AN ABRIDGED HISTORY OF MOTORTREND.

Motor Trend is a magazine that was founded in 1949 by Robert E. "Pete" Petersen. It began as a solution to the lack of advertising dollars from Detroit for Petersen's previous magazine, Hot Rod. The first issue of Motor Trend featured a sports car built by Frank Kurtis on the cover and aimed to appeal to a broad group of automotive enthusiasts. Over the years, Motor Trend has become known for its rigorous testing and evaluation of new cars, trucks, and SUVs. It has also awarded the Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, and SUV of the Year titles, which have influenced the automotive industry and consumer purchasing decisions. Motor Trend has adapted to the changing media landscape and now produces content for various platforms, including websites, television, streaming platforms, and social media. Despite the ups and downs, Motor Trend remains committed to sharing stories about cars and the people who love them. [Extracted from the article]