The Under-$30K Car That Makes You Rethink Compact Sedans

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Features and Favourites over our 10-plus years.
Toyota Coupes

A Day at Sonoma With Toyota’s Final Supra

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Good-bye, Supra. The Final Edition specs tell the whole story.
Electric Trucks

Chat with Rich Scheer: How the Hummer EV’s Sci-Fi Looks Came to Life

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A nonconformist, luxury off-roader channelling lunar missions & Halo’s M12 Warthog. We chat with GMC's Design Director, Rich Scheer, to explore the design and futuristic vision behind the 2022 Hummer EV's interior & exterior.
Nissan Coupes

Timeless: A 1992 Nissan 240SX SE with 1998 Silvia SR20DET Implant

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Old-school Nissans age well. This sweet 240SX shows us exactly why.
Culture Features

Easy Riding: Exploring Vancouver Island On a Pair of Harley-Davidson Hogs

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Vancouver Island is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. Writer Dustin Woods and friend hop on Harley's Street Bob and Street Glide baggers to explore what Canada's beautiful, west coast has to offer.

The Latest

Finally, a Mid-Size SUV That Actually Backs Up Its Tough Look

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Giving this top-seller a legitimate off-road-ready variant feels long overdue.

This 2020 Cybertruck Redesign Still Hits Hard Today

Electric Trucks TL Staff -
Back in 2020, before the production Cybertruck took shape, UK-based designer Khyzyl Saleem dropped his own reimagined version. Five years later, it still looks wild and weirdly believable.

Why the Porsche 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid is Still a Driver’s Car

Porsche 911 Jeff Wilson -
Porsche’s latest Turbo S shouldn’t work on paper. But it’s arguably one of the most thrilling 911s ever built.

The New 2026 Toyota Truck Everyone Else Gets

Mid-Size Trucks TL Staff -
A fresh Toyota truck update that’s raising more questions than answers.

Weekend Essentials 12: Shoot. Prep. Ride

Gear TL Staff -
A fresh mix of gear and wheels for the weekend.

Mad Cow: A 475-HP Acura Integra GS-R That Lost Its Mind

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From the Prairies to pure insanity, this Calgary-tuned Integra GS-R is the ultimate boosted beast.

Toyota Built a 2026 RAV4 for Weekends, Not Just Commutes

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
Recreation-ready Woodland grade adds style and substance to the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid.

Kia SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

SUV & Crossover Travis Persaud -
Shopping for a Kia SUV? Here's the entire lineup from Soul to the new Carnival Hybrid, including top features for each.

This New Telluride Interior Feels More Lexus Than Kia

Kia Telluride TL Staff -
The second-gen Telluride interior doubles down on refinement, but longtime fans may miss the old SUV’s raw charm.

Nissan’s Missed Chance to Build Something Bold

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A sharper look can’t hide a familiar story.
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