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Drew Dowdell
Editor in ChiefI have been Editor in Chief of Cheers and Gears since 2009 and a member of Cheers and Gears since 2001. I write about cars, motorcycles, and classic transportation through the various sibling sites owned by Really Simple Media, the parent company of Cheers and Gears.
I have been an active member of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) since 2010, Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) since 2012, and Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) since 2018.
I can be found on the ski slopes in the winter, and on my motorcycle in the summer. I live with my partner in Pittsburgh, PA, and frequently travel to Eastern Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Florida.
I do not directly hold stock in any automotive manufacturer or supplier.
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My Articles
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Sony Honda Mobility has canceled the Afeela 1 and Afeela 2 EVs following Honda's EV retreat, raising questions about the future of the 2022 joint venture.
Nissan is heading to the New York International Auto Show with a refreshed 2027 Z, and the big news is the one enthusiasts have been asking for: a six-speed manual for the NISMO.
Honda cancels the 0 Series SUV, 0 Series Saloon, and Acura RSX amid falling EV demand and U.S. tariffs, as the Prologue drops 86% and Honda shifts to hybrids.
Honda's Prologue SUV is likely ending production in 2026 after sales dropped 76% when EV tax credits expired, with just 17,900 units expected for the year.
This is where the Kia Soul went, the redesigned 2027 Seltos picks up the torch as Kia's entry-level offering with a bigger footprint, up to 190 hp, and styling borrowed from its bigger siblings.
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V packs 519 HP, hits 60 in 3.5 seconds, and is the first GM vehicle with a standard NACS charging port. Brembo brakes, Super Cruise, and carbon fiber from $68,795.
Ford raided Focus ST parts bin for 7-speed trans, sport brakes, torque-vectoring AWD. 238-hp EcoBoost delivers hot-hatch thrills in truck form. Starting at $37,625.
The 2026 Silverado EV adds the popular Trail Boss trim with a factory 2-inch lift, 35-inch all-terrain tires, and up to 478 miles of range starting at $72,095.
The 2026 Toyota RAV-4 goes all-hybrid with 226 HP base power, a 320 HP GR Sport PHEV, DC fast charging, and 7 trims across Core, Rugged, and Sport groups. Sixth-generation specs, trims, and pricing details.
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 gets the QX80's vertical-slat grille, twin 12.3-inch displays, Google Built-In, and a new Sport trim. Still powered by the 268-HP VC-Turbo with 6,000-lb towing.
While manufacturers scramble to adapt to Trump's tariffs, the law of unintended consequences kicks in.
Of 70+ small crossovers sold in the U.S., only 11 are built here. Trump's auto tariffs could spike prices, kill models, and shrink consumer choice in the hottest segment of the market.


