Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. Short, snappy, and succinct, TDS gathers the latest automotive ...

The new year arrived at Disneyland under gray skies and steady rain… which feels a little too on the nose. A soggy start to 2026 may not actually be an omen, but it does line ...

There was a time when Cadillacs were all about luxury and wafting — they were true beacons of excess. The company, although still synonymous with opulence, with the likes of the uber powerful 2025 ...

Just because LEGO Technic is technically a toy doesn’t mean that you cannot do solid engineering with it, like building ...

A prototype CLE with a V8 has finally been spotted on video, yet the engine barely makes a sound. We’re excited… and a little concerned. A V8-powered Mercedes-Benz CLE prototype has been spotted, ...

Ram didn’t misjudge demand for the Hemi V8. If anything, the company underestimated just how quickly buyers would line up for it. The Hemi V8 doesn’t outshine the new Hurricane inline-six in raw ...

This video captures the original sound of an American V8 muscle car, delivering raw and loud exhaust notes. Inspired by the iconic tone of Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, the engine roars with a deep ...

Some V8 engines dominate posters, auctions, and bench‑racing sessions, while others quietly rack up miles in the background, loved by owners but ignored by the wider market. The powerplants ...

During a media briefing in Detroit today, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis celebrated one year since his return to Stellantis in 2024. A lot has happened since then, but Ram is back on the right track and primed ...

There's no replacement for displacement — or is there? While V8s have always been associated with big horsepower (and still are, at least when we're talking about the most powerful V8s ever), humble ...

One of the most anticipated V8 thrillers of 2025 is finally available to purchase. Direct Connection is asking $34,995 for the Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI, a 7.0-liter behemoth that ...

The only people who value ease of maintenance at a cheap cost to manufacture, more than NASA, are people cruising Craigslist and eBay for a low-mileage 350 small-block Chevy motor at three in the ...