About Us

TractionLife is about hitting the road and enjoying life. We speak to new car buyers and motor enthusiasts who prefer the unbeaten path, paving their way in search of adventure, culture, and the best in gear. Since the late 2000s, TractionLife has grown into an award-winning, independent automotive lifestyle publication built on credibility, longevity, and a love for the road. That foundation supports a visual-first, experience-led editorial voice shaped by a group of passionate contributors.

Selected Features, 15 Years and Counting

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. 
New Cars

Cadillac Super Cruise Tested: Can Hands-Free Driving Actually Work?

Graham Heeps -
We go hands-off in a 2018 Cadillac CT6 Super Cruise on the highway as Cadillac’s driver-assistance tech arrives to North America.

A Step Back in Time: 1972 Triumph T100C

Greg Williams -
Some could argue this classic, enduro-style Triumph T100C is the last of the line. Here's a closer look at the iconic British motorcycle.
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

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.
Auto Shows

25 New, Strange, and Awesome Vehicles You’d Only Find at the Tokyo Motor Show

Mark Hacking -
We flew to the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show back in 2013 to see what's new and exciting. Here are 25 new, strange & awesome rides that stood out the most.
Porsche 911

GT3 Touring Who? Here’s Why the New Porsche 911 S/T is a Keeper

Kunal D’souza -
GT3 Touring who? The lightest 911 of the 992 generation, here's what separates the new S/T from its sibling.
Culture

Million-Dollar Machines and More: Highlights from Vancouver’s Supercar Weekend

Russell Purcell -
The Luxury and Supercar Weekend at Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden is a two-day party featuring high-end cars and exclusive products.

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