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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Features and Favourites over our 10-plus years.
Motorcycles

2024 BMW R12 nineT Review: Preserving Tradition with a Modern Twist

Jeff Wilson -
When BMW set out to update its R nineT for 2024, there was some trepidation that they might just ruin a good thing. 
Tuner Cars

Downright Dirty: A 1995 Nissan 240SX with a GT-R RB26DETT swap

Amee Reehal -
This daily driven Nissan S14 has a serious GT-R complex - with a single turbo RB26DETT swap in the mix for a 'dirty' modded 1995 240SX SE.
Porsche Coupes

A Glorious Day Out with the Intermeccanica Speedster

Russell Purcell -
The Intermeccanica Speedster is a faithful reproduction of  the 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster. Here's what a day with this rare classic is like.
Classic Motorcycles

A Neglected Royal Enfield Interceptor Lives Another Life

Greg Williams -
Following a major restoration, this classic British motorcycle almost didn't make it. But the 1964 Royal Enfield Interceptor is back and alive.
Culture

The Porsche Travel Experience British Columbia: Exploring the Beautiful Okanagan

Amee Reehal -
The Porsche Travel Experience British Columbia is designed for globetrotters & drivers alike, exploring Canada's west coast gems in the latest 911 Carrera S.
Gear

Puma X Porsche Collection: From the Racetrack to the Hardwood

TL Staff -
A collab with NBA star LaMelo Ball and Puma Hoops includes six apparel variations and a pair of basketball kicks.
Culture

Inside Ford’s Historic Rouge Factory and New Plant for the F-150 Pickup

Benjamin Yong -
Nearly 100 years old, the Ford Rouge Factory in Dearborn, Michigan still operates today, home to the new 2015 F-150. Here's a closer look at the historic facility.
Gear

Unveiling the Legend: The Porsche 550 Spyder Coffee Table Book

TL Staff -
The evolution of one of Porsche's most defining creations, over 304 pages.

The Latest

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?

Audi’s New e-Bike: Just Brand Merch Or Serious Trail Machine?

Gear TL Staff -
is this just another piece of Audi-branded lifestyle merch, or a legitimate trail machine worthy of the badge?
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