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The Volkswagen Arteon came to our attention back in 2017, during its unveil at the Geneva Motor Show. Three years into the fastback-shaped sedans career, Volkswagen is planning to give the Arteon a well-deserved nip and tuck which would keep customer interest fresh and address the areas that needed further improvements. With the refreshed Arteon, however, were expecting Volkswagen to introduce a spicier, more performance oriented version under its notorious R badge. Our suspicions are backed up by a recent... [read more]

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Theres a lot of buzz in the electric market right now. Automakers started off with developing electric hatches, then sedans and SUVs, and now everyones emphasis is on trucks. A lot of automakers are working towards building electric pickup trucks these days. Even new entrants like Lordstown are starting their lives with pickup trucks because of the potential in the segment. There are many electric trucks arriving within the next four to five years, but here the six most anticipated... [read more]

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The Geneva International Motor Show is always crammed full of the newest and most glamorous supercars and hypercarssome of which even make it from show-stand to reality. The Czinger 21Call 1,233 horsepower and $1.6 million of itlooks to be the real deal and, hallelujah, its wholly designed and built in the U.S. In fact, Czingers base is just a stones throw from the MotorTrend offices in California. This new hypercarwhich Czinger will show in Geneva on March 3boasts unique in-line... [read more]

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Honda didnt forget about those Type R customers that live for track days and track days only, so it came up with a more circuit-oriented, limited-run Civic Type R that can only be had in one body color. So, if the regular Honda Civic Type R wasnt light enough for you, then please do check out the 2021 Type R Limited Edition, which Honda dubs as the ultimate street-legal track-focused variant of the Civic Type R. Oh, and its supposed... [read more]

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An eBay ad for C8 Corvette wheels may have just revealed the style and design of the upcoming next-generation Corvette Z06s rollers. The ad for 2020 Corvette C8 Carbon Revolution Factory Original OEM Wheels Rims Set was recently posted to the auction site by user certifiedfactorywheelsinc with an asking price of $4,500. (That's ridiculously cheap for a set of wheels like this, so if you don't buy them, we might.) While the wheels themselves appear to have been built specifically... [read more]

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An eBay ad for C8 Corvette wheels may have just revealed the style and design of the upcoming next-generation Corvette Z06s rollers. The ad for 2020 Corvette C8 Carbon Revolution Factory Original OEM Wheels Rims Set was recently posted to the auction site by user certifiedfactorywheelsinc with an asking price of $4,500. (That's ridiculously cheap for a set of wheels like this, so if you don't buy them, we might.) While the wheels themselves appear to have been built specifically... [read more]

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Theres no shortage in demand for the Honda Civic Type R in the United States, which is likely why Honda sees no reason to bring the Civic Type R Sport Line and its clipped rear wing to our shores. Thats fine by us, too, as the Type Rs towering tail is a fully functioning piece of equipment that adds more than 60 pounds of downforce at 124 mph. Plus, it further separates the flagship Civic model from its lesser counterparts... [read more]

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Finally! Here are Teslas we can all afford: remote-control versions of the all-electric Cybertruck by Hot Wheels. Mattel Creations revealed its latest must-have collectibles at the New York Toy Fair and is currently taking orders for the remote-operated models in both 1:64 and 1:10 scale. The 1:64-scale toy retails for an affordable $20, while the bigger version sells for $400. The smaller 3.0-inch radio-control Cybertruck has two-wheel drive and uses rechargeable batteries. It doesnt have a Ludicrous mode but offers... [read more]

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The new 2021 Cadillac Escalade is here and the drivetrain options turns out to be good news for enthusiasts, hot-rod builders, and custom-car crafters looking to plunder engines. While this fifth-generation Escalade is very different from the fourth-generation rig, one aspect that carries over is the awesome 6.2-liter aluminum direct-injected V-8 L86 mill. Escalades, starting back in 1999, were always considered to be junkyard gold since they fielded the best GM LS variants. While other GM trucks and SUV often... [read more]

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Honda Civic Type R project leader Hideki Kakinuma passionately believes the company should continue to build high-performance cars, even as it switches its focus to more environmentally friendly powertrains. Does that mean there might one day be an electric-powered Honda Type R? Kakinuma smiles, then answers the question: Yes, of course an electric Type R is possible. The key roadblock to an all-electric performance Honda, he says, is that any electric propulsion system would have to provide the excitement the... [read more]

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Fast 9 is speeding into cinemas this April, so expect full-blown marathons from F&F fanatics to start soon. One dealership in New York is raising the bar on the marathon-viewing experience by offering $900 to someone willing to put their Fast & Furious fandom to the test. Its not free money, though. The individual whos willing to take the dealership up on the offer must watch all eight Fast and Furious movies and the Hobbs & Shaw spinoff. From there... [read more]

