The First Car To Get Four-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes Was A Duesenberg
Duesenberg brought four-wheel hydraulic brakes to production cars in the 1920s, but its racing success and the innovations that preceded it add to the story.
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Public Beaches In Texas Are Also Highways, And You Can Actually Drive On Them
Texans so enjoy their access to beaches that they coded public access into state law in 1959 with the Open Beaches Act.
Why Pickup Trucks Are Traditionally Chosen Over SUVs For Big Towing Jobs
Big SUVs look tough enough to pull just about anything, yet pickups are still the default choice for big towing jobs. Here’s what really gives them the edge.
New Bentley Supersports Convertible Will Carry On A Silly Yet Awesome Legacy
Because why wouldn’t you want a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive version of a big, luxurious four-seat convertible?
6 WD-40 Myths Gearheads Need To Stop Believing
WD-40 has a reputation for fixing just about anything, but some popular beliefs about the iconic spray could lead to surprising mistakes.
BMW Closes Severance Program Early After Thousands Sign Up
BMW is moving faster than expected with its plans to cut jobs in Germany. The automaker closed its voluntary severance program ahead of schedule after thousands of employees expressed interest in leaving, suggesting the generous
The Next BMW X7 (G67) Won’t Have A Split Tailgate Either: Sources
BMW’s flagship SUV is losing the split tailgate after all. Sources say that the second-generation BMW X7 (G67) will use a conventional one-piece tailgate, the same switch the X5 (G65) made this summer after 27
The Electric BMW M3 Is Finally Starting To Lose The Camo: Video
You can tell the electric M3’s debut is fast approaching when BMW starts shedding the camouflage. The upcoming ZA0 has been caught on video testing with a thinner disguise, giving us a better look at
Mechanic Totals Woman’s Audi on ‘Unauthorized’ Test Drive. Is It Her Fault for Giving Him the Keys?
It’s a tale old as time: Customer takes car to shop, shop gets up to questionable business that results in a crash, customer is less than pleased. It’s reportedly happened again to an Audi Q5
Tesla Says It’s Weeks Away From Selling Steering Wheel, Pedal-Free Cybercabs to Private Buyers: TDS
Hello and welcome to The Downshift, a daily sweep of the morning’s top headlines from the auto industry and car culture, curated by The Drive’s editorial team. Each story gets a short summary and a