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Wide Open Throttle
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1. Cadillac Puts Hold on ATS Coupe
Jessi Lang has the latest on Cadillac's decision to suspend ATS Coupe development.
2. Hyundai Small Car Surge
Jessi Lang has the latest on Hyundai's small-car surge and Ford's Eco-Boost doub...
3. 2012 Chicago Auto Show Roundup
MotorTrend's Detroit editor Todd Lassa recaps the top five cars from the 2012 Ch...
4. C7 Corvette Breaks Cover!
Jessi Lang delivers the latest on AMG rollouts, BMW's green machines and the upc...
5. 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Revealed!
Jessi Lang has the latest on the Ferrari F12, SRT Viper and SUVs from Lamborghin...
6. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti Headline Geneva Auto Show
Angus MacKenzie heads to Switzerland to explore the hottest cars of the 2012 Gen...
7. Camaro ZL1 and Jeep Liberty Face Setbacks
Jessi Lang has news on Chrysler's new warranty, Chevy and Jeep issues and the pr...
8. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse: Exclusive Development Drive!
John Carey rides shotgun in the world's fastest roadster, the Bugatti Veyron Gra...
9. 12 Hours of Sebring with Audi's R18 TDI!
Jessi Lang heads to Florida for one of the most challenging races on Earth, the ...
10. 2013 SRT Viper Revealed!
Jessi Lang offers up an exclusive in-depth look at the hotly anticipated 2013 SR...
11. 2012 New York Auto Show Roundup
MotorTrend's Detroit editor Todd Lassa recaps the top six cars of the 2012 New Y...
12. Porsche 918 Spyder: The Most Technically Ambitious Supercar Ever?
Paul Horrell heads to Italy's Nardo test track for a look at Porsche's 918 Spyde...
Acura ILX Goes Back to the Basics
Jessi Lang takes a break from the news to hit the hills of Malibu, California, in Acura's all-new budget-minded 2013 ILX sedan.
2013 Dodge Dart Aims for Compact Crown
Jessi Lang heads to Austin, Texas, to test out the Alfa Romeo-inspired 2013 Dodge Dart. Plus, Jessi brings you the latest on Chrysler's expanding plug-in hybrid minivan rollout and their record quarterly earnings.
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe and 1937 Type 320
Jessi Lang takes an up-close look at a lovingly-restored 1937 Type 320 Cabriolet B. Then it's off to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art for a sneak peek at the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe.
Cop Cars! Ford Interceptor, Dodge Charger Pursuit and Chevy Caprice PPV
MotorTrend's Todd Lassa reports from Detroit with an exclusive look at the police cruiser market, and the growing competition Ford is facing from Chevy and Dodge in a niche it has controlled for the last 15 years.
Carroll Shelby: Racing Legend and Father of the Cobra, GT350 and GT500
Jessi Lang pays homage to automotive icon Carroll Shelby. From humble roots in a small Texas town, Shelby became a record-breaking race car driver and a visionary designer who indelibly influenced the automotive industry.
BMW M6 Convertible and Audi A3
Jessi Lang heads to Santa Barbara, California, to drive BMW's M6 convertible, equipped with the most powerful engine ever fitted to an M car. Plus, Paul Horrell reports from Mallorca, Spain, with an exclusive look at Audi's A3.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude
Jessi Lang reports on Jeep's Olympic tie-in with USA Basketball and Chrysler's decision to axe the Jeep Compass and Town and Country minivan. Then she tackles an off-road course in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude.
2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG Lineup - SLS, C63 and More!
Jessi Lang checks out the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG lineup, then hits the road with the SLS Coupe and the C63 to find out why they are among its most coveted models.
Porsche Boxster S, GMC Terrain and Autostadt
Frank Markus checks out the 2013 GMC Terrain, while Mike Febbo hits the track with the 2013 Porsche Boxster S PDK. Plus, Jessi Lang visits Autostadt, the German automotive museum that recently granted Porsche its own pavilion.
Driving the 2012 Tesla Model S!
Jessi Lang reports on the long-awaited rollout of the Tesla Model S, the world's first premium all-electric sedan. Then, Frank Markus gets an exclusive one-on-one with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen.
First Look at Audi's A3 E-Tron
Jessi Lang continues her look at the future of electric vehicles and the largely divided public opinion on electric mobility. Then Audi shows off the A3 e-tron, the first full-battery electric Audi to hit US roads.
