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These are best (and, well, only) small four-doors money can buy.

The Best Subcompact Sedans to Buy in 2025

Alexander Stoklosa, Greg Fink | Mar 19, 2025

Manual transmissions are now almost exclusively for enthusiast vehicles and in many cases require an upcharge.

Every New Manual Transmission Car (and Truck) You Can Still Buy in 2025

William Irvin Lewis, Charles Singh | Mar 19, 2025

Choose one of these new cars to stay safe in a crash—or better avoid a crash in the first place.

The Safest Cars For 2025: Fewer Options Than Last Year

Alex Leanse | Mar 17, 2025

Sometimes, all an airplane really needs is a really, really fast car. Wait, what?

Runway Rides and Spy Plane Patrol: When Cars Help Airplanes

Benjamin Hunting | Mar 17, 2025

Qualifying for our list isn't easy, but these SUVs make it look easy.

These Are the Safest SUVs You Can Buy for 2025

Zach Gale | Mar 14, 2025

The Mazda MX-5 Cup series driver is featured on the First to the Finish docuseries.

Sally Mott Is a Race Car Driver on the Rise

Billy Rehbock | Mar 14, 2025

The right size isn't always the most size. The midsize truck market is better now than it has been in decades.

The Best Midsize Pickup Trucks to Buy in 2025

William Irvin Lewis, Alexander Stoklosa | Mar 14, 2025

Paul Lee’s R34 Nissan Skyline has all the NISMO parts you wish you had.

NISMO Nirvana: Check Out This Stunning 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R Project Car

Jofel Tolosa | Mar 13, 2025

Reliability might not be the first reason you choose these cars, but it’s a bonus on top of their other appealing qualities.

Most Reliable Luxury Cars: Sporty Germans and … an American Exotic?

Alex Leanse | Mar 11, 2025

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President Trump’s tariffs will be felt by everyone in the car market and auto industry.

Brace Yourself: Tariffs Could Increase Car Prices Immediately—Or Not?

Alisa Priddle | Mar 5, 2025

Stay civilized while leaving civilization behind in these ultra-capable rigs.

10 Off-Road RVs and 4x4 Camper Vans That Deliver Luxury Glamping Off the Beaten Path

Benjamin Hunting | Mar 5, 2025

An outfit known for ostentatious and questionably tasteful makeovers does a Cybertruck. We have thoughts.

Is This Ridiculous Tesla Cybertruck the Worst or Best Ever?

Christian Seabaugh, Jonny Lieberman | Mar 4, 2025

These cars and minivans outperform the rest in reliability.

Most Reliable Cars: Dependable Compact, Midsize, and Full-Size Models

Bob Hernandez | Mar 4, 2025

The Runabout model will arrive in mid-2026 with a mid-mounted V-6 gas engine producing more than 400 horsepower.

Pop-Up Headlights Are So Back! Bertone's New Sports Car Wears 'Em Loud and Proud

Justin Westbrook | Mar 4, 2025

Electric, self-driving, and software-defined vehicles—and a backdrop of tension and changing appetites.

Opinion: Power Players, Mergers, and Politics in the Car Industry Make 2025 a Big Year

Alisa Priddle | Mar 3, 2025

From small crossovers to three-row family haulers, these are the most dependable SUVs.

The Most Reliable SUVs Aren't Just Toyotas

Billy Rehbock | Mar 3, 2025

Want to feel acceleration that’s like falling off a cliff? These ultra-quick EVs blew us away in testing.

The Fastest Electric Cars From 0 to 60 MPH Tested by MotorTrend

William Irvin Lewis | Feb 28, 2025

How smart is smart? We ask the VP and GM of Corning Automotive Glass Solutions, Mike Kunigonis.

The Glass In Your Car Is About to Get Much Smarter

Jonny Lieberman | Feb 27, 2025

The 49 players who had the most impact on the auto industry in the past year—and the MotorTrend Person of the Year.

