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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Bring Daniel Arsham’s Iconic Porsche 930A to Your Desk

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Limited to 930 units, Daniel Arsham’s 930A 911 Turbo mini might be your only chance to own one of his one-off Porsche creations.
Gear

RIMOWA and Porsche Partner for Exclusive 911-Inspired Carry-On

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Limited to 911 units (of course), the RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita pays homage to the iconic coupe.
Culture Features

Chat With Explorer Mike Horn About His Epic Adventures & Role as Global G-Class Ambassador

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We chat with modern day world explorer Mike Horn about his G-Glass adventures & how stepping out of your comfort zone is good for the soul.
Toyota Coupes

Why the Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition Could Be a Future Classic

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

2021 KTM 890 Adventure R Review: Our Take After 4 Months

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Replacing the KTM 790, the new 890 Adventure R gains more power, added torque, improved traction control, and reworked shifting. So, does the world really need a high-tech, 105-hp dirt bike? Yes, it does.
Toyota Coupes

Lost and Found: A Slammed 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo

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After an Evil Knievel–style street racing crash, this owner's MR2 went into hiding during its lengthy rebuild. The result was worth the wait.

Revolutionary: History of the Harley-Davidson VRSC Told Through These Distinct, Custom V-Rods

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The history of the Harley-Davidson VRSC, or V-Rod, and the story behind this pair of custom V-twin cruiser motorcycles - each sporting its own, distinct looks.
Gear

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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Who needs a full EV when hybrids are moving like this?

A Day at Sonoma With Toyota’s Final Supra

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

Why the Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition Could Be a Future Classic

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

Review: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 Tires

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Is this all-weather tire the sweet spot between price and performance?

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

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