Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. Dense, tight, and quick, TDS gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and puts it in one spot. Stories are summarized in a ...

Keeping the engine bay clean is not just a matter of cosmetic appeal; it is a significant aspect of vehicle maintenance that can potentially increase resale value. Over time, the engine bay ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

We’ve all been there: you’re staring at a long list of engine treatments and additives […] ...

The 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicles of the Year were announced at the Detroit Auto Show. The Dodge Charger was named the 2026 North American Car of the Year. Ford's Maverick Lobo ...

GM’s engine problems continue to grow as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation is looking into dozens of reports about engine failures. These have ...

The S-Class has long been Mercedes-Benz’s standard-bearer, a car that sets trends rather than follows them. For more than a year, we’ve known that a facelift was in development. Mercedes confirmed ...

A lot of cars don’t like operating in the cold of a normal winter and Matt and his Delorean are having a tough go of it… at the South Pole. ‘Penguin in the tailpipe?’ Perhaps. Find out on this episode ...