In Pictures: Exploring LA With the Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

Four days in LA, one electric Porsche wagon, and a family trip that proved the Taycan Cross Turismo makes every mile more fun.
Porsche Taycan Amee Reehal - 0

Editor's Picks

Motorcycles

2022 BMW S 1000 XR Review: The People’s Bike

Jeff Wilson Jeff Wilson -
BMW made the already-great S 1000 XR notably better, sporting the heart of a race machine with the comfort & features of a touring bike.
Culture

A Vintage Escape: Classic Trailers Meet Oregon’s Wine Country Charm

Benjamin Yong Benjamin Yong -
We head to The Vintages Trailer Resort RV park in Dayton, Oregon for a truly unique, nostalgic camping experience with a modern twist.
Tuner Cars

Mark of the Beast: A Diabolical 2002 Corvette Z06 Coupe Rises Up

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Montreal tuner Avo Aboulian turned this C5 Vette into a truly diabolical, wide body beast so sinister it keeps Lamborghinis up at night.

Road Trip to Philadelphia in the Infiniti QX60

Travis Persaud Travis Persaud -
There’s a richness to Philadelphia that goes well beyond cheesesteaks. Our man Travis hits the road in the 2016 Infiniti QX60 to find out.

Features

A Vintage Escape: Classic Trailers Meet Oregon’s Wine Country Charm

We head to The Vintages Trailer Resort RV park in Dayton, Oregon for a truly unique, nostalgic camping experience with a modern twist.
Culture Benjamin Yong - 1

Buyer's Guides

Adventure Vehicles

Here Are the Best Off-Road Vehicles & Adventure Machines We Discovered in 2019

Amee Reehal -
30 reasons to remortgage the home and hit the road.

Cooper Discoverer A/TW Review: The Latest Winter Tire Technology

Russell Purcell -
Cooper Tires partner with Canadian Tire to introduce the latest in winter tire technology. We review the Cooper Discoverery A/TW tires.
SUV & Crossover

Volkswagen SUV Models [2023/2024]: Smallest to Biggest

Suhail Ajmal -
The Volkswagen SUV model lineup continues to grow. Here are the latest models, from compact to mid-size, gas to all-electric.
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.

The Latest

This Restored 1972 Laverda 750 SF is Sublime in Lime

Classic Motorcycles Greg Williams -
The Italians may be known for their flair over practicality, but Laverda's choice to base its new machine on a proven design was surprisingly pragmatic.

2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Review: Smooth Style-Monger

Full-Size Sedans Mark Hacking -
The 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé is one smooth style-monger. We hit the roads of Santa Barbara to review the V8-powered 445-hp coupe.

2014 Kia Rondo First Drive Review

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
The Seven-seat Urban Utility Vehicle has Re-Arrived. We review the all-new 2014 Kia Rondo seeing a total (much needed) styling makeover.

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 First Drive Review

Bentley Coupe Mark Hacking -
Shopping for a used Bentley Continental GT V8? We put the 2013 super-coupe to the test, on and off the track. Plus, review its interior.

2013 Ford F-150 Review: Revised Payload and Towing Capacity Ratings

Russell Purcell -
We head to the Alberta Badlands to review the new 2013 Ford F-150, putting the best-selling pickup's revised towing and payload to the test.

2013 Ford F-150 Limited First Drive Review

Ford F-150 Russell Purcell -
Delivering V8 performance with V6 fuel economy, is the 2013 Ford F-150 Limited the new standard in luxury?

BMW X1 Vs BMW X3: Breaking Down the Pros & Cons

Compact Crossovers Russell Purcell -
Perfect transportation for the urban jungle, we compare the BMW X1 xDrive 35i vs the X3 xDrive28i - two of the German automaker's popular compact SUVs

Road Trip: Exploring Alberta Badlands in a 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche 911 Russell Purcell -
What's the best way to explore the Alberta Badlands and Drumheller's Dinosaur Valley? With a droptop 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo, of course.

Twisted : A 1996 Honda Magna Only An Owner Can Love

Greg Williams -
Most would take something ugly and make it beautiful. This 1996 Honda Magna was an unloved monstrosity - and made to be even more grotesque.

Shining Monkey Car Care Products Review: Tire Shine, Protectant, Repair

Gear Russell Purcell -
It's time to clean your ride. We review some of latest Shining Monkey Car Care products including No Spit Tire Shine, Seal and Protect Treatment - Carnauba Wax, and Clean and Repair Treatment – Liquid Polish.
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