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Of all VWs, the new Tiguan becomes the first in North America to get this performance engine.

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo First Look: Big Power Boost for VW's Compact SUV

Alisa Priddle | Apr 16, 2025

New version of Hyundai’s big three-row SUV is bigger, cushier, and off-roadier.

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Gives ’Em What They Want

Aaron Gold | Apr 16, 2025

Subaru’s latest feels and functions like an Outback but looks like a Forester.

2026 Subaru Outback and Outback Wilderness First Look: Familiar, but Vastly Different

Christian Seabaugh | Apr 16, 2025

Kia's latest electric car is a styling hot shot aimed at the mass market.

2026 Kia EV4 First Look: Smaller Size, Smaller Price, Crazy Style

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 16, 2025

The styling touches might seem obvious given the name, but they also are subtle and a nice touch.

Would You Guess the 2026 Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition Adds Some Blacked-Out Visual Flair?

Kristen Lee | Apr 16, 2025

A new compact hatchback? In this economy?!

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback First Look: A Rare Breed Grows By One

Aaron Gold | Apr 16, 2025

Not only in size, but in deal—as in, the larger Trailseeker is a better Subaru EV than the original Solterra.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker First Look: A Bigger Toyota-Subaru Mashup

Justin Banner | Apr 16, 2025

The original version had uncompetitive specs, but more advanced technology shines on Subaru’s updated electric SUV.

Is the Electric 2026 Subaru Solterra Too Little, Too Late?

Christian Seabaugh | Apr 16, 2025

Genesis's X Gran Equator Concept Imagines What It'd Be Like Hunting Range Rovers

Aaron Gold | Apr 16, 2025

About a year after releasing the new Model 3 Highland, Tesla follows it up with the Model Y Juniper.

New Tesla Model Y First Look: New Face, Big Upgrades—Similar Price

Alexander Stoklosa, Miguel Cortina | Apr 14, 2025

And other key takeaways from a conference devoted to curbside commerce.

Curbivore 2025: Autonomous Cars are Here

Edward Loh | Apr 14, 2025

This is not the time to panic, Mazda CEO says.

What Is Mazda's Tariff Plan? The Japanese Automaker's Still Sorting That Out

Alisa Priddle | Apr 14, 2025

There’s a new cheapest Cybertruck base model with way less content, but is it even worth it?

Tesla Releases RWD Cybertruck Long Range: It’s Still $72,000 and Has Way Less Stuff

Scott Evans | Apr 11, 2025

Here are the seven concepts with which Jeep will be wrangling and gladiating the crowds at this year’s Easter Jeep Safari.

2025 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts: Military to Modern, Retro to Retrofitted

Frank Markus | Apr 10, 2025

Tease that hair, pause your hacky-sack game, drop that Rubik’s Cube and take a ride back to the ’80s. No hot tub time machine needed.

The Wrangler Rewind Concept Zaps the 2025 Easter Jeep Safari Back to the 1980s

Frank Markus | Apr 10, 2025

This overland build might look minimalist, but you can sling some hammocks in there, net up, and sleep in the open.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Bug Out Concept Net Positive? It Keeps Bugs Out While You're Buggin' Out

Frank Markus | Apr 10, 2025

This Gladiator is optimized for would-be weekend warriors.

Jeep Convoy Concept First Look: Militarizing the Gladiator Pickup Nicely

Frank Markus | Apr 10, 2025

The Korean automaker is working on a dedicated EV platform for the new truck, too.

Kia Says It's Building an Electric Pickup for America

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 10, 2025

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Trying to keep track of all this tariff stuff? Here's how it's impacting the car industry and you.

How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Cars, Costs, and Customers

MotorTrend Staff | Apr 9, 2025

Surprise! While we await news on the new-generation E63 and its long-running wagon variant, AMG drops an E53 wagon on us.

2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon First Look: Whoa, Another New Performance Estate!

