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2024 GMC Sierra EV vs. 2025 Rivian R1T Tri: Luxe Truck Duel

Two $100K electric trucks face-off to find out who builds the most luxurious pickup. To pick our winner, we subjected the Sierra EV and the R1T Tri to a full workup, including our proving-grounds performance regimen, range and fast-charging tests, on-road evaluations both unloaded and with 1,000-pound payload, and a day at the off-road park.

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Clash of The Affordable EVs: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevy Bolt RS

Sometimes you just need the room. Full-size SUVs offer three rows of seating plus trunk space for you, your people, and your stuff. And there are some great options from GMC, Ford, Jeep, and Nissan for under $100,000. How do they all stack up? Join host Kristen Lee to see which one is the best!

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Full-Size SUVs Under $100K Compared! GMC Yukon vs. Ford Expedition vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Nissan Armada

The Cadillac Escalade IQ just claimed MotorTrend’s 2026 SUV of the Year—and it’s redefining what luxury means in the EV era. From its jaw-dropping 55-inch dash display to its 415-mile real-world range, this all-electric Escalade returns Cadillac to the “Standard of the World.”

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The Cadillac Escalade IQ is MotorTrend’s 2026 SUV of the Year

The new Rivian R2 takes on the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E in a head-to-head electric SUV comparison. We test handling, comfort, range, charging, tech, and overall value before ranking the four EV

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2027 Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Can Rivian Beat the Best?

As one of the world’s top-selling cars—both electric or otherwise—the Tesla Model Y is undoubtedly important. With the recent so-called “Juniper” refresh for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, we were curious to see if these updates are meaningful.

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2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tested: Does Juniper Deliver?

Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer behind both the Hummer EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ, sits down to discuss his journey from muscle cars to leading the charge in General Motors’ electric future. As the only engineer to develop both a Car of the Year and SUV of the Year winner, Oppenheiser shares how his team approached EV design like a startup—pushing speed, innovation, and collaboration to deliver world-class luxury performance. From rethinking aerodynamics to reinventing what luxury means in an electric world, this conversation offers a rare inside look at how iconic American nameplates are being reborn for the EV era.

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Al Oppenheiser, the Chief Engineer Behind the 2026 SUV of the Year: Cadillac Escalade IQ

MotorTrend tested the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Czinger 21C on road and track to see what defines American performance in 2026.

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The State of American Performance: Corvette ZR1X vs. Mustang GTD vs. Lucid Air Sapphire vs. Czinger 21C

The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance is finally here and the Tesla Model Y may finally have a legitimate competitor. We put Rivian’s new midsize electric SUV through the full MotorTrend testing treatment, pushing its acceleration, braking, handling, real-world highway range, and DC fast-charging performance to see whether the R2 lives up to the hype. It certainly doesn’t disappoint in a straight line. But outright speed is only part of the story. We also find out how the R2 Performance handles when pushed, how far it can really travel on the highway, how quickly it charges, and how its results stack up against rivals including the Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan Electric. With impressive performance, competitive range, plenty of tech, and a lot riding on its success, is the Rivian R2 Performance the electric SUV to beat?

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The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance: The Tesla Model Y Has a Problem

Two trucks with macho names face off in three off-road challenges to prove which is the more capable rig.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss vs. Ram 2500 Power Wagon in the Dirt

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.

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