The holidays are here, and what better way to ring them in than with a feast of burnouts and donuts? Here’s some of our favorite burnout and donut moments in …
Month: November 2019
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2Ra1Jou On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jethro Bovingdon and Jonny Lieberman examine two different …
A vehicle’s design is the first thing that speaks to you and eventually piques your curiosity (or doesn’t). In the case of the refreshed 2019 Fiat 500X, its bubbly, chic looks set it apart from everything else in the subcompact SUV segment. And now, with the addition of standard all-wheel drive and a new 1.3-liter
To say that the Tesla Cybertruck generated some strong reactions would be an understatement. No sooner had Team Elon’s latest creation rolled on stage than the internet started to break like a pair of bulletproof windows. Impressions ranged from shock, disgust, intrigue, and all of the above, cutting to the core of enthusiasts’ emotions as
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2DcBIwT Surprise again! Remember when we did the last project car showdown for Episode 74 instead of 75 …
The Land Rover Defender is getting a complete redesign, and although designers worked hard to modernize its iconic exterior, customers will be spending all of their time in the new interior, which brings a mix of outdoor and elegant cues that give the cabin a modern look. Here are four things we like and two
When Tesla Motors rolled out its original Model S in fall 2011, some folks (myself included) were a bit underwhelmed by the rather restrained styling of Elon Musk’s opening salvo in the electric vehicle wars. To me, it looked like a next-gen Mazda6, which wouldn’t have been a reach—given that Musk had poached Mazda U.S.
Back in September, I took a small team from MotorTrend to see the Tesla Cybertruck, in very early stages of its conceptual design. Tesla told us we were the first outsiders, and only media outlet to see the vehicle, period. By the time you read this, the Tesla’s game-changing truck will already have broken the
Day 5 recap. It’s Friday, and that means our Week To Wicked project was finished today! When we left off last night, the Derale crew had just left to modify the fan …
On this episode of Tire Rack’s Hot Lap brought to you by Tire Rack, driver extraordinaire Randy Pobst goes behind the wheel of the Tesla Model 3 Performance …
Two new segment-splitting compact crossovers debuted at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show to vie for adventure-minded drivers’ attention (and dollars): The 2021 Chevrolet Blazer and 2020 Mazda CX-30. The Trailblazer revives a Chevrolet nameplate, albeit with much smaller dimensions, while the CX-30 is a brand-new model to slot in the Mazda lineup. Each addresses
Let’s settle a few issues right up front. Pickup trucks have been defined in exactly the same way for almost 100 years with a three-box design–hood, cabin, and bed. In fact, it takes just seven lines to draw them–up, across, up, across, down, across and down. Now comes the Tesla Cybertruck, trying not only to
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2rf4l9U Cars exist for many purposes.Some are built for work, others for play. On this episode of Roadkill’s …
Being seated way up in row F, I had to twist my head way around to inspect the audience behind me. But the theater looked packed, which is saying something. Regal Edwards Big Newport is something of a cinema cavern, claiming to have the biggest screen on the West Coast (40 feet tall and 80
Day 4 recap. Every project car build has glorious, dramatic days—dropping the engine in place, paint, that sort of thing—but they also have days of small details …
Much will be written about the Tesla Cybertruck, but we wanted to focus like a laser here, specifically regarding its off-roading credibility. Much of what we know so far is admittedly superficial, and plenty of time will be needed behind the wheel to really know how this truck performs. With that said, at first glance,
You just can’t smell what stinks from your phone; sometimes, you’ve gotta actually see the cars, trucks, and SUVs in person to determine what’s hot and what’s not. And when it comes to the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the editors of MotorTrend have comprehensively covered the new-car debuts to bring you this special list.
Day 3 recap. We stayed a little bit later than usual last night here in the Santa Ana shop, making sure all of the Maximum Motorsports suspension was installed …
After 18 stops and the crowning of 20 local winners—from Michigan to Mexico—it’s time to decide which custom build will become a Hot Wheels cast car.
Move over, G-Wagen; Mercedes has a new flagship luxury SUV. The new 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS aims to be the finest luxury-oriented Benz SUV you’ve ever seen, and there’s more to this new Maybach than initially meets the eye. When we saw the SUV in person, we discovered the value is in the details and inside.
Day 2 recap. This morning was dominated by completing the rear suspension. The torque arm is bolted to the rear end housing at the back and a crossmember …
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2OmYS8Z On this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa are going to take on the …
As usual, there was drama in the executive ranks of the automakers that make these vehicles happen. The most tumultuous was at the Nissan Renault Alliance, where the list of “former” CEOs kept growing. The jailed Carlos Ghosn was out, but as the year progressed, many of the people who filled his leadership void were
On this episode of Tire Rack’s Hot Lap brought to you by Tire Rack, driver extraordinaire Randy Pobst goes behind the wheel of the Porsche GT3 RS equipped …
Today, you can spend upwards of $70,000 on a new truck. Fortunately, you don’t have to. There are still plenty of affordable trucks on the market, with some priced just above $20,000. If you’re looking for a no-frills workhorse, keep reading to learn about the cheapest pickup trucks for 2020. 2020 Ram 1500: $33,590 See
MotorTrend’s 2019 SUV of the Year is roughly halfway through its yearlong stay with us, and it’s settled nicely into its day-to-day life of commuting during the week and exploring on the weekends. Since our last update, where we went off-roading on the beaches on California’s central coast, we’ve ordered a handful of Mopar accessories
Pros: Car-of-the-future interior Clever regen braking system Gotta-have-it looks Cons: Less range than a 2013 Tesla Jittery ride It’s just plain heavy Although electric vehicles have twice won our coveted Car of the Year award, electric SUVs continue to come tantalizingly close while falling just short. And whereas the Audi E-Tron is beautifully rendered and
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2rzlVFQ Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle wanted to show you how to build a rockcrawling truck in the …
The Toyota Avalon has always been something of a stealthy, value-priced luxo-barge. But it’s never been a vehicle with the means to confidently take on wet or slick conditions—until now. That’s thanks to the new availability of all-wheel drive on this previously front-drive-only flagship sedan. The addition of Toyota’s Dynamic Torque Control AWD system promises
Dive into the world of electric Supercars! Stream Top Gear: The Ultimate Collection (Season 2-25) now on MotorTrend! http://bit.ly/2MMWREu …