# The Drive

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  ### [The Batmobile That Michael Keaton Hustled in Batman Returns Could Fetch $7M](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-batmobile-that-michael-keaton-hustled-in-batman-returns-could-fetch-7m.md>)

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  ### [Rumored $2.5 Billion Ohio Plant Could Be Honda’s Home for Flagship SUVs: TDS](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/rumored-2-5-billion-ohio-plant-could-be-hondas-home-for-flagship-suvs-tds.md>)

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  ### [NASCAR Icon Darrell Waltrip Retires From Public Life Due to Brain Disease](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/nascar-icon-darrell-waltrip-retires-from-public-life-due-to-brain-disease.md>)

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  Posted on Sep 24, 2026
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  ### [Accidental Gymkhana: Cadillac F1 Test Driver Herta Pulls Off 150-MPH Save of a Lifetime](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/accidental-gymkhana-cadillac-f1-test-driver-herta-pulls-off-150-mph-save-of-a-lifetime.md>)

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  Posted on Sep 24, 2026

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## [New Diesel Engine Oil Blends Are Designed to Keep DPFs From Clogging So Darn Much](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-diesel-engine-oil-blends-are-designed-to-keep-dpfs-from-clogging-so-darn-much.md>)

Nobody likes it when their truck's diesel particulate filter gets clogged, forcing a lengthy regen. The API's new PC-12 category was developed, in part, to help with that.

By [Caleb Jacobs](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs.md>)

Posted on Sep 25, 2026

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  ### [Welcome to 2026, Where a Simple Software Glitch Can Kill an Entire Car](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/welcome-to-2026-where-a-simple-software-glitch-can-kill-an-entire-car.md>)

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  ### [Hot or Cold, I’m Missing These Comfort Features in My Honda Prelude](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/hot-or-cold-im-missing-these-comfort-features-in-my-honda-prelude.md>)

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### [Reality Check: Leno’s Law Won’t Really Save Old Cars from California Emissions Tests](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/smog-testing-in-california-is-broken-lenos-law-wont-fix-it.md>)

The new law is being hailed as a landmark victory that will keep classic cars on the road longer. But it doesn't actually fix the systemic issues with the state's emissions testing rules.

By [Kyle Cheromcha](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/kyle-cheromcha.md>)

Updated on Sep 24, 2026

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### [Everyone’s Favorite Insane Car Crash Simulator Hits PS5 Next Month](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/car-physics-playground-beamng-drive-crashes-onto-ps5-october-19.md>)

For years, PC gamers have wreaked automotive havoc with BeamNG.drive. Next month, PlayStation players will finally get there shot at the ultimate car physics sandbox.

By [Adam Ismail](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail.md>)

Updated on Sep 24, 2026

[Aftermarket](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/aftermarket>)

### [eBay Says ‘No More Buying or Selling Airbags on eBay’](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/ebay-says-no-more-buying-or-selling-airbags-on-ebay.md>)

Starting Thursday, individuals and companies may not list airbags or airbag inflators for sale on eBay—and it's definitely for the best.

By [Jerry Perez](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez.md>)

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

[The Downshift](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/the-downshift>)

### [VW ID. Buzz Taking Another Year Off After Stumbling Start: TDS](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-id-buzz-taking-another-year-off-after-stumbling-start-tds.md>)

Volkswagen's funky electric van was one of the most anticipated new vehicles in years. But these days, it's still struggling to find its people.

By [Caleb Jacobs](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs.md>)

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

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### [GM’s New 8.3L Diesel Borrows Something Crucial From the Canceled ‘Baby Duramax’](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/gms-new-8-3l-diesel-borrows-something-crucial-from-the-canceled-baby-duramax.md>)

GM almost revolutionized pickups in the late 2000s with a high-tech Duramax diesel. It was eventually canceled due to the recession, but part of it still lives on in the new 8.3-liter "Mongoose."

By [Caleb Jacobs](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs.md>)

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

[Dodge Charger](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/dodge-charger>)

### [2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Sixpack Review: This Reboot Is Off to a Poor Start](<https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2026-dodge-charger-scat-pack-review.md>)

The Dodge Charger Scat Pack is trying to stir enthusiasts' souls with six cylinders, but the faithful are angry and want a V8.

By [Joel Feder](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder.md>)

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

[Chevrolet News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/chevrolet-news>)

### [GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Diesel: Here’s the Full Spec Download](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/gms-new-8-3l-duramax-diesel-heres-the-full-spec-download.md>)

In this case, more is more. GM built a powerhouse with its new heavy-duty pickup engine that makes 555 hp and best-in-class torque.