Sergio Pininfarina - Designer of the Ferrari 250 GTO, Dino and Testarossa
Jessi Lang looks back at the storied career of Sergio Pininfarina, the Italian automotive designer and industrialist who influenced the industry at large and produced many of the iconic designs that came to define Ferrari.
Bloopers and Behind the Scenes of WOT
To commemorate the 25th episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes a look back at the show's evolution and all the bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments that have never been shared before.
Cadillac ATS First Drive
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend associate editor Scott Evans gets behind the wheel of the 2013 Cadillac ATS to test Cadillac's claims it has the goods to compete with the vaunted BMW 3 Series.
Designing the 2014 Chevrolet Impala
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang talks with the design team of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, the car General Motors hopes for the flagship of the Chevrolet brand.
Building the 2013 Chevy Malibu
Jessi Lang heads to the GM factory in Kansas City, MO to witness the build of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu; then it's on to Detroit, where Lang meets with the Malibu engineer to learn more about the car's 2.5 liter Ecotec engine.
Behind the Scenes of 2012's Best Driver's Car
Jessi Lang heads to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for a behind-the-scenes look at Motor Trend's 2012 Best Driver's Car competition, sharing the entire team works together to tame this logistical beast.
World's Greatest Drag Race 2 Unplugged and Behind the Scenes
Jessi Lang goes behind the scenes of Motor Trend's World's Greatest Drag Race 2 and offers up an exclusive "unplugged" version of the race without any music -- just the all-engine orchestra you didn't get to hear until now.
Los Angeles to Vegas in One Charge? Tesla Model S Road Trip!
Jessi Lang and Motor Trend's Technical Director Frank Markus attempt to drive the 2012 Tesla Model S from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in only one charge.
How to Drive a Stick and Burn Rubber in the Shelby GT500!
Jessi Lang meets up with the team from Soul Pancake to teach an automotive novice how to handle the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, beginning with how to master the manual transmission, then moving on to burnouts and donuts.
Drifting in the Scion FR-S with a Formula D Pro!
Jessi Lang meets with Formula D's Ken Gushi to try the art of oversteer. After a lesson in a stock Scion FR-S, she hits the track, then ends the day with a ride in Ken's professional GReddy Formula Drift FR-S car.
Karting: The Quest for the Perfect Line
Jessi Lang and road test editor Scott Mortara go to Grange Motor Circuit for a karting day. Focused on following their lines, hitting the apex and perfecting corner exits, they show why karting helps to become a better driver.
Behind the Scenes of 2013 SUV of the Year
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang goes behind-the-scenes of Motor Trend's 2013 Sport/Utility of the Year competition. The Motor Trend team puts 16 contenders through both instrumented and real-world testing.
Chasing Top Speed at Mojave Mile
Jessi Lang and Jeff Dahlin head to the Mojave Air and Space Port to participate in the Mojave Mile, a standing-start, top-speed test open to vehicles of all kinds. They'll try to top out his BMW 750i before running out of road.
Cop for a Day in a 2013 Ford Interceptor Police Car
Jessi Lang spends a day with the 2013 Ford Interceptor police car, getting an overview of the sophisticated technology that allows officers to do their job safely. Then she's off to learn crucial law enforcement techniques.
Modifying the 2013 Subaru BRZ! The First Change a Driver Should Make
Jessi Lang heads to Indiana to explore the impact tires have on a vehicle's performance. She'll find out how the 2013 stock Subaru BRZ behaves on the track, then see the difference a one-inch increase in tire size makes.
Behind the Scenes of 2013 Car of the Year
Jessi Lang takes an inside look at MotorTrend's 2013 Car of the Year competition. She follows the judges as they drive and evaluate each of the 44 contenders, then listens in as the judges discuss, debate and decide the winner.
Getting Dirty with the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor!
Jessi Lang attends Raptor Assault School for intensive off-roading techniques. She'll see how the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor performs on tough terrains, including an extreme rock crawling course and a high-speed desert jumping circuit.
Up Close and Personal with Motor Trend's Hosts! Part 1
Jessi Lang meets up with some of her fellow show hosts to answer the viewers' most popular questions. She finds out how each one landed the job and learns where their love for the industry was born.
Adult Sandbox! Playing In The Dirt with Heavy Machinery
Jessi Lang heads to Las Vegas, Nevada, to live out her childhood dream of operating a 40,000 pound piece of construction equipment. She will test her skills in a Caterpillar D-5 bulldozer and a hydraulic excavator.
