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..

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..

TRUCK OF THE YEAR.

PERSON OF THE YEAR.

CAR OF THE YEAR...

Eclectic Avenue - Five countries, 12 crazy-fast vehicles, one winner. Jonny Lieberman.

WeatherTech RaceWay Laguna Seca - Lap Times The fastest cars we’ve hot-lapped.

Best Racer’s Car - We stage a mini grand prix among six of our Best Driver’s Cars. Jethro Bovingdon..

The Mojave Road Run Chevrolet Colorado
ZR2 AEV Bison vs. Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro We send three
trucks to tackle one of America’s toughest
overlanding trails. Christian Seabaugh

Lohdown Tustin, we have liftoff: Corvette
launches into history

Intake This month’s hot metal

Reference Mark One man, one engine: Inside
AMG’s new, almost-sterile assembly line

Lohdown Ater 70 years, we finally reveal
our love for the Corvette

Intake This month’s hot metal

Lohdown Apogee, perigee, M3

Intake This month’s hot metal

Reference Mark Why good design matters

Lohdown The truck that would not die

Intake This month’s hot metal

Reference Mark Speed kills

Technologue Ultimate Off-Roader

Lohdown Your unicorn has arrived

Intake This month’s hot metal

Reference Mark Forbidden fruit from Geneva

Technologue Twinster-Crazy: Technologies

No Comparison
2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT Redeye
vs. 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast A screaming,
smoke-filled filing from the (almost) 800 club.
Jonny Lieberman

Lohdown How soon is now?

Intake This month’s hot metal

Reference Mark Sharing is caring

Lohdown All or nothing

Intake This month’s hot metal

Reference Mark The Chinese are coming

Off-Roller
2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan The SUV for the
family that has everything. Zach Gale

LOHDOWN Lucid dreams of a Tesla challenger. MOTOR TREND

TREND INTAKE This month’s hot metal
WE SAY Words from our editors

SLOT CAR SECA
Every contender, mapped. Kim Reynolds

WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA
Lap Times Every car we’ve hot-lapped, fastest first.

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