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The 2027 Nissan Z NISMO manual takes on the 2026 Toyota Supra Final Edition in the ultimate comparison test. See which iconic Japanese sports car comes out on top and why.

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The Toyota Supra Is About to Die—Can the Nissan Z NISMO Finally Beat It?

History repeats in the best way for Volkswagen’s icon: the Golf lineup—GTI and R—earns MotorTrend’s 2026 Car of the Year. In refreshed Mk8 form, both models sharpen design and tech while honoring hot-hatch roots. Outside: crisper headlights, reshaped bumpers, illuminated grille bar, and a bolder R with aggressive aero and an available Euro Style package (lighter seats, no sunroof, Akrapovič titanium exhaust). Inside: a cleaner cabin centered on a quicker 12.9-inch infotainment system with conversational voice control powered by ChatGPT. On the road, MQB chassis tuning, stiffer springs, and revised mounts make it more planted and playful. Power comes from a 2.0L turbo: GTI 241 hp/273 lb-ft (FWD), R 328 hp/295 lb-ft (AWD), both with a responsive 7-speed dual-clutch. IQ.Drive driver assists are standard. Efficiency stays strong (up to 27 mpg combined GTI; 25 mpg R), and value impresses (GTI from $33,670; R from $48,325). A daily driver with real thrills—this is the Golf at its best.

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The 2026 MotorTrend Car of the Year Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI + R

The 911 is Porsche’s heart and soul; the GT2 RS is the ultimate 911. Is that enough to win the title of Best Driver’s Car in a field of supercars whose layout doesn’t hark from the early 1960s?

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Best Driver’s Car Contender: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

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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2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Hot Lap! - 2020 Best Driver's Car Contender

Brabus, founded on the principal of offering performance upgrades for high-end Mercedes-Benz models, has undergone somewhat of a boom in terms of both scale and ambition. In recent years it's shifted from enthusiasts’ darling to polarizing purveyor of luxury rides, which some see as the 'finished article' and others deem to be a little much. We wanted to dig deeper on this fascinating, opinion-splitting company, so we headed to Bottrop, Germany, to tour the Brabus factory with CEO Constantin Buschmann, before getting to drive a 900 horsepower Brabus 911 Rocket R (formerly a 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S) and the insane, Brabus XLP 900 6X6 Superblack.

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A Tour Inside the World of Brabus: A 900-hp 911, Insane 6x6 Superblack, and More

The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S is here—it's a hybrid. We tested the new Turbo S with launch control to get its 0-60 mph acceleration time and more. Its performance results rival the quickest supercars and hypercars, including Porsche's first hybrid, the legendary 918 Spyder. Does electric assistance make the 911 better?

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid Test: Hypercar Quick in 0-60 and 1/4 Mile

After a few years in the wilderness, BMW’s original M-car is back with more power and some of the old chassis magic. But can a family car, no matter how special, beat the most specialized track-toys out there?

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Best Driver’s Car Contender: 2018 BMW M5

This ain’t your uncle’s Cinquecento. While the 500X’s diminutive displacement—1.3 liters—might recall the Fiats of the 1960s, its quasi-SUV body, standard all-wheel drive, and skidplates do not. How does this soft-roader Italian fare at the track?

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First Test: 2019 Fiat 500X AWD

After exhaustive testing against our rigorous criteria, the Rivian R1T earns 2022 MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year award. Hear from the team about what impressed the judges and how the R1T stood out from a strong field of competitors.

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The 2022 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Is the Rivian R1T

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