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2024 Volkswagen ID4 First Test: Better, But Compromises Remain

2024 Volkswagen ID4 First Test: Better, But Compromises Remain

2025 Ram 1500 RHO First Look: Can This Six-Cylinder Truck Really Replace the TRX?

2025 Ram 1500 RHO First Look: Can This Six-Cylinder Truck Really Replace the TRX?

Matthew Chudzinski | Apr 24, 2024

Our Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Was Shot At by Smooth-Brain Morons

Our Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Was Shot At by Smooth-Brain Morons

William Walker | Apr 24, 2024

Buick Shows Off Hot New Sedan and Wagon Concepts—Just Build ’Em, Okay?

Buick Shows Off Hot New Sedan and Wagon Concepts—Just Build ’Em, Okay?

Erik Johnson | Apr 25, 2024

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The Latest From MotorTrend

Poised to follow the footsteps of the EV6 GT, Kia promises "enormous" power and performance from its larger electric SUV.

2026 Kia EV9 GT: Everything We Know About the High-Performance Electric SUV

Justin Banner | Apr 26, 2024

Here's what the government found after investigating hundreds of claimed Tesla Autopilot crashes—and what it will investigate next.

Tesla Autopilot Linked to "Avoidable Crashes," Feds Open New Investigation

Justin Westbrook | Apr 26, 2024

The GV70's first redesign comes with a massive 27-inch infotainment screen.

2025 Genesis GV70 Midsize SUV First Look: Super-Size My Screen?

Justin Banner | Apr 26, 2024

A V-12 limousine the length of a school bus has no business being as dynamically sharp as this Maybach.

Mercedes-Maybach S680 4Matic First Test: Is This the Perfect ICE Car?

Joe Berry | Apr 26, 2024

The production timeline on the mythical $25k Tesla has been moved up says Musk.

Next-Gen Tesla Coming 2025? Here's the Latest From CEO Elon Musk on the On-Again, Off-Again $25k Tesla

Andrew Beckford | Apr 26, 2024

Here’s why our far-driving fastback EV is seriously underrated.

Our Polestar 2 May Lowkey Be One of the Best Road-Tripping EVs

Billy Rehbock | Apr 26, 2024

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Previously held to the realm of Ram's 1500 Classic series, the Warlock has been added to the newer 1500 family.

2025 Ram 1500 Conjures Warlock Trim, Spells Not Included

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 25, 2024

Like other Japanese automakers, Mazda’s American electrification has been slow and halting. In China, however, things are looking good.

Mazda’s American EV Was a Flop. Could These Hot Chinese Mazdas Work Here?

Alex Kierstein | Apr 25, 2024

A difficult look into the most troubling side of the growing proliferation of EVs and hybrid vehicles.

The Dirtiest Side of EVs: Rare Earths and Conflict Metals

Tim Stevens | Apr 25, 2024

Camera-and-AI-driven instant quality control, an integrated EV charger/converter, silicone vegan leather, metal-free switches, and a quirky oddball engine.

Weird Engines? Silicone Leather? 5 Tech Marvels at SAE World Congress

Frank Markus | Apr 25, 2024

The entry BMW 5 Series combines luxury with sport sedan performance, so why doesn’t it add up to greatness?

2024 BMW 530i xDrive First Test: The Ultimate Numbers Machine?

Eric Tingwall | Apr 25, 2024

Despite a crashing economy, the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky used good looks and solid performance to show the world what a true American sports car could be.

The Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky: Underrated American Sports Cars

Lou Ruggieri | Apr 25, 2024

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We hit the HOT ROD Power Tour West in Ford’s EcoBoost 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo Mustang to see if less can actually be more—or, at least, enough.

Dude, Where Are My Cylinders?! Can a Turbo 2.3-Liter EcoBoost Four-Banger 2024 Mustang Still Be a Fun Hot Rod?

Steven Rupp | Apr 25, 2024

Practical Prius Prime tips and notes on how not to charge the car.

2024 Toyota Prius Prime Test-Drive Checklist: 5 Things to Consider

Zach Gale | Apr 25, 2024

Ram commemorates 10 years of its Rebel 1500 off-road truck with a special appearance package and a new trail feature.

2025 Ram 1500 Rebel X First Look: A Decade of Rebellion Comes to This

Matthew Chudzinski | Apr 24, 2024

If ever there was a PHEV that was more about power than it was about thrift, this is it.

Inside the New Lamborghini Urus SE's 789-HP Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

Frank Markus | Apr 24, 2024

A little more angular than Minis of yore but still cute, the new Aceman small SUV takes up the four-door EV mantle.

