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Best Driver’s Car Contender: 2018 BMW M5

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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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?

The opulent S-Class is the recipient of MotorTrend's 2027 Car of the Year award, making history as the first time this model has won. Against 22 different contender models and across 16 nameplates, the S-Class stood above and impressed us with its tech-, innovation-, and luxury-focused standard features. Join host Kristen Lee for a closer look.

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is the 2027 MotorTrend Car of the Year!

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?

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

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

The Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD and 2027 Chevy Bolt RS face off in range, charging, performance, tech, comfort, and value.

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

For the past two decades, the Porsche Cayman has been regarded as one of the best performing 'entry-level' sports cars on the planet. Challengers have come and gone, but the Cayman has remained consistent, and consistently impressive. The latest threat to the Cayman throne is the new 2023 BMW M2. We wanted to get to the bottom of which super sports car offered the better driving experience, so we pitted these two coupes against each other in a head-to-head matchup.

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2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 vs. BMW M2 Comparison: What's the Catch?

This lightweight 523-hp RWD coupe uses carbon fiber and sticky tires to become the best-handling BMW M car yet. We run it through our battery of instrumented tests and see how it stacks up.

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The Lightweight, 523-hp M2 CS Is Officially the Grippiest BMW Ever

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