First, let’s be clear about what augmented reality (AR) actually is, since the term has been bandied about for years, along with its kissing cousin, virtual reality (VR). AR is technology that ...

As you already know from the coverage you see in MotorTrend every day, a software-defined vehicle (SDV) revolution has been underway for the past several years. The shift from electromechanical cars ...

As we’ve reported extensively, Waymo’s approach delivers the more sensor-rich, redundancy-heavy solution. Its robotaxis continue to rely on the full sensor stack, with nearly all of its lidar, radar, ...

This nice-to-have feature may never become a can’t-live-without, but it’s sure to impress owners and passersby every day. Sure, the Genesis G90’s Easy Close doors bureaucratized the price of entry ...

Horsepower wars are a thing of the past. Now automakers are battling to bring the best infotainment systems to market. An incredible digital experience has become an ever-increasing priority for new ...

These are the best technologies, features, and services that are radically improving driving, car ownership, and how we move about the world. When we launched the MotorTrend Best Tech Awards, we knew ...

15 of the coolest and best vehicles that we’re truly excited to see and drive in the new year. Here at MotorTrend, it’s our job to keep up with all the newest, latest, and greatest vehicles, and as ...

When it comes to cutting-edge automotive technology, arguably the most consequential pursuit of the modern era is the race to develop fully autonomous vehicles. By most estimates, we’re somewhere past ...

Toyota’s full-size and midsize pickups remain fresh as they head into 2026, with this year’s changes focused on refinements rather than major mechanical updates. Expect new colors, updated trims, and ...

What makes a Ferrari a Ferrari? In the case of the Ferrari Purosangue super SUV, its front-mid-mounted 6.5-liter V-12 pushing 715 hp and 528 lb-ft of torque is only part of the equation. Just as ...

Ford isn’t hitting the brakes for 2026. If anything, it’s doubling down on attitude, tech, and specialization across its cars and commercial vans. From performance machines that drift, roar, or ...

I’m not going to sugarcoat it: After a year behind the wheel, the Mazda CX-70 wasn’t what I expected at the beginning of its loan. It ended up being one of the worst long-term vehicles I’ve chaperoned ...