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Electric cars present some challenges in a world built around internal combustion, and I’m not just talking about the lack of public charging stations or an auto industry that’s afraid of change. EVs have existed almost as long as the car itself, but while an engine can be rebuilt, there’s not much you can do with century-old batteries. The owner of this 1918 Detroit Electric Model 75B Brougham coupe—one of the lots at Mecum’s 2026 Monterey Car Week auction—got around

The problem with new technology is that it becomes old technology very fast. And then what? We’ve all probably gotten too used to trading in old phones like they’re 1950s cars with last year’s tail fins, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Nothing exemplifies the rapid advance of digital technology like standalone GPS devices. They’ve been made obsolete by smartphones and the proliferation of built-in navigation systems in new cars. Yet if you have an older devic

A good exhaust system can give your car more power and make it sound better, but what constitutes “good,” exactly? It’s largely down to the shape of the pipes, providing exhaust gases with the path of least resistance, so an engine doesn’t have to work as hard to exhale them. Additionally, it creates some room for sound to resonate and create that sweet mechanical music. To prove that, Justin from The Fabrication Series YouTube channel built seven exhaust systems and t

Cars are encrusted with sensors that scan the surrounding environment and the status of mechanical components, but the electronic gaze is increasingly being turned toward the driver. Driver-monitoring systems are designed not only to prevent distraction from things like phones, but also to ensure drivers are using assistance tech properly. It’s a bit Big Brother, but given the ambiguous nature of current driver-assist tech—where people have to remain alert even when they aren’t activ

“There will be sooner or later a limit, because zero is the limit,” Lamborghini Chief Marketing Officer Federico Foschini told The Drive, noting you can’t do 0-60 in zero seconds. One of the most powerful men at the storied Italian automaker noted the reality of physics just before saying, “emotion is not only the sound, but also the way you are engaged while driving in time of braking, accelerating, and shifting.” In an era where three-row SUVs now have more

“We got an email this morning,” a Ford employee told me. “It’s just like, oh my god. Why? You could have called it the Galaxie. Or the Falcon? I like Falcon.” Instead, the new $30,000 EV pickup is called the Fathom. Hopeful enthusiasts were wishing the Ranchero name would get dusted off. But Ford is banking heavily on its innovative Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, so slapping a name from the past on the company’s hope for the future wasn’t the move. The debate spins around

Lamborghini’s SV badge, which stands for Super Veloce or “super fast” in Italian, just entered its electrified era. Welcome to the future. On Friday, leading into Monterey Car Week at Pebble Beach the Lamborghini Revuelto SV debuted with more power, more high-voltage energy, new aero, and a new GT3-derived driving mode. Yes, there’s a wing, and no you probably can’t buy one because only 1,963 units are being made–a tribute to the year Lamborghini was founded–and

If you want proof that imagination is a muscle, just look at Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program that relaunched in 2021 to build factory one-off cars for absurdly rich people. It started small with a custom liveried Porsche 911 GT3 for the 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Paolo Barilla. Then it moved on to more complex projects like the 993 Speedster and the 997 Classic Club Coupe. And now, those magic elves are revealing their most ambitious work yet: the Flachbau RS, a modern 911 slantnose bu

Unlike 30 years ago, there’s nothing necessarily forcing the automakers that race endurance prototypes to sell their wares to deep-pocketed clients. Still, some do anyway. Ferrari and Aston Martin make versions of their Le Mans Hypercars for amateurs to take to the track, and Porsche crafted a one-off, road-legal version of its 963 inspired by Count Rossi’s 917 to sell to a Mr. Roger Penske. Cadillac appears to be thinking about doing stuff like this, too, but it’s not making a

Key Takeaways Transformative experience. The Pagani Utopia Roadster redefines driving with its bespoke craftsmanship and unique design. Engineering marvel. Features a custom monocoque and a hand-built V12 engine, showcasing Pagani’s commitment to perfection. Unmatched driving sensation. The car’s lightweight design and powerful sound create an intoxicating driving experience. Symbol of achievement. More tha

