Here's a fun Abbott Costello 16MM short from Castle Films, who were well know for delivering a wide variety of silent and sound shorts from cowboys to... continue reading
Following rumors almost as old as the Corvette nameplate itself, its official: The 2020 Corvette Stingray has its engine mounted in the middle. Theres an ocean of news from the reveal (read and watch all of our coverage here ), but theres one bit of information that really raised our eyebrows. Despite the massive leap forward in design and driving dynamics, the mid-engine C8 Corvette will still start at less than $60,000 . We hear you$60,000 is not a small... [read more]
In June 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a landmark piece of legislation hed been championing for years. The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, more commonly known as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, authorized $25 billion (more than $235 billion in todays money) for the construction of 41,000 miles of interstates over 10 years. Popular lore tells of General Eisenhowers interest in the strategic value of Germanys autobahn during the war and his desire to replicate it... [read more]
I have made a terrible mistake. Gallons of gasoline spew wildly, spectacularly, apocalyptically out of the Ford police cruiser. As I dash to stop the potential conflagrationmy ears abuzz with furious hornets, my vision narrowing with the dreaded rose mistI wonder how Id gotten myself into this mess. Nearly 70 years ago, in the April 1950 issue of MotorTrend , we published what was our first road trip storya Mobilgas-sponsored fuel economy run from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon... [read more]
Hybrid or pure internal combustion? Its a question weve been asking ourselves for two decades now, and as the number of hybrid options grows, consumers wont find the answer any easier. Although traditional gasoline vehicles have upped their fuel economy game, hybrids still have a huge advantage. If fuel economy is among your primary concerns and youre thinking about getting a hybrid, there are a few things youll need to know. Read our 550-mile L.A. to Grand Canyon fuel economy... [read more]
A hybrid version of the recently released Chevrolet Corvette is in the works. The question surrounding its place in the models future lineup has been answered. The hows and whys, however, remain a mystery at this point. An electrified Corvette is also in consideration, though that model wont arrive for a while if it does at all. But a hybrid version is in the works; as it is, Chevrolet is looking to come up with configuration solutions on how to... [read more]
To celebrate the present and look to the future, it is important to not forget the past, and today we take a look back to the first generation Corvette, which was produced from 1953 to 1962. American veterans were returning home after WWII having experienced European sports cars overseas. Austin Healeys, MGs, Triumph TRs, and Jaguars were relatively uncommon State-side at that time, and the American car market didnt have anything that catered to the needs enthusiasts looking for a... [read more]
Weve examined the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray six ways from Sunday, giving you the lowdown on the exterior , interior , engine , cargo areas , and more. Now, after hours of, ahem, research on the C8s configurator , we know exactly how wed spec our ideal mid-engine Corvettes. Torch Red or Accelerate Yellow paint? Carbon Flash or black wheels? Competition seats or the more comfortable GT1 buckets? Find out how we would build our dream Corvettes below. --> My... [read more]
Motor Trends Head 2 Head hosts Jonny Lieberman, Jethro Bovingdon, and Randy Pobst are going toe-to-toe in the new Mustang Shelby GT350 the 2020 Toyota Supra on the Tail of the Dragon for an upcoming episode. Tail of the Dragon is an eleven-mile stretch of State Route 129 that begins at the Tennessee/North Carolina Border. It has 113 turns and is known for being one of the most epic driving roads in the United States. Both cars are titans of... [read more]
South Florida in July is not an area of the world associated with setting drag racing records, but when the name Don Garlits is involved, you know the game has changed. Renowned for his Top Fuel world championships and being drag racing's greatest technical innovator, Garlits has turned his attention to electric power in recent years. In 2014, he set the world record for an electric car by clocking a 7.25 at 185.6mph in the Swamp Rat 37 dragster. Five... [read more]
The brand-new, 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette will be built in both right- and left-hand-drive versions at GM's plant in Kentucky. This is big news, as it means that the Corvette will be sold in Australia and New Zealand. But will it have a Holden badge?
