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Congratulations to the Ford F-150 Lightning, MotorTrend's 2023 Truck of the Year

Find out how the radically different, but instantly familiar Ford F-150 Lighting won the most coveted award in the automotive industry.

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MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman compares two of the most popular off-road pickups, the 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel G/T and the 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor. Lieberman takes both trucks on a rigorous off-road course, testing their power, agility, and off-road capabilities. He also examines their interior and exterior designs, discussing their differences in style and features. At the end of the video, Lieberman reveals which truck is the best light-duty off-road pickup.

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The Cybertruck may be the most talked about electric truck on the planet right now, but in this comparison it faces staunch competition in the form of the Rivian R1T - our 2022 Motortrend Truck of the Year - and the Ford F150 Lightning - our 2023 Motortrend Truck of the Year. We wanted to compare these trucks across several disciplines, ranging from the standard EV tests such as range and charge capabilities, through to some of the things you would expect a truck to do regardless of its method of propulsion; on-road, off-road, and towing - we did it all, in order to find which of these three EV trucks is best. This is the most comprehensive comparison test featuring a Tesla Cybertruck to date.

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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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MotorTend was invited for an exclusive First Drive of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the culmination of Honda’s performance capabilities. With an undisputed reputation as the king of sport compact cars, what was Honda going to do to make the brand new 2023 Civic Type R even better?

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