The Drive
What the Heck Is Going On Between JLR and Gerry McGovern
On December 2, reports circulated that JLR had fired its design chief, Gerry McGovern. The company now says that was untrue—but why did it take two weeks?
How Fake Exhaust Noise Makes Car Audio Upgrades a Nightmare
Thanks to complicated networks of microphones taking over car audio systems, some features can't even be turned off in order to upgrade the sound.
2025 Audi SQ5 Review: Checks All the Boxes and Then Some
Performance SUVs aren't always that good at being sporty or practical. The new-and-improved SQ5 is an exception.
Tesla Robotaxis Now Testing Without Safety Drivers: TDS
Self-driving Tesla Robotaxis appear to be happening with no safety driver in the vehicle.
GM Bets You’ll Miss CarPlay Less With Built-In Apple Music Support
Apple Music users won't have to poke at their phones to stream music in updated GM vehicles.
Porsche’s Emergency Pivot to Gas-Powered 718 Is an Engineering Headache
It sounds like Porsche has a mess on its hands re-engineering the 718 Boxster/Cayman EV to support a gas engine.
We Found the Most Hardcore Mechanic Job on Earth: Snowmobile Repair in Antarctica
Does changing oil and rotating tires at a suburban dealership sound too boring? America's Antarctic research station is need of a few good wrench-turners.
Somebody Stretched This Pontiac Fiero to Fit a Cadillac V8 the Long Way
Could eight cylinders have saved Pontiac's mid-engine sports car?
Mitsubishi Restores First Dakar-Winning Pajero After Decades of Neglect
The project commemorates the 40th anniversary of Mitsubishi's first Dakar win.
Sales of Six-Figure Cars Show No Signs of Slowing: Study
It's another indication that tax rates are too low.
VIR Operator Now Owns the Land the Track Sits On, Keeping Developers at Bay
"VIR can now live on in perpetuity," the track's CEO says.
Mercedes Will Use Screws, Not Glue in Back-to-Basics Manufacturing Push
Mercedes-Benz is pledging to return to the old way of car building in the name of sustainability.
This Ultimate Track-Day Tool Kit Is BMW Tuner Shop and Sonic Tools Collab
This ultimate euro car track-day tool kit is a collab between Sonic tools and BMW shop Kies Motorsports.
Here’s Why You Can’t Rev the New Honda Prelude
Step on the gas pedal when the new Prelude is parked, and nothing happens. We asked Honda why.
Oscar Mayer Seeking New Wienermobile Drivers Known As ‘Hotdoggers:’ TDS
Oscar Mayer is looking for recent college graduates as its new "Hotdoggers."
Rivian Sidesteps Apple CarPlay With Built-In Texting
The future is voice controlled, according to Rivian.