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Those familiar with Toyota have surely seen its TRD branding on myriad vehicles. That initialism stands for Toyota Racing Development, the companys longstanding tuning and racing arm that takes run-of-the-mill models and turns them into proper off-roaders and, more recently, better-handling versions of cars like the Camry and Avalon. But the Toyota Supra , the brand's newest performance car, is officially called the GR Supra with no TRD letters to be found. So, what gives? GR stands for Gazoo Racing... [read more]

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The BMW 7 Series was refreshed for the 2018 model year, but it took us nearly two years to get behind the wheel. Its been something weve been itching to do, since the update brought a number of improvements the most important of which is, arguably, the new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 under the hood of the 750i. Our tester was the exact model, along with the blissful output of 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque a massive 80-horsepower and... [read more]

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Ladies and gentlemen, we are more than pleased to inform you that Czinger, the Los Angeles-based carmaker that caught our attention recently, has unveiled further details about its 21C hybrid hypercar. The Czinger 21C will walk that walk in March, at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, and it will do it with a V-8 built in-house and a pair of electric motors. Oh, yeah, and its blisteringly quick and fast, and Czinger plans to build just 80 examples, each priced... [read more]

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Porsche encounters bad press about as often as the Dalai Lama. About the roughest that things ever get is looking too lucky after winning Le Mans (for the numbing 19th time) in 2017 after the underdog Toyota conked out at the last moment. So when the EPA released battery range numbers for the 2020 Taycan 201 miles for the Turbo and 192 for the Turbo Sit was Porsches engineering equivalent of the Titanic hitting the iceberg. --> Naturally, the Tesla... [read more]

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Who said minivans are out of style? No matter how popular crossovers become, theres no substitute for a minivans ability to haul people comfortably and swallow up cargo. The 2020 Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna are two of the most popular minivans on the market, and they both offer plenty of family-friendly features to make life easier. Which one is the better bet? Find out how the two minivans stack up in this Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna comparison. Honda... [read more]

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The Forester and Outback are Subaru s best-selling models, and each has a lot to offer buyers looking for a fun and practical vehicle. But what exactly is the difference between a Subaru Forester and a Subaru Outback ? And which is best for what you need? Find out how the two vehicles stack up in our Subaru Outback vs. Forester comparison. Which Is Bigger? The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover that competes with the likes of the Honda... [read more]

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The Tesla Cybertruck launch will be remembered for a long time for a lot of reasons. The event paved the way for two trends that YouTubers just couldnt seem to get over. The first one was the tug-of-war tow test, and the other, the glass shattering test. In December last year, a Volkswagen Golfs glass was put to the same test, and to everyones surprise, it passed the steel ball test with flying colors. This time, YouTuber ItsYeBoi posted a... [read more]

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Rattling down Interstate 80 in Western Nevada, I caught a glimpse of an old car parked in a corral on the side of the road. I only saw... continue reading

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Lamborghinis are very fast, and thats no secret. Pretty quick off the line, too. Even the big-boned Urus can hold its own in a 0-62 mph sprint, which it can dispatch in 3.6 seconds. But this video isnt about the Lamborghini Urus. Its about one of Lambos pure-breed, low-slung supercars and its ability to stretch its legs in the half mile. The Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster came out four years ago with bold claims: 50 kilos (110 pounds) lighter than... [read more]

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Supreme, Mac Tools, and alcohol. What do these three things have in common? Absolutely nothing. Or maybe they do? Supreme recently slapped its logo on Macs T5025P Tech Series Workstation, which takes care of two of those three thingsand we have an idea how to tie in the third. Of course, this is only the most recent example of Supreme collaborating with a more industrial brand on a product launch; the Supreme X SOG hand axe and the Supreme-labeled Victorinox... [read more]

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What once seemed like a pipe dream is now a reality, as the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette marks the decades-old sports car models move from a front- to a mid-engine layout. Developing the eighth-generation Corvette was a time-consuming affair that required more than simply swapping the engine from one end of the car to the other, though, and General Motors spent more than half a decade fine-tuning the dynamics of the C8. Of course, GM couldnt let the public know what... [read more]

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You hear it every year from drivers, usually right after the Daytona 500: The NASCAR Cup Series season really begins next week. Daytona really isnt representative Especially, you hear this from drivers who had a lousy Daytona 500, which this year opened the NASCAR Cup Series season on Feb. 18after rain forced officials to move the race to the day after its scheduled Sunday running. But theres a lot of truth in the statement, no matter where you finished in... [read more]

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You hear it every year from drivers, usually right after the Daytona 500: The NASCAR Cup Series season really begins next week. Daytona really isnt representative Especially, you hear this from drivers who had a lousy Daytona 500, which this year opened the NASCAR Cup Series season on Feb. 18after rain forced officials to move the race to the day after its scheduled Sunday running. But theres a lot of truth in the statement, no matter where you finished in... [read more]

