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.
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Editor's Picks

Gear Reviews

Review: Stylish Carabiner by Swedish Designer SVØRN

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Designer SVORN transforms the ordinary into something less mundane. We get our hands (and keys) on the lightweight & small Arcus Carabiner.
Motorcycles

2022’s Best Motorcycles: Our Top 5 Selections

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

A Glorious Day Out with the Intermeccanica Speedster

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The Intermeccanica Speedster is a faithful reproduction of  the 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster. Here's what a day with this rare classic is like.

Bottpower’s track-tested XR-1 is a welcome spin on the Buell XB12 streetfighter

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Bottpower’s track-tested XR-1 is a welcome spin on the Buell XB12 streetfighter, available as a customizable kit in whole or in specific parts.

Features

How the Honda HR-V and CR-V Compare in Size and Performance

Honda’s smallest SUVs are closer in size than ever.
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Buyer's Guides

Motorcycles

The Best Cruiser Motorcycles for Beginners: Our 5 Top Picks [2023]

Greg Williams -
The cruiser market offers a number of choices with builders turning out new renditions of the staple motorcycles. For beginners, here are 5 best options.
Tires

Budget-Friendly Winter Tires for Canadians: Our 5 Top Picks

Graham Heeps -
If you're shopping for quality winter tires offering value & performance, here are 5 great choices that go easy on the budget.
Electric & Hybrid

VinFast SUV Models Up Close (2024/2025): Smallest to Biggest

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Smallest to biggest, these are the latest VinFast SUV models 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.

The Latest

2011 MINI Cooper Clubman Review

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Fun, zippy, stylish, and now with extra space and more doors — we review the 2011 MINI Clubman: a brilliant blend of compact with cargo.

Husky Liners Floor Mat Review

Gear Reviews Russell Purcell -
Husky Liners are made to retain their shape, resist scuffs and stains, and withstand daily wear and tear. We tested their floor mats.

Vintage Power: A Crazy 400+HP 1970 Mini

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A Case of Yellow Fever: Zahir Rana from Calgary, Alberta took an average 1970 Mini and turned it into something truly exotic. And insane.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Review

Heavy Duty Trucks Russell Purcell -
The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers Power and Efficiency in a Stylish Package, available in the 2500 and 3500 models.

Specs: The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet is a Lone Wolf

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Within the 911 family, the drop-top 408-hp 2011 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet brings a bit of ambiguity to the family tree.

True Gentleman’s Machine: 1947 Sunbeam S7

Greg Williams -
The history of the British Sunbeam S7 told through this rebuilt 1947 model - a rare barn