A 50 percent reduction in average charging times. Adding 75 miles of range in 5 minutes, 180 miles in 15 minutes. Twice as many Teslas through a Supercharger station per day. All big, bold promises made in Tesla s March announcement of V3 Supercharging. Does it deliver? We took a Tesla Model 3 Performance to the first V3 Supercharger to find out. --> With EVs going faster and farther than ever, the last hurdle, the final counterargument to their widespread... [read more]
Earlier this year, the sultry new generation 2020 Hyundai Sonata debuted with two conventional gas engines. At the 2019 New York auto show, the Korean automaker announced that a hybrid will follow suit along with an N Line model that promises over 275 hp . Well, now we finally get a glimpse of the fuel-sipping hybrid because it just had its global unveiling in Seoul, Korea. If you want a hybrid that doesnt scream its green credentials, the 2020 Hyundai... [read more]
The arrival of the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur is going to make a lot of bank accounts bleed, but just before the luxury sedan hits the market in full swing, Bentleys rolling out the Flying Spur First Edition, a special edition model based on, well, the 2020 Flying Spur. The first example of the Flying Spur First Edition will not go on sale. Instead, it will be auctioned off at the Elton John AIDS Foundations inaugural ball, called the Midsummer... [read more]
Clear your calendar. Call in sick. Get a babysitter for the kids. After more than five years of hype , the 2020 Toyota Supra has finally arrived. Starting today, customers can purchase the Supra at dealerships nationwide. As we reported earlier, the base Supra starts at $50,920 , and comes with a reasonable number of standard features. These include a 6.5-inch display with Bluetooth, Alcantara seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual automatic climate control, rain sensing windshield wipers, keyless smart entry... [read more]
Its been a few weeks since the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and were still getting a steady diet of videos from the event. Not that anyones complaining, least of all me. Ive come to enjoy these video parachutes, and one that we havent seen yet is this video of a Dodge Viper drift car that partook in the hill climb. Driven by drifter extraordinaire Dean Kearney, the Viper drift car snakes its way up the hill climb in ways... [read more]
So my first post from Hawaii featured a couple of cars that a 1961 issue of Hot Rod Magazine said were parked in a Renegades Car Club display... continue reading
The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette is still generating a lot of hype as more details about its performance and availability continue to surface. But GM just unveiled a very unexpected fact: the mid-engined sports car started life as a Holden Ute. Sounds unbelievable, right? Well, GM didn't have a choice. Here's why.
As compelling as the X2s exterior design is, time spent in similarly sized, but higher-roofed compact SUVs (including the X1) is a reminder that the X2 is challenging to see out of in all directions. The squatted roof, high beltline, and smaller panes of glass result in great curbside appeal yet leave the driver with compromised visibility. This includes the small rear window; when you look through it via the rearview mirror, your sightlines are decidedly cropped. With a high... [read more]
Remember the days of the compact but practical delivery wagons based on your average car? Stuff like the Pontiac Pathfinder or Ford Courier in wagon form with no rear windows and truck-like doors in the back for easy access to the cargo area. Known as sedan delivery vehicles, they stopped being popular over half a century ago but, even in their heyday, no small business owner dreamt of owning something like this. But Jon Dixon did and this is the... [read more]
You want suspense? Don't look for it here. Because between the new 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE and the 2019 Honda Civic Touring , one compact sedan makes the other feel like a waste of your car-searching time. The legendary Corolla and Civic nameplates have outlasted the competition from American automakers, but we're not awarding a trophy for simply surviving. One of these segment sales leaders provides an experience so well rounded that its rival is left with few competitive advantages... [read more]
Compact sport sedan options for normal folks have been dwindling. Not so long ago, the market was flush with eager, angry little four-doors such as the Dodge Neon SRT-4, Chevy Cobalt SS, and Toyota Corolla XRS. Nowadays, plenty of swift small sedans are still on sale, but many have been priced out of feasibility for average middle-class car buyers. By our observation, only three reasonably priced hot four-doors are worth your time: the Honda Civic Si , Subaru Impreza WRX... [read more]
The car industry has evolved to the point where we can have cool lighting systems on our vehicles, like Matrix headlamps or sequential turn signals. However, Matrix lights aren't yet allowed in the U.S., while sequential turn signals are very rare due to a silly regulation by the United States Department of Transportation. Lexus and Audi, for instance, had to remove sequential turn signals from some of their cars in the U.S. because they were, wait for it, too small... [read more]
The eighth generation of the Chevrolet Corvette was finally unveiled officially during a dedicated event in Irvine, California, and, in the hours that have passed since that genuinely historical moment, the internet has been filled to the brim with material about the first production Corvette with the engine behind the seats. Now, this means that the Corvette finally becomes a bona fide supercar after being a Grand Tourer that hit above its weight for decades. The figures too back the... [read more]
