Forget Sportbikes: 2026 Is All About Adventure Machines

Here are four 2026 adventure bikes that have our full attention.
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Our Picks

Features and Favourites over our 10-plus years.

Review: Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Roof Box

Amee Reehal -
Is Yakima's mid-range SkyBox roof box worth it?

Dysfunctional Utopia: 2002 Suzuki SV650 Comes Back to Life

Greg Williams -
Some folks collect stamps. Others collect coins. This bike owner's hobby is far more interesting - he collects dysfunctional motorcycles.
Tuner Cars

1993 BMW E36 Reborn with 535 HP of Pure American Muscle

Amee Reehal -
Canada's Tunerworks breathes new life into a 1996 BMW 328is, transforming it into a 535-hp beast powered by a GM LS1 engine.
Luxury Full-Size SUV

These Old Defenders Out-Gun the New Model

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Modified Defenders that blend old-school charm with modern upgrades. These classics capture our hearts with their style and performance.

The Latest

Mercedes-Benz Top Money-Maker GLE SUV Gains a 2020 Refresh

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover TL Staff -
Blending luxury with off-road chops, here are the 2020 GLE trims, interior and exterior features, and performance specs for each engine.

A Bespoke, Ranch-Ready 2020 Kia Telluride Makes an Early Appearance

Kia Telluride TL Staff -
Kia Telluride makes a Texas-flavoured appearance at 2019 New York Fashion Show with natural wood interior trim & saddle-inspired leather.

Lexus LY 650 Luxury Yacht by the Marquis-Larson Boat Group

Adventure Vehicles TL Staff -
A Lexus boat for the seas. The LY 650 65-foot long sailer sports a pronounced bow, accentuated aft hips, and curved deck accents.

2019 Acura RDX Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Graham Heeps -
The third-generation compact SUV heralds new direction for Japanese luxury brand. We review the range-topping Advance model, including driving impressions, interior, overall pros & cons, and more.

2018 Nissan Maxima Review

Full-Size Sedans Chris Chase -
We enjoyed most of our time in the 2018 Nissan Maxima, but feel it could improve by focusing more on power instead of positioning it as a 'sports car.'

How often should you rotate your car tires & how much does it cost?

Kelly Taylor -
Tire rotation is of the simplest techniques for getting the most out of your tires, but how often should you do it? How much does it cost?

Bürstner Harmony 3 Concept Caravan is the Ultimate Hotel Room on Wheels

Cool Trailers and RVs TL Staff -
Where hotel room and lounge vibes meet the road.

2019 Ram 1500 Review | Taking the Fight to F-150 & Silverado

Ram 1500 Graham Heeps -
The 2019 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4x4 - bigger, lighter, quieter, classier half-ton pickup takes the fight to the F-150 and new Silverado.

Jeep’s Limited 2018 Wrangler Moab Level Ups the Sahara Model

Jeep Wrangler TL Staff -
Built on the Sahara model, the limited-edition 2018 Wrangler Moab adds special content to the exterior and interior.

Jack Mason Racing Chronograph 40mm | Love for Mid-Century Sports Cars

TL Staff -
Texas-based watchmaker Jack Mason shows love for mid-century sports cars with their new Racing Chronograph 40mm. Part of their reinvented Racing Collection.
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