Andrew Beckford

1 month ago | motortrend.com | Andrew Beckford

This SUV’s faulty buttons don’t allow the doors to close in the first place, lending to potentially dangerous incidents. More than 7,000 Ineos Grenadier models built between July 6, 2023 and April 19, 2024 are being recalled due to doors that can suddenly swing open while driving. We don’t need to explain all the reasons why that’s a very bad thing, so good on Ineos and NHTSA for calling the cars back to get repaired.

1 month ago | motortrend.com | Andrew Beckford

The off-road concept truck is set to race in the Mint 400 this year. Could it preview a production version? Generally speaking, when an OEM reveals a concept car, it’s a dressed-up model that can only be driven at a snail’s pace lest something fall off. Chevrolet is bucking that trend and going full-send with its 2025 Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept. The “concept” truck is set to tackle the Mint 400 race in Las Vegas, NV.

2 months ago | motortrend.com | Andrew Beckford

It’s important to know there is not always only one path to a goal, especially when it comes to a career. Where you start can be wildly different from your destination. MotorTrend’s own William Irvin Lewis may know that better than anyone. Lewis is one of the most-read writers on the MotorTrend team, and his work is essential to our success. But how did he get here? Got The Need for Speed“Need for Speed II: SE,” Lewis says. Wait, what?

2 months ago | motortrend.com | Andrew Beckford

The Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition has the looks but doesn’t quite have the grunt to back it up. Attractive exterior stylingComfortable, upscale interiorSporty yet smooth suspensionEngine stop/start feature is clunkyInfotainment navigation is confusingNeeds more horsepowerThe 2025 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition does its best to balance the automaker’s three pillars of sportiness, luxury, and affordability.

2 months ago | motortrend.com | Andrew Beckford

It’s said necessity is the mother of invention. For Rich Benoit, that proverb wound up being the catalyst for his incredibly successful career as a television personality, published author, business owner, and YouTuber with over 1.5 million subscribers to his Rich Rebuilds channel. The Origin of DoloresIf you haven’t seen any of Benoit’s exploits from his YouTube channel, then you’ve likely seen him interviewed by CNBC, Vice, Motherboard, Joe Rogan, and more.