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2026 Formula Drift, Round 3 "Scorched"
HotCars host, Gabrielle Schmauderer, attended the Round 3 of the Formula Drift PRO Championship, appropriately nicknamed the "Scorched".
2026 New York Auto Show
These three blue machines were simply highlighting something Toyota has always done: show us the vehicles that people want.
Interview With Lamborghini CEO About Their Record Year
Sitting down with Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann, the conversation starts where you’d expect. $3.7 billion in revenue, 10,747 cars delivered, and another record year for the brand.
This Is Why The Competition Should Pay Attention To Jeep’s Grand Cherokee
For a family SUV with genuine ambitions, that's a combination that's hard to argue with, and we had some time behind the wheel to consider it all.
Why Driving The Honda Prelude In Japan Makes Everything Make Sense
Curious to understand the disconnect between Japanese and American audiences, I put the Honda Prelude to the test on Japanese roads to get a better sense of what this stylish coupe has to offer.
2026 Toyota bZ Woodland First Drive Review
Toyota handed me the keys to the 2026 bZ Woodland, pointed toward a gorgeous trail that used to be Paul Walker’s ranch, and sent us on a sweet little off-road escapade.
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale First Drive (Ice Roads Edition)
If you're aesthetically inclined, Tonale remains one of the more compelling offerings in this subcompact luxury SUV segment.
Ferdi Porsche Interview
It was a great conversation with a man who might be expected to carry the legacy of the brand into the future. We spoke about how air-cooled cars still hit differently, not just because of how they drive, but because of what they represent.
2025 Lamborghini Urus Review
After spending a solid long weekend with my new friend, the Urus, I'm a firm believer that Lamborghini got this right. Not everyone is in the market for a $300,000 SUV, but those who are will want for nothing.
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Review
I'll admit, I'm partial to adventure-inspiring vehicles. There is just something about a machine/toy/gear that makes you want to get outside.
Nissan GT-R NIsmo Special Edition Review
For a proper farewell to the R35 GT-R and to end the year on a high, I secured the keys to a very special model for a couple of days: the Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition.
2026 Acura Integra First Drive
For the 2026 model year, the company has refined and updated the sports sedan, with a bit of new content to match a new face, while leaving the powertrain and running gear of the entry-level A-Spec alone.
Kia Design Event
Kia designers spoke to HotCars about the design philosophy and changes to the 2027 Telluride.
2026 Dodge Charger Drive Tail of The Dragon
Dodge invited us to the legendary Tail of the Dragon to drive the all-new gas-powered Charger SixPack, and after carving through 318 corners in 11 miles, burning through tires in drift mode, and listening to that new twin-turbo inline-six sing through the trees… well, let’s just say we had a great time.
Lexus Sport Concept In Tokyo
I’ve had the opportunity to experience the Sport Concept first hand, through Lexus’ “Real×Virtual Driving Concept powered by VR Cockpit,” a driving experience created in collaboration with Sony for the occasion.
2025 SEMA Live Coverage
Our correspondent, Hank O'Hop, covered all of the important events, announcements, and reveals at the 2025 SEMA show.
2025 Japan Mobility Show Coverage
Our correspondent, Claire-Kaoru Sakai, covered all of the important events, announcements, and reveals at the 2025 Japan Mobility show.
2027 Kia Telluride Design Reveal Event In LA
“We looked at the many different patterns used by carmakers to obscure the shape of vehicles in development and decided to approach the project from a different angle,” said Tom Kearns, vice president and senior chief designer at Kia Design Center America.
Nissan Off-Road Experience Drive In Michigan
I just took the 2025 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X for a rip around the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears, Michigan. The second I jumped into the cabin, I felt like I found a vehicle that perfectly balanced modern tech with the no-nonsense nature trucks ought to get back to.
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T Drive
While every 911 I’ve ever driven has been great, the T succeeds in feeling like a purist expression of a driving machine.
2026 Toyota Rav4 First Drive
Overall, this new Toyota breaks no new ground, but it looks better than before, and the sprawling model lineup gives customers plenty of choice.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Media Drive
Chevrolet just introduced the new 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss, a battery-powered beast with enviable off-road capability and a long list of industry-leading attributes, though this excellence does not come cheap.
Interview With Hyundai Motor America COO, Claudia Márquez
At the Palisade drive, I sat down with Hyundai Motor America COO, Claudia Márquez, who has been leading the company through one of its most intense strategic phases yet.
