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With only 281 cubic inches, the Livernois 2005 Ford Mustang GT was The Underdog.

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Through our exhausting testing and judged against our meticulous criteria, we’ve chosen the Rivian R1T as our Truck of the Year. Hear from the MotorTrend team as they describe how Rivian impressed the judges and beat the competition on their first outing on the field.

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The 2022 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Is the Rivian R1T

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?

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

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

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 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is stunningly easy to drive fast, a true cheat code for both road and racetrack. At 4,386 pounds, it outweighs the Mustang Dark Horse and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, yet feels planted, stable, and shockingly quick from behind the wheel. With 815 horsepower, 664 lb-ft of torque, custom Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, the GTD delivers relentless grip, massive stopping power, and confidence through every corner. It matches the GT3 RS on high-speed downforce turns and outperforms it in tight, low-speed corners thanks to its wide tires and advanced rear suspension. On the street, the GTD remains forgiving and composed, with adjustable suspension and active aerodynamics that make it livable. Inside, though, the $325,000 Mustang shows its weak spot — an interior closer to a $40,000 car. Still, Ford has already received far more applications than available build slots for this limited-production machine.

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Drive: Big GTD Energy

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

The GT Performance Pack 2 has some of the Shelby GT350’s suspension hardware, plus a good, old-fashioned Coyote motor. Can ponycar power beat the world’s best?

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Best Driver’s Car Contender: 2018 Ford Mustang Performance Pack 2

For years, Lamborghini, despite wild designs and ludicrously powerful engines, chased Ferrari in terms of ultimate track performance. Now, the Huracán EVO is here to prove it’s a race day contender.

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7 Reasons Why the Lamborghini Huracán EVO Is a Track Monster

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?

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