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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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Tuner Cars

Unsung Hero: Tale of a Supercharged 1996 BMW M3 Cabriolet

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Unlike some aftermarket rides, this supercharged 1996 BMW M3 Cabriolet with a 1999 M3 motor and OBD1 conversion likes to lay low.

A Day at the Kawasaki Ninja Experience Tour

Dustin Woods -
We check out Kawasaki Canada’s Ninja Experience Tour to get up close and personal with Kawasaki's latest offerings.
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.
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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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