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The keyboard warriors said it wasn’t a “real truck” and they were wrong. Meet the 2026 MotorTrend Truck of the Year: the Ford Maverick, a compact pickup that just outperformed bigger, more powerful, and far more expensive competitors. After two weeks of intense testing, including highway drives, city commuting, off-roading, towing, payload hauling, and deep dives into technology and safety, the Maverick proved why it deserves the crown. Whether you're here for the specs, the design, or to see why this compact pickup is shaking up the entire truck segment, this deep dive explains exactly how the Maverick earned its title.

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The Compact Truck That Beat Them All. MotorTrend's 2026 Truck of the Year: The Ford Maverick.

Choosing between the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 is like choosing between pho and ramen—both amazing, but totally different flavors. In this deep-dive comparison, we put these two hybrid SUVs head-to-head to find out which one truly deserves the title of best compact SUV of 2026. From driving dynamics to comfort, tech, and design, we test everything that makes these two the gold standard in their class. Can the CR-V’s balanced handling and smooth hybrid powertrain outshine the all-new RAV4’s rugged look and stronger performance numbers?

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2026 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2026 Honda CR-V: Hybrid SUV Battle!

Cover off! Here it is! Watch the moment the spotlight hits the jet-black 1991 Ford Mustang restomod by Velocity Restorations. The builder and his wife pull the cloth, and the SEMA Show gets to see what could be the most refined, 800-horsepower Fox body on the planet .

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Roadster Shop Unveil's 1991 Ford Mustang LX Velocity Signature Series at SEMA 2025

Behind a new name lies a familiar supercharged V-8 that reveals everything you need to know about Ford’s newest muscle car.

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2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC First Look: A Shelby GT500 in All but Name

MotorTrend gathered 8,302 horsepower worth of American performance cars and trucks on an Air Force runway. See how these domestic dynamos performed in the ultimate drag race.

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World’s Greatest American Drag Race: 8,302 Horsepower, One Air Force Runway

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is stunningly easy to drive fast, a true cheat code for both road and racetrack. At 4,386 pounds, it outweighs the Mustang Dark Horse and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, yet feels planted, stable, and shockingly quick from behind the wheel. With 815 horsepower, 664 lb-ft of torque, custom Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, the GTD delivers relentless grip, massive stopping power, and confidence through every corner. It matches the GT3 RS on high-speed downforce turns and outperforms it in tight, low-speed corners thanks to its wide tires and advanced rear suspension. On the street, the GTD remains forgiving and composed, with adjustable suspension and active aerodynamics that make it livable. Inside, though, the $325,000 Mustang shows its weak spot — an interior closer to a $40,000 car. Still, Ford has already received far more applications than available build slots for this limited-production machine. Ford calls it “a supercar with the soul of a Mustang,” and the GTD proves it on track and on the road.

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Drive : Big GTD Energy

The all new Ford Maverick Lobo draws inspiration directly from the lowered street trucks from the '80s and 2000s, but it's also packed full of performance hardware like bigger brakes, improved cooling, and a special drive mode. And it's actually more affordable than you'd think.

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2025 Ford Maverick Lobo First Look: A Street Truck Straight From the Factory

Chevy has transformed America's sports car into a world-class supercar with a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 that makes an incredible 1,064 horsepower. Take a look at what makes the ZR1 the ultimate Corvette. "

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 First Look: Supercar, Achieved

As Dodge prepares to bid farewell to internal combustion, a series of 8 ‘last call’ models were announced. With the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, the seventh of these special editions, Dodge have hit for the fences, creating a Challenger with over 1000hp, a 3.0L supercharger, super lightweight carbon alloy wheels, and single-seat drag racing configuration straight from the factory!

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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 First Look

We got the numbers, and more! The 1,250-horsepower ZR1X has been through our independent instrumented testing, plus some damp track laps and a drift session. We even dusted the pavement this time. But how quick is it to 60 mph, through the quarter-mile, and around our figure eight course? Is X gon' deliver it to ya? Combining the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 of the rear-drive ZR1 with an enhanced version of the front electric motor from the all-wheel drive E-Ray, the ZR1X promises the ultimate Corvette powertrain, with the Nurburgring lap time to prove it. Watch the video to see the results, because they're not as cut-and-dry as we expected.

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Tested! Just How Quick Is the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X?

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