Hot Rod
So Close
Following a nearly flawless performance, a pít lane penalty kept the C8.R off the top of the podium in the IMSA Sportscar Weekend.
3 min |
February 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Porsche 911 S/T
This subtle killer is peak Porsche.
3 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
AGENTS OF ZERO
WE DID IT AGAIN: RUNNING OUR VW ID4 EV OUT OF ELECTRICITY, JUST TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS
7 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
THEY LISTENED
THE NEW TESLA MODEL 3 HIGHLAND FIXES NEARLY EVERYTHING WE HATED ABOUT THE OLD CAR
9 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Land Rover Defender
The Defender 130 is a tricky one to judge. On one hand, it potentially improves upon a design and package we previously lauded enough to crown as our 2021 SUV of the Year in the form of the standard Defender 110. The 130 is more than a foot longer than the 110 and has more room for people and stuff, stretching the existing design into a new body style. (The 130’s wheelbase remains unchanged.)
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2023 Ford Escape
The Escape is one of those SUVs that hasn’t ranked at the top of its class for a long time, but every time we drive one, we’re pleasantly surprised. Although it perpetually feels a little outdated, there’s some inherent goodness baked into the Escape.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2023 Lexus RZ
Lexus says it will make only battery-powered vehicles by 2035, and the new RZ 450e is the brand’s first dedicated EV. This midsize crossover indicates Lexus’ future lineup will have luxurious appeal, but we find this first effort lacking in crucial areas.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Kia Seltos
If you’ve been a fan of Kia’s recent styling direction but don’t want to pay top dollar for it, the 2024 Kia Seltos is a great way to get a rolling piece of that design aesthetic at a reasonable price.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
MOTORTREND SUV OF THE YEAR 2024 - CERTIFIED FRESH
THERE’S NO REST FOR SUV MAKERS IN THE INTENSE QUEST TO BE THE BEST
10+ min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2023 Ford F-150 FP700
Having recently sampled a pristine OG Lightning from the 1990s (July 2023), believe us when we say the F-150 FP700 is the only modern successor to that exuberant original.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2025 Lotus Emeya
Weird name, four doors, stupid speed.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2023 BMW X7
BMW’s updates to the X7 address a few of our complaints about last year’s version. It gets a redesigned front end, retuned handling, and a particularly nice distraction: more power. Yet that might not be enough to impress for such a pricey offering.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Buick Encore GX
As far as midcycle refreshes go, the 2024 Buick Encore GX’s is unusual in that the car looks all-new when really only the nose and tail see significant changes.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
The Mach-E Rally is Ford’s first rally-inspired EV, a Mach-E modified to play around on unpaved surfaces. With four WRC manufacturers’ championships to its name, Ford isn’t exactly new to rallying, but it is a new space for the brand stateside, and certainly for the Mustang.
3 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Maserati MCXtrema
Maserati Centro Stile designs a racer with extreme aerodynamics.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Nissan Z NISMO
Nissan Z chief product specialist Hiroshi Tamura says his aim was not to deliver an ultimate numbers car but rather a “willing dance partner” to enjoy a favorite challenging road with.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2023 Lexus LM
For the best experience, don’t even drive it.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron
The updated Audi E-Tron has a new name: the Audi Q8 E-Tron. But much like the old E-Tron, the design and engineering of the updated luxury electric SUV seems to be geared toward not scaring off legacy customers.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Dodge Hornet
Is this a Kirkland label discount Alfa Romeo Tonale, or is it a slightly pricier but way more fun-to-drive Toyota RAV4/ Honda CR-V competitor? The former perception might earn the new Dodge Hornet value points with us, but the brand is counting on the latter impression to gain it a toehold in a hugely profitable segment and arrest its long slide into rear-drive Hellcat oblivion.
1 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Buick Envista
We had high hopes for the Envista, Buick’s new entry-level SUV. It sports a new nameplate and standout looks, especially for a model that sees even its top-tier Avenir trim carrying a starting price of less than $30,000.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2024 Hyundai Kona
The Kona enters its second generation for 2024 with a new design language. It’s larger than the outgoing Kona, too, and its uncommonly ornate (for this class) and unmistakable design is something we’re already seeing in other upcoming Hyundai products. Having really liked the previous Kona, would our judges warm to this one?
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
2023 Jeep Compass
When asked to identify an off-road vehicle, the average person will point to just about any Jeep.
2 min |
January 2024
Motor Trend
THE CHEVROLET BLAZER EV IS THE 2024 SUV OF THE YEAR
Once again, the bow-tie brand shows leadership in the electric vehicle space
9 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
ENDURING
Bonneville Speed Week 2023 Perseverance Amid Nature's Setbacks
5 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
DASH PIZZAZZ
WE SHOW YOU HOW TO ADD AN ENGINE-TURNED DASH PANEL TO PERSONALIZE YOUR HOT ROD
1 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
IS YOUR HOT ROD TRADITIONAL SAYS WHO?
Hot rods, street rods, traditional rods, and other definitions we'll never agree on.
3 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
REMEMBERING GASSER LEGEND "OHIO GEORGE" MONTGOMERY
George Montgomery, the legendary drag racer who passed away in late August at the age of 90, was one of many successful gasser racers to come out of Ohio.
3 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
CHIPPING AWAY
The Corvette C8.R fought a fierce battle at IMSA's Northeast Grand Prix.
4 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
ELEGANT PERFORMANCE
Sean Smith Designs and Driven Speed Shop create an award-winning 1969 Camaro SS.
6 min |
January 2024
Hot Rod
MOVIE CAR MASTER
Dennis McCarthy's personal passion for cool rides led him to create Vehicle Effects and build the cars from the films you know and love.
7 min |