New Mini Aceman Electric SUV Aims to Futureproof Cuteness

Alex Kierstein | Apr 24, 2024

Aftermarket shock pros build 500 hardcore off-road Chevy Silverados to challenge Ford’s Raptor R for supremacy.

Fox Factory Silverado: Is This the Raptor R-Beater of Chevy Truck Fans’ Dreams?

KJ Jones | Apr 24, 2024

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The Latest From HOT ROD

Part 1: Looking back at how Robert E. Petersen shaped the first years of HOT ROD's editorial vision, straight from the January 1988 issue.

How the Early Years Set the Tone for the First 40 Years at HOT ROD Magazine

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 27, 2024

A lot of skill, the right tools, and a few tricks can get you OE-looking steel fender flares for your hot rod project!

How To Fabricate Steel Fender Flares for Your Project Car

Steven Rupp | Apr 26, 2024

The CPW Mopar Spring Fling proves that Chrysler V-8 power is still alive and well.

Mopar Muscle Car Takeover: Dodges, Plymouths, Chryslers, DeSotos, and AMCs Rule Los Angeles!

Johnny Hunkins | Apr 26, 2024

From the October 1987 issue of HOT ROD: A Super Duty conversion kit that could give your Fiero the kind of performance its styling implied.

Formula Four Success: Pontiac's 16-Valve Cylinder Head for the Super Duty 4-Cylinder Engine

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 26, 2024

Mustang’s 60th birthday bash continues at the biggest all-Ford car show in the West.

Fabulous Fords Forever 2024: Mustang Celebrates 60 Years! Epic Gallery of Badass Ponies and More!

KJ Jones | Apr 25, 2024

From the December 1979 issue of HOT ROD: Would you describe a Chevy Vega as a station wagon?

This Blown ’74 Chevy Vega Is a Sight to Behold!

Hot Rod Staff | Apr 25, 2024

Want a smooth-as-glass paintjob? You can achieve expert results with a little practice.

How to Sand and Buff Your Paint for a Perfect Finish

Barry Kluczuk | Apr 24, 2024

From the November 1969 issue of HOT ROD: How to "trick-up" a Ford C-6 automatic transmission—make it live is the problem.

Ford C-6 Transmission Tricks

Bud Lang | Apr 24, 2024

This boosted small-block Chevy street engine is more than just a pretty face!

383-Inch Blown and Fuel-Injected Small-Block Chevy Engine Makes 660 HP On the Dyno!

Steven Rupp | Apr 23, 2024

Lingenfelter and Paragon team up for the first ever supercharged C8 E-Ray Corvette and it hauls ass: 734 hp and 793 lb-ft to the tires!

Inside Look! Lingenfelter's Supercharged AWD LT2 V-8 Engine Hybrid C8 Corvette E-Ray Makes Huge Power

Steven Rupp | Apr 22, 2024

2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition First Test: Soul of a Rally Car?

Eric Tingwall | Apr 24, 2024

SUVs like the GLS63 are as doomed as the dinosaurs were, but we’re here to marvel at them for as long as they’re still around.

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 First Test: Massively Impressive—With One Downside

Mike Floyd | Apr 24, 2024

The Urus super-SUV gets a plug-in hybrid powertrain that tops its strictly gas-fueled siblings by far.

2024 Lamborghini Urus SE First Look: No Bull, This PHEV Is the Most Powerful Urus Yet

Alexander Stoklosa | Apr 24, 2024

Musk says there’s “a good chance” Tesla will sign a FSD licensing deal in 2024 during its Q1 earnings call.

Who Would Sign a Licensing Deal for Tesla's Full Self-Driving Software? Elon Musk Claims It's Coming

Alisa Priddle | Apr 24, 2024

Here’s yet another prelude to the upcoming Prelude, with some interesting flair.

Honda Prelude Concept Returns With Fresh Paint, Tantalizing New Details

Billy Rehbock | Apr 24, 2024

With updated tech and fancier finishes, the refreshed Sonata is an even flashier midsize sedan.

2024 Hyundai Sonata Interior Review: More of This, Please

Miguel Cortina | Apr 24, 2024

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The G63 will go faster, and the G550 will go farther, but the electric G580 promises to be better than both off-road.

2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 First Look: Is the Electric G-Class the Best?

