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We Got Up Close With Tesla’s Longboi Model Y L. Here’s What Stands Out.

The 2027 Tesla Model Y L has a longer wheelbase, six-seat layout, more third-row space, and up to 325 miles of range. Here's everything to know, including how it drives.

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What happens when a British engineering firm turns a Porsche 911 Turbo S into a 920-horsepower hypercar? You get the RML GT Hypercar — a million-dollar, carbon-bodied monster inspired by 1990s Le Mans prototypes and engineered to feel like a factory-built Porsche turned all the way up. In this first test, we drive the wild new RML GTH on both road and track to see whether this ultra-exclusive creation delivers more than just outrageous looks. With active aero, a widened chassis, custom suspension, and a twin-turbo flat-six making 920 hp, the GTH promises GT3 RS handling with Turbo S usability.

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We Test the RML GT Hypercar, the Million-Dollar 911 Porsche Didn’t Build

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

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!

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

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

Jay Leno returns to The InEVitable Podcast for an epic deep dive into the future of cars, EVs, and American performance. From driving the Tesla Semi to breaking down the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, and Rolls-Royce Spectre, Jay shares unmatched insight from decades of experience as a collector, historian, and true car enthusiast. We also dive into: Leno’s Law 2.0 and the fight to preserve classic cars Why American automakers are leading again The rise of EVs, hydrogen, and new tech Tesla, Cybertruck, and the future of trucking The insane engineering behind the Czinger hypercar His latest acquisitions (and why he bought them) Thoughts on Chinese EVs and global competition

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Jay Leno on Tesla, Corvette ZR1X & The Future of Cars

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.

Crank windows and no touchscreen—what? This tiny all-electric truck is ultra-inexpensive, but offers huge potential for customization and modification to suit your needs and preferences. You can even turn it into a five-seat SUV. Find out how in our First Look of the 2027 Slate Truck.

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America's Cheapest New Truck? The Slate EV, Inside and Out

Edsel Ford's 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster was the prototype for an American sports car. Now, 92 years later, replica builders from Argentina have reimagined it with a fully modern chassis, powertrain, suspension, and more all while rendering the body in dimensionally accurate carbon-fiber. The result isn't a replica, a restoration, or a restomod, but something completely new with a very old soul.

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The SP40 Restomod Speedster Is A Modern Marvel Wrapped In A History Lesson

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

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