Acura pulled the wraps off its Nexera Vision concept sports car yesterday, and shortly after, I sat down with Yasutake Tsuchida, the design mastermind behind the sleek coupe with butterfly doors. Despite my incessant asking, Tsuchida unfortunately did not budge from the official line that this was just a design exercise, but that also doesn’t mean he didn’t reveal at least a few thoughts on his latest creation for the Acura brand. MIRO Acura When asked why the anno

If you’re a regular reader of The Drive, you’ve probably noticed that we sign off our stories with a note that we’re always seeking news tips. Sure, it results in lots of pitches for quirky air fresheners and AI shovelware, but occasionally we get a doozy. Want to get the attention of the editorial team? Try an opener like this one: “I’m curious why I haven’t seen any articles on the crash of the ultra-luxury market.” That’s a big statement, and it raise

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 more info. This is your bulletin for Friday, August 14, 2026. Ferrari has pulled the sheet off a new one-off for an anonymous U.S.-based client. Called the CZ26, it’s built on the SF90 Stradale with a new exterior design that pulls equally from t

If anyone truly bears the responsibility of keeping the manual transmission alive, it’s companies like McLaren, Ferrari, and Porsche—manufacturers that famously spare no expense on making their vehicles as excellent as they can be, and can frankly charge whatever they like for the privilege of ownership. But when even Maranello can’t seem to find a way to link up a true manual gearbox to its V12, something is seriously wrong. Fortunately, this year’s Monterey Car Week has br

I like a Ford Mustang, but I love a Ford Mustang convertible. Of course, not every car is better as a droptop—heck, not every Mustang is better without a roof. But when we’re talking about the high-horsepower Dark Horse SC, which ought to eat up the miles in a hurry, it absolutely needs a convertible variant. Fortunately, it’s getting one. Not much is different about this car besides the removable roof, and that’s a good thing. It gets Ford’s supercharged 5.2-liter V8

The best-driving three row money can buy is getting an upgrade. Introducing the 2027 Lucid Gravity GT-S—what Lucid is calling “a new performance-focused expression” of the Gravity—and what they mean by that is that it’s really freakin’ quick. “With 1,070 horsepower, Lucid Gravity GT-S is America’s most powerful three-row SUV,” the company’s announcement said. Most-powerful? Yes. Quickest? Hmm. At 3.1 seconds to 60, it’s no slouch, but the Te

You and I have many things in common, whether we know it or not. One is that we will likely never drive a Koenigsegg. Of course, my argument is already out the window if you’re a well-to-do entrepreneur who owns one, in which case… I’m not talkin’ to you. But for me and practically everyone else, we can only ooh and aww at what the Swedish manufacturer builds from afar. That doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate Koenigsegg’s work, and to prove it, I will spen

On Thursday, Flock Safety Founder and CEO Garrett Langley took ownership of police abuse of Flock’s services and said “I’m sorry the system has failed you.“ Flock called out the situation involving myself and my wife, where we were surrounded by police who thought I performed grand theft auto with a $155k Range Rover due to the LA Sheriff’s department inputting a partial plate into the National Criminal Information Center database and being flagged by Flock camer

Stellantis is preparing to be on a tear with new and refreshed product including 60 new vehicles and 50 refreshes by 2030. Part of that plan? Making Chrysler more than just a minivan brand with three new SUVs costing less than $40,000. But for now, in the meantime, Chrysler just refreshed the Pacifica, again. That might have just been the start of the what’s to come with the Pacifica. On Saturday, in Pontiac, Michigan at Roadkill Nights two modified Pacificas debuted, and both are lower

Looking to replace the tires on your off-road daily driver? That’s a much easier chore than it was just a few years ago. These days, virtually every tire manufacturer has some flavor “on-road all-terrain” designed to blend everyday comfort with some fairly serious off-road chops. At BFG, that tire line is the Trail-Terrain T/A—and now there’s a new one, denoted by a simple “+” at the end of the name: BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+. BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+Dr