2026 Ford Mustang GTD Review
In my personal history of driving fast cars on racetracks – in about 20 years of doing this – the GTD is right up there with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and just a notch below the McLaren Senna for the most exciting cars I’ve experienced.
2026 Toyota Supra MKV Final Edition First Drive
When Toyota invites you out to Sonoma Raceway to drive a few cars, one can only hope the 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition is on the roster. While we are still mourning the end of the MkV Supra's story, we can officially report that it is going out with a bang.
2026 Toyota GR Corolla Drive
The latest GR Corolla is ready to take on track days, dirt trails, or just the daily grind. That's exactly what we did: hit the track with Toyota's newest GR Corolla, not just the 2026 model.
McLaren 750S Le Mans Drive
McLaren called me and asked if I wanted to take part in their historic drive called the States Of Endurance. This ultimate road trip would test the endurance of drivers and cars over nearly 4,000 miles from Monterrey to Miami.
2025 Monterey Car Week
Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of 2025 Monterey Car Week with our up-to-the-minute coverage!
2025 Toyota 4Runner First Drive
New for the 2026 model year, this 6th-generation 4Runner was on hand for me to test in Ann Arbor, Michigan (the town I call home) and then again more recently at Toyota’s year’s HQ Confidential event in Plano, Texas.
Polaris Slingshot 10th Anniversary Edition Review
Luckily for me, I have been testing cars and motorcycles for the last two decades, and every once in a while I get something special that really makes me grin from ear to ear. That is exactly what happened when I got my hands on the new Limited Edition Slingshot 10.
2025 Volvo EX30 Review
I’m giving this EV a fair shot, so let’s break down the performance, range, interior, and everyday usability to see if the EX30 lives up to the hype.
2025 Lexus TX 500h Review
Our test vehicle was the 2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Performance Luxury, which sits at the top of the trim levels. If you're looking for an SUV that does it all, the TX might be the answer.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser i-FORCE MAX Hybrid brings back an iconic nameplate with modern power, off-road capability, and daily-driver comfort. Testing it was a dream come true.
2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport First Drive Review
If you’re behind the wheel of the fully-loaded RZ 550e F-Sport, at least, there’s a lot of fun to be had in driver-centric spaces around the world, like here in Portugal.
FuelFest 2025 Keeps Fast & Furious Franchise Alive
At the HotCars media stage, we were fortunate enough to speak with some folks, like Cody Walker and Felicia Walker, Paul's brother and wife.
2025 Lotus Emira In Tokyo
We took the 2025 Emira i4 First Edition around Tokyo for some city and highway driving, and on nearby driving roads to put the car’s performance to the test.
2026 Genesis GV70 Drive In Texas
It's stylish, sharp, and deceptively powerful, and that makes it a serious contender in a fiercely competitive segment. I just spent the week driving it and spoiler alert - I had a great time.
Crysler 100 Years Event In Detroit
New blood is entering the company, with new priorities and new focus from parent corporation Stellantis.
RAM's New Hemi In Detroit
"Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle it defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi— we own it and we fixed it,” said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis.
Interview With Czinger Vehicles New CCO About Hypercars & Innovation
Czinger Vehicles recently announced George Biggs as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and we spoke with him about the brand's next moves.
Itasha Tengoku Japanese Car Meet Tokyo
Itasha Tengoku is the one car meet here in Tokyo that I wouldn’t miss for the world.
Jaguar Type 00 Tokyo Launch Event
We made sure to catch the Jaguar Type 00 passing through Tokyo for a short few days to understand what the new concept really is about.
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is back and better than ever this year. We had the chance to drive it around Montana this week to see how the compact SUV handled, and we were impressed.
2025 New York International Auto Show
HotCars' automotive journalists had the inside take on the 2025 NYIAS.
Ford Bronco Media Drive
The new Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch package – available on both the Outer Banks and Badlands models – will expand the comfortable operating envelope for the SUV, as I discovered on a non-subtle off-road trail in the Southern California desert.
Ten Tenth Motor Club
Nestled within the hallowed grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Ten Tenths Motor Club is a brand-new state-of-the-art track facility. This new Motor Club is a celebration of automotive culture, performance engineering, and lifestyle, and the venue represents a joint venture between Speedway Motorsports and none other than NASCAR icon Rick Hendrick.