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If the Honda Civic Type R s towering rear wing is a little too much for your tastes, we have good news for you, because Honda will sell a more low-key variant of the model that sports a small decklid spoiler. Alas, the brand has no plans to bring the new trim, which wears the Sport Line moniker, to the United Stateswe have to imagine the massive demand the regular Type R is still fostering here has something to do... [read more]

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SUVs were born out of a need for more interior space, ground clearance, and off-road capability. But somewhere along the line, high-performance and super-luxury SUVs permeated the market and changed how we view these utility vehicles. No longer are sports cars and luxury cars the only segments that epitomize conspicuous consumption. Keep reading for 10 of the most expensive SUVs on the market. 2020 Mercedes-AMG G 63 $157,445 The G-Class, a symbol of Mercedes off-road prowess since 1979, has undergone... [read more]

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As you all know, the first Mini Coopers werent built with performance in mind. These cars had to be compact, offer decent storage options, and first and foremost, refrain from blowing a hole in the buyers budget. At some point in time, BMW took over and the Mini got fatter, even more fun to drive, and nicer on the inside. Heck, some Minis even received feistier versions badged John Cooper Works. But not even those can compare to the sheer... [read more]

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Once again the United States is BMW s bridesmaid and not its bride, as the German automaker is bringing a handful of 3 Series models to the Geneva show that areof coursenot earmarked for U.S. sale. That's not to say they're not worth knowing about, though, and arguably the most lustworthy of the pack is the M340d. Available in both sedan and wagon forms, the all-wheel-drive M340d packs a 340-hp turbo-diesel 3.0-liter inline-six under its hood that receives occasional assistance... [read more]

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Strange, but true: A 255-hp Mercedes small luxury SUV could match a 310-hp Mustang muscle car in a drag race. OK, speed isnt the top priority of 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 buyers, but clearly this 2017 SUV of the Year still has tricks up its automotive sleeve. In fact, the updated-for-2020 GLC 300 smokes all but one of its competitors to 60 mph in MotorTrend testing. Thats cool, but can the GLC keep up with the class in more important... [read more]

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It's increasingly unlikely Volkswagen will continue selling the standard Golf hatchback in the U.S., but the automaker has assured us the GTI is here to stay , a fact reconfirmed today by a VW rep to MotorTrend . And this teaser image is our best look yet at what the eighth-generation hot hatch will offer. The new Volkswagen GTI will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month with a new exterior design. The grille has been completely reworked, although... [read more]

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If youre a regular TopSpeed reader, then youre no stranger to what the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 can do in a straight-line race. Weve covered a lot of situations where the muscle car destroyed its peers in a drag race or it bravely held its ground in front of the likes of Ferrari 812 Superfast and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, even on a twisty track. This time, though, the GT500 found its match in the McLaren 720S. Not only that... [read more]

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I have driven the famous 2.5-mile tri-oval at the Daytona International Speedway and I have experienced speeds of about 190 mph in a race car mere inches from the wall on its high banks. Full disclosure: Both happened on the same weekend but not at the same time. Dont get me wrong, both were sensational. My first time at the Daytona 500 was full of perks. I rode in a Toyota Supra with NASCAR rookie driver Christopher Bell at the... [read more]

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JDM cars, or Japanese Domestic Market cars, are arguably some of the most desirable vehicles in the world. Theyre not the fastest, most powerful and most expensive cars in the world, but the limited access to these rides, plus the fact that a lot of them are exceptionally built, has made JDM cars the darlings of automotive markets outside of Japan. Maybe its because we dont get access to them as much as we want. Maybe its because weve waited... [read more]

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When you hear the name Hennessey suffixed to any vehicle, you know its going to be a monster in all senses. The company has been transforming SUVs, sedans, and pickup trucks from nimble creatures into absolute beasts since the early 90s. Lets say Hennessey drops massive amounts of gamma radiations into every vehicle to create Hulk versions of them. The company already deals with the Raptor, Mustang, F-150, and GT, and will soon be adding the 2020 Bronco as well... [read more]

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Move over EarthRoamer and make room for another mighty overland RV behemoth: the SLRV Commander 88.This two-story monster sports a powered two-story roof, casts a shadow thats 39.4 feet long, and offers enough space to fit a family of eight with room to spare. In fact, a large family thatwanted to travel the Australian Outback together for months at a time commissioned and designed this monster of a recreational vehicle . build generally takes 12 to 14 months from order... [read more]

