The Drive
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Review: The Weird Civic Alternative Gets Weirder
The Kia K4 now has a hatch option, and it's just as great a package as the sedan—provided you're looking for comfort, tech, and style, and less so driving joy.
2026 Mazda CX-70 Review: Do You Need a Third Row?
Mazda’s created a standout option for a subset of buyers.
Rivian Won’t Talk About the Missing R2 Tri-Motor. The Reason Why Is Big
A spokesperson winking at The Drive and saying "so much more to come" all but confirms the tri-motor isn't gone — it's the centerpiece of Rivian's rumored Rivian Adventure Division.
Rivian Goes All-In on the R2: 330 Miles of Range, $59,485, and Everything to Prove
With a $46,495 base model and 275+ miles of range arriving in 2027, Rivian is coming for the Tesla Model Y's lunch.
World’s Largest Rotator Tow Truck Called in After Excavator Falls Through Parking Garage
With the 135,000-pound excavator on its side in a 15-foot hole, it took a Century M100 wrecker and a John Deere 470RR built for railroad recovery to do the job.
2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO Review: Nice Landing Between Rugged and Reasonable
Hyundai's new off-roady trim is hardly hardcore but highly practical.
Charles Leclerc Said New F1 Cars Are Like Mario Kart, So Ferrari Did the Only Right Thing
The Ferrari F1 driver compared the boost feature of new F1 cars to burning a mushroom in Mario Kart, and the team took his opinion to heart.
Snoopy Goes Off-Roading on This Affordable Expedition Watch
The Peanuts x Timex "Expedition Snoopy Road Trip Watch" is under $200 and absolutely rad.
Trump Takes a Second Swing at California’s Emissions Policies With New Lawsuit
The administration says California's electrification requirements are illegal under federal law.
Sony Has ‘No Information’ on the Fate of the Afeela Project After Honda’s EV Pullback
Sony Honda Mobility says that both Sony and Honda "will hold discussions" on how Honda's EV exit affects the Afeela 1 sedan.
GM Intends to Keep Chevy Bolt Starting Price Below $30K
GM only plans to sell the new Bolt for about 18 months, so the price can't change that much... right?
Why the New Chevy Bolt Dropped Its Wackiest Feature
Back for the 2027 model-year, the Bolt EV is better than ever. But is it also less fun?
Why Not: 2027 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab Now Comes in Luxury Platinum Trim
Ford's hardest working trucks now come in its fanciest trim because people kept asking for them.
Infiniti QX80 With 600 HP Will Kick Off a New ‘Red Sport’ Performance Push: Report
Infiniti wants a real stake in the performance-luxury segment. A big-power QX80 seems its likely next effort.
‘Wow, What the Hell Is This?’ Mercedes CEO Recalls Dealers’ First Look at the VLE Van
The VLE isn't a van, that's a dirty word according to Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius, it's a grand limousine.
This Rotary-Swapped Wankel Willys Jeep Makes More Sense Than You’d Think
A two-rotor 13B from a Mazda RX-7 is actually a perfect Jeep engine once you pair it with super-low gearing.