By [Caleb Jacobs](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs.md>)

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

[Nissan News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/nissan-news>)

### [New Nissan Z T-Top Revealed! And It Sure Looks Like More Than a Concept](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-gives-a-big-wink-with-concept-z-sporting-t-top-roof.md>)

The Nissan Z Kaze concept brings back an iconic feature that's been missing from sports cars for over two decades.

By [Joel Feder](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder.md>)

Updated on Sep 23, 2026

[Nissan News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/nissan-news>)

### [Exclusive: Nissan Says It’ll Bring the Z T-Top Concept to Production if You Shout Loud Enough](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-execs-message-to-z-fans-be-loud-and-well-do-t-tops-again.md>)

"We're gonna make that car happen" if fans demand it, Nissan America's product boss exclusively tells us. Time to get loud.

By [Joel Feder](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder.md>)

Updated on Sep 23, 2026

[Bentley News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/bentley-news>)

### [2028 Bentley Torcal: Crewe’s First EV Looks Meaner Than a Bentayga and Makes 235 More HP](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/2028-bentley-torcal-crewes-first-ev-looks-meaner-than-a-bentayga-and-makes-235-more-hp.md>)

While the cabin is mostly copy-paste from its Porsche sibling, the Bentley Torcal's avant-garde exterior design is a welcome breath of fresh air.

By [Jerry Perez](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez.md>)

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

[Lexus News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/lexus-news>)

### [Lexus Confirms This Voids The Warranty](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/lexus-confirms-this-voids-the-warranty.md>)

MSCHF turned two Lexus crossovers into sculptures. Now they look like they got parked in the Backrooms.

By [Andrew P. Collins](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/andrew-p-collins.md>)

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

[Porsche News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/porsche-news>)

### [This New Porsche 911 Off-Road Lift Kit Is Your Ticket to a Cheap 911 Dakar](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/make-a-porsche-911-dakar-on-a-budget-with-a-996-and-this-new-suspension-lift.md>)

KW Suspensions rolled out a new off-road lift kit for the Porsche 996 and 997 for just $5,429, or about 2 percent of the price of a real 911 Dakar.

By [Andrew P. Collins](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/andrew-p-collins.md>)

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

[Ford News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/ford-news>)

### [Shop Builds the Ford F-150 Lightning Crew Cab Diesel That Ford Itself Refused To Make](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-never-built-an-f-250-diesel-lightning-so-this-shop-did.md>)

Not only does this F-250 with a 7.3-liter Power Stroke look like a Lightning street truck, but it also goes like one thanks to roughly 600 horsepower.

By [Caleb Jacobs](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs.md>)

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

[The Downshift](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/the-downshift>)

### [Honda’s Ready to Take on Grand Highlander With Super-Sized Pilot: TDS](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/hondas-ready-to-take-on-grand-highlander-with-super-sized-pilot-tds.md>)

Honda reportedly wants a slice of the big, three-row crossover pie, but it's fighting a battle with time.

By [Adam Ismail](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail.md>)

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

[GM News](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/gm-news>)

### [GM’s Stance on CarPlay Is as Fractured and Confusing as Ever](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/gms-stance-on-carplay-is-as-fractured-and-confusing-as-ever.md>)

A new report indicates GM isn't bringing phone projection back to EVs after all, while the company doesn't want to speak on the matter. What's going on?

By [Adam Ismail](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail.md>)

Posted on Sep 22, 2026

[Car Buying](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/car-buying-news>)

### [Iran Makes $4,300 New Cars That Almost Nobody Can Buy](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/in-irans-dystopian-auto-market-a-new-car-can-be-4300-but-you-have-to-win-the-chance-to-buy-it.md>)

Iran has a truly bizarre car market. State-sanctioned lotteries make domestic compact cars crazy-cheap but hard to find, while a Land Cruiser is almost $300,000.

By [Andrew P. Collins](<https://www.thedrive.com/authors/andrew-p-collins.md>)

Posted on Sep 22, 2026

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### [2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Sixpack Review: This Reboot Is Off to a Poor Start](<https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2026-dodge-charger-scat-pack-review.md>)

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Posted on Sep 21, 2026

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Posted on Sep 18, 2026

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### [2026 Honda Prelude Long-Term Test: First Impressions](<https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2026-honda-prelude-long-term-test-first-impressions.md>)

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