Justin Banner | Apr 8, 2025

The design comes from General Motors' new U.K. design center, and it would make a great C9 …

What Would a British-Designed Corvette Look Like? Turns Out, Like This

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 8, 2025

A right-size truck, now with more towing and hauling capability? You can bet most Americans would skip it for an F-150.

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty First Look: A Mightier Midsize That's Too Smart for America

Justin Banner | Apr 8, 2025

You might mistake the new Murano for an Infiniti—we just wish there was a hybrid option.

2025 Nissan Murano First Test: Big Changes Bring Big Improvements

Miguel Cortina | Apr 8, 2025

The company is pausing shipments through April while it figures out how to deal with Trump’s 25 percent import tariff.

Jaguar Land Rover Stops Sending New Vehicles to U.S. as Tariff Fallout Expands

Angus MacKenzie | Apr 7, 2025

The exclusive exotic carmaker hasn't built a manual-transmission vehicle in over a decade, but never say never.

Surprise! Ferrari Might Not Have Built Its Last Stick-Shift Sports Car

Angus MacKenzie | Apr 7, 2025

Ferrari and Hot Wheels have teamed up again, and the new collection includes a LaFerrari, F50, 250 GTO, and an RC car.

Hot Damn! The Ferrari Hot Wheels Collection Is Back After 10 Years With All Your Favorites

Kristen Lee | Apr 7, 2025

In a world where everything Ferrari-branded commands a premium, this new Hot Wheels collection is a breath of fresh air.

The New Hot Wheels Ferrari Collection Starts at $1.25! Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal

Kristen Lee | Apr 7, 2025

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Jeep’s newest limited-run paint scheme isn’t like the juice we can afford.

Joose Up Your Jeep with a New Shade of Orange, Or Kick Back a Lil' Mojito

Aaron Gold | Apr 4, 2025

There also is a new N Line performance variant, Hyundai is teasing something more "more."

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Look: Already Wild-Lookin', the EV Sedan Is About Get a Wilder N Version

Justin Banner | Apr 4, 2025

Can this lighter, cheaper, fully active setup outperform fancy-pants suspensions from McLaren, Ferrari, and Nio?

New Car Performance Tech: Electrohydraulics Enable Software-Defined By-Wire Suspension

Frank Markus | Apr 4, 2025

A throwback paint color, a performance package, and rarity combine to make this GR86 worth a look.

2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Special Edition Lights It Up—Literally

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 3, 2025

With the 2026 Toyota GR Supra going out of production along with BMW's Z4 next year, it’s at least going out with a bang.

The Toyota GR Supra Is Going Away, So Feel Free to Cry Over This MkV Final Edition

Justin Banner | Apr 3, 2025

These once-concept-fantasy two-doors are closer to production-ready, but will we see them in showrooms?

Genesis X Gran Coupe and X Convertible Appear Real, Look Utterly Delicious

Aaron Gold | Apr 3, 2025

The marketing move appears very savvy, but Ford's in a unique position to capitalize.

Ford Is Advertising Discounted Post-Tariff Pricing—Let's Take a Closer Look

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 3, 2025

That doesn't mean they won't be affected by President Trump's tariffs, it just means they could be less directly impacted.

No Reason At All, But Here's Every Car, Truck, and SUV Built In America

Alexander Stoklosa, Christian Seabaugh | Apr 2, 2025

Veteran Ivan Espinosa knows the challenges ahead and is ready to tackle them.

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Alisa Priddle | Apr 1, 2025

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Runaway Campers Overland Trailer Gets Portal Axles (Kinda)

Frank Markus | Mar 31, 2025

For the embattled automaker, Level 3 autonomous driving is not a priority right now.

Nissan’s Taking a Practical Approach to Hands-Free Driving Tech

Alisa Priddle | Mar 28, 2025

Israel-based proteanTecs has developed a way to monitor a chip’s health, report on its degradation and predict its ultimate failure—from within the silicon.

Check-Engine Light? How 'Bout a "Check Electronics Light?"

Frank Markus | Mar 28, 2025

If you receive a speeding ticket, a judge could make you install a device that limits your car’s speed.

