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Porsche 917 vs. Porsche 918 Spyder: Race car Meets Supercar

One: a Le Mans-winning race car from the late 1960s. The other: a 21st century hybrid supercar meant to change perceptions of what electric motors could do for performance. Are they even comparable? Scott Evans drove both—yes, even the near-priceless 917—to find out.

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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

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is the first car we’ve ever tested to hit 60 mph in less than 2.0 seconds—and the base Turbo GT is no slouch, either! Hop in the driver’s seat with Jonny Lieberman as he dives into the jaw-dropping performance of this beastly family sedan transformed into a track-ready performance car.

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New Record! 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Sets Quickest 0–60-MPH Time

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?

Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen reveals the new Roadster’s four configurations, active aero, fan powered downforce, cold gas thrusters, cockpit and performance targets during a full walkaround at SpaceX.

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Tesla Roadster Revealed: Everything Tesla Didn’t Tell You

The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S is here—it's a hybrid. We tested the new Turbo S with launch control to get its 0-60 mph acceleration time and more. Its performance results rival the quickest supercars and hypercars, including Porsche's first hybrid, the legendary 918 Spyder. Does electric assistance make the 911 better?

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid Test: Hypercar Quick in 0-60 and 1/4 Mile

Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy walks us through the 2028 Roadster’s wild technology: a fan powered downforce system, more than 1,500 horsepower, active aero and cold gas thrusters for the rocket version.

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Inside Tesla’s 2028 Roadster: 1,500 HP, Fan Downforce and Rocket Thrusters?

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

We get behind the wheel of the 2027 Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale to tell you all about its manual-by-wire transmission and how it handles on the track.

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Driven! Ferrari’s First Manual-Transmission Car in 12 Years Uses Computers to Change Gears

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

At the Tesla Roadster reveal event in Texas, the Roadster took flight in a series of remarkable stunts!

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The Tesla Roadster Takes Flight 4 Times! And Sticks the Landing

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