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

Electric Motorcycles

Meet the Grunt: Volcon’s First Electric Trail Bike

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Austin, TX-based Volcon Inc. hits the scene as the first all-electric, off-road powersports company. Here's their first vehicle: the Grunt.
Culture Features

Night Moves: An Urban Adventure with the Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
Sometimes staying home provides the best getaway. A 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Bob makes it better.
Gear

Nissan’s Sharpest Z Yet is a Sushi Knife?

Ted Kritsonis Ted Kritsonis -
A sleek, limited-edition blade inspired by the iconic Z car.
Ferrari Coupes

Along Came a Spyder: 2002 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 360 Modena Spyder Twin-Supercharged

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
When a stock F360 just won't cut it, it's time to call Novitec Rosso (literally).

Features

How the Trailhunter Expands the 4Runner’s Legacy

Trail-ready and fully loaded—without the aftermarket fuss.
Toyota 4Runner Jeff Wilson - 0

Buyer's Guides

Review: Nokian One HT All-Season Tires

Doug Firby -
Better than most factory tires, competitively priced, with a great warranty, and built for longevity with minimal maintenance.
Mid-Size SUV

All 3 Toyota Land Cruiser 2024 Models & Shared Specs Up Close

Amee Reehal -
So, you want to buy the new Land Cruiser SUV. You've got three grade choices - well, it's more like two choices. We explain.
Tire Reviews

Review: BFGoodrich Winter T/A KSI Tires

Chris Chase -
BFGoodrich reveal their new Winter T/A/ KSI tires, replacing the Winter Slalom KSI. We head to snowy Ottawa to put these tires to the test.

Review: Toyo Observe GSi-6 Winter Tire

Russell Purcell -
Replacing the Observe GSi-5 and Observe Garit KX, how do Toyo's new high-performance snow tires perform in harsh winter conditions?

The Latest

2013 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport AWD First Drive Review: The Wait is Over

Mid-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 stands as a huge step forward for the Japanese luxury brand, especially when equipped with the F Sport package.

2012 Kia Rio SX Sedan Review: An Anomaly on Wheels

Subcompact Sedans Amee Reehal -
The little-car-company-that-could has not only caught up, but in many ways is now leading the way, producing stylish, economical vehicles with an unprecedented list...

2012 Toyota 4Runner Limited Review: Rugged & Reliable

Toyota 4Runner Russell Purcell -
The Toyota 4Runner doesn't see many changes for 2012, but still remains the off-road SUV of choice for many outdoor and urban families alike. We put the range-topping Limited to the test.

2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet Review

Coupe Reviews Russell Purcell -
Cruising topless has never been so classy. We review the 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet - the German automaker's sporty, open-air luxury convertible.

2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Review

Toyota Tundra Russell Purcell -
We put the 2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4X4 to the test powered by the smaller of Toyota's V8 offerings: the 4.6-litre i-FORCE V8.

2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0L V8 Review: Big Bang for the Buck

Full-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
Compared to the rivals, the executive types may find a bargain in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec with its 429-hp V8 powerplant.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Review: Style & Substance

Mid-Size Sedans Mark Hacking -
A wildly impressive car, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG will certainly appeal to the driver who appreciates an aggressive look and the performance to match.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Review

Coupe Reviews Amee Reehal -
You’re gawking at the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4— bold, brash, and badass as ever, leaving its mark as the last of the 997 era.

2012 Ford Explorer Limited EcoBoost Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
From power to luxury, we break down the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited with the new EcoBoost engine in our review.

Volvo’s Twilight “Journey to the Wedding” Contest Winner

Culture Russell Purcell -
Volvo Canada announces "Journey to the Wedding" contest winner -- a promo offering Twilight fans chance to win a trip and Volvo S60 R-Design.
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