Virginia to Require Some Drivers to Install Speed Limit Devices

Miguel Cortina | Mar 28, 2025

Apparently talks between Nissan and Honda are ongoing, but recently stalled—is there a savior for Nissan yet?

Nissan: Calling All Interested Partners! Really, It'll Work With Anyone! Bueller... ?

Alisa Priddle | Mar 27, 2025

GMC's all-electric pickup truck range expands to include more affordable and more off-road-able variants.

2026 GMC Sierra EV Pickup Truck Gets More Off-Road-Friendly AT4 Trim, Lower Price

Justin Banner | Mar 27, 2025

Buckle in, because the auto industry is hittin’ the rocks April 2.

Trump Slaps 25-Percent Tariff On All Imported Cars, Trucks, And SUVs (and Components!)

Scott Evans | Mar 26, 2025

A new Leaf, a hybrid Rogue, a sexy Sentra, and EVs all coming to Nissan’s rescue.

What's Going on at Nissan? A Lot—and Here's a Preview

Alisa Priddle | Mar 26, 2025

The third-generation Nissan Leaf comes later this year, and it needs a big comeback.

2026 Nissan Leaf: Everything We Know About the New Affordable EV

Alisa Priddle | Mar 26, 2025

Tracking the intersection of high performance tech and the automotive industry at Nvidia’s annual tech conference.

Nvidia GTC 2025: GM and Nvidia Go Deeper in AI, the Omniverse, and Manufacturing–Autonomous Tech Partnership

Edward Loh | Mar 19, 2025

And as you might have expected, the result is highly entertaining.

2026 Sony Afeela 1 First Look: Maker of Walkman and PlayStation Gets Into Cars

Aaron Gold | Mar 18, 2025

Ford sneakily previews its next Tremor model, which will be based on the Explorer.

What's that Shaking? The New Ford Explorer Tremor Off-Road SUV

Alexander Stoklosa | Mar 17, 2025

Do Teslas shut off their driver assists seconds before crashing? A cartoon prank suggests yes.

Cartoon Prank Crashes Tesla, Awkwardly Rehashes NHTSA Investigation Findings

Alexander Stoklosa | Mar 17, 2025

The Mazda MX-5 Cup series driver is featured on the First to the Finish docuseries.

Sally Mott Is a Race Car Driver on the Rise

Billy Rehbock | Mar 14, 2025

This SUV’s faulty buttons don’t allow the doors to close in the first place, lending to potentially dangerous incidents.

Brand-New Off-Road SUV Recalled for Self-Opening Doors—the Kind You Don't Want

Andrew Beckford | Mar 14, 2025

Mercedes introduces a new model, architecture, powertrains, and operating system with the hybrid and electric CLA.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA First Look: The Basic Benz That’s Anything But

Alisa Priddle | Mar 13, 2025

Paul Lee’s R34 Nissan Skyline has all the NISMO parts you wish you had.

NISMO Nirvana: Check Out This Stunning 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R Project Car

Jofel Tolosa | Mar 13, 2025

Ford North America is at long last collecting the coolest cars from its back catalog.

Step Inside Ford's Newly Unveiled Heritage Fleet Loaded With Blue Ovals Worth Curating

Frank Markus | Mar 13, 2025

It's the affordable new trailer that breaks the big-buck camper trend.

Unexpectedly Large, Nice New Camper Trailer Also Is Winnebago's Cheapest (and Getting Cheaper!)

Monica Gonderman, Justin Banner | Mar 6, 2025

The off-road concept truck is set to race in the Mint 400 this year. Could it preview a production version?

From Dirt to Dealerships? The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Concept Is Ready to Race

Andrew Beckford | Mar 6, 2025

Porsche raced hub motors 127 years ago. Now Orbis offers the torque, cost, and unsprung weight that may finally move motors back out to our wheels.

Can We Please Get EV Motors Out of the Actual Car?

