Friday Finds 10.30.2026
sparta I’m feeling kinda inspired to make some halloween-y type foods. But not too halloween-y.
Patrick Stewart Was a Racing Fan, Like All of Us
Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary actor who graced stage and screen for more than 60 years, from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to the deck of the USS Enterprise, died Wednesday…
FIA President Owns 160 American V8 Cars, Says European Cars Are âLike Matchboxesâ
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is often seen at Formula 1 races worldwide, interacting with drivers, mingling with dignitaries, and huddling with federation officials to improve the sport, and most…
Bring a Trailer Commenters Know Your Car Better Than You Do
I still remember when Bring a Trailer was a blog that was just throwing up Craigslist and eBay listings on a WordPress site that you might as well have been…
The Man Who Built Forza Is Leaving Xbox After 27 Years
The man who architected the Forza franchise, Dan Greenawalt, is reportedly leaving Microsoft after nearly 30 years at the company. This comes weeks after a massive restructuring across the tech…
Up to 49% off DeWalt and Craftsman, Plus a Leatherman Under $50
There’s no need to wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday if you’re looking to score some tool deals right now. Amazon is running some great pricing on DeWalt and Craftsman tool…
More Than 100 Sites Tried Copying Bring a Trailer. One Has Its Attention
When you pioneer an industry there will be copy cats that come and go. Bring a Trailer created an entire segment and upset the auction industry moving it to an…
Bugatti CEO Always Left the Keys in His Seven-Figure Chiron. But Not After Today
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac had a habit of leaving his cars parked with the keys in them—including multi-million-dollar luxury missiles like the Bugatti Chiron. Honestly, I get it—stealing something that…
The Dodge Charger EV Is the Worst Lease Deal on the Planet, Perhaps on Purpose
Considering the years Dodge spent teasing the all-electric Charger Daytona, it’s kind of remarkable how quickly the brand has totally paved over its existence since the arrival of the gas-powered…
Fordâs Sales Say Truck Buyers Are Shrugging Off High Gas Prices: TDS
Welcome to The Downshift, a daily sweep of the morning’s top headlines from the auto industry and car culture, curated by The Drive’s editorial team. Each story gets a short…