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2021 Genesis G80 Improves Big Time on Old Model’s Fuel Economy
The all new 2021 Genesis G80 sedan broke cover earlier this year, and it immediately caught our eye. Its new face, swooping roofline, and overall good looks made a sparkling first impression. Of course, what’s underneath the fabulous sheetmetal matters too, and today we finally know what kind of fuel economy the all-new mid-size luxury sedan will offer. <!– –> Two engine choices will be on offer when the new G80 finally reaches U.S. shores. Even though power figures are still under wraps, the EPA-estimated fuel economy gives us our first good idea of how the newest entrant in the luxury mid-size sedan segment will stack up against its competition. Both engines will come with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as the only transmission option. The smaller engine is a 2....
Rivian’s R1T EV Truck Is the Unsung Hero of Ewan McGregor’s New TV Show
You know that the MotorTrend App is completely stuffed with amazing adventure driving shows such as Dangerous Roads and Idris Elba: No Limits, right? We think we have the greatest car shows around, but we’re also down to tell you about particularly exciting things happening outside of the MotorTrend App universe. Take the new Charlie Borman (who incidentally is featured in a Dangerous Roads episode) and Ewan McGregor show Long Way Up, a sequel to the fantastic Long Way Round and Long Way Down miniseries. The premise has always been somewhat the same: put Ewan and Charlie, old friends who love adventure travel, on the back of two huge and heavily laden adventure bikes and send them around the world or across a continent. Predictably, Long Way Up follows a similar setup, and it takes place m...
My Summer Skincare Routine is a Game-Changer, Thanks To This Affordable Brand
Affordable skincare brands are really where it’s at and with so many incredible ones on the market, when Glow Hub landed on my doormat I didn’t know what to expect. There’s a new skincare brand popping up every few minutes and often mimicking one that’s gone before it, so I was interested to see what Glow Hub would bring to the table. A whole lot, that’s what. I love skincare, obviously. I wouldn’t be here making you read this otherwise, but sometimes it all gets a bit too serious. With complex sounding ingredients, rules on how much, how often and how to apply, I needed a little injection of joy and that’s what Glow Hub does best. The all for under £12 collection is designed to be personalised, so you can pick the products that work for your ind...
Autumn Winter 2020 Trends: The New Fashion Looks You Need to Know
The autumn winter 2020 fashion shows in February fell just before lockdown restrictions were put in place in Europe—since these collections were presented the fashion industry has not only faced huge challenges, but how we all get dressed has also changed significantly. The season was divided into two distinct camps—on one side was fantasy couture-like creations designed for extravagant social lives, and the second was a continued shift towards wearable, classic pieces. While the Villanelle-style evening gowns are beautiful to look back at, with an uncertain six months ahead of us and parties still on hold, for this autumn winter 2020 trend report I’m focusing on the pieces I think people will actually buy into over the next six months. The word ‘trend’ is now a dirty word in fashion circl...
Suzuki Jimny Black Bison Edition Is a Jeep, Bronco, and Land Rover Mashup
Along with the Ford Ranger Raptor, the Suzuki Jimny is one of the most desirable off-road vehicles we don’t get here in the U.S. And while the Jimny is typically known for its spartan rugged charm, the folks at Japanese outfitter Wald International have made the little 4×4 flashier with additional off-road design cues and a posh interior. Up front, the Suzuki Jimny Black Bison Edition features a new grille with headlight covers. The front bumper receives new LED lights, and additional lighting elements can be found on the roof. A special aero hood adds to the more aggressive look. In the rear, there is a new bumper panel and spoiler. It’s also hard to ignore the beefy overfenders and the off-road-ready tires. Inside the cabin, Wald is offering plenty of luxury. Along with quilted-patt...
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR First Test
With the recent reveal of the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, we thought now would be a great time to revisit the AMG GT’s legendary predecessor. From our April 1957 issue, here’s our First Test of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. Every time Daimler-Benz returns to racing, success is achieved by a single-minded concentration of effort and resources, giving the appearance of inevitability. The cars, which open up new perspectives in design for high performance, are retired to places in the Daimler-Benz museum at Untertürkheim, and it is a rare occasion when the opportunity arises to study a design in detail. In the case of the famous World Championship Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, the veil has been lifted. In the spring of 1956, a few of us sat in the sun outside the elegant Schloss Solit...
Some of the Best Hotels We’ve Ever Been to Are on Brit Soil
Our homes have become so much more than the place we retire to at the end of the day. Over the last few months, they’ve morphed into our offices, our gyms, our coffee shops. So it’s little wonder that most of us are itching to get away from them (albeit temporarily), and explore different surroundings; to relax in a new space. But with a big question mark still looming over lots of overseas destinations, staycations are proving to be all the more appealing—particularly those in our glorious British countryside. With mountains and rivers and lakes and forests, our countryside boasts a bountiful array of places to discover, but that’s not the only reason to stay on home soil. Dotted across the country are some of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. While they’...
11 Autumn-Ready Outfits That You Can Wear Now
We might only be halfway through summer, however, the weather this week is making me think forward to autumn. I am by no means ready to say goodbye to bare legs or weekend picnics in the park, but as a fashion editor, I’m always looking forward, and I am ready to say hello to some of these new collections. Autumn outfits can require quite a bit of planning. Coat or no coat? How many layers are too many layers? The below outfit ideas will see you through cooler days over the next few months, and serve you in September and October also. We find that this time of year is when stock is switching over from linen dresses and sandals to knitwear and trench coats is the perfect moment to take a pause and really think about what is missing from your autumn wardrobe before you start adding to...
COS Has the Best Summer Dresses: Here Are Our Favourites
As one of our go-to stores for minimalist gems, COS has always been on our radar for timeless summer staples. The store specialises in those oversize silhouettes and tailored items you can easily wear over and over again. The kind of products that will stay in your wardrobe for seasons to come. Evidently, this summer, editors are not the only ones championing the high-street store, as several influencers have also been seen in the brand’s summer dress styles. From its neon-green seersucker maxi to its pastel knitted midi dress, COS’s dress collection certainly seems to be a winner among the style set this season. Using quality fabrics such as cotton and linen, simple silhouettes and vibrant block colours, it’s easy to see why COS dresses are so in-demand. Keep scrolling...
This Is the Duchess of Cambridge’s Secret to the Perfect Summer Dress
The Duchess of Cambridge’s style is often considered a little bland for the fashion crowd—too many Breton tops, coat dresses and beige patent pumps for the street style set’s liking. Given that she’s representing the royal family on an international stage, Kate Middleton needs to look polished; select classic items she tends to choose will photograph well and won’t date after several months. It’s not an easy task to tick all of these protocol boxes while also pleasing the fashion crowd. However, over the past few years, Kate has been making considerably more fashion-forward choices, favouring sharp tailoring, avoiding bold colours and experimenting with hair accessories. Rather than Queen Elizabeth–style coat dresses in primary hues, she started wearing outfit...
Joe Biden Hints at All-Electric, 200-MPH Chevy Corvette in Campaign Video
Former Vice President and current Presidential candidate Joe Biden is an unrepentant fan of the Chevrolet Corvette. In fact, he personally owns a green 1967 Corvette convertible, which just so happens to have a starring role in a recent video he tweeted out in support of his presidential campaign. There's been a lot of talk about my vetting process lately. Here’s an inside look: pic.twitter.com/tFRKJOE3hi — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 5, 2020 As much as we love hearing the sound of a V-8 spinning toward redline, we know this clip ultimately serves as a prop toward Biden’s political ambitions. We’re not taking a stance one way or the other on the race—this is MotorTrend, not PoliticTrend—other than to point out that it truly seems as though the former Vice President of th...
Turbofan Wheels: The History and Appeal of These Awesome Rims
For any given era and social niche, there are certain markers, certain cultural icons, that serve as symbolic bywords for that era and culture. Clothing can easily become such a reference: bell-bottoms, backward clothes, flannel, JNCOs, skinny jeans—each has had its heyday. So, too, with cars, some icons standing in as rolling representations of their eras—Wolf of Wall Street, anyone? But what about what the cars roll on? Do the shoes make the car, too? In the case of “turbofan” wheels, at least, the answer is yes. What Is a Turbofan? Originating from the time when racing’s top levels were just beginning to figure out the “how” of creating downforce and minimizing aerodynamic lift in the 1970s, turbofan wheels were another step in that direction. Perhaps capturing that nascent but incomple...
