First Drive: Subaru Quietly Built Its Most Capable Little Hybrid Yet

It slipped off the radar for a few years, but Subaru just brought it back: stronger, smarter, and still built for adventure.
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Our Picks

Features and Favourites over our 10-plus years.
Classic Motorcycles

This Restored 1972 Laverda 750 SF is Sublime in Lime

Greg Williams -
The Italians may be known for their flair over practicality, but Laverda's choice to base its new machine on a proven design was surprisingly pragmatic.

Cruising Key West on a Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

Dustin Woods -
Escaping winter’s wrath with a 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special in the Florida Keys. Nice.

Out of the Woodwork: 1916 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer

Greg Williams -
Board track replica recreates motorcycle racing's blood sport past.
Gear

AMG x adidas Goes Full Throttle

TL Staff -
AMG power, adidas pace. Innovation meets performance as Mercedes-AMG and adidas set records in cars, sneakers, and pure endurance.
Culture

American Motorsports: Visiting the World of Speed Museum In Oregon

Benjamin Yong -
82,000 square-feet of American motorsport goodness nestled in the Pacific Northwest.
Motorcycles

7 Great Dual Sport Adventure Motorcycles for Every Rider

Greg Williams -
Tackling the morning commute to traversing mountains after work, these dual sport adventure motorcycles top our list.
Camper Vans

Off-Grid But on Point: Custom-Built Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans Go Overlanding in Style

Graham Heeps -
Solar charging, lithium batteries and high-end interior finishes are taking Class B RVs to the next level.
Toyota Coupes

Why the Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition Could Be a Future Classic

Amee Reehal -
Bright yellow paint, Brembos, and exclusivity. The GR86 Yuzu Edition might just be Toyota’s next cult icon.

The Latest

The 408-HP Lexus EV You Didn’t See Coming

Lexus EV and Hybrid Amee Reehal -
Lexus’ first all-electric F SPORT finally gives quiet power a voice.

Mercedes-Benz Just Built the Wildest League of Legends Car Yet

Gear TL Staff -
Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to blending luxury with culture, but this latest creation takes that crossover to the next level. To mark the kickoff...

First Drive: Subaru’s 2026 Forester Wilderness Isn’t Radically Different But Smarter Off-Road

Subaru Forester Amee Reehal -
Latest Forester Wilderness proves evolution beats reinvention.

Mazda’s New CX-70 PHEV Fixes What the First One Missed

Mid-Size SUV TL Staff -
The midsize 2026 CX-70 PHEV isn’t a reinvention, but it’s the version Mazda should’ve launched first.

Monopoly Just Got a Speed Upgrade

Gear TL Staff -
Pass ‘N Go in style. Hot Wheels reimagines Monopoly’s 90-year-old token.

Mercedes Let Hot Wheels Go Wild

Gear TL Staff -
Oversized diffusers, wild spoilers, and bright, 1980s-inspired color pops give it that unmistakable Hot Wheels DNA.

Toyota’s Hybrid Bet Looked Risky. Now It’s Paying Off Big.

Toyota EV & Hybrid TL Staff -
Who needs a full EV when hybrids are moving like this?

A Day at Sonoma With Toyota’s Final Supra

Toyota Coupes Amee Reehal -
Good-bye, Supra. The Final Edition specs tell the whole story.

Why the Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition Could Be a Future Classic

Toyota Coupes Amee Reehal -
Bright yellow paint, Brembos, and exclusivity. The GR86 Yuzu Edition might just be Toyota’s next cult icon.

Review: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 Tires

Tire Reviews Doug Firby -
Is this all-weather tire the sweet spot between price and performance?
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