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Mercedes-Benz Just Built the Wildest League of Legends Car Yet

Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to blending luxury with culture, but this latest creation takes that crossover to the next level. To mark the kickoff...
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The gear you didn’t know you needed. We uncover the latest finds and everyday carry (EDC) essentials for car enthusiasts and adventurers…with our own reviews in the mix. No affiliate links, no kickbacks, just cool stuff worth sharing.

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Review: Leatherman Tread Multi-Tool Bracelet

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Leatherman touts their Tread bracelet as "the world’s first wearable multi-tool." But is it as functional as you'd think? Our full review.

A Personal Triumph: From Riding Bikes to Creating Them

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A Personal Triumph for motor writer Greg Williams.
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The Mercedes-AMG X sacai GT Wrap and Luxury Ready-to-Wear Staples

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Where AMG's racing heritage and sacai's design philosophy come together.

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6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Guys Who Love Motors & Gear [2020]

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Christmas is around the corner - here are 6 gift ideas for 2020, for guys who love cars, motorcycles, travel, gear & just having fun.

HitchFire’s space-saving, hitch-mounted grill for cookouts on the road

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From off-road excursions to tailgating, the HitchFire Forge 15 is a small, propane bbq grill saving trunk space & taking cookouts to the road.

Review: PlayTape by InRoad Toys

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Ditch the orange tracks for some road tape. We review (and play with) InRoad Toys PlayTape Classic Road Series & PlayTape Curves.

Step up your java game with a stealthy, $11,000 RS Black Edition espresso machine

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Is the coffee any good? Who cares.

South African adventurer builds a lightweight, mid-range camper for mid-size pickups

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Alu-Cab saw an opportunity to produce a lightweight, versatile, mid-range camper solution for the 4x4 market 10 years ago. Today, it's much improved.

QuietKat X Jeep Off-Road Electric Mountain Bike Collabo

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Jeep teams up with Colorado-based bike builder QuietKat on what the automaker claims is “the most capable off-road electric mountain bike there is.” Is it?

SEMA 2019: Overland Gear You Might’ve Missed

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If you missed it, here's some the best adventure gear for overlanders & off-roaders, on display at SEMA Show 2019. Including, of course, rooftop tents.

Yakima Unveils Innovative Gear at SEMA Show

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Yakima shows its latest offerings with OverHaul HD for the pickup fans, the versatility of the LockNLoad Platform, and new slim GrandTour Cargo Boxes.

Shell Rotella adds dedicated oil for gasoline pickup trucks and SUVs

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Shell has launched Rotella Gas Truck, a full-synthetic engine oil that’s designed to provide protection for gasoline-powered pickup trucks and SUVs under demanding towing,...

Land Rover X LEGO Defender Technic

Amee Reehal -
The 2,573-piece LEGO Defender Technic set drops in October 2019; the 2020 Defender SUV in September. Is this a glimpse at the real thing? We love it anyway.
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