When MotorTrend compares cars, we’re sometimes impressed by how good cars are today, even the ones that finish closer to last. And then there are times when the loser is more obvious. In MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings, you’d be surprised how often a former favorite falls into the midpack of a segment or lower because it hasn’t kept up.…

12 months behind the wheel show the Crosstrek to be one of the best subcompact SUVs around. When we started our yearlong test of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, our arrival story noted automakers’ propensity for appealing to emotion to sell products. The Crosstrek in general and Wilderness trim in particular, we suggested, put forth a strong appeal toward…

From the battlefields of Europe to the backroads of America, these are the vehicles that define an icon. Brett T. EvansWriterMotor Trend ArchivePhotographerMecum AuctionsPhotographerAlan MuirIllustratorDec 31, 2024 Like any legendary automotive brand, Jeep is steeped in heritage. Ever since the first Willys “jeep” military vehicles rolled into battle during World War II, consumers all over the…

The McLaren F1 Supercar: Everything You Need to Know About Gordon Murray’s Masterpiece The three-seater’s uncompromising design and unreal performance put the automotive world on notice when it made its debut in 1992. Bradley IgerWriterMotorTrend StaffPhotographerManufacturerPhotographerAlan MuirIllustratorJan 02, 2025 The 1988 Italian Grand Prix turned out to be a bit of a kick in the…