Are Sunshades Effective At Lowering Temps In Your Parked Car?
Explore the heat-reduction data for windshield sunshades. See how many degrees standard shades save and discover what works even better.
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The Upsides And Downsides Of Over-The-Air Software Updates For Modern Cars
Over-the-air updates are increasingly common as cars get more high-tech, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of updating your car remotely?
Nearly A Third Of Americans Are Underwater On Their Car Loans, Averaging Over $6,800 Of Negative Equity
With not many transportation alternatives, especially in rural areas, Americans may be forced to continue down the indebted path of literally no returns.
Here’s How The Temperature Affects The PSI In Your Tires
Driving on underinflated tires wastes fuel and wears down tread faster. Learn how seasonal temps affect your PSI and can impact both safety and fuel economy.
BMW Just Beat Every Automaker in JD Power’s Owner Satisfaction Study
JD Power released its 2026 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study this week, and BMW Group walked away with more hardware than anyone else in the industry. The company took six segment awards
Lost in Translation: FT-1 Designer Explains Why Toyota’s Production Supra Didn’t Match the Concept
The fifth-generation Toyota Supra has effectively come and gone, and with no direct replacement expected for the foreseeable future. And it feels a little weird to say that, because as Caleb pointed out as few
Aston Martin F1 Rolls Out ‘Significant’ 16-Part Aero Upgrade for This Weekend’s Hungarian GP
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team confirmed a 16-part upgrade for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, which chief trackside engineer Mike Krack referred to as “a significant aerodynamic upgrade and a weight reduction.” This marks
Bad Door Handles Are Trapping People in Cars. The Feds Are Finally Stepping in
On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration denied a petition request to investigate the Tesla Model 3’s emergency door handles for being hard to locate, and therefore unsafe, in the event of a crash.
Ford Recalls Over Half a Million Broncos for Engine Fire Risk: TDS
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s news roundup that gathers the biggest automotive headlines from around the globe. The Downshift summarizes stories into a couple of sentences and provides a link
Leo Leclerc Caught Peeing on Red Bull’s Garage Is Peak F1 Shenanigans
Leo Leclerc is a star in his own right. The miniature long-haired dachshund has two very famous, very rich, very handsome parents, Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his mom, Alexandra. Leo lives in