Frank Markus | Mar 5, 2025

President Trump’s tariffs will be felt by everyone in the car market and auto industry.

Brace Yourself: Tariffs Could Increase Car Prices Immediately—Or Not?

Alisa Priddle | Mar 5, 2025

Not a fan of the ID family design language? Looks like VW’s headed in another direction with this little car’s squared-off light treatment.

Volkswagen Reveals ID Every 1 Concept, a Super Cheap and Small EV With New Look

Alex Kierstein | Mar 5, 2025

Volvo takes on the Tesla Model S with an all-new electric sedan dubbed the ES90, coming soon.

2026 Volvo ES90 Electric Sedan First Look: 670-HP Fastback Coming for Tesla

Justin Westbrook | Mar 5, 2025

It's the longer version of Cadillac's first-ever all-electric Escalade luxury SUV.

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL First Look: That's EV for XL or ESV SUV (SMH)

Alisa Priddle | Mar 4, 2025

The American EV automaker apparently plans to update its original electric sedan and SUV.

Tesla Plans To Give "Some Love" to Aging Model S and X Later This Year

Justin Westbrook | Mar 4, 2025

The Runabout model will arrive in mid-2026 with a mid-mounted V-6 gas engine producing more than 400 horsepower.

Pop-Up Headlights Are So Back! Bertone's New Sports Car Wears 'Em Loud and Proud

Justin Westbrook | Mar 4, 2025

The new compact EV will slot under the bZ4X SUV and hopefully get an easier name to pronounce.

Surprise! Toyota Teases Smaller, Cheaper Compact EV SUV

Justin Westbrook | Feb 25, 2025

Here’s more of what makes Ram’s electric-when-you-want (around town), gas-powered-when-you-don’t (towing/hauling/traveling) “light-duty” pickup truck tick.

2026 Ram Ramcharger Tech Deep Dive: How This EREV Pickup Works

Frank Markus | Feb 25, 2025

The emerging battery technology promises longer range, faster charge speeds, and is production feasible.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS Claims 620 Miles of Range in Semi-Solid-State Battery Testing

Angus MacKenzie | Feb 25, 2025

Amid rapid change and rampant hype, these automotive technologies promise a better tomorrow today.

2025 MotorTrend Best Tech Awards: The Winners

Eric Tingwall | Feb 25, 2025

Our favorite EV charger has a thin cable and a fantastic app at a great price.

MotorTrend Best Tech 2025: The Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home EV Charger Stands Out in a Crowded Segment

Eric Tingwall | Feb 25, 2025

Doing what it does best, Tesla once again ignored industry norms and turned concept-car technology into a reality.

Best Tech 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck’s Steer-by-Wire Reinvents the (Steering) Wheel

Eric Tingwall | Feb 25, 2025

A 48-inch panoramic screen puts Lincoln’s innovative infotainment system on full display.

Best Tech 2025: The Lincoln Digital Experience Does Big Screens Better

Kristen Lee | Feb 25, 2025

PlugShare takes the guesswork—and anxiety—out of EV charging, one orange or green dot at a time.

Best Tech 2025: PlugShare's Free App Solves the Hardest Part of EV Ownership

Erick Ayapana | Feb 25, 2025

Even when you’re relaxing on your couch, Rivian’s software makes owning an R1T or R1S a great experience.

Best Tech 2025: The Rivian App Turns Software Into an Experience

Jonny Lieberman | Feb 25, 2025

The newest limited-edition Wrangler features high-end equipment from Alpine, General Tire, and more.

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry—If It Was a Chevy, They'd Call It High Country

Justin Banner | Feb 19, 2025

Rivian’s first foray into themed limited editions pays homage to California’s deserts.

Rivian Launches Desert-Themed R1S and R1T California Dune Editions

Christian Seabaugh | Feb 19, 2025

No V-12 here! This Rolls uses the same battery and motors as the standard Spectre to go just a bit faster, and now with more power.

