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Traffic Regulators Vow to Unleash 'Innovation' by Eliminating Robotaxi Brake Pedals
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (223+ words) Published Jul 2, 2026 10: 16 AM EDT The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced an initiative to "safely unleash American innovation" by, among other things, removing brake pedals from autonomous vehicles that it says do not require them. At this still early…...
AM Radio Could Be Legally Mandated in New Cars
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (305+ words) The Drive Almost every conversation about AM radio starts the same way: "When's the last time you even used it?" That's a fair question, but there's an entire cohort of people who believe it's the wrong one Instead, they're convinced…...
Ford's CEO Doesn't Want You Fixing Your New Bronco. He Says It's About Safety
1+ day, 13+ min ago (1074+ words) Published Jul 1, 2026 12: 48 PM EDT Are independent mechanics about to get locked out of wrenching on new vehicles? Should you be allowed and able to choose who fixes the car that you own? Should you be able to work on your…...
Nobody on Earth Believes Gen Z Can Handle Basic Car Maintenance
1+ day, 31+ min ago (705+ words) Published Jul 1, 2026 12: 30 PM EDT You're in the middle of nowhere. Let's say it's hot, dry, and you're low on water. Suddenly, there's a gust of wind and something rolls into the road. You try to dodge it, but you catch…...
'We Don't Know What We're Doing': Inside the Post-Ban Chaos at Polestar Dealerships
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (630+ words) Published Jul 1, 2026 8: 59 AM EDT Bottom line: Polestar's unexpected U. S. sales ban creates chaos for dealers and owners, with uncertain plans for future operations and inventory management. This is an unprecedented situation. Brands come and go over the years, but even when…...
New EV Sales Have Cratered, But the Used Market Is Setting Records
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (495+ 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…...
Even the Cheapest C8 Corvette Will Hit 200 MPH Now
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (250+ words) Published Jun 30, 2026 11: 52 AM EDT "That's all power. The record really shows the strength of the LS6, an engine that we set out to create a unique place in the Corvette lineup," Small Block Assistant Chief Engineer Mike Kociba said in a…...
Advanced Aftermarket Engineering: Here's How Seriously Tux Mat Takes Perfect Fitment
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (403+ words) Published Jun 30, 2026 6: 00 AM EDT Tux Mat's commitment to a superior-fitment, trim-specific design philosophy means that product development is a lot more arduous than it would be for even just a make/model-specific mat set. Sam explained that the scanning process…...
CAT Diesel-Powered Mower Has a Bigger Engine Than a Honda Civic
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (277+ words) Published Jun 29, 2026 2: 01 PM EDT For a car site, we write an awful lot about mowers. But if you're a gearhead who somehow isn't part of the online lawn care community, how else would you know about the double-dually Ventrac 4200 XVD…...
Toyota Sales Keep Sinking in 2026: The Downshift
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (364+ words) Published Jun 29, 2026 9: 31 AM EDT Good morning and welcome to'The Downshift, or TDS for short,'The Drive's'daily news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift'quickly recaps what's going on every morning in the car sphere,…...