Mopar has developed more than 200 accessories for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Most of the parts will be available when the pickup goes on sale in the second quarter of 2019. To show off the new parts, Jeep and Mopar brought a modified Gladiator to the Los Angeles auto show. The Gladiator Rubicon show car featured
Month: November 2018
The Santa Fe XL will be discontinued after the 2019 model year. Before the Santa Fe XL, Hyundai had the seven-passenger Veracruz, which was discontinued after the 2012 model year. The 2020 Palisade still uses some Santa Fe underpinnings, sharing modules with the smaller crossover. But the number of changes, including a new chassis for
Watch the full episode exclusively on MotorTrend Premium! https://bit.ly/2KFi7bv On this Preview of Put Up or Shut Up Episode 12, Brain Lohnes gets Anthony …
How do you compare 36 passenger cars against each other when the field is composed of family sedans, touring coupes, hot hatches, sports cars, and minivans all in the same pack? This also applies to the wild varieties of SUVs and the differing capabilities of pickup trucks big and small. You don’t. Or rather, you
Our annual Of The Year awards celebrate the very best car, truck, SUV, and auto industry personality. They also capture a moment in time and serve as reminders, upon future reflection, that excellence comes in all shapes, sizes, and magnitudes. Some years we recognize a localized peak—a game changer whose impact is felt more deeply
It’s been 32 years since I first drove a Hyundai. I can still remember it, a droning yellow Excel hatchback with a tan interior that smelled like an oil driller’s armpit. As I walked into the office of the magazine where I was working, I glanced back at the parked Hyundai (1986 Excels are shown
Watch the full episode for FREE on MotorTrend! https://bit.ly/2DBfOER On this Preview of Roadkill Episode 84, kicks off at the the fourth annual Roadkill Nights …
Just a couple hundred miles after hitting 5,000 in the odometer, the A-1 light on our long-term 2018 CR-V LX illuminated. My busy schedule at the time didn’t allow me to go to the dealer right away, so after hitting 5,500 miles Motor Trend‘s intern and test analytics expert JC Anne Hancock took our CR-V
We’re inching closer to the end of our year with the Kia Niro. The intrepid hybrid has helped me move and served as my faithful companion on road trips, where it tackled light off-road duties without fuss. It is on these longer trips where I’ve had the best opportunity to test out the Niro’s adaptive
Watch the full episode for FREE on Motor Trend! https://bit.ly/2S8B1dq On this Preview of the season finale of Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack, Jonny …
The McLaren 720S is one of the quickest cars we’ve ever tested to 60 mph, hitting the mark in 2.5 seconds to tie with the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Those who are looking for a new super quick drop-top are in luck, because McLaren is likely cooking up a 720S Spider. McLaren is being coy
We’re exactly one week away from the reveal of the 2020 Kia Soul, and we have a pretty good idea what it will look like thanks to this new teaser. Kia has also dropped more information on engines and trim levels. The Soul adopts more of a crossover appearance up front. When viewed form the
It’s a beautiful, warm early October evening in 2017, and I’ve spent the better part of the day photographing Flyin’ Miata’s new turbocharged ND Mazda Miata for an upcoming Automobile magazine story. We’ve been leisurely zigzagging our way through the most scenic parts of Central California. We are on our way north to Monterey to
Last year, Mini showed off the John Cooper Works GP concept, a track-focused version of its Hardtop model that came with a wild aero kit, a stripped-out interior, and an integrated roll cage. Now, Mini’s confirmed that the JCW GP is headed for production and should land on dealer lots in 2020. View 28 Photos
Just when we were getting used to the idea of a $200,000 SUV, Lamborghini has thrown us another curveball. It’s preparing a racing version of the Urus that will hit the track in 2020. For now, the Lamborghini Urus ST-X concept gives us a taste of the upcoming track variant. This model debuted at the
Watch the full episode for FREE on Motor Trend! https://bit.ly/2BiQaDs In this Preview of Hot Rod Garage Episode 70, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa head to a …
When we first got behind the wheel of the Nissan Kicks, we discovered a quickness and level of content we had not expected for its low price tag. Now, Nissan is changing the formula ever so slightly. The subcompact crossover returns for its sophomore year with a small increase in price and a little less
One wrong step in the Mojave Desert can bring you within striking distance of a scorpion. This is something I know all too well. One recently followed me around at Honda’s desert proving ground with its arms raised and its beady eyes staring like it wanted me for dinner. Could you imagine coming face-to-face with
Don’t have $9091415926.99 to spend on the world’s best cars? You can still have fun! We did. Here are some of the best cars we’ve tested that retail for less …
The Hyundai TCR championship winning cars tackle their first endurance race and Bryan Herta comes out of retirement to drive with son Colton at Laguna Seca.
Watch the full episode for FREE on Motor Trend https://bit.ly/2z9gD4y On this Preview of Ignition Episode 196 presented by Tire Rack, we’ve got guest presenter …
My better half, the Applied Arts major, got way out ahead of me on this technology by investing in nine cryptocurrencies ranging from well-known names like Bitcoin and Ethereum to whimsical ones like Aragon, Dragonchain, and Golem Network. All cryptocurrencies utilize blockchain technology, which relies on a distributed ledger method of record-keeping rather than centralized
Before the winner is announced, learn where and how MotorTrend rigorously tests each of the new cars, plus you’ll get a look at every model competing this …
Watch the full episode for FREE on Motor Trend! https://bit.ly/2z4vtJW On this Preview of Dirt Every Day Episode 82 presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and …
Before the winner is announced, learn where and how MotorTrend rigorously tests each of the new SUVs, plus you’ll get a look at every model competing this …
BMW is conducting final tests on the M8 coupe before it heads to series production. The automaker has revealed that the car will pack more than 600 hp from its twin-turbocharged V-8 engine. The potent flagship is now undergoing testing at the Estoril grand prix racing circuit in Portugal. Being an M model, of course,
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Acura boasts that the ILX has a high percentage of Millennial buyers compared to rivals in the segment. If that’s true, then it’s a good thing Acura refreshed the ILX with a more youthful look for 2019. Sporty cues help the small sedan keep pace with winsome entries from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo. But is updating
Before the winner is announced, learn where and how MotorTrend rigorously tests each of the new trucks, plus take a look at every model competing this year.
Every so often, a build or a new car just runs perfectly right out of the gate. Here are those times when we knew we struck gold as soon as we started the car.