MotorTrend and Dodge are firing up street-legal drag racing, drift rides, grudge matches, car culture, and full-throttle fan fun on August 8, 2026. Start your engines, clear your calendar, and maybe warn your eardrums: Roadkill Nights Back for 11th Year is officially set to return Saturday, August 8, 2026, bringing one of Metro Detroit’s loudest and most beloved automotive spectacles back to M1 Concourse and the legendary Woodward Avenue. What began in 2015 as a rowdy, grassr

Leah Pruett advanced to the Top Fuel final quad and lined up alongside husband Tony Stewart for the first time in Top Fuel eliminations, while Matt Hagan powered to the Funny Car final to cap a strong weekend for Tony Stewart Racing at zMAX Dragway. Tony Stewart Racing delivered a double-final performance at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, with Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan both advancing to championship-round competition in their Dodge nitro machines at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte.

Ford has officially confirmed the Mustang Dark Horse SC at 795 horsepower, transforming the already serious Dark Horse into a near-800-horsepower warning label with race-bred engineering.

Ford’s Mustang GTD Competition has posted a 6:40.835 Nürburgring Nordschleife lap, using more power, more aero, more grip and less weight to transform an already extreme Mustang into a serious statement.

Hagan drove the TSR Dodge//SRT Hellcat to a milestone victory over Ron Capps, Leah Pruett secured the No. 1 Top Fuel qualifying spot, and team owner Tony Stewart added a Top Fuel win to cap a huge weekend at the NHRA Winternationals. POMONA, Calif. Matt Hagan drove the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car to victory Sunday in the 1,000th NHRA Funny Car race, beating Ron Capps in the final round at the 66th Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burge

The fan-favorite Easter Jeep Safari concept has officially made the jump from Moab daydream to dealership reality, as Jeep rolls out retro-inspired Wrangler and Gladiator Rewind Special Editions drenched in ‘80s and ‘90s attitude. Concept cars usually live glamorous, short lives. They show up, wear something outrageous, collect compliments, and vanish into the same automotive witness protection program that swallowed every gullwing fantasy and chrome-covered fever dream befor

The Wildtrak is back for 2026, not as a trim, but as a neatly bundled off-road option package for the Bronco Badlands, proving that sometimes the best comebacks arrive wearing FOX shocks and a Black Appearance Package. The 2026 Ford Bronco Wildtrak returns as option package, which is a very corporate way of saying Ford looked at a bunch of off-road fans, heard the word “Wildtrak” repeated with increasing emotional intensity, and decided to bring it back with a new job title.

Debuting at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, the new Dodge Durango GT America250 Edition turns a three-row SUV into a patriotic performance flex with premium trim, bold graphics and enough attitude to make fireworks feel insecure. Some SUVs are built to blend in. The 2026 Dodge Durango GT America250 Edition appears to have skipped that chapter entirely and gone straight to the part where it kicks open the garage door, salutes the skyline and asks if anyone ordered

Chevrolet has revived the Grand Sport for the C8 generation, pairing a new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 with widebody styling and introducing the 721-horsepower Grand Sport X for buyers who prefer their sweet spot with extra violence.

The 2027 Bronco RTR unveiled in Detroit introduces a factory-built Bronco aimed at buyers who want desert-ready hardware, RTR attitude and a lower-cost alternative to the Bronco Raptor.

Jeep has donated a custom 2026 Gladiator Rubicon, purpose-built by Jeep Performance Parts, to the Red Rock 4-Wheelers in support of trail maintenance and stewardship efforts across Moab’s iconic off-road landscape.

The 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn, Laramie and Rebel America250 special editions bring red, white and blue attitude, patriotic graphics and unexpectedly stylish denim-inspired trim to America’s ongoing obsession with turning pickup trucks into rolling declarations of identity. There are trucks, and then there are trucks that very clearly understand they are auditioning for the lead role in a country song, a workwear campaign and a Fourth of July parade all at once. Meet the 2026 Ram

Jeep is back in Moab for the 60th Easter Jeep Safari, bringing fresh concept vehicles, immersive fan experiences and a renewed focus on trail stewardship to one of off-roading’s most iconic gatherings.

Celebrating Mustang’s Racing Legacy — Accessible, Competitive, Unforgettable Ford is taking grassroots racing to the next level. As the #Ford Racing Motorsports Pyramid continues to grow, Ford is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new class in the #Mustang Cup USA series for 2026 - Mustang Cup Classic. This isn’t just another addition; it’s a celebration of Mustang’s rich racing heritage. Mustang Cup Classic honors the incredible performance legacy of Ford Mustangs fr

Authentic design meets legendary off-road capability The Jeep Gladiator is charging into 2026 with a bold new addition that pays homage to the brand’s legendary military roots. Introducing the Gladiator Willys ‘41 buzz model, a rugged tribute to the iconic Kaiser Jeep M715 military truck that combines authentic styling with the Gladiator’s proven off-road capability. This special edition is designed for adventure seekers who want a truck that looks as tough as it performs. “T

Relentless Rain Forces NHRA to Cancel Season Finale, Leaving Championship Dreams in the Clouds The 2025 #NHRA Mission Series was set to close with a bang at the iconic In-N-Out World Finals in Pomona—but Mother Nature had other plans. A record-breaking deluge drenched Southern California from Friday through Sunday, leaving the famed dragstrip soaked and silent. With more storms looming for the next three days, NHRA officials made the tough call: the 20th and final race of the

Celebrating 15 Years of Desert Dominance with Unmatched Capability The Baja 1000 is legendary for its punishing terrain and unpredictable weather, and this year was no exception. In one of the most challenging editions in recent memory, Ford Racing proved why the Raptor nameplate remains the benchmark for factory-built off-road capability. The F-150 Raptor roared to victory in the Stock Full Size class, while the Bronco Raptor conquered the Stock Mid Size class, delivering a

12 Months. 12 Wranglers. 85 Years of Unstoppable Adventure Eight-and-a-half decades. Zero off-seasons. Endless adventure. Next year, the #Jeep brand celebrates 85 years of trailblazing heritage with a bold tribute: Twelve 4 Twelve—a yearlong celebration as legendary as the brand itself. Starting this month, Jeep will drop a new limited-edition Wrangler on the 12th of every month for the next 12 months, putting its iconic spirit front and center. Each release honors a legacy b

A historic kickoff and Formula 1 return set the tone for 2026 January 15, 2026, will mark a historic moment for Ford Racing as we kick off the most ambitious and electrifying era in our 125-year legacy. For the first time, the annual Ford Racing Season Launch will take place in Detroit at the iconic Michigan Central Station, a landmark that symbolizes resilience, innovation, and the city’s deep-rooted passion for cars. This revitalized venue sets the perfect stage for a year

A compact truck transformed into a potential street performance icon Ford Performance is turning up the heat on the compact truck segment with the debut of the Ford Maverick 300T Project Vehicle at #SEMA 2025. Born from customer feedback and countless hours spent on enthusiast forums, this build represents the ultimate blueprint for Maverick owners who want more power, sharper handling, and bold styling. The Maverick community has been asking for performance upgrades, and For