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KC Hilites Platform One Is a Sleek Roof Rack With Power Integration

3 days ago | thedrive.com | Andrew Collins

KC Hilites has been a big off-road brand for decades—you’ve probably seen its signature yellow smiley-face-guy “Daylighter” lamp covers at some point. These days, it’s better known for high-end LEDs. But next month, it’s launching a light-integrated roof rack system called “Platform One” with an aerodynamic design and some cool features. I’ve already been sniffing around a Lexus GX to be my next exploration rig, and this rack having a fitment option for that truck is nudging me just a little.
Elon Musk Claims 'Corruption' Over New Jersey Decommissioning Superchargers

3 days ago | thedrive.com | Joel Feder

Elon Musk, the CEO of multiple companies including Tesla, just supposedly exited his time attempting to gut the U.S. government. Days later the black-eyed (literally) executive is accusing a government-run agency of corruption. On Friday, the Tesla Charging X.com (formerly known as Twitter) account posted that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) will not allow the automaker to “co-locate” its chargers with other types of charges.
Ousted Stellantis CEO Admits 'Things Could Have Been Done Differently'

4 days ago | thedrive.com | Byron Hurd

In the United States, former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares left behind a legacy of conflict and fractured relationships. To us, it’s obvious why Tavares clashed with dealers and company insiders; his campaign against legacy powertrains led to alienated sales forces and fans alike, but it didn’t have to be that way, he said in an interview with Bloomberg. According to Tavares, his key blunder was his failure to bring U.S. dealerships around to his way of thinking.
If You Need a Car Part That Doesn’t Exist, Talk to This Guy

4 days ago | thedrive.com | Andrew Collins

3D printing democratizes manufacturing in ways that have real, positive implications for car enthusiasts. Need a little trim piece that’s been discontinued since the ’80s? 3D printing lets you remake one and allows you to make it better with your own tweaks. And the opportunities for creativity are endless. A few months ago, I started a thread with Ben Bishop, who has a little operation making custom parts and recreating unobtainable items for people’s car projects.
Another Mercedes-AMG One Has Burned to the Ground

4 days ago | thedrive.com | Byron Hurd

The world is short yet another Mercedes-AMG One this week after what appeared to be a very public conflagration somewhere in Germany. As is typical with a situation like this, information is thin on the ground, but unless there’s big money to be made in faking videos of obscure supercars catching fire, we’re inclined to believe everything is on the up-and-up.
Ram Returning to NASCAR With YouTube Celebrity Cleetus McFarland: Report

4 days ago | thedrive.com | Caleb Jacobs

Every few months, the NASCAR rumor mill churns up some hearsay claiming that Dodge and/or Ram is returning to stock car racing. Said rumors occasionally gain real traction when someone important comments on them, like NASCAR President Steve Phelps did a few years back. Now, there’s another piece of potential news claiming Ram could soon re-enter the Craftsman Truck Series with hugely popular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland behind the wheel. Here’s why it might be legit.
Nifty VW ID Buzz Camper Kit Stuffs a Picnic Table Into the Back of the Van

5 days ago | thedrive.com | Beverly Braga

The Volkswagen ID Buzz has to be the easiest, cleanest modern vehicle design for the aftermarket. Its slabby, happy shape is prime for basically anything. All-in-one camper kits fit just nicely, and there’s finally one that won’t cost you thousands. Dream Catcher Campers offers plug-and-play camper pods that start at £545 ($735 USD). Yes, that’s British pounds because the camper specialists are based in the U.K. The company website doesn’t state whether or not it ships products internationally.
This Old Ford Model A Rat Rod Is Actually a Polaris RZR

5 days ago | thedrive.com | Beverly Braga

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, which means it’s also too quiet. Time to disturb the peace with another Polaris RZR body swap. This one will make Henry Ford roll over in his grave…and try to hop into the driver’s seat. The RZR is the sport segment’s most popular side-by-side that, well, often finds itself on its side—or rolling down a hill, or crunched against a tree. People get carried away, y’know.
The Next Car Production Crisis Could Be Caused by Magnet Shortage

5 days ago | thedrive.com | Beverly Braga

Our reliance on rare-earth minerals is creating a problem: materials shortages. This time, the much-needed resource is magnets, which currently face export restrictions from China. An alliance of automakers and suppliers warns that without a trade resolution (i.e., less paperwork would help), production disruptions are inevitable.
World’s Largest Wildlife Bridge Spanning 10 Lanes of 101 Freeway Is Nearly Complete

5 days ago | thedrive.com | Beverly Braga

Three years after construction began, it’s time to dump dirt on the project. Specifically, 6,000 cubic yards of a “super” soil followed by the planting of 5,000 native flora. I’m talking about the world’s largest wildlife crossing, which has reached another construction milestone as the bridge nears completion. This prepared soil is the beginning of the end of construction for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which broke ground on Earth Day in 2022.