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With their Longbow models, two former Tesla engineers set out to build simple, light, and fast EVs that Colin Chapman would’ve loved.

This 1,973-Pound Electric Sports Car Nails What Tesla Still Can’t

Angus MacKenzie | Nov 6, 2025

Cadillac’s newest performance EV wears a storied badge, and as such, packs more power and a pile of chassis upgrades.

We Drove the New 519-HP Cadillac Optiq-V to See If It’s a Real V

Eric Tingwall | Nov 6, 2025

A 50-hp bump, 97-pound weight cut, and sharper chassis tuning make the updated M2 CS an even purer driver’s car—though it’ll cost you.

Dancing In the Rain with the New 2026 BMW M2 CS

Frank Markus | Nov 5, 2025

And it might have kicked off a new muscle car era.

How and Why I Once Got GM to Build Me a One-of-a-Kind Muscle Car

Angus MacKenzie | Oct 31, 2025

What happens when you drive an American pony car straight into its own history?

Across America in a Shelby GT500: 500 HP, 3,500 Miles, and a Legend Reborn

Angus MacKenzie | Oct 31, 2025

The Japanese manufacturers showed out in full force to support their domestic show

The Must-See New Cars, Concepts, and Pods From the 2025 Tokyo Show!

MotorTrend Staff | Oct 30, 2025

Hybridization elevates the ultimate SL to world-class sports car status.

Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance Tested: Long Name, Short 0-60

Alex Leanse | Oct 30, 2025

We'll take any STI, really, but this hatchback will do nicely.

Hey Subaru, Can We Get a Version of Performance-B STI Concept, Please?

Mike Floyd | Oct 29, 2025

Porsche’s new hybridized, 992.2 version of the 911 Turbo S resurrects its big-swinging reputation and then some.

We Drove the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S, and It’s Electrified, Unhinged, and Brilliant

Mac Morrison | Oct 27, 2025

Driving straight isn't what this thing is built for, so don’t.

The Acura Integra Type S Isn’t a Good Road-Trip Car. It’s Something Even Better.

Alex Leanse | Oct 23, 2025

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