Now, the advent of a slew of battery-electric vehicles marketed as SUVs or crossovers only makes classifying things more complicated. Reducing wind resistance is crucial to getting more range out of battery-powered cars and the easiest way to do that is with teardrop shapes that minimize the cross-sectional area—but the […]
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2022 Rolex 24 Winner Helio Castroneves: ‘I Always Dream Big’
At 46 years old, Helio Castroneves is no spring chicken, as they say. However, as a lifelong professional racing driver who’s devoted his life to fitness, he’s likely to outrun, out-swim, and out-pedal most triathletes. And today, he used all of that and then some to add another major item […]
Watch a Ford F-150 Raptor Disappear Because Big Trucks Still Can’t Beat Ice
This year’s round of frigid winter weather is well underway, which means it’s time for a not-so-guilty pleasure of anyone who owns a winter tire-wearing, front-wheel-drive econobox: watching trucks and SUVs absolutely biff it on the cold, slippery stuff. Big, bad trucks like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Chevy Silverado […]
Save Big On The Best Cyber Monday Auto Deals From Amazon and Walmart
You played it smart during Black Friday. Knowing there’s generally little for gearheads and the entire weekend would be packed with deals anyway, there was no need to go nuts while your body was still attempting to digest turkey. Well, just like the Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge, time is […]
Hyundai Bets Big on the White Whale of EVs: Solid-State Batteries
Hyundai has announced the latest in a series of investments it’s making in the United States that’ll add up to a massive $7.4 billion on EV manufacturing and infrastructure by 2025. This new round is a specific partnership with battery specialist Factorial to push forward solid-state tech in electric vehicles. […]
Savvy Riders Save Big Bucks at RevZilla, Plus Deals at Walmart, Amazon, and More
“The Customer Is Always Right.” Anyone who’s worked in retail or hospitality knows that that tired old adage just isn’t true. The customer is often wrong — or, at the very least, sorely mistaken! But to the smart seller, the meaning at the core of that saying is absolutely correct. […]
Don’t Get Stuck! Save Big on Fix-A-Flat Tire Sealant Today at Walmart and Amazon
We’ve all been stuck on the side of the road with a flat — it ain’t fun. Roadside tire changes aren’t hard for most of us, but there’s a simpler, easier way to get back on the road, fast. And that solution is currently almost half the price of what […]
Save Big $$$ on Pirelli All Season Tires Today
Need some new rubber to get you through the fall and winter? Right now Walmart is having a big sale on most of its Pirelli line, including the all-season Cinturato, Scorpion, and Four Seasons tires. Walmart is always a great destination for tires because even if you buy them online […]
Save Big Bucks on Auto, Truck, and Moto Deals Today at eBay Motors, Walmart, J&P Cycles, Woot, and More
Looking for great deals on auto accessories, truck parts, motorcycle gear, and tools? Look no further, The Drive has got you covered. From Ionic Nerf Bars and Extang Tonneau Covers for your pickup to a massive motorcycle tire sale at J&P Cycles, you can score big today on all the […]
Electrify America Is Phasing Out CHAdeMO Chargers, and That’s a Big Deal for Old EVs
Charging standards can be confusing to the new electric vehicle adopter. There’s a flurry of acronyms, numbers, and difficult-to-pronounce names which can seem overwhelming when beginning the journey to electrification. Maybe that’s why Tesla’s choice of a proprietary charging connector—combined with an aggressive rollout of fast-charging locations—makes more sense than […]
Five Big Things to Know From Tesla’s Q2 2021 Earnings Call
Tesla, like many other car companies, experienced a surge of pent-up demand during the first half of 2021. Despite experiencing some supply chain issues, the California-based electric automaker learned that consumers were buying up just about any vehicle they could get their hands on, including more than 200,000 Teslas. On […]