Rolls Royce Black Badge Spectre First Look: The Most Powerful RR Ever Is Electric

Justin Westbrook | Feb 18, 2025

Want a $30K mini-Viper? Dodge’s CEO wants to do one, but won’t compromise on performance

Rumor: Dodge Wants to Do a Cheap, Hardcore Sports Car

Alex Kierstein | Feb 18, 2025

Peek inside Lexus’s new off-road trim level for its GX and LX SUVs.

What Is Lexus Overtrail? Charting a Dirty New Direction

Alex Leanse | Feb 17, 2025

Hot on the heels of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E NASCAR prototype, Chevrolet rolls out the Blazer-based EV.R.

Chevrolet Morphs Its Electric Blazer SUV Into a NASCAR Prototype

Justin Banner | Feb 14, 2025

Want a fancy badge on your small SUV? Acura's new ADX could be priced just right.

2025 Acura ADX Offers Surprisingly Affordable Path Into Luxury SUV Realm

Alexander Stoklosa | Feb 14, 2025

New chip does more with less, potentially upending automotive AI the way DeepSeek did generative AI.

Is Chinese Automaker Xpeng’s Self-developed AI Chip the Auto Industry’s DeepSeek Moment?

Angus MacKenzie | Feb 14, 2025

Honda and Nissan, it turns out, have irreconcilable differences.

Hondissan? Nissonda? Nissan and Honda Call the Whole Merger Thing Off

Alexander Stoklosa, Justin Banner, Aaron Gold | Feb 13, 2025

The off-road trim is back for the new model, and with enhancements.

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness First Look: The No-Brainer Returns

Scott Evans | Feb 6, 2025

Subaru finally brings a hybrid option to the Forester, and it might be everything we’ve been asking for.

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid First Look: Gunning for Gas-Electric Toyotas, Hondas

Scott Evans | Feb 6, 2025

After announcing the launch of Mercedes-Benz Places Miami last year, the automaker is now opening Tower 2 along with a prestigious lounge.

Mercedes-Benz Opens Sales for More Residences in Miami

Miguel Cortina | Feb 6, 2025

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV's new Limited trim gets a new colorway, but seemingly less power than the Launch Edition.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited EV First Look: 100 HP of Launch Separation

Justin Westbrook | Feb 5, 2025

An FCA patent application shows how future EVs could leverage hardware they already carry to make an onboard winch lighter and more powerful.

Your Next Jeep EV Could Have a Badass, Powerful Hidden Winch

Alex Kierstein | Feb 5, 2025

Because of regulations, the racing Valkyrie will have less power than the one you can drive on the road.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie Is Chasing a Le Mans Win

Angus MacKenzie | Feb 4, 2025

Want to save money on your car insurance? Tesla needs more FSD data, and is asking you to let Elon take the wheel.

Tesla's Latest Deal: Let It Drive, Get Cheaper Insurance

Alexander Stoklosa | Feb 4, 2025

Ford's plans for more off-road performance vehicles looks like it could bear fruit with a "super" sporty model.

Ford Boss Reveals Off-Road Supercar in the Works

Justin Westbrook | Feb 4, 2025

Aston Martin CEO Teases Hybrids and Scales Back EV Plans

Justin Westbrook | Feb 3, 2025

Only the Durango SUV still has the V-8, but for how long—and then what?

Where Do Dodge and Hemi V-8s Stand Today? Call It a Situationship

Alisa Priddle | Jan 27, 2025

Shelby American has the rights to the GT350 badge again, and it's packing a blower and north of 800 horsepower.

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Is Back With Big Power (and a Big Price)

Andrew Beckford | Jan 27, 2025

And what Arctic Trucks did to the rest of the Toyota Land Cruiser is just as impressive.

Arctic Trucks Introduces Ice-Cold Widebody Toyota Land Cruiser on 37s

Justin Banner | Jan 24, 2025

The retro-inspired special-edition could be one of the best versions of the lightweight roadster.

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition: Tan You Believe the Roadster’s Been Around This Long?

Billy Rehbock | Jan 24, 2025

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