Behind the Scenes of 2013 Truck of the Year!
Jessi Lang takes an inside look at MotorTrend's Truck of the Year competition, a nearly week-long event comprised of performance tests, towing tests and rocky off-roading.
2012 LA Auto Show and the World Premiere of the Porsche Cayman!
Jessi Lang visits the LA Auto Show on Press Day to see what goes on before the doors open to the public. She meets up with Angus MacKenzie to see the world premiere of the Porsche Cayman, and to talk with the car's designer.
Auto Painting 101!
Jessi Lang enlists the help of auto-painting experts to give a colleague's outdated ride a much-needed makeover. She will do her best to modernize a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis that is affectionately known as the "Grampsmobile."
Motorcycle Riding 101: Earning the M1 License!
Jessi Lang learns the intricacies of the laws of physics in her first motorcycle training course. She'll see how she fares on two wheels and if she can earn her M1 license.
Up Close and Personal with Motor Trend's Hosts! Part 2
Jessi Lang meets up with MotorTrend and Hot Rod veterans to answer viewers' questions. Angus MacKenzie, David Freiburger, Randy Pobst, Jonny Lieberman and Frank Markus discuss how they got their jobs and what they enjoy most.
2013 Detroit Auto Show and the 2014 Corvette Stingray World Premiere
Jessi Lang goes inside the 2013 North American International Auto Show on Press Day for the reveal of the long-awaited seventh generation Corvette.
Camaro vs Mustang Reactions! Plus Autonomous Cars and LS Engine Swaps
The hosts tackle the controversial Camaro SS 1LE vs. Mustang GT faceoff, discuss the shift towards autonomous driving and ponder which cars could use a V8 engine swap.
AMS Alpha 12 GTR Talk! Plus the Future of Audi RS and the No. 1 Automaker
Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Mike Floyd and Carlos Lago discuss the mighty AMS Alpha 12 GTR, debate the future of Audi's performance division and discuss Toyota's reign as the world's number one automaker.
Mercedes SLS AMG GT Debate! Plus the BMW / Toyota Tie Up and CLA Debut
Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Ed Loh and Carlos Lago debate the tire-shredding SLS AMG GT. The crew also discusses the newest entry level Mercedes-Benz, the CLA, and explores the rumored BMW / Toyota tie up.
Tesla Model S Controversy! Plus Ford SVT Raptor and Sporty Diesels
Angus MacKenzie, Ed Loh, Carlos Lago, Arthur St. Antoine and Mike Floyd discuss the recent New York Times "scandal" surrounding their coverage of the Tesla Model S.
Has Mazda Lost its Zoom-Zoom? Plus Chevy SS and Ultra-Luxury SUVs!
Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Carlos Lago, Michael Febbo and Mike Floyd look at the future of Mazda and how its new products such as the Mazda 6 and impending MX-5 replacement will determine the direction the company is headed.
2013 Geneva Auto Show! Plus Odd Car Names and the Ice Driving Craze!
Ed Loh, Scott Mortara, Ron Kiino, Scott Evans and Frank Markus run down the highlights of the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, and then they discuss strange naming conventions and ice drifting.
Future of Enthusiast Cars! Plus Crashing a Volvo and MT Testing!
Ed Loh, Scott Mortara, Ron Kiino, Scott Evans and Kim Reynolds give their thoughts on a recent trip to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and what a new crash test means for today's cars.
Who's On the Right Track? Plus Cadillac and Motor Trend Reviews!
Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago, Ron Kiino and Jonny Lieberman discuss which automakers are currently headed in the right direction and which ones could use a change in thinking.
Ralph Gilles Talks Viper TA! Plus Dodge Challenger and NYIAS Round Up
Special guest Ralph Gilles, President of SRT, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Randy Pobst, Jonny Lieberman and Ed Loh at the New York Auto Show to give their thoughts on SRT's Viper TA.
Johan De Nysschen Talks Sebastian Vettel and the Future of Infiniti
Johan De Nysschen, President of Infiniti, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Jonny Lieberman, Ed Loh and Scott Evans at the New York Auto Show and discuss the direction that Infiniti is headed.
David and Mike Talk Roadkill! Plus New Challenger and Muscle Car Wars
Roadkill's David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan join Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie and Jonny Lieberman to answer the most burning Roadkill questions and give a little insight into what it takes to create the show every month.
