and convenience, but man, it’s a bad day for your bank account when they break. Watch mechanic Brian Makuloco…
Lamborghini Isn’t Making Its Own Electric Motors Because People Can’t Tell the Difference: CTO
Electric vehicles may be in Lamborghini’s future, but that doesn’t mean the company is planning to wind any copper itself. Rouven Mohr, the automaker’s CTO, told The Drive in an interview that…
TRD Gives Toyota GR86 Wild New Swan-Neck Rear Wing and Louvers
One of the biggest allures of the 2023 Toyota GR86 is that it’s one of the cheapest, most modifiable rear-wheel-drive cars out there today. You can pelt it with performance parts, or…
Someone Found an Original Chrysler K-Car Grille Pattern at a Flea Market
Generally, most car companies keep a pretty tight hold over their production tooling and related equipment. However, decades after the K-Car helped save Chrysler, someone found what appears to be an original…
New Mini Cooper Design Analysis: Too Retro, or Just Right?
New Mini Cooper Design Analysis: Too Retro, or Just Right?
Electric 2025 Mini Countryman SUV Brings Serious Face, Hands-Free Driving
The 2025 Mini Countryman isn’t the first of its kind, as it’s now in its third generation. However, it is a car of many firsts for the brand. The new Countryman marks…
2025 Mini Cooper EV Debuts With 250-Mile Range, Go-Kart Mode, Circular Screen
I don’t envy the designers who have to create a new generation of Mini Cooper. With a look as iconic as the Mini’s, you can’t stray too far from its roots or…