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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Is MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year

With its perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and technology features, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is deserving of being called our 2025 MotorTrend Car of the Year.

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The 2024 Ineos Grenadier is a vehicle made in response to Land Rover halting production of its classic Defender, much-unchanged after almost seven decades in constant production. The idea from Ineos was to modernize the Defender experience without losing its charm. So how did Ineos do? And more importantly, how does it stack up to the vehicle which came in to replace the original? The Defender 130 is bigger, heavier, and a lot more expensive, but does its suite of advanced electronics and luxury creature comforts help to overcome for its extra heft out in the trails?

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Ineos Grenadier vs. Land Rover Defender Compared: Battle of the Boxy British Off-Roaders

The RS3 and M2 are very different cars reflecting different car-making philosophies, but they have a lot more in common than you might think.

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2025 BMW M2 vs. Audi RS3 Comparison: Different But Similar

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 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!

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV blends cutting-edge tech with classic design. From a sleek illuminated grille and panoramic smart roof to a 39-inch Hyperscreen and 4D sound system, this EV offers futuristic features without abandoning the familiar look of its gas-powered sibling. Join us for a full breakdown of Mercedes' most refined electric SUV yet—including range, performance, and all the high-tech luxury inside.

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2027 Mercedes GLC EV: The Future Looks Comfortably Familiar

We take a closer look at the Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Edition, the first two-seat roadster from Maybach since before The War.

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2025 Mercedes Maybach SL680 Monogram Edition: High Fashion SL

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ claims 460 miles of all-electric range. So, to find out if that's really the case, we traveled from San Francisco to Los Angeles in a new Escalade iQ EV SUV and put it to a road trip range test.

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Road Trip! Putting the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ’s Huge Range to the Test

After 26,700 miles and a full year of daily driving, road trips, camping, snow, and off-roading, it's finally time to return our 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. In this long-term review, we break down everything we loved and everything we didn't. From a 9,000-mile Alaska adventure to weekend trail runs and everyday commuting, we've put the Land Cruiser through just about every scenario we could think of. Despite a few frustrations, including disappointing fuel economy and expensive windshield replacements, the Land Cruiser proved to be an incredibly capable, comfortable SUV that's easy to understand why so many buyers want one.

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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Long-Term Review- The Good, The Bad & The Surprises

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

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