Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info. This is your bulletin for Friday, August 21, 2026. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded an investigation into General Motors’ L87 small-block V8s off the back of continued complaints from owners despite recalls. Our Byron Hurd has covered this issue extensively, and, in total, the probe covers nearly a million trucks and SUVs that use the engine, from the Chevrolet Silverado to Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon, ranging from model years 2021 through 2026.…
Feds Investigate GM’s 6.2-Liter V8s That Keep Failing Despite Fixes: TDS