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The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is a naturally-aspirated version of the existing 718 Boxster. Essentially an update for the current 718 Cayman GTS, the GTS 4.0 ditches the turbocharged, 2.5-liter flat-four engine in favor of a 4.0-liter flat-six mill. The engine is shared with the range-topping 2020 718 Boxster, but detuned in order to slot the GTS 4.0 lower in the lineup. Unveiled alongside an identical version of the 718 Cayman, the 2021 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 hits... [read more]

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Let's say you've been saving for a few years, and really have your heart set on building an original Henry Ford steel '32 Coupe or Roadster Nice choice.... continue reading

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The McLaren GT was introduced in 2019, and we know for sure that the mule we see here is, in fact, a McLaren GT. Be that as it may, it was caught in a residential neighborhood in France by a friend of Topspeed, and it certainly raises a few questions. First, why is there a camouflaged McLaren GT cruising around France? Second, why was it parked outside a residential area? Third, why do the wheels have Dyn Wheel written all... [read more]

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Nissan launched the second-generation Armada the brands full-size, flagship SUV in 2017 and, while it was a huge step forward in terms of luxury (relatively used, of course) and rigidity, it was also knocked for its lack of technology. Comfortable seating and cabin space rank high on the list of notable features, but things like the infotainment system and instrument cluster feel dated. With this kind of impression, we thought it would be a good idea to spend some time... [read more]

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Its safe to say that BMWs current car lineup isnt short of performance-oriented options. Of course, in this case, were looking at two of Munichs heavy hitters, going by the name of BMW M5 Competition and BMW M8 Competition. Both cars are responses to the competition, especially the one coming from Affalterbach: the M5 is BMW Ms response to the Mercedes-AMG E 63, while the M8 comes to do battle against the Mercedes-AMG S 63. But what if the two... [read more]

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Bugatti only built 450 of its earth-shattering Veyron over a decade by the time production ended in 2015. Now, just four or so years into its production run, Bugatti has already built the 250th example of the Veyron's successor, the Chiron . The 250th Chiron rolled out of the Bugatti atelier inMolsheim, France, earlier today, completing the first half of the multimillion dollar hypercar's planned production run. Dubbed the Edition Noire Sportive, it's a blacked-out, matte carbon-fiber example with Noire... [read more]

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Steve Magnantehot rod historian, author, and host of Roadkills Junkyard Goldtravels the country uncovering the forgotten and hidden gems of the automotive world. Subscribe to the MotorTrend App for $2 per month to start watching today ! This time on Roadkills Junkyard Gold , Steve Magnante is exploring a Mopar-only junkyard in rural New Hampshire. Hes there to answer one question: Which came first, the Bird or the Bee? We arent talking high school biology hereSteve is exploring the differences... [read more]

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Yes we spelled Beet the way we wanted to, you'll see why. Stay tuned to the podcast for great info from CarMax. They are hiring techs and more and have an amazing workplace. Listen as we interview them. Press "Play" below to listen to this episode

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We love Hondas Civic Type R . We dont get many front-drive hot hatches here in the U.S., but with the Type R we get one of the best in the world, a thrilling pocket rocket with one of the most accomplished front-drive chassis in the business. Honda has updated the Civic Type R for the 2020 model year with a host of detail changes designed to make it not only even more fun to drive but also easier to... [read more]

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Honda Civic Type R chief engineer Hideki Kakinuma says theres more to come from Honda s hottest hatchback, that the company has yet to reach the limits of front-drive performance. The 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition proves the point: Theres no bump in power over the regular Civic Type R , but the Limited Editions lighter weight, sharpened suspension, and recalibrated steering promise incremental improvements in both performance and handling. Only 1,000 Type R Limited Edition models will... [read more]

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Can your smartphone help you become a better driver? Honda answers in the affirmative with its new LogR performance app for 2020 Civic Type R buyers. The app, which is available in both Apple iOS and Android formats, will sync with all 2020 Civic Type R models and monitor 15 different data points in an attempt to make performance drivers better at their craft. --> The app (the announcement of which accompanied the reveal of the new 2021 Civic Type... [read more]

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Although luxury trucks are a key profit center for modern automotive manufacturers, there was a time when only a single brand on the American market was brave enough to make the leap from ski station to valet station. It was the early 80s when AMC decided to go all-in on an aging platform by transforming its already decades-old Wagoneer into the Grand Wagoneer and open up an entirely new segment for U.S. buyers. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer beat the (still... [read more]

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Want to go fast? Want to do it cheap? On Faster with Finnegan, Mike Finnegan and his friends will show you the secrets behind making Roadkill-esque heaps into truly raceable junk! Subscribe to the MotorTrend App for $2 per month to start binge-watching today ! Finnegan and company are back at West Georgia Mud Park for a sloppy, bumpy, 400-foot drag race! This episodes weapon of choice is a second-gen Camaro (of unknown vintage) set up for dirt-track racing powered... [read more]

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