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Pro Racer's Take: 2019 Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Race Car

Andy Pilgrim shows what it's like to pilot the Mazda MX-5 Cup race car around NCM Motorsports Park.

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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?

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.

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

Behind a new name lies a familiar supercharged V-8 that reveals everything you need to know about Ford’s newest muscle car.

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2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC First Look: A Shelby GT500 in All but Name

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!

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. Ford calls it “a supercar with the soul of a Mustang,” and the GTD proves it on track and on the road.

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Drive : Big GTD Energy

The Ferrari F80 is the latest in a long line of top-line Ferrari supercars that includes the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari.

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Ferrari F80 First Drive: A Supercar Masterpiece

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 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro is the most track-focused AMG GT yet. Powered by a 603-hp twin-turbo V-8, it skips hybrid tech and delivers pure gas performance with 0–60 mph in just 2.8 seconds thanks to 4MATIC+ AWD. With Cup 2R tires, carbon-ceramic brakes, and active suspension, the GT 63 Pro shines on the track—posting a 22.2-second figure-eight lap at 0.98g, even edging out the hybrid GT 63 E Performance. It even comes close to Porsche 911 Turbo S performance while costing significantly less.

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Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro First Test: A Track Monster Without Hybrid Power

Ferrari’s done it again. The 2026 296 Speciale takes the 296 GTB and cranks everything to eleven—868 hp, less weight, more noise, more feel. It’s a race car you can actually live with, delivering pure Ferrari intensity without the punishment.

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Driven: The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale — A Race Car Without the Misery

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