Jeff Meier’s latest acquisition of the all-time great Lamborghini Miura-by way of a stunning garage find-is a heck of a story, filled with fortunate good luck. But his fascination with Lamborghini’s original supercar runs much deeper. Meier was born and raised in Cleveland, where he grew up in a large family. His father owned an
Month: July 2020
In this classic clip from Roadkill episode 26, our terrible 1971 Datsun 240Z gets a Chevy 4.3L V6 and a turbo from a Ford Power Stroke Diesel. Then it’s off to the …
After undergoing a thorough refresh for the 2020 model year, the Lexus RX L crossover SUV enters the 2021 model year with minimal changes. Still, it’s not completely devoid of differences. The most noteworthy update Lexus makes to the RX L—the “L” refers to its extra length compared to the non-L RX models—is to its
Imagine yourself perched atop a steep, snowy hill. If you’re rocking snow pants and a parka, and there’s a sled beneath your snow-insulated cheeks, you want to slide down that slope with as much speed and as little friction as possible. It’ll be fun! As fun as that might be, if you find yourself atop
Tesla’s Autopilot, as well as other driver-assist tech from competing automakers, tends to divide the automotive-minded. Folks either view it as a feature that lulls drivers into a false sense of security or as the best thing since the dawn of the car. We, however, feel there’s a middle-ground that both acknowledges some drivers’ overreliance
Stream the entire Roadkill Universe on MotorTrend for $2/month! https://bit.ly/RoadkillUniverse Can a 1985 S15 truck beat a new Shelby GT350 Mustang around …
Stream the entire Roadkill universe! https://bit.ly/3fAScAx Is there a more badass style of truck than the muscle truck? Based on what we’ve built on Roadkill …
Kia is introducing the all-new K5 with a Triple Threat Stunt! Tune in July 28th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. #MotorTrend #Kia.
In this clip from Dirt Every Day Episode 99, Fred and Dave fix up a 1966 U13 Roadster Ford Bronco that’s been lying dormant for decades, then see how it …
It can happen to the best of us. You’re just lounging around one Friday afternoon and think to yourself, “you know what? I think I’ll take the Ferrari F40 for a spin.” As you do. Sadly, for this poor owner, Ferrari Friday was quite literally wrecked. It happened in Queensland, Australia and videos and photos
To celebrate the new 2021 Ford Bronco, we’re reaching way back into the Roadkill archives to episode 3 for the original Cheap Truck Challenge. Watch as …
Stream the entire Roadkill Universe on MotorTrend for $2/month! https://bit.ly/RoadkillUniverse Steve delivers a lesson about the birds and bees — Plymouth …
Lynchpin? You bet. Yes, the big Bronco will carry the flag and soak up all the press. It will get the off-road and aftermarket communities irrepressibly excited. It’ll be in all the big commercials, conquering terrain only a Jeep could handle until now. The Bronco Sport? It’s a jacked-up Ford Escape with boxy styling. It’s
Three off-road-obsessed MotorTrend editors talk about the state of the Serious Offroader. Christian has driven the new Defender; Miguel has run the Rubicon in …
As cars get packed with more technology, the way information is delivered changes, too. Analog gauges are disappearing, and screens are taking over, showing everything from your speed to a full map right in front of you. Adding to the sea of change is the head-up display; once a tech feature exclusive to luxury brands,
We’ll go into every known detail on the 2021 Ford Bronco at https://bit.ly/3iYTS8N After years of speculation, MotorTrend’s Jonny Lieberman and Truck Trend’s …
Minivans aren’t exactly huge business in America anymore—of 3.5 million new vehicles sold in the first quarter of the year, just 81,000 or so were of the sliding-door variety—but nevertheless Kia has just dropped a few official images of its next-generation Carnival, which you know better as the Sedona. Kia calls the new Sedona minivan
David Freiburger takes us on a journey through time as he recalls 20 moments that made the 426 Hemi engine a legend. #MotorTrend #Hemi #Roadkill Stream …
When I was given the keys to the Genesis G70 3.3T for a recent Top Gear America filming stint, I was extremely excited. We don’t get Genesis the marque in the U.K. or Europe (though there are plans to launch in 2020), and I always think they look great zipping around California. I’m also a
Everything about the Polaris Slingshot invites a reaction. What it is, what it looks like, who buys one, and how they accessorize it all produce hot takes made for a Twitter world. It’s fitting, then, that I finally found the words to describe my feelings about the Slingshot on Twitter. Author, journalist, and photographer Linda
Stream the entire Roadkill Universe on MotorTrend for $2/month! https://bit.ly/RoadkillUniverse On this episode of Roadkill Garage David and Steve nab a ’56 …
For Roadkill month, we’re celebrating two of the best builds on Roadkill Garage, and they just so happen to both be 1970 Dodge Challengers. First, it’s the birth …
Mil-Spec Automotive, a company specializing in high-end bespoke custom builds located in Birmingham, Michigan, is at it again with another luxuriously menacing AM General Hummer H1. Consistent with all of the company’s builds, the finished product—it has a customer—is packed with finely crafted details that slightly bewilder by their appearance in an H1: plush leather,
The CX-30 is the newest addition to the Mazda family. It’s capable, gorgeous, and has a thorough suite of modern safety tech. Check it out here. #Mazda …
Your car would be unbearable to drive without its suspension. You’d likely need a chiropractic appointment by the time you made it out of your neighborhood. Not only does a suspension support (or suspend) the weight of a vehicle, it keeps body movements under control when you hit a bump and improves ride quality by
In May 2019, online insurance aggregator NetQuote.com did a study swabbing vehicle interior touch points for bacteria in ride-hailing vehicles, rental cars, and taxis, then compared the findings against cultures from a toilet seat. (Hint: Maybe don’t read this while eating lunch.) The results predictably tracked the level of oversight each industry gets: Taxis were
First off, in the interest of full disclosure, we don’t know any more about the fate of the 7th generation Chevy Camaro than most online psychics. The only people that do know, at GM, have a habit of saying almost nothing about anything future product related. But speculation is fun. It was a great chance
Because what’s more American than a rusty old Ford truck or a beat up Jeep Wrangler? It’s a celebration of some of our favorite cheap truck challenges from Dirt …
It’s a drag racer’s paradise! Watch the full race and stream the Season Premiere of HOT ROD Garage only on the MotorTrend App: https://bit.ly/31CyxMt …
The craziest moment during BMW’s virtual-reality Connected Car press event was briefly sensing that zoned-out, mental blue-screen feeling that’s the hallmark of jet lag. We’re familiar, thanks to those many annual European press trips we (usually) attend to log miles in the newest cars on the Continent’s best roads. Too many old triggers were piling