Motor Trend

MotorTrend publishes car news and reviews, with vehicle rankings and other automotive coverage.

motortrend.com
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About Motor Trend

MotorTrend is an English-language automotive publication that covers new cars through news stories, first looks, first drives, first tests, and reviews. Its homepage highlights current model coverage, future vehicles, long-term test vehicles, and archive pieces about older models.

Key features

  • Car news, first looks, and first-drive reports
  • First tests covering 0–60 and quarter-mile performance
  • MT Ultimate Car Rankings grouped by vehicle category
  • Car buying advice, including new cars under $40K
  • Long-term test updates on staff vehicles
  • Archive reviews of older models
Best for: Readers researching new cars, comparing models, or following automotive news and buying advice.
Good for
  • Site description states more than 70 years of automotive coverage
  • Combines news, reviews, first tests, rankings, and buying advice in one place
  • Rankings are organized across many categories, from SUVs to sports cars
Watch out for
  • Content is published in English only
  • Rankings are editorial selections with no methodology described on the homepage
  • No subscription or pricing details are stated on the homepage

Motor Trend at a glance

Official website
motortrend.com
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Motor Trend FAQ

What kinds of car coverage does MotorTrend publish?
News, first looks, first drives, first tests, reviews, future-car coverage, long-term vehicle updates, and car buying advice.
Does MotorTrend rank vehicles?
Yes. The site lists MT Ultimate Car Rankings across categories including SUVs, hybrid cars, crossovers, trucks, luxury vehicles, electric cars, sports cars, sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, convertibles, and vans.
How long has MotorTrend been publishing?
The site's own description states more than 70 years of experience covering automobiles.
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