Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. Simple, short, and snappy, TDS gathers the latest automotive news from around the world and puts it in one place. Stories are summarized in ...

Hyundai's $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai's in-house developed cells ...

Hyundai did such a phenomenal job engineering its high-performance Ioniq 5 N electric vehicle that Porsche used it as a benchmark for developing the 718 EV. In a recent interview, Porsche’s chief ...

Starting your vehicle these days involves considerably more technology than in the days of simply inserting and turning a mechanical ignition key. The physical key has given way to push-button start, ...

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — Car thieves are using key fob cloning technology to steal vehicles in Las Vegas, according to authorities. DMV officials said the word has been spreading on how to do it, ...

Automotive enthusiasts aren’t the only ones who enjoy getting their hands dirty. Many regular drivers tackle oil changes, swap air filters, or fit new brake pads without a second thought. These are ...

The curious minds at ColdFusion explain a game-changing carbon dioxide battery discovery. This matters because it could revolutionize energy storage and significantly reduce environmental impact.

Police in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are warning the public about a new car theft trend that relies on technology and doesn't necessarily involve forced entry. The trend is called key fob cloning, or ...

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150 pickup. The $200 "Truckle" commemorates the anniversary and provides a spot to store a key fob. If misplacing the key fob to your Ford F-150 pickup ...