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Chevrolet announced it will introduce the next-generation MyLink infotainment system in the 2014 Impala when it goes on sale next spring. The latest version of MyLink will be more user friendly than the current system and will be capable of connecting with up to 10 devices, according to the ...    Read more

New spy shots show that the Mini remains hard at work preparing the basic Cooper Hardtop model, and give us a slightly better look at the car's headlight and taillight designs. Possibly ready for the 2014 model year, the next-generation Mini Cooper Hardtop is just ...    Read more

Is the 2013 BMW Alpina B7 an improvement over the 750i or is it just another hot rod from an aftermarket tuner? On this Feature Flick, Motor Trend’s Carlos Lago takes the Alpina B7 to the test track and some canyon roads to find out. Besides the visual enhancements, ...    Read more

A prototype of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible has been spotted with camouflage on the front and rear, giving us a preview of the car’s mid-cycle refresh not long after we saw what appears to be an uncovered 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan. Mercedes has also released a teaser ...    Read more

In previous Feature Flicks, Motor Trend’s Carlos Lago and Jonny Lieberman have track-tested the 2013 BMW M5 with the dual-clutch transmission as well as compared it against the Porsche Panamera GTS. On this Feature Flick, Lago tests the 2013 BMW M5 with the six-speed manual-transmission to see it works ...    Read more

Toyota built the Prius V for Prius owners who wanted more utility. Now, Ford's C-Max Hybrid is challenging the Toyota hybrids. On this Feature Flick, Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman drives the Prius V and C-Max to see which hybrid he likes better. Lieberman’s first stop is at Raceline USA ...    Read more

After the EPA lowered fuel economy ratings on several Hyundai and Kia models last week, IntelliChoice has revised the cost-of-ownership recommendation statuses of several models. Many of the affected models saw their recommendation drop one rating level, with the Kia Sorento, Sportage LX AWD, and Sportage EX FWD ...    Read more

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT High Gear concept was selected as the first SEMA-bound Mustang to be built by women from the automotive aftermarket. In this Feature Flick, some of the key players in the High Gear Mustang GT build talk about their experience. About 40 women from the SEMA ...    Read more

The average new car fuel economy has hit a new high according to a new study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The trend seems to follow rising fuel prices since The Eco-Driving Index (EDI) began in late 2007, shortly after the EPA revised its fuel economy ...    Read more

Nissan has revised the 2013 GT-R for the Japanese market with improved engine response, a stiffer chassis, and retuned suspension. Those changes are the latest to hit Godzilla, which has received updates each year of its five-year production run. Take a look at all the upgrades Nissan’s supercar has ...    Read more

The Chevrolet Cruze’s brief dominance at the top of the compact car sales chart has come to an end in October, as sales of the bow-tie sedan fell back to the number three spot behind the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. The Ford Focus remained in fourth place, while ...    Read more

The prototype of the next-generation Maserati Quattroporte has been caught roaming the streets of Italy. Although the test mule was covered in camouflage, the photos give us a good look at the Italian automaker’s flagship sedan. Maserati is also readying a smaller sedan and crossover to ...    Read more

Honda debuted a supercharged CR-Z concept at the 2012 SEMA show. The concept was created in-house by Honda Performance Development (HPD) and features a sports exhaust, performance brakes, modified suspension, new wheels and high-performance tires. Last year, HPD showed a supercharged engine made for a CR-Z at the ...    Read more

A 2013 Honda Accord Coupe with the limited-edition HFP package debuted at the 2012 SEMA show along with a Bisimoto-tuned Accord Coupe V-6 and a four-cylinder Accord sedan customized by DSO Eyewear/MAD Industries. See photos of all three cars in the gallery below. The HFP package for the ...    Read more

Twenty five years ago, BMW revealed its first V-12 engine – and the first German V-12 in 50 years. The engine was introduced in 1987, just one year after the second-generation 7 Series sedan arrived. At the time, rumors suggested that the new engine was intended “to promote a sense ...    Read more