TL Staff

Quick takes and news updates from the TractionLife editorial desk. Curated and edited by our team led by auto journalist Amee Reehal.

2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition: For Texans Only

Offered exclusively in Texas and neighbouring states, the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition skips the chrome bits for a cleaner look.

New Off-Road Upgrade Package Transforms The Ford Ranger Into a True Performance Beast

2020 Ford Ranger fans looking for real performance upgrades are in luck with California-based APG's new ProRunner Series 1 package for true off-roaders.

Specs: Subaru WRX STI Kanrai Edition is An Ultra-Rare Subie

Only 75 units of the 2020 Subaru WRX STI Kanrai Edition were made, with upgrades including BBS wheels, Michelin PS Cup 2 tires, and Bilstein dampers.

Redesigned 641-HP 911 Turbo S Hits New Performance Levels for 2021

The new 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S release date is set for late 2020 with orders open in April. But with more power than ever, expect a higher price tag too.

Crushed to Perfection: Movie Cars Reimagined by Alessandro Paglia

Brought to life using only pens or pencils on cotton paper, Milan-based artist Alessandro Paglia smashes our favourite iconic movie & TV cars to the ground.

Wader 110: The Ultimate Road-Tripping 1995 Defender by Arkonik

With plans to trek from Arizona to Alaska for some fly-fishing, Arknonik built one lucky couple the ultimate 1995 Land Rover Defender, dubbed the Wader 110.

Hot Wheels and Tesla Unveil Their Cybertruck Collaboration

Mattel and Tesla teamup on a pair of RC Cybertrucks shipping late 2020 - but in limited numbers for a 1:64 scale model and 1:10 scale already sold out.

Minivan Dads Rejoice: New 2021 Pacifica Now Gets All-Wheel Drive

With a more utility-focused look and updated styling, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica finally gets AWD for families tackling the snow and ice.

2020 Mercedes-Benz Weekender Preview: A Pop-Up Camper Comes to North America

Finally, North America gets a pop-up camper and we have Mercedes-Benz to thank. Based on the Metris cargo van, here's the 2020 Weekender up close.

Ford Adds the Range-Topping TX4 Compact SUV to the 2020 Troller Lineup

A sturdy 4x4 off-roading SUV, Ford's new 2020 Troller TX4 is a Brazil-only offering with some Bronce-esque vibes. Priced around $40K.