New or Used for $25k? Plus Entry-Lux Squeeze and the Electric Showdown
Jessi Lang, Jonny Lieberman, Angus MacKenzie, Ron Kiino and Greg Emmerson of European Car talk about Greg's recent Head to Head comparison of the BMW E30 M3, Volkswagen GTI and Scion FR-S and ask whether to buy new or used.
Ian Callum Talks Jaguar F-Type and the Inspiration of Jaguar Design!
Ian Callum, Director of Design at Jaguar, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Ed Loh, Kim Reynolds and Jonny Lieberman to talk about the new Jaguar F-Type and the inspiration behind the new two seater.
Doug Scott Talks Ford Atlas Concept! Small Trucks & GM, Dodge/Toyota Rivals
Ford Truck's Marketing Manager Doug Scott sits down with Ed Loh, Jonny Lieberman, Allyson Harwood and John Cappa to discuss the show-stopping Ford Atlas Concept and its controversial debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Picking a Favorite BMW M3! Plus Range Rover vs G63 AMG Aftermath
The crew sits down to discuss which of the BMW M3's are their favorite in the wake of Carlos Lago's BMW M3 Ignition.
Ted Klaus Talks New Acura NSX Development! Plus Ferrari and GT-R Rivals
Special guest Ted Klaus, Global Development Chief at Acura, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago, Ron Kiino and Jonathan Wong to talk about the new Acura NSX and the development process behind creating Acura's new Halo Car.
Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse Top Speed! Plus GT-R vs R8 and Corvette C7
The crew sits down to discuss Angus MacKenzie's recent trip to watch the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse set the world record for fastest production convertible.
Lamborghini Turns 50! Plus Bentley in China and Australian V8 Supercars
The crew talks Lamborghini's 50th Anniversary, Bentley Flying Spur in China and the reaction to Australian V8 Supercar racing in America.
Roadkill Monza Aftermath!
Roadkill's David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan join the crew to discuss Roadkill's leaf-blower supercharged Monza Spyder, debate the battle between Volvo's S60 and Audi's S4 and mourn the loss of Ford in Australia.
Sebastian Vettel Talks Formula 1! Plus 2013 Jaguar XFR-S and Justin Bell
Special guest Sebastian Vettel, professional Formula 1 Driver, calls in to discuss his most recent win at the 2013 Canadian Grand Prix as well as his love for the sport he is currently dominating
Are Hybrid Hypercars the Future? Plus Crawford Tuned BRZ and Modern Tuners
The guys sit down to discuss the current batch of Hypercars being developed including the Porsche 918 Spyder, Lamborghini Veneno, Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Acura NSX.
Roadkill Talks Tank! Plus 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe and 2014 Porsche Cayman S
The Roadkill guys reveal how they got ahold of a tank, their motivation behind crushing a Toyota Prius and why they didn't do a crazy engine swap in either the Prius or the AMC Gremlin.
Viper vs SLS Aftermath! Plus Dodge's Uncertain Future & Best Driving Roads
The crew recaps Jonny Lieberman's recent Head 2 Head between the SRT Viper and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. They also talk about their favorite driving roads and Dodge's future now that Alfa Romeo is in the picture.
Talking 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 with Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser!
GM's Al Oppenheiser sits down with Jessi Lang, Carlos Lago, Elana Scherr and Scott Evans to talk about the new Camaro Z28. With its 7.0 liter, naturally-aspirated LS7 V8, it's poised to rival the ZL1 for power and torque.
Behind Motor Trend's Testing! Plus Bentley Performance and Subaru Safari
The crew looks at MotorTrend vehicle testing and what each test indicates. Also on the agenda are the Bentley Continental GT Speed and GT3, plus Arthur St. Antoine recounts his search for the elusive white rhino in South Africa.
2014 Corvette Stingray Reactions! Plus Roadkill Muscle Truck and AMG Wagons
The crew sits down to talk about the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Also on the table is a recap of the latest Roadkill, where Freiburger and Finnegan drag race the Muscle Truck, and a discussion on AMG wagons.
Talking Fiesta ST, Ford vs Chevy, GT500 and SVT Raptor With Jamal Hameedi
Ford-SVT's Jamal Hameedi sits down with Ed Loh, Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago and Scott Mortara to talk about the new Ford Fiesta ST. Also up for discussion is the Ford vs. Chevrolet rivalry, the Ford GT, GT500 and the SVT Raptor.
