TL Staff

By TL Staff: Quick takes, news updates, and select features from the TractionLife editorial desk.

Honda Redesigns 2023 HR-V with Beefed-Up Size & Updated Engine

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Honda wants to be more 'multicultural' & 'youthful' with its redesigned 2023 HR-V. But will redesigned looks, larger size dimensions, and a new engine help pull it off?

New Rattler Package Turns Ford’s Base F-150 XL Into an Off-Roader

Ford F-150 TL Staff -
Base but not basic with skid plates, 18" wheels, bolder styling, and more.

Honda Resurrects the ST125 Dax Mini Bike (But Only in Europe)

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Honda's funky little ST125 Dax fully owns the genuine authenticity of the 1969 original, joining the Monkey & MSX125 Grom in Europe for 2023.

Breitling Channels 1960s Café Racer Spirit with Top Time Triumph Timepiece

Gear TL Staff -
For a cool $5,500 with a cool, ice-blue look, Breitling and Triumph unite on this gorgeous 1960s cafe-racer chronograph.

Rally-Prepped Defender 90 Featured in New Bond Collaboration

Adventure Vehicles TL Staff -
Forget the bullets & bombs, this one-off, rally-prepped Defender 90 is fighting a different battle, taking on the 2022 Bowler Defender Challenge.

Dark Horse Bronco 6×6: Apocalypse’s Off-Road Monster

Ford Bronco TL Staff -
It was a matter time before we’d see a Bronco 6x6 hit the market, and Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing is the first out the gate.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Back to the Future Time Machine

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Folding tires, light-up flux capacitor, swappable license plates -- Zemeckis & Spielberg would be proud of this 1,872-piece LEGO Creator set.

2023 Acura Integra Interior: Features, Tech & A-Spec Upgrades Inside the New Cabin

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A closer look inside the 2023 Acura Integra’s redesigned interior, from premium materials and A-Spec upgrades to the latest tech features and seating options.

VW ID. Buzz Interior: Inside the New-Age Electric Van’s Cabin & Features

VW EV & Hybrid TL Staff -
A closer look inside the VW ID. Buzz’s modern, retro-inspired interior — from seating layouts and cargo space to tech features and sustainable materials.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: A Closer Look

Subaru Crosstrek TL Staff -
Still a fuel-sipping subcompact crossover but expect a $300 price bump compared to outgoing Crosstrek Hybrid.
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