What a $250K Defender Clone Says About the Future of Custom SUVs

Tomorrow’s SUVs will be (should be) built on heritage, power, and bold design.
Old Land Rover Defenders Amee Reehal - 0

Editor's Picks

Culture

Chat with Ricky Forbes: Chasing Tornados in His Custom Ford F-150

Russell Purcell Russell Purcell -
We chat with Ricky Forbes of the Tornado Hunters who chases twisters behind the wheel of a storm-proof 2015 Ford F-150 custom pickup.
Gear

Pickleball, But Make It Lambo: The BL002 Paddle Drops in April

Ted Kritsonis Ted Kritsonis -
Lambo vibes on the court? This paddle’s got a carbon frame, wild power, and serious swagger.
Gear

The Silver Cross X Lamborghini Stroller is a Supercar for Your Baby

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Here's your chance to one-up those parents with the Reef Al Arancio - a Lambo baby stroller with fast looks & comfort, limited to 500 units.

Summer Dreamin’: Ditching the Cubicle for a Flame-Painted Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
Our writer Dustin Woods jumps on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and hits the road to fulfill a lifelong dream, leaving the 9-5 life behind.

Features

First Drive: 2025 VW Jetta Balances Value with German Precision

Refined design, more standard features, and the same fun-to-drive experience—all at great value. We take the new 2025 Jetta GLI for a drive.
Compact Sedans Kunal D’souza - 0

Buyer's Guides

SUV & Crossover

Mazda SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

TL Staff -
Subcompact to full-size, these are all the current Mazda SUVs to know about.
Tire Reviews

The Best Winter Tires for Snow and Ice: Budget to Premium Picks

Graham Heeps -
These 24 winter tires top our list. From budget-friendly to pricer, premium, performance-rated. For cars and SUVs.
Motorcycles

2022’s Best Motorcycles: Our Top 5 Selections

Kurt Spurlock -
Tough to pick just five - but this batch is new, redesigned, and definitely worthy.
Adventure Vehicles

13 Best Adventure Vehicles and Off-Road SUVs of 2015

TL Staff -
Wrapping up 2015 with the best off road SUV and adventure vehicles including concepts and special editions.

The Latest

2015 Acura MDX Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Travis Persaud -
Shopping for a used 2015 Acura MDX? Our full review of the MDX Elite model, including the luxury SUV's interior, power, styling and more.

Cruising Key West on a Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

Dustin Woods -
Escaping winter’s wrath with a 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special in the Florida Keys. Nice.

Riding the Lake Superior Circle Tour on Harley’s 2013 Electra Glide Limited

Dustin Woods -
Twice is nice. Touring the Lake Superior Circle - this time, with a 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Limited.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Review

Mid-Size Sedans Chris Chase -
The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has developed some less-than-positive associations, thanks to certain predecessors of the 2015 model reviewed here, and that's too bad, because it's one of the best cars in Chevy's current model range.

Highline Jacket: Aether’s Ultimate Road Coat

TL Staff -
Aether's most insulated jacket to date, the city-styled Highline is designed to keep you warm during the deep freeze of winter.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Custom Kit: Build Your Italian Bike

Motorcycles TL Staff -
Personalize a Moto Guzzi V7 motorcycle with parts anyone from the motorcycle enthusiast to the first-time rider can use.

2015 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab Limited Review

Toyota Tacoma Chris Chase -
Short of the Tacoma TRD, the top-end 2015 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab Limited we tested is fairly basic. Here's a look at why.

Winter Driving and Importance of Proper Headlight Bulbs

Russell Purcell -
Winter driving conditions can wreak havoc on visibility. Luckily, the solution can be as simple as upgrading your vehicle’s headlight bulbs.

5 Most Newsworthy Reveals from the 2014 LA Auto Show

Auto Shows Mark Hacking -
Glitz, Glamour and Gearboxes: here are the most newsworthy cars from the 2014 LA Auto Show.

Turn your Jeep Wrangler into a pickup with the MOPAR JK-8 Conversion Kit

TL Staff -
Got a 2007-2014 Jeep Wranger? Looking for a pickup? Convert Your Jeep Wrangler with the MOPAR JK-8 Conversion Kit.
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