TL Staff

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

Jeep’s Gladiator Shadow Ops Skips the Lifestyle Act

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

SOREL Arctic Truck Defender

Old Land Rover Defenders TL Staff -
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 TL Staff -
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 TL Staff -
After Lamborghini’s $5,400 pickleball flex, Tesla enters the game with a $350 Plaid paddle.

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

Comparisons TL Staff -
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 TL Staff -
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 TL Staff -
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 TL Staff -
Used 2024 EV SUVs on your radar? Here’s what was new that year.

Inside Porsche’s Surprise Comeback

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

How Much Can a Toyota Highlander Tow? (Gas vs. Hybrid)

Toyota Highlander TL Staff -
The Toyota Highlander tows more than you think. Here’s exactly how much each model year can tow: gas vs. hybrid ratings, specs, and real examples.
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