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2025 Toyota Camry First Drive: A Lot More Fun

Our first time behind the wheel of the all-new 2025 Camry yielded a startling discovery: The latest version of Toyota's best-selling midsize sedan is actually quite fun to drive.

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BEAST FROM THE EAST! 641 horsepower from an all-new hybridized 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8. The GR GT is not a concept — it’s a full production, road-legal sports car from GAZOO Racing (GR), developed alongside the GR GT3 race car and the Lexus LFA Concept. Built on Toyota’s first all-aluminum body-frame, with carbon-fiber-reinforced panels, the GR GT targets a curb weight of 3,858 lbs or less — with a 45:55 front-to-rear weight balance for optimal handling. Under the hood: a short-stroke, hot-V 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 mated to a transaxle-integrated electric motor and 8-speed automatic transmission. System output is targeted at 641 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. Tires are bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — size 265/35 R20 front, 325/30 R20 rear — with 20-inch forged BBS wheels and Brembo brakes for performance-level grip and stopping power. Inside, the cabin is designed for drivers first: seating position, controls, and visibility were optimized for both everyday driving and track use.

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First Look: Behold the All-New Toyota GR GT — A 641-HP Hybrid V8 Supercar

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!

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

For those rejecting the SUV, there are thankfully still excellent midsize sedans to consider. We assemble four of the best, sub-$40,000 cars currently on the market and compare them all. Which one came out on top? Watch to find out!

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Family Sedan Face-Off: Toyota Camry vs. Kia K5 vs. Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

Get a side by side spec comparison of the all new Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Prius Prime!

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Tesla Model 3 Highland vs. Toyota Prius Prime Spec Comparison

We compare seven electric SUVs, including Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and more. Discover how they stack up in price, features and performance.

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7 EV SUVs Tested! Tesla Model Y vs. Ioniq 5 vs. EV6 vs. Equinox EV vs. Mustang Mach-E vs. VW ID4 vs. Toyota bZ

MotorTrend senior features editor Kristen Lee takes a spin in the new Prius Prime to see if a plug-in hybrid still has a place in today's growing EV world.

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime First Drive: The Great Compromise

Two turbocharged legends face off: the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Premium Plus and the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition. Both bring over 300 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a reputation for delivering pure driving thrills. But which one is the ultimate hot hatch for 2025?

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Do We Have to Choose? 2025 Toyota GR Corolla vs. VW Golf R

The ninth-generation Camry debuts with a hybrid-only lineup to hunt Honda's Accord.

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2025 Toyota Camry First Look: All-In Hybrid

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