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Search ArticlesThe Weirdest Non-Car Stuff Ever Made by American Car Companies Original
From refrigerators to mechanical hearts to charcoal, you’ll be amazed at some of the things Detroit designed and built. Aaron GoldWriterGetty ImagesPhotographerAlan MuirIllustration ByManufacturerPhotographerSep 09, 2026 We all know that most automobile manufacturers have made things that weren’t automobiles; witness Honda’s jets and rockets and Ford’s tractors. Still, you might be surprised to learn how far U.S. domestic automakers ventured from the car business.
Hit the Trails on Sunday, Commute on Monday With Continental’s New TerrainContact A/T2 Original
Conti’s latest all-terrain tire is designed to offer both a compliant highway ride and weekend adventure capability. Matt CrisaraWriterContinental TiresPhotographerSep 09, 2026 Continental’s all-new TerrainContact A/T2 follows the “road-biased all-terrain tire” approach we’ve seen several tire manufacturers adopt lately.
2026 Jeep Recon First Drive: Quick on Pavement, Happier Off It Original
It's fast, capable, and cool. Will that be enough to convince the EV-skeptical off-road crowd? Miguel CortinaWriterManufacturerPhotographerSep 09, 2026 It’s a strange time in the automotive industry. Just a few short years ago, automakers were tripping over themselves to bring more EVs to the U.S. market. But then the incentives to buy them dried up, and regulations and attitudes swung back in favor of vehicles vehicles equipped with more familiar powertrains.
The Tesla Cybercab—Which ‘Doesn’t Need Manual Controls’— Has Secret Manual Controls
The Tesla Cybercab that launched this past weekend in Austin, Texas, has no steering wheel or pedals. Instead, the vehicle uses cameras and sensors to navigate and drive itself, similar to the technology behind Full Self-Driving (Supervised), which owners of more conventional Teslas can subscribe to for $99 per month.
Tesla Cybercab First Ride: What It’s Really Like to Use Tesla’s New Autonomous Taxi Original
What we found after riding in Tesla's new Cybercab and using the Robotaxi app to hail it. Edward LohWriterJofel TolosaWriterSep 08, 2026 MotorTrend social media editor Jofel Tolosa recently attended Tesla’s Cybercab Launch Day, in Austin, Texas, and captured all the facts, photos, and videos required to produce our First Look of the Tesla Cybercab.
Top Mistakes Car Dealerships Make That Hurt Customers and Sales Original
A veteran salesperson reveals why buying a car can still feel stuck in the past. Mark McDonaldWriterGetty ImagesPhotographerRyan LugoIllustration BySep 08, 2026 Everybody in car sales gripes about customers. But dealerships aren’t run by angels. Far from it. We know we have a terrible reputation—one that’s been earned over many decades of bad business practices. Those practices need to change. Here are just a few of them. Lack of Training I was lucky when I started out in car sales.
My SUV's New AI Assistant Might Make Me Quit Apple CarPlay Original
Google Gemini integration has turned the Acura ADX into a tech powerhouse. Alex LeanseWriterAmir SaidiPhotographerSep 08, 2026 Hit the ignition, adjust the seat, connect Apple CarPlay: That’s been my process for years. Just getting in and driving is long gone; now, connecting my iPhone to any new car I try is a necessary starting step. Sometimes—ideally, even—I won’t use a car’s native infotainment at all, because CarPlay is usually just better.
Our Long-Term Cadillac Escalade IQ Changed the Way We Think About EV Charging Original
Massive battery means massive range but also longer charging sessions and higher charging costs. Scott EvansWriterAmir SaidiPhotographerSep 08, 2026 There’s no one right way to drive an EV or to charge it, but with most of them offering similar range, you end up falling into a predictable habit. There’s a number on the battery gauge that starts to worry you, so you plug in as soon as possible.
The 2005 Maserati Quattroporte Sounded Like a Ferrari and Drove Like Nothing Else
A Ferrari-derived V-8, Pininfarina styling, and unmistakable Italian character changed everything. Ron SessionsWriterMotorTrend StaffPhotographerSep 07, 2026 [This story originally appeared in the May 2004 issue of MotorTrend with the headline "First Drive: Maserati Quattroporte."] Spearheading Maserati's reemergence as a premium brand on the world market is the striking Quattroporte.
Tales From Then and Now: 25 Years of the Subaru WRX in America Original
Jonny Lieberman says the more things change, the more they don’t—at least in the case of the smokin’ bargain WRX. Jonny LiebermanWriterMotorTrend StaffPhotographerManufacturerPhotographerSep 07, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, I wanted nothing more than an Audi S4 Avant. In Imola Yellow, of course. I was only 26 years old; the S4 Wagon (as we Americans called it) cost $45,000. But this was before the dot-com bubble had fully popped, and I had a very silly six-figure software job. The Audi would be mine.