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Month: September 2018
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Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be, so goes the saying. Object lesson: Volkswagen’s decision to retire its New Beetle after 20 years on the market. It’s a bit of a shame, but reality bites. Motor Trend loved the New Beetle, naming it our 1999 Import Car of the Year upon its launch. After the
On the final day of the Truckin Week to Wicked, we had just a handful of key items left to knock out and call this thing done. We began with Roll-N-Lock, where …
Mercedes-AMG has dropped the “Project One” moniker for its new hypercar as it inches closer to production. A year after the prototype debuted to the public, the model will be known as “ONE” from now on. Mercedes says the name befits its new top-of-the-line vehicle—as in “the One.” “The name stands for the highest automotive
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On day four of the Truckin Week to Wicked, we started our day with a good friend to Truckin for many years: Shawn Gibson. He brought out a full Gibson …
We’re in the middle of Rennsport Reunion VI, an over-the-top celebration of everything Porsche that takes place every other year. And while we knew Porsche planned to reveal something new, there was no way we could have predicted it would be a new 935. View 11 Photos That’s right. There’s a new 935, and it’s
Tune in for the F5000 rounds of the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion!
Watch the coverage of the 68th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance! See some of the rarest and most expensive cars in the world as they compete for the …
The current-generation Honda Fit debuted for the 2015 model year, and it received a mild refresh for 2018. That means we’re still a few years off from a completely new version. Although we might not see a new Fit before 2020, Honda is getting ready, even testing a prototype on public roads. Despite the heavy
Watch the full episode for FREE right now on Motor Trend Premium! http://bit.ly/2NGj3B3 On this Preview of Head 2 Head Episode 105, Jonny Lieberman and …
Traditionally, Mercedes-Benz’s attempts at building entry-luxury cars have been middling at best. The CLA, its most recent indiscretion, came with a frustrating dual-clutch transmission and a plasticky interior. But Mercedes’ suboptimal reputation might soon change with its A-Class sedan. Intended to be Mercedes’ newest bargain-basement model and slotting beneath the CLA, the A-Class sedan is
On the second day of the Truckin Week to Wicked, we were joined by Carl Montoya of Nitro Gear & Axle as well as Mike McLaughlin from Superlift Suspension.
It’s difficult enough racing around the N rburgring Nordschleife with traction, but for one driver, this isn’t enough of a challenge. With the help of a special Mustang, Vaughn Gittin Jr. has become the first person to drift around the entire 12.9-mile circuit. We’ve certainly seen cars go sideways at the N rburgring, but to
The 3GTRacing team has four new drivers, but the goal remains the same, to win. Check out this new episode of #LexusInThePit.
Tune in for the Formula 1 rounds of the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion!
Once the king of sedans, Cadillac is a bit late to the party in launching a second crossover to complement the XT5, its best-selling product in the U.S. and worldwide last year. Enter the XT4, which fills the gap and has something else Cadillac can use—a touch of youth. Brand reps boast that a team
On day one of the Truckin Week to Wicked, we’re starting with a bone stock, albeit nicely equipped 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 6.2L and transforming it over …
On this episode of Pole Postion, Bryan Herta Autosports’ team drivers Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins race to the finish line with a goal to win all three …
Tune in for the Can-Am rounds of the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion!
MTBDC The big reveal is here – discover the loudest, craziest, most powerful Best Driver’s Car ever. Watch the winner reveal: http://bit.ly/2OI3iGq Catch up on …
For the past few years, autonomous electric concepts have been all the rage on the international auto show circuit. These forward-looking vehicles tend to have boxy or egg-shaped designs in order to maximize interior volume. But every once in a while, an automaker introduces an autonomous concept that prioritizes style over practicality. The Peugeot E-Legend
The current-generation Mazda CX-5 is destined for some big updates after debuting for the 2017 model year. The compact crossover will add a turbo engine and new technologies for 2019, if we are to believe this leaked document. The information was posted to Reddit this week, and as we can see from the bottom of
Entry-level sedans were the first to prove that luxury can come in small sizes with relatively small price tags. But now that customer preferences have changed, automakers are starting to introduce more and more small crossovers. Cadillac just rolled out the XT4, joining another new entry, the Volvo XC40. These models compete against more established
Iseman lives vicariously through his dad when it comes to cars, so he doesn’t miss out. “My dad was the car fiend. He had the BMW 2002 and then a 3.0CSi, which was his baby. He loved this Beemer but just had issues with it,” Iseman says. “He went to a Datsun 310 GX—we called
Will there ever be a time when Lamborghini doesn’t sell a car with a V-12? Can Lamborghini be Lamborghini without V-12s? The next generation of Lamborghini, the successor to the Aventador, will be V-12 naturally aspirated. We can add a hybrid or plug-in to respect all the rules of fuel consumption and emissions. View 5
The wait is over! World’s Greatest Drag Race is back with the year’s best 12 contenders from Motor Trend’s 2018 Best Driver’s Car competition. See the McLaren …
This marks the eighth year that we have conducted the World’s Greatest Drag Race. The winner of WGDR No. 1 was the 2012 Nissan GT-R, which turned in an 11.2-second quarter mile at 121.8 mph. Pretty impressive, right? If we were to run that year’s Godzilla against the collective WGDR pack, it would finish 22nd.
What an amazing week this has been. Absolutely epic. I’m proud to say it is by far the most ambitious Best Driver’s Car program—and Best Driver’s Car Week—we’ve ever attempted. We really poured our hearts into this one and pulled together the most ridiculous set of supercars and superstars—from our test drivers and editors to