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The Great Driver Divide: Why Some Rideshare Drivers Are Thriving While Others Are Barely Surviving

Discover why some rideshare drivers are thriving while others struggle, and how strategy, multi-apping, and smart trip selection make the difference. The post The Great Driver Divi...

The Driver remains the box truck’s Achilles heel

Federal safety rules attach to the truck, not the driver. Get under the weight, the seats, or the license class, and some screening lifts. Here's what the inspection data shows abo...

Farewell, CDL: Why I'm Giving Up My Commercial Driver's License

After more than 20 years as a CDL holder, HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts is letting his commercial license expire. Not because he wants to — but because trucking's nuclear verdi...

What Uber & Lyft Drivers Are Really Saying About Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)

Uber and Lyft drivers share what they really think about autonomous vehicles, AV expansion, and the future of rideshare driving. The post What Uber & Lyft Drivers Are Really Sa...

5 Ways Uber & Lyft Drivers Can Embrace Autonomous Driving Instead of Fighting It

Discover 5 smart ways Uber and Lyft drivers can prepare for autonomous vehicles, create new income opportunities, and stay ahead of the future of rideshare. The post 5 Ways Uber &a...

VIDEO REVIEW: Would YOU Take A Chance On One Of These? And If So, Would You Drive It LIKE A TIT?

The New Uber & Lyft Driver Success Playbook

Thinking about driving for Uber or Lyft in 2026? Learn the key profit, tax, safety, and strategy tips every new rideshare driver should know. The post The New Uber & Lyft Drive...

How driving instruction can make you faster on track

Are two heads better than one? If one’s more experienced than the other, the answer might well be yes.

Driver of the Week: Caleb Miller

Meet the characters behind Car and Driver, such as our senior news editor.

Tip of the Day 5/22

Only 18% of Americans can drive stick, but mastering this dying art connects you to your car in ways automatic transmissions simply can't match.

This is another reason autonomous vehicles are not going to take over anytime soon

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Road Tested—CarPlay MotorCycle’s X6 2K Dashcam

I hopped on a friend’s Street Glide a few weeks ago, and the first thought I had...

Lyft’s 30% Fee Cap: Transparency Breakthrough or Repackaged Pricing Strategy?

Lyft’s new 30% fee cap promises transparency for drivers, but does it really improve earnings? A skeptical look at what’s changing and what isn’t. The post Lyft’s 30% Fee Cap: Tran...

Most Drivers Think They're Above Average

How good a driver are you? If you ask yourself, odds are that you think you’re better than almost every other person behind the wheel. Continue reading…

How Safe Do You Feel with That Oncoming Tractor-Trailer?

by Ray Cardello at CDN - The numbers are staggering and incomprehensible, showing just how little concern these blue-state governors have for you and me. During the first 6 months...

Driver of the Week: Meredith Conrow

Meet the characters behind Car and Driver, such as our copy editor.

Driver Was Better Off Not Trying To Dodge The Scales

'Critical defects' discovered on commercial vehicle that bypassed California scale house

Why Texas Drivers Are Choosing Convenient In-Store Services Over Traditional Dealerships

Picture this. You’ve got a slow Saturday, a car that needs a tire rotation, and about forty-five minutes of patience left in you. You call the dealership. The earliest appointment?...

BYD Takes On Crash Liability When Its Driver-Assist System Is Active!

As Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) has gotten better and users have claimed they never have to intervene, I’ve thought, that’s great if you like that, but it doesn’t really mean anyt...

The New Lyft Driver Dashboard: How to Configure the “Preferences” Menu for Maximum Earnings

Discover how to optimize Lyft's new driver Preferences menu to boost earnings, reduce dead miles, and maximize profits. The post The New Lyft Driver Dashboard: How to Configure the...

What's Your Favorite Type Of Driving?

I am a total fiend for some high-speed, jump-takin', chassis-shakin' trophy truck-style Baja driving.

Why Tips Are Becoming an Increasingly Important Part of Uber & Lyft Drivers’ Income

Tips now play a bigger role in Uber and Lyft driver earnings as base pay falls and vehicle costs continue to rise for many drivers now too. The post Why Tips Are Becoming an Increa...

DRIVEN: 2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual - Is It More Show Or Go?

The Alphabet Behind the Wheel: What ADAS Features Actually Do, and Which Ones Your Insurer Will Actually Credit

Why This Matters More Than It Did Two Years Ago Trucking insurance is expensive and getting more so. According to ATRI’s 2025 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, insuran...