Angus MacKenzie | Apr 23, 2024

With over 500 hp, it is the most powerful Model 3 ever.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance First Look: Big Power for the Smallest Tesla EV

Miguel Cortina | Apr 23, 2024

GM leadership claims production and software hiccups are resolved, and its now full steam ahead with an expanse of new vehicles coming. But what's been keeping up the momentum?

GM Doubles Down on Fresh EV Product, But It Has a (Gas) Ace Up Its Sleeve

Alisa Priddle | Apr 23, 2024

For 35 years, the Legacy was a bread-and-butter sedan with AWD (once novel). But it’s a victim of the wild success of its offspring, the Outback.

The 2025 Subaru Legacy Will Be the Last of Its Kind

Alex Kierstein | Apr 23, 2024

Kia confirmed the truck for Australia to fight the Toyota Hilux, but could the American market be next?

Is Kia's New Tasman Midsize Pickup Truck Coming to the U.S.?

Andrew Beckford | Apr 23, 2024

How much trouble is the electric vehicle market really in? Tesla's woes cloud an otherwise sunny picture.

New Tesla Registrations Slip, Painting Over Solid Gains By Other EVs

Justin Westbrook | Apr 23, 2024

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Celebrating 75 Years of MotorTrend

From the February 1968 issue of Motor Trend.

Pontiac's G.O.A.T.: Looking Back at the GTO, the 1968 Motor Trend Car of the Year

MotorTrend Staff | Feb 22, 2024

A car that combines safety with performance, comfort, and compactness.

When the Ford Thunderbird Was the 1958 MotorTrend Car of the Year

MotorTrend Team | Jan 25, 2024

BMW 3 Series: The Ultimate Driving Machine Through the Years

Mark Rechtin | Jan 8, 2024

A priceless piece of MotorTrend history joins the family.

Homecoming: The Story of the 1949 Kurtis Sport Car, MT's First-Ever Cover Car

Angus MacKenzie | Feb 11, 2019

Looking back at MotorTrend's first ever Car of the Year.

In the Beginning Of the Year: The 1949 Cadillac Series 62

Matt Stone | Jan 6, 2010

The so-called "Range Rover Electric" SUV will get the latest fast-charging tech and be able to wade over 30 inches of water.

Range Rover Wants to Rove With New Fully Electric Off-Road SUV

Justin Westbrook | Apr 23, 2024

A new report suggests that the upcoming Vision Neue Klasse may usurp the 4-Series in BMW's future vehicle line up.

Rumors of the BMW 4-Series Demise May Have Been Exaggerated

Andrew Beckford | Apr 23, 2024

Porsche’s new electric SUV has almost nothing in common with the gas Macan and yet it’s a near-perfect facsimile of the driving experience we love.

2024 Porsche Macan Electric First Drive: Same, Same but Different

Eric Tingwall | Apr 23, 2024

At long last there’s an open-source software stack that’s certified for safety-critical automotive uses, making coding for cars more like coding for games.

Open Source Safety? Elektrobit Proves Future Cars Can Be Coded More Like Video Games

Frank Markus | Apr 23, 2024

Did you think the new engines, new frame, and new look would come free?

How Much Is the New 2024 Toyota Tacoma? More.

Monica Gonderman | Apr 23, 2024

The new midsize truck's efficiency story is a mixed bag.

Do the 2024 Toyota Tacoma's New Turbo Engines Boost MPG?

Justin Westbrook | Apr 23, 2024

The new Tacoma TRD Pro is an awesome factory-built off-road truck, but its price is going to make it a tough sell.

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro First Drive: One Hell of a Truck for … How Much?

Scott Evans | Apr 23, 2024

A factory-built overlander with a warranty is a tempting but pricey proposition.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter First Drive: Is "Bought, Not Built" a Bad Thing?

Scott Evans | Apr 23, 2024

Interior cameras began by combating driver distraction and drowsiness and now can capture everything from occupant health to a baby left in the back seat.

Smile, You’re on an In-Car Camera!

Doug Newcomb | Apr 22, 2024

We are not alone in questioning the performance of this transmission.

Our 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV’s Transmission Leaves Much To Be Desired

Alisa Priddle | Apr 22, 2024

Ok, it’s a bit more complicated than that, but an Instagram video suggests fooling driverless taxis is quite simple.

This Goofy Shirt Paralyzes Robotaxis

Justin Banner | Apr 22, 2024

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Our 2024 Truck of the Year–winning Chevrolet Colorado defends against the new Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger.

2024 Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado: Midsize Trucks Throw Down!

