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The Porsche X Almond Surfboard Collection Brings Vintage 911 Vibes to the Ocean

TL Staff TL Staff -
Back in 1963, when the Germans were blessed with the first 911 hitting the roads, Southern Californians were busy hitting the coast as surf...
Culture

Banged-Up 1989 Countach Coupé from ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Goes to Auction

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Own a piece of 1980's debauchery - Jordan Belfort style with the 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Coupé from Wolf of Wall Street.
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Lamborghini X Technics SL-1200M7B: A Collab Done Right

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
The bonus is a record blasting famous Lambo engine exhaust notes including the Miura SV, 25th Anniversary Countach, and new Revuelto. Nice.

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First Drive: The 2024 Porsche Macan EV is High Tech, High-Powered & High Priced

Porsche EV & Hybrid Kunal D’souza -
A big clue the new Macan EV bears little similarity to the outgoing one is the massive price jump - customize the interior and watch the price ballon quickly.

2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Review

Compact Crossovers Vincent Aubé -
The more rugged CX-50 Meridian is great to drive, and a great option for the small family. However, some questions regarding this adventure-ready trim still have to be answered.

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Review

Toyota Grand Highlander Amee Reehal -
Range-topping Platinum Hybrid MAX AWD is the ultimate all-weather, road-trip family warrior.

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Calligraphy Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Jeff Wilson -
The rugged exterior hides the new Santa Fe’s posh cabin. We review the range-topping Ultimate Calligraphy model 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder.

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Amee Reehal -
Stealthier XRT boasts enough off-road chops that most families will ever need.

First Drive: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Puts Lexus RX in its Sights

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Kunal D’souza -
Are digital cabin scents, the largest screen in the segment, new looks with slick LED DRLs, and increased power enough to tackle Lexus RX?

2023 Nissan Rogue Platinum Review: Impressed and Distressed

Compact Crossovers Russell Purcell -
Impressed and Distressed: The top Rogue Platinum AWD offers excellent value, nice ride quality, and a long feature list but CVT transmission takes some getting used to

2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail First Drive Review

Lexus GX Jeff Wilson -
The Overtrail trim makes the GX 550 a more serious off-roader.

2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury+ AWD First Drive Review

Lexus GX Amee Reehal -
Redesigned GX maintains opulence while adding more rugged looks.

Lexus Wasted No Time Making the 2024 GX 550 Interior a Standout

Lexus GX Amee Reehal -
A more sophisticated, tidy look Overlanders and suburbanites can get behind.
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