The 2025 MotorTrend Power List: The Auto Industry’s Most Influential People, Good and Bad

Alisa Priddle | Feb 27, 2025

Motor City Wordsmith: William Irvin Lewis Is Built for Auto Journalism

Andrew Beckford | Feb 26, 2025

From mainstream to luxury marques, these car companies rank the highest in vehicle dependability.

What Are the Most Reliable Car Brands?

Bob Hernandez | Feb 26, 2025

If you choose not to steal it, though, the black leather handbag costs $295.

Fashionable and Furious: Drive This R/C Handbag Car Like You Stole It

Kristen Lee | Feb 26, 2025

Software-defined vehicles may eventually rely on a single sliver of silicon that can do virtually everything.

Will Future Cars Be Controlled by One Chip to Rule Them All?

Tim Stevens | Feb 26, 2025

These high-hp machines battle the battery bulk.

10 of the World’s Heaviest EV Supercars Bring Thunder With Their Lightning

Benjamin Hunting | Feb 26, 2025

Amid rapid change and rampant hype, these automotive technologies promise a better tomorrow today.

2025 MotorTrend Best Tech Awards: The Winners

Eric Tingwall | Feb 25, 2025

Our favorite EV charger has a thin cable and a fantastic app at a great price.

MotorTrend Best Tech 2025: The Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home EV Charger Stands Out in a Crowded Segment

Eric Tingwall | Feb 25, 2025

Doing what it does best, Tesla once again ignored industry norms and turned concept-car technology into a reality.

Best Tech 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck’s Steer-by-Wire Reinvents the (Steering) Wheel

Eric Tingwall | Feb 25, 2025

A 48-inch panoramic screen puts Lincoln’s innovative infotainment system on full display.

Best Tech 2025: The Lincoln Digital Experience Does Big Screens Better

Kristen Lee | Feb 25, 2025

PlugShare takes the guesswork—and anxiety—out of EV charging, one orange or green dot at a time.

Best Tech 2025: PlugShare's Free App Solves the Hardest Part of EV Ownership

Erick Ayapana | Feb 25, 2025

Even when you’re relaxing on your couch, Rivian’s software makes owning an R1T or R1S a great experience.

Best Tech 2025: The Rivian App Turns Software Into an Experience

Jonny Lieberman | Feb 25, 2025

This is how developing self-driving cars is supposed to be done—ready to go for a ride?

Best Tech 2025: Waymo One Advances the Robotaxi Future

Alex Leanse | Feb 25, 2025

Monitor your vehicle and everything in it while parked or on the go, and stream it live or save it for later.

Best Tech 2025: Rivian’s Gear Guard Has Owners’ Backs, Sides, and Fronts

Scott Evans | Feb 25, 2025

The best hands-free driver assistance system isn’t the one that generates the most viral YouTube fodder.

Best Tech 2025: Why We Trust GM’s Super Cruise Driver Assistance System to Take the Wheel

Aaron Gold | Feb 25, 2025

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Relatively affordable midsize and compact trucks exist, but almost every one got a noticeable price bump for 2025.

Cheapest Pickup Trucks You Can Buy in 2025: Inflation Edition

William Irvin Lewis | Oct 14, 2024

Ten cars meant to make smiles and drive hard for under $40,000.

The Cheapest Sports Cars You Can Buy for 2025

William Irvin Lewis | Oct 18, 2024

If you need a trunk and are on a tight budget, you might be interested in these exceptionally inexpensive vehicles.

The Cheapest Sedans You Can Buy for 2024: 4 Doors for Low Five Figures

William Irvin Lewis | Mar 13, 2024

Stickers continue to go up, but there are still plenty of AWD options at affordable prices.

The Cheapest AWD Cars and SUVs for 2024 Under $30,000

William Irvin Lewis | Mar 8, 2024

Despite rising prices, there are still many affordable luxury car options for $45,000 or less.

The Cheapest Luxury Cars You Can Buy in 2025: Affluent Style Made Affordable

William Irvin Lewis | Dec 5, 2024

The cheapest electric cars and SUVs fit almost every budget.

Cheapest Electric Cars for 2025: Charging Less

William Irvin Lewis | Oct 31, 2024

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