The Lexus LS 400 Was Born From Toyota’s Secret F1 Project That Cost $1 Billion
A secret Toyota project set out to beat Germany’s luxury elite. What followed became one of the automotive industry’s biggest success stories.
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How Many Sherman Tanks Were Built (And Why They’re So Rare Today)
Only a tiny fraction of the massively popular M4 Sherman tanks built for WWII exist today, and the reason why is just as frustrating as the number itself.
Here’s How Much The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Thinking about buying a used 2021 Jeep Gladiator? Its five-year depreciation tells an interesting story, especially once you compare it with its closest rivals.
Why MSRP Actually Means You Have Room To Negotiate
Don’t pay the sticker price. Learn why the manufacturer’s suggested cost is just a starting point and how you can leverage it to lower your final bill.
The BMW Group Continues To Have A Hard Time In China
The BMW Group continues its slippery slope in China, where sales have been falling over the past several years. Demand peaked in 2021 when BMW and MINI delivered a combined 847,900 cars, but subsequently dropped
BMW M3 Touring Race Car Storms The Goodwood Hill
The Goodwood Festival of Speed always attracts an eclectic mix of cars, including wagons. Of course, the BMW M3 Touring is no ordinary estate, especially this one-off 24H version. Although it started out as an
Toyota Wanted to Replace the Highlander With an EV. It’s Already Delayed: TDS
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. Here’s
A Serious Injury Kept Me Off Motorcycles. Honda’s E-Clutch Got Me Back in the Saddle
The Honda CB650R E-Clutch is a spectacular vehicle with a beautiful balance of traits. It’s approachable and modern while still being soulful. Lively, but not intimidating. You can set the clutch to automatic, but shifting
24 Hours? This Hot Wheels Mazda 787B Has Been Driving on a Belt Sander for 11 Days
The internet is a strange place. I can guarantee you that none of our ancestors could have guessed we’d be watching a Hot Wheels car run in place for a week and a half via
The First IndyCar Game in Over Two Decades Is Coming Early Next Year
Over the past year, iRacing Studios has been plugging away at a dedicated IndyCar title, the likes of which haven’t existed since the mid-2000s. The road to a new IndyCar game has been a turbulent