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A green 1995 BMW E36 M3 GT drives around a wet racetrack

The BMW M3 GT Is the Coolest E36 M3 the US Never Got

The E30 M3’s status as a revered classic BMW isn’t just due to performance. It led to a long line of sports sedans, with the 2021 BMW M3 being the latest heir. However, the E30’s immediate successor, the E36 M3, doesn’t have quite the same reputation, especially in the US. That’s because, in addition to …
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is an affordable rear-wheel-drive sports car for the masses.

The Story of How the Mazda MX-5 Miata Got Its Start

The current-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the most capable affordable sports cars available for sale. However, the small sporty roadster’s story began back in the 1980s. At the time, Mazda’s lineup consisted mostly of family vehicles with nothing positioned below the rotary-engine-powered RX7. Mazda took a gamble by investing in a mass-market sports …
CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 09: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on February 9, 2018. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)

This Hennessey Camaro Will Exorcise The Dodge Demon

We love muscle cars, and even if you don’t want to admit it, you probably do too. Whether its classic muscle or a modern-day powerhouse, Americans just seem to love a true American-made muscle car. For some people, that could mean a Ford Mustang, but if you’re looking for something a little demonic, you might …
A silver 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series goes around a racetrack corner

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Is a 720-Hp Road-Legal Racer

If you need a fast Mercedes in your life, you turn to AMG. Once an independent tuner, and now Mercedes-Benz’s performance division, it has an extensive history of tweaking the automaker’s products, starting with the 300SEL 6.3 sedan. But there’s another level beyond ‘just’ the AMG badge: the Black Series. And there’s a new model …
McLaren posted a photo of an upcoming hybrid supercar on Twitter.

McLaren Plans to Release a Hybrid Supercar in 2021

McLaren has been having a bit of a tough time financially as of late. In June, the British carmaker tried to leverage its Woking factory and car collection to take out loans. At the beginning of September, we saw McLaren list its headquarters for a measly $259 million, as reported by The Drive. In an …
The Honda Civic Si is an affordable sportscar for the masses.

The Honda Civic Si Won’t Be Coming Back in 2021

Since its introduction, the Honda Civic Si has played a vital role in Honda’s overall lineup. Throughout most of the generations, buyers have been able to opt between a sedan, coupe, or hatchback form factor. For the 10th generation of the Civic Si, Honda took a bit of an unusual approach, only offering it as …
The BMW All-new M3 at the Beijing International Auto Show, Beijing, China

The 2021 BMW M3’s Obnoxious Grille Actually Serves a Purpose

BMW is an automaker built on performance and quality. Its loyal fans are some of the biggest car enthusiasts in the world, reveling in the iconic design and power that typically comes from a BMW car. But the automaker has made some recent design changes to some of its cars’ front ends, that are less …
The Lexus LFA is a carbon-fiber bodied Japanese V10 supercar.

Lexus Managed to Sell 1 Brand-New LFA in Q3 2020

The Lexus LF-A arrived in 2010 as a carbon-fiber-bodied, V10-powered supercar. It was only on sale for two model years, and production officially ended in December of 2012. Now, almost eight years after its demise, Lexus is still selling brand-new LF-As. A recent report by GoodCarBadCar highlighted the sale of one brand-new LF-A in September …
Mazda MX-5 RF compact sports car on display at Brussels Expo

The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Looks Out of Place on This MotorTrend List

The Mazda MX-5 Miata convertible offers a thrilling ride but seems a bit out of place when you pit the Miata against some of the biggest names in performance vehicles. Ferrari, Corvette, and even the McLaren has some pretty nice-looking convertibles on the market. So, why would the tiny Miata be considered a player in …
BMW M8 Convertible Grand Tourer sports car on display at Brussels Expo

The 2020 BMW M8 Convertible Gets Praise for Looking Insanely Cool

For many, there’s nothing like a convertible. With their timeless style and great flexibility, they provide a unique driving experience. In a convertible, you can enjoy a summer day in the open-air or sight-seeing under starry skies. The best part? Many of the convertibles like the BMW M8 and other models on the market today are …
Toyota-Gazoo-Racing

This New Toyota Will Have Almost 1000 hp

Thinking of Toyota, the more popular models like the Camry and Corolla probably come to mind. If you love the older generation of Fast and Furious cars or even modern remakes, you might even think about the Supra. Chances are, words like race car or performance never came to mind. Well, with the new Toyota …
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a mid-engined sports car with a turbocharged engine and a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The Alfa Romeo 4C Is an Italian Sports Car You Can Actually Afford

Think of an Italian mid-engined sports car, and the first brands that come to mind are most likely Ferrari or Lamborghini. Sadly for us regular folk, neither of those brands produce cars below the six-figure mark. An often forgotten option is the Alfa Romeo 4C with its carbon fiber chassis, turbocharged engine, and its $67,150 …
A BMW i8 car is on display during the 17th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at China

You Won’t Regret the Acura NSX or the BMW i8

If you’re on the market for a new sports car, there are plenty of options available now. In addition to having high-powered hybrid engines, these cars have futuristic designs that really make them stand out. Two of the coolest cars we’ve seen are the Acura NSX and BMW i8, and MotorTrend helped contextualize just how …
A red 1966 Honda S600 coupe

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1966 Honda S600 Coupe

It’s been over 50 years since the first car bearing the Honda badge was sold in the US. That car, the N600, still influences the Japanese automaker’s designs. But it also inspired an immediate successor series of cars. And one of the earliest, the Honda S600, is this week’s Bring a Trailer bargain buy. The …
A red 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL with its sunroof open

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL

If you get your timing right, it’s possible to find some real bargains on online auction sites. And if you’re after modern and relatively-modern enthusiast vehicles, Cars and Bids is an excellent resource. We’ve once again scoured the site to find a good deal. And this week’s choice is an often-overlooked Japanese classic, and one …
The Dodge Viper is a V10 manual transmission sports car.

Dodge Managed to Sell 2 Brand-New Vipers in Q3 2020

The Dodge Viper utilizes a winning sportscar formula, a big V10 engine up front, a six-speed manual transmission, and drive going to the rear wheels. Unfortunately, the Viper sales were not enough to sustain it, with Dodge announcing its retirement back in 2017. Despite this, a new sales report from FCA states that Dodge sold …
Mini Cooper driving over a crosswalk

What’s So Special About Mini Cooper?

Subcompact cars aren’t as popular as they used to be, but brands like Mini are still holding strong. Mini’s legendary Mini Cooper has a quirky sense of style that appeals to many drivers. But what’s so special about Mini Cooper besides its looks? The Mini Cooper and its “go-kart” handling  As we’ve said before, there’s nothing like a Mini. Sure …