Aaron Gold | Apr 22, 2024

Volkswagen's Chattanooga Plant Unionizes in Historic Vote

Alex Kierstein | Apr 22, 2024

A trick new torque-vectoring rear axle from the RS3 breathes life into the mid-tier A3 sedan.

2025 Audi S3 Sedan First Drive: More of the Same, Only Better

Angus MacKenzie | Apr 22, 2024

Here's how much you can expect to pay for Tesla's lineup of electric vehicles.

How Much Is a Tesla? Cheaper Than Before—Here’s a Price Breakdown

Kelly Lin | Apr 22, 2024

We line up Toyota's redesigned Camry against the nearly as new Accord to see how they stack up.

2025 Toyota Camry vs. 2024 Honda Accord: Top Sedans Compared On Paper

Andrew Beckford | Apr 22, 2024

After running on fossil fuels for over 60 years, the classic Disneyland ride Autopia seems to be going electric.

The Futuristic Disneyland Autopia Ride's Iconic Vehicles are Finally Ditching Gas

Andrew Beckford | Apr 22, 2024

The Latest From FOUR WHEELER

GMC's electric truck is literally 4.5 tons of fun, though this one was way more comfortable on the street than in the dirt.

GMC Hummer EV 3X First Test: Stylin' and Profilin'

Erik Johnson | Apr 19, 2024

This 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning gets a $5,000-plus price reduction on some trims. Here's how much the EV truck has been discounted.

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Is Getting a Lot Cheaper

Justin Banner | Apr 19, 2024

JAOS, Modellista, and Toy-Factory get their mitts on the JDM Land Cruiser 250, and the results are excellent.

The New Toyota Land Cruiser's JDM Aftermarket Parts Support Looks Awesome

Alex Kierstein | Apr 18, 2024

Toyota is quite effectively threading the needle with its latest Land Cruiser variant.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Drive: Is the Smaller, Cheaper Off-Road SUV Better?

Scott Evans | Apr 16, 2024

Only one is serious—but that’s the one that doesn’t have a fix yet.

Our Ford Maverick Hybrid Has Been Recalled Five Times

Erik Johnson | Apr 15, 2024

We’ve seen Mercedes-Benz's new electric G-wagen SUV before—but even better than seeing it, we hit the snow.

Ride Time: The All-Electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 Hits the Snow!

Jonny Lieberman | Apr 12, 2024

The new and improved Tacoma aims to take down our 2024 Truck of the Year winner.

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport vs. Chevrolet Colorado LT: Which Midgrade Midsize Pickup Is Best?

Christian Seabaugh | Apr 12, 2024

What we learned after trading in the keys to our Ford F-150 Lightning for our Jeep Wagoneer yearlong review SUV.

Gas Backward: Switching to a Gas Jeep Wagoneer From an EV

Christian Seabaugh | Apr 10, 2024

The all-new 4Runner SUV looks badass and burly, and it has more features than ever.

2025 Toyota 4Runner First Look: The New One Is Finally Here!

Scott Evans | Apr 9, 2024

The new Toyota 4Runner’s interior represents a serious overhaul, including lots of cool details.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Interior Review: Huge Improvement With Plenty to Love

Kristen Lee | Apr 9, 2024

Oh, and Aston's dropped the DBX V8 from the lineup—so every DBX is a 707 from now on.

2025 Aston Martin DBX707 First Look: Finally, the Tech to Match Its Looks, Power

Angus MacKenzie | Apr 21, 2024

Just updated for 2024, Porsche's longest-running SUV model sees its latest GTS variant appear.

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS First Look: More Power, More Turbo GT Bits, Same V-8 Excellence

Justin Banner | Apr 21, 2024

The most powerful version of the AMG GT gets an electric boost to its rear wheels.

2025 AMG GT63 S E Performance Hybrid Coupe Flexes With Over 800 Horsepower

Andrew Beckford | Apr 20, 2024

We take a look at 70 years of changes to the logos and badging used for the Corvette.

History of the Chevrolet Corvette Logo: Crossed Flags Forever

Steven Rupp, Benjamin Hunting | Apr 20, 2024

It turns out there’s no wrong way to experience one of the world’s smallest sports cars.

Stock vs. Spoon-Tuned: We Drive the Honda S660 Kei Car in Japan and California!

Billy Rehbock | Apr 19, 2024

The accelerator pedal cover in 3,878 Cybertrucks can come loose, trapping the pedal in a depressed position.

Tesla Recalls Every Cybertuck Over Sticking Accelerator Pedal That May Cause Unintended Acceleration

Eric Tingwall | Apr 19, 2024

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