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Jeep’s Gladiator Shadow Ops Skips the Lifestyle Act

Jeep Gladiator
Built on the Rubicon platform, the Gladiator Shadow Ops trades lifestyle cues for tools that actually matter on the trail.

SOREL’s Classic Defender Pops Up Across European Cafés

Old Land Rover Defenders
The brand repurposed an older, pre-2016 Defender 110 as a visual anchor for a series of pop-ups across Berlin, Paris, and London.

The DAB 1α Wasn’t Built for the Masses

Electric Motorcycles
Design first. Electric second. The DAB 1α is a motorcycle built with intent, not volume.

Tesla’s Newest Product Has Nothing to Do With Cars

Gear
After Lamborghini’s $5,400 pickleball flex, Tesla enters the game with a $350 Plaid paddle.

Why Some Sedans Outperform SUVs in Winter Conditions

Sedan & Hatchbacks
Turns out the low-slung underdog might be the real winter hero.

2025 Kia EV9 Vs. Volvo EX90: Price-to-Luxury Tips the Win

Comparisons
Three-row electric SUVs don’t get much more relevant right now than the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX90. Both promise roomy cabins, modern...

Mitsubishi Still Knows How to Build a Bruiser

Adventure Vehicles
The Brazil-only 2026 Triton Savana proves Mitsubishi still knows how to build a serious adventure truck.

Paul Walker’s Understated 2005 Ford GT Is Up For Grabs

Culture
Lightly modified and one of just 14 in Mark IV Red.

These Electric SUVs Rolled Out New for 2024 (Still Popular Picks Today)

Electric & Hybrid
Used 2024 EV SUVs on your radar? Here’s what was new that year.

Inside Porsche’s Surprise Comeback

Culture
Porsche revives its most iconic retro fabrics. And the comeback is cooler than you’d expect.
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