For decades, Lexus dominated the reliability conversation while BMW fought off engine failures, oil leaks, and nightmare repair bills. But something dramatic has shifted. Lexus’ move into smaller ...

The engine set to power Toyota's first Supercars Championship entry in 2026 will share more DNA than you might expect with Lexus's fan favourite sports car. Originally a 5.0-litre capacity, the engine ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. Short, dense, and quick, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them in one sport. Stories are ...

It was destined that Louie would be passionate about cars before it became a conscious choice. And once it did, there was nothing else on his mind. With a childhood automotive brain like a database, ...

Any executive saloon buyer looking for a bit of excitement in their daily drive will feel a little let down by the Lexus ES. This is not a car for scything along country roads or making fast progress ...

It is late January as I write this and I am deep in the throes of winter cookery. That means tons of soups, warming porridges, and cozy stews. As an omnivore, I often cook meaty stews with tougher ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...

Being more efficient and more powerful than chemical rockets, plasma engines are seen as the future of human spaceflight. While NASA-backed plasma rocket projects aim for travel times to Mars be just ...

GM has confirmed that its next-generation V8 engine will be built in Canada, reinforcing the automaker’s long-term commitment to internal combustion powertrains for its most profitable vehicles. The ...