Choosing the 2013 Best Driver's Car Contenders! Who's In and Who's Out
Angus MacKenzie and the MotorTrend gang finally reveal and discuss the 12 contenders for MotorTrend's 2013 Best Driver's Car. The group also explains which fan-favorite cars didn't make the cut this year and why.
Jeep Concepts, Aston Martin vs Bentley Aftermath and AMG Engines!
Angus MacKenzie and the crew discuss cool Jeep concepts and why they never seem to make it to production. They also debate the outcome of a recent Head 2 Head between the Aston Martin Vanquish and the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
World's Greatest Drag Race 3 Unplugged!
The crew addresses lingering questions, controversies and reactions to the 2013 Best Driver's Car. Plus, an "unplugged" version of the World's Greatest Drag Race 3 features an all-engine orchestra that hasn't been heard until now.
Talking Corvette C7 and Camaro with GM President Mark Reuss!
Ed Loh, David Freiburger and the crew chat with GM North America President Mark Reuss about the new Corvette C7, the Camaro ZL1, Z28 and other future high-performance products coming from GM.
2014 Porsche 911 GT3 and Walter Rohrl! Plus Super Snake and Aventador!
Scott Evans calls in from Germany with the all-new Porsche 911 GT3. The crew also chats with Arthur St. Antoine about his drive in Montana in the Lamborghini Aventador, and with Carlos Lago about the Shelby Mustang Super Snake.
Talking Audi Concepts with Quattro GmbH at 2013 Frankfurt Show!
Jonny Lieberman and Scott Evans take a break at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show to chat with Frank van Meel and Stephan Reil from Quattro GmbH about the current RS series and the future for performance Audi Quattros.
Modern Ford Design in US and Europe at the 2013 Frankfurt Show!
MotorTrend's Ed Loh and Scott Burgess meet up with Martin Smith and Moray Callum from Ford at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show to talk about the latest designs for Ford cars hitting the European and American markets.
Picking the 2014 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year!
Edward Loh and the MotorTrend gang are at the 2014 MotorTrend Sport Utility of the Year competition in the hills of Central California. The team discusses each new or significantly updated SUV to determine this year's winner!
Favorite Ferraris! Plus Epic Drives Down Under in the Ford Falcon XR6 Ute!
Angus MacKenzie is joined by the MotorTrend crew and Epic Drives host Arthur St. Antoine to talk about the Ferrari F12. The group also chats about their favorite Ferraris of all time.
Pagani Huayra Reactions!
Angus MacKenzie and the MotorTrend crew are joined by team Roadkill to talk about the Pagani Huayra...of all things. The group also chats about the delivery of a Rat Rod Custom 1950 Mercury from Northern California.
Talking SLS, C63, CLA45 and More with Mercedes AMG Head Tobias Moers!
The MotorTrend crew chats with the head of AMG, Tobias Moers. They talk about everything from the ludicrous G63 AMG 6x6 super truck to the 4 cylinder compact CLA45 AMG as well as AMG's race spec Black Series line.
Talking Chevrolet Sonic Builds at the 2013 SEMA Show!
Angus MacKenzie heads to Las Vegas for the SEMA show to meet up with other automotive journalists to discuss their uniquely modified Chevy Sonics on display and to discuss emerging aftermarket trends at the show.
Talking 2015 Ford Mustang!
Angus MacKenzie and Ed Loh and Ford designers and executives chat about the Mustang's radical new look and advanced underpinnings -- including an all-new high output Ecoboost turbo 4-cylinder!
First Drive: 2015 Nismo GT-R! Plus Tokyo Motor Show and Mitsubishi Concepts
Ed Loh sits with the MotorTrend crew and talks about the Tokyo Motor Show. They discuss the highlights of this year's event, including the Nissan IDX, Nismo GT-R, the hybrid PHEV Mitsubishi Outlander and the all-new Acura NSX.
Replay! Classic Car Roundtable from the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Angus Mackenzie and the MotorTrend crew are joined by Concours Chairman, Sandra Button, and Concours Judge, Shiro Nakamura, to discuss the world's premiere collector car competition -- the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Replay! Classic Cars and More From the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance!
MotorTrend editors share highlights from Monterey Car Week, including an inside look at The Quail and Concorso Italiano, joined by Concours judge Dan Neil and Infiniti America's Vice President Michael Bartsch.
Apple Car! What Does it Mean for Tesla and the Future of Mobility?
A group of automotive journalists and designers discuss a potential Apple car.
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