The performance hatch segment is one of the hottest markets right now. There are a plethora of options to choose from, for instance, Honda Civic Type-R, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Ford Focus RS, and so on. However, this one particular automaker from Japan is adamant on not launching a performance version of its hatch for some reason. The Mazda 3 is a perfect hatch that could be launched with a supplement of steroids. But the automaker is steering clear from this... [read more]
The wait is finally over. After teasing us for almost six decades, Chevrolet has finally launched the mid-engine 2020 Corvette C8 Stingray. There were a lot of leaks prior to the launch, but that did not deter the aura of the whole event. The C8 Stingray debuted in California at a standalone event, and it was mighty successful. Details about the car were finally revealed and a lot of things made us go 'wow'. The main talking point, however, was... [read more]
Bolt-On Wishbone Rear Suspension for Chevy Pickups Ridetech // 812.481.4787 // ridetech.com Ridetech has introduced a wishbone rear suspension for the 88-98 C1500 pickups, making the truck even more sporty than it already was from the factory. The new setup is engineered to improve ride quality and handling. It does so via an upper cradle with heavy-duty C-notches (meaning you can still load up the bed or tow a trailer) and shock mounts. Ridetech said the cradle accepts a wishbone... [read more]
With a recent official reveal of the new mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8, a famous American car brand gained worldwide acclaim. Following a completely novel interpretation of the production Corvette ethos, GM moved from the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout to the rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Not because it is refreshing to do so, but because the latest Corvette ZR1 the most powerful one to ever appear "reached the limit" of what is possible to do with the FR layout. Unveiled at the... [read more]
Tesla has no plans to refresh the Model S and Model X, echoing CEO Elon Musks position regarding the issue. Instead, a series of minor ongoing changes are expected to come for both models. This might be disappointing news to owners of either the Model S or Model X, but this isnt anything new for the automaker, which has stood by its CEOs stance that Tesla doesnt do refreshes, or at the very least not in the traditional sense that... [read more]
Every time an automaker launches a really expensive supercar we expect it to come with a range of extraordinary or industry-first features. Not so much when we're dealing with more affordable sports cars, but the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette is an exception from this rule thanks to boasting cylinder deactivation technology combined with a dual-clutch transmission.
It took 50 years, but Chevrolet has finally introduced the mid-engine Corvette. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray promises to be the quickest, most powerful Corvette yet, but how does it compare to Ford s halo car, the GT? Can this bargain supercar keep pace? Keep reading to learn how these two very different mid-engine cars stack up. Interested in the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette ? See our comprehensive coverage HERE . Power The GT delivers 647 hp and 550 lb-ft... [read more]
Theres a lot going on at Hollywood Hot Rods (HHR), and thats not only out in the shop but inside the heads of Troy Ladd and his crew as well. Theyve thought up a number of creative design elements to incorporate in the 2019 ARP/ STREET RODDER Road Tour car and then had to figure out how to implement them. Of course it comes as no surprise that the execution of those elements was as inspired as the ideas themselves... [read more]
Celebrating 100th anniversary from the birth of the company, Bentley revealed an astonishing EXP 100 GT. A massive grand tourer with Lamborghini-like scissor doors pack the electric drivetrain, yet unseen technology, incredible luxury features, and the most astounding creature comforts we have seen in a car. Ever! The Bentley EXP 100 GT represents the ultra-posh Grand Tourer conceived for the year 2035. I feel that Bentley crafted it as an answer to the Rolls-Royce Vision 100 Concept. So, before you... [read more]
By now, weve all read the specs , seen the pictures, toured the interior , and rummaged through the customization options on the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Now that weve examined the new sports car from every angle, its time to consider how the Corvettes design has evolved from its predecessor. Moving into its eighth generation, the Corvette Stingray gets a completely new look that reflects its shift from a front-engine to a mid-engine car. But does the new look... [read more]
A Corvette engine those words have struck excitement in the heart of hot rodders and sports car guys ever since 1955 when popping the hood meant getting a look at the new base level 195 horsepower 265-inch small-block V-8. Producing 300 horsepower more than 1955s base V-8 engine the 2020 Stingrays base heart is Chevys next-generation 6.2L small-block V-8 LT2 engine, the only naturally aspirated V-8 in the segment. It will produce 495 horsepower (369 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637... [read more]
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is easily one of the most anticipated debuts in recent memory, and its reveal event was a whirlwind of information and spectacle. With all the content we put out on the C8 yesterday, you'd be forgiven if you missed any of our exclusive video coverage. But don't worry, we've gathered our best videos in one place for your viewing convenience. In this one, Head 2 Head host Jonny Lieberman takes you through the exterior styling... [read more]
Ford's Mustang is one of the most famous nameplates in the entire automotive industry and this the exact same thing that an aeronautics fan would say referring to the perennial favorite fighter plane from the days of the Second World War, the North American P-51 Mustang. Now, there's a road-going Mustang that pays tribute to the one in the sky. It's a Roush-tuned GT with almost as much power as a Shelby GT500 and a paint scheme that reminds everyone... [read more]
The 2019 Ford Ranger has finally been evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and it narrowly missed getting the organizations top rankings. Available in two cab styles but tested only in crew cab configuration, the 2019 Ford Ranger received a Good score, the highest rating, in all but two categories, and they so happen to be the ones required to get either a Top Safety Pick or a Top Safety Pick+. On the passenger side small overlap... [read more]
The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 has arrived. Mind you, the Corvette C8 isnt just the latest-generation Corvette to arrive. Everyone who has waited to see a mid-engine Corvette can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Its here, folks! After 60 years of waiting its been a long wait that included many prototypes that almost made it to production the vision of Zora Arkus-Duntov has finally come alive. There are a lot of firsts that come with the arrival of... [read more]
The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 has arrived. Mind you, the Corvette C8 isnt just the latest-generation Corvette to arrive. Everyone who has waited to see a mid-engine Corvette can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Its here, folks! After 60 years of waiting its been a long wait that included many prototypes that almost made it to production the vision of Zora Arkus-Duntov has finally come alive. There are a lot of firsts that come with the arrival of... [read more]
Nobody who lives in San Francisco goes to Fishermans Wharf. Well, not by choice that is. So when my girlfriend, Lindsey, suggested we swing by there before dinner... continue reading
Its not by coincidence that Chevrolet revealed the mid-engine Corvette during the week that marked the 50thanniversary of the moon landing. The brand is commemorating that giant leap for mankind with whats perhaps the most anticipated reveal of the decade, the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8the first production mid-engine Corvette in history. But besides its sharp exterior lines and strong styling, designers spent much time crafting the interior and making it different from what weve seen in the past. Heres... [read more]
Corvette interiors were never anything to write home about. Sure, they improved from generation to generation in terms of materials quality, design, as well as fit and finish, but there was nothing especially remarkable that put them ahead of other sports car interiors. This has now all changed with the all-new mid-engined Corvette C8 which features an interior that makes the C7s interior look like a spiced up Chevy Cruze.
Corvette interiors were never anything to write home about. Sure, they improved from generation to generation in terms of materials quality, design, as well as fit and finish, but there was nothing especially remarkable that put them ahead of other sports car interiors. This has now all changed with the all-new mid-engined Corvette C8 which features an interior that makes the C7s interior look like a spiced up Chevy Cruze.
The Chevrolet Corvette just became an even more awesome car with the release of C8-generation. Not only it boasts more technology than ever, but it also made the switch to a mid-engined layout. America's coolest sports car ditched its traditional configuration to move into a segment that includes sports cars like the Ford GT, Ferrari 488 GTB, and McLaren 720S. That's insanely cool! But the C8 Corvette isn't all bells and whistles. When it comes to trunk space, the mid-engined... [read more]
Chevrolet just unveiled the highly anticipated C8 Corvette. It's not only the first mid-engined Corvette in history, but the C8 also packs some ground-breaking technology. Like most supercars out there, the C8 Corvette features a nose-lift system, but it's a bit different than what you get from other brands.
What do you call a myth that finally comes true? Well, you can call it the cover story of our special 70th anniversary issue, on newsstands August 2. After decades of our theorizing and Chevrolet s teasing, the Corvette quits banging on the limiters of a grand touring platform and upshifts into the realm of mid-engine supercar . Seventy years of MotorTrend means, at minimum, 840 covers, not counting special editions or different versions of issues for newsstands and subscribers... [read more]
The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 has arrived, and as expected, it has the entire auto industry in a tizzy. Chevrolet unveiled the long-awaited Corvette C8 the first mid-engined Corvette, too in Los Angeles, California, and yes, theres a lot to unpack in the way of details surrounding the new sports car. So while the rest of the auto world drools over its design and performance potential, there was one particular detail about the Corvette C8 that caught a lot... [read more]
The 2020 Morgan Plus Six is a retro-styled, two-door, two-seat roadster built by Morgan Motor Company. Unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Plus Six replaces the Plus 8, a roadster that Morgan last introduced in 2012. Although it looks a lot like its predecessor, the Plus Six stands out thanks to an optional hard-top, new technology, and for being the company's first vehicle with a turbocharged engine. The Plus Six is also Morgan's first brand-new model in a... [read more]
