Ever since driver assistance and cruise control systems started to become more capable, drivers who bought into preemptive promises of “self-driving” that haven’t been achieved yet have been trying to turn off various warnings and lock-outs that are meant to keep their attention on the road. A bill introduced in […]
Day: January 5, 2021
I Bought a Twin-Turbo BMW and All I Got to Drive Was Dad’s Pizza Van
I stood dejected, staring at my garage floor. Or rather, the quarts of oil from my new-to-me 2007 BMW 335i staining it. I gazed into the car’s eager face, like a puppy proud of its first poop, and asked “why now?” On my test drive it was powerful, smooth, and […]
Formula E Might Be Too Boring for Drivers and Not Relevant Enough for Manufacturers
We’ve kind of known that the emperor has no clothes, but thanks to race driver Loic Duval, any doubt has been erased by an interview he did recently with Autosport. Duval, a three-year participant in the all-electric Formula E series, told the publication that, “Whoever the driver is telling today […]
What Are the Signs of Worn Shocks?
The Drive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Read more. Over time, your comfortably-riding car can start to feel saggy and loose over any road surface. A listing ship in the middle of a hurricane. It’s at this point […]
What Does Google Search’s Autocomplete Think About Your Car?
The internet can be helpful when it comes to questions about your car—and sometimes, it can be downright creepy. If you thought your searches for Wrangler wobbles or BMW VANOS death were between you and whatever deity you’re hoping will spare you from woe, think again, bud. All of those […]