2025 Ram Heavy Duty First Drive
For anyone considering a new Ram HD, it seems well worth the small price increase (at base a few hundred bucks) to wait for the 2025 model to arrive in the first quarter of 2025.
Visiting The Famous Daikoku Parking Area
Having gone myself to Daikoku PA every now and then during the past decade, here are my best tips on how to safely and legally get there, on understanding some core rules at Daikoku PA and on making the most of your time there.
2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Review
The IS 500 has it all: good looks, great performance, and comfortable interior. It is no secret that Lexus builds a great vehicle, and the IS 500 is no exception.
2025 Toyota Crown Review
The ride quality for highway cruising is excellent; combined with supportive and comfortable seating, and a really user-friendly infotainment setup (with wireless Apple CarPlay), the Crown is an excellent long-distance driver.
2025 BMW M3 Competition Dad Drives
The BMW M3 is still the benchmark for sports sedans and has always stood as the gold standard.
Jerry Sienfeld Porsche Auction Mecum
There was mention from many in the automotive world that this car would break auction records, and would perhaps become the most expensive Porsche ever sold at auction.
Tokyo Auto Salon
Our automotive journalist, Claire-Kaoru Sakai, had the chance to attend the Tokyo Auto Salon and get some exclusive peaks at what the JDM market has to offer in 2025.
HotCars Welcomes: Connor Hoffman
Connor Hoffman is a writer, editor, outdoorsman, and gearhead based in Kansas City, KS, who has worked in the automotive industry since 2018 in editorial and public relations. He has tested and written about hundreds of cars and helped lead the media launches of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and Land Cruiser as the Senior PR lead for Toyota’s trucks and SUVs.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Test Drive
The brand new Dodge Charger Daytona is finally here, and we were among the first to drive the new muscle car at the Radford Racing School in Arizona. The latest muscle car to enter the market, the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona is going to be a talking point for years to come!
HotCars An Official Media Partner Of The LA Auto Show 2024
HotCars is excited to announce that we are an official media partner for the LA Auto Show 2024! This partnership means you’ll get unmatched access to the latest reveals, exclusive interviews, and all the action from one of the most prestigious automotive events of the year.
Scout Motors EV Reveal In Nashville
We had the chance to send one of our automotive journalists to the Scout Motors EV Reveal In Nashville for their upcoming vehicle lineup scheduled for 2027.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla Tested At The Charlotte Motor Speedway
We never say no to driving a car, especially when it's on a racetrack, and Toyota was gracious enough to let us rip the new 2025 GR Corolla around the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
2025 Ford Bronco Sasquatch First Drive
We had the chance to do a first drive of the 2025 Ford Bronco Sasquatch package! Newly refreshed, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has some unusual options, including some that blur the lines between mall crawler and something a bit hardier.
2025 Polaris RZR Pro First Drive
We got our hands on the first drive of the 2025 Polaris RZR Pro UTV and tested it over the Oregon Dunes, the largest coastal sand dunes in North American.
Monterey Car Week
Known as the most important car week in the world today, Monterey Car Week is the ultimate automotive celebration, where luxury, speed, and style converge on the scenic California coastline. HotCars' journalists had the chance to attend the 2024 edition of Monterey Car Week and discover all it has to offer.
Nissan Z Event In Detroit
HotCars' automotive journalist had the chance to attend the Nissan Z event in Detroit to experience the 2024 Nissan Z!
Toyota R&D Event In Detroit
Our automotive journalist attended the Toyota R&D event in Detroit to discover what future tech Toyota is working on.
2025 Ford Explorer First Drive
HotCars' automotive journalists had the chance to do the first drive of the 2025 Ford Explorer and fully experience the new car before it is launched to the public.
Honda CR V Fuel Cell Event
Our automotive journalist had the chance to be present for the Honda CR V Fuel Cell Event.
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Reveal Event
Our automotive journalist had the chance to be present for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Reveal!
Salon Prive London Show
HotCars' automotive journalists were able to see and experience some of the most expensive cars and next-gen cars at the Salon Prive in London.
Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Event
Mustang's 60th-anniversary event at Charlotte Motor Speedway where some 2025 models were announced and fans attended from all over the country.
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Elite and exclusive car show
SEMA/AAPEX
The ultimate business gathering for the automotive specialty-equipment industry.