The 4Runner Evolved, But Did It Get Better?

A look at how Toyota’s 4Runner has evolved over 15 years, comparing the 2010 SR5 with the 2025 Hybrid Platinum from an owner’s perspective.
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Our Picks

Features and Favourites over our 10-plus years.

Norton’s Rocketship: A 1968 Norton Atlas Motorcycle Feature

Greg Williams -
A dependable British missile. The history of the motorcycle marquee and the story behind this gorgeous 1968 Norton Atlas.
Gear

Puma X Porsche 911 Turbo Sneakers Pay Homage to a Classic, Again

Amee Reehal -
The 50th anniversary Porsche 911 Turbo limited sneaker editions “Turbo No. 1” and “Turbo 930” bring a unique local flavour to this global collaboration.

The Unicorn is Down: MadJap Kustoms Mythical Chopper

Greg Williams -
Down but not out as MadJap and Jesus Imposter resurrect a mythical chopper.
Tuner Cars

The Hustle: Tuned 2001 Honda S2000 Worth the Work

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This track-ready, daily-driver tuned-out AP1 is the result of sleepless nights and countless hours of hard work. Yeah, we'd say it was worth the work.

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

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

Mazda Might’ve Just Teased the RX’s Electrified Comeback

Car Reviews & News TL Staff -
A glimpse at Mazda’s next halo performance car, maybe even a spiritual successor to the RX line?

Ram Let Terry Crews Turn His White Chicks Scene Into a Truck Fight Song

Culture TL Staff -
Game-day pride meets truck power as Terry Crews headlines Ram’s new college football fight song.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review: A Smarter, Sharper Everyday EV

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Vincent Aubé -
More range, same style, and a long-awaited wiper. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 keeps proving why it’s the EV to beat.

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.
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