The ID Buzz Cargo goes on sale in Europe this year, but we’ll have to wait until 2024 for our version.

FIRST LOOK
Can an EV powertrain coexist with Lotus’ lightweight ethos?

Round and Round 
Kia EV6 AWD GT-Line More fun than an EV has a right to be. Aaron Gold.

Hankering for Rankings 
A rundown of our top-ranked models in multiple vehicle segments.

Technologue 
Is the electromagnetic suspension finally on the horizon?

The Big Picture 
The more things change, the more they stay the same: The not new challenges of EV driving..

PERFORMANCE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR 2022

WICKED SHARP
22 OF THE WORLD'S BEST COMPETE FOR THE TITLE

TECHNOLOGUE We put predictions from previous columns together to imagine the future.

APPLE CAR 2.0 A fresh look at how Apple might envision the vehicle of the future. Greg Fink and Duncan Brady.

ELECTRIC RACER Porsche Mission R Concept Think electric race cars can’t compete with their gas-guzzling brethren? Think again. Mac Morrison.

Structural battery components look to revolutionize EV energy storage.

A reflection on the auto industry’s most influential figures. Alisa Priddle

FROM E TO SHINING V
Rivian R1T A transcontinental off-road journey in an electric truck leaves range anxiety in the dust. MotorTrend Staff.

STUDY OF LUCID’S DREAMS
Lucid Air An upstart EV looks to redefine the field. Jonny Lieberman.

Technologue Porsche sources its new racing fuel directly from air-captured carbon.

CROSSOVER CORONATION 
Honda CR-V vs. Hyundai Tucson vs. Nissan Rogue vs. Toyota RAV4 Three SUVs take on segment royalty. Miguel Cortina

RACE TO THE TOP 
Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak Bentley pursues a record-breaking run to the summit—perhaps for the last time. Jonny Lieberman.

Technologue Li-Fi is poised to deliver last-meters internet.

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid We put Tesla’s sub-2.0-second 0–60 claim to the test. Christian Seabaugh.

Technologue Green gasoline? Maybe.

Myths Busted A new twist on a TV classic takes aim at automotive mysteries. Aaron Gold

The Big Picture Has Ford cracked the EV code?

MID-ENGINE MELEE 
2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Can the firstever mid-engine Corvette take down a German superstar? Conner Golden.

SUBSTANCE OVER FORM 
2021 BMW M3 Competition Don’t let its mug put you off. This road warrior offers an epic driving experience. Jonny Lieberman.

NEVER TOO LATE 
There's no restriction on when you can learn new skills Randy Pobst takes a TGA host to the asphalt classroom. Rob Corddry.

Time Flies 
Fast & Furious turns 20 We reflect on 20 years of cinematic history. Scott Evans, Aaron Gold & Greg Fink.

How Electric Cars Work A primer on how EVs get us from here to there. Frank Markus

Best of Both Worlds Drive a timeless classic with an electric powertrain via one of these EV conversions. Conner Golden.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Ford Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass The battle for mainstream rock-crawling supremacy. Scott Evans

SAME POWER AND ELEGANCE, HOLD THE GRANDIOSITY 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Rolls’ “post-opulence” aesthetic comes closer to post-ostentation. Scott Evans

Best of Times, Worst of Times
The crazy year in which a smaller field made things harder. Jonny Lieberman.

World’s Greatest Drag Race 10 A year of change means we change up the formula. Mark Rechtin

Technologue Might this solid-state battery finally democratize EVs?

Fashionable Glamping - Airstream Flying Cloud An idiosyncratic icon delivers the aura of classic RV life, but at a cost. Scott Evans.

Combat Carpool! - GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle Race-prepped, nine-seat, open-bodied Colorado ZR2 promises our Army infantry an alternative to walking. Frank Markus

Defending the Faith
For those who defy SUV hegemony and still rock a sedan, coupe, or wagon, this is for you.

Benchmark
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes re-establishes the three-pointed star as the symbol of the luxury sedan.
Mark Rechtin

2021 Land Rover wins our hearts. And our Calipers.

Reference Mark Welcome to MotorTrend’s new Buying Guide and Ultimate Car Rankings.

Technologue Recycling combustion: might we soon buy gasoline made from CO2?

Forward Into the Past 2021 Ford Bronco
The new Bronco is more than nostalgia. Jonny Lieberman, Frank Markus

Champion Gladiator 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave The Mojave trim package goes anywhere and gets there faster. Scott Evans

Bring the Family
2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range Tesla finally builds an SUV priced and sized for the typical American household. Kim Reynolds.

Brothers From Another Mother
2019 Kia Stinger vs. 2019 Genesis G70
Hyundai Motor siblings show your car can be sporty or luxurious at the same price. Scott Evans.

Yes, You Can 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo 
Be prepared for questions, challenges, and appearances on other people’s social media. Chris Walton

Breaking Protocols 2021 Toyota Supra
A new turbo-four base model joins a vastly improved inline-six. Miguel Cortina and Christian Seabaugh.

Escapist Utopia
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 A journey from the heart of Namibia to the Skeleton Coast in Land Rover’s stunning new off-road champion. 
Christian Seabaugh

Two Eras, Two Icons 1970 Porsche 917K vs. 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
An unbroken spirit separated by one digit and 45 years. Scott Evans

The One We’ve Been Waiting For - 2021 Cadillac Escalade The interior of the new Caddy flagship is revolutionary, and that’s a good thing. Alisa Priddle

A Different Kind of M Car 2020 BMW - M235i xDrive Gran Coupe Part sedan, part crossover, part M car, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe tries to do a lot with a little. Scott Evans

Free-Range EVs Kia Niro Electric vs. Nissan Leaf Plus SL vs. Tesla Model 3 What if your affordable EV also has to be your only car? Kim Reynolds.

Drifting the Taycan ... in Finland
2020 Porsche Taycan S Well, someone had to make sure Porsche’s first electric sports car is up to every task. Alisa Priddle.

Tray Sexy 2020 Toyota Highlander Will Toyota’s thoughtful interior touches be enough to fend off the competition? Zach Gale.

Minor Updates, Big Dividends 2020 Nissan Titan Changes bring the Nissan Titan closer to the full-size pack. Scott Evans.

Merging Identities 1969 Toyota Corolla IS F V-8 This custom-built vintage Corolla can do 0–60 in 4.3 seconds. Miguel Cortina..

This Changes Everything
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 The Mustang GT500 is not just the best Mustang ever—it’s a world-class supercar. Chris Walton.

Kokoro No Shinka 
Toyota Land Cruiser Tracing the evolution of the Toyota Land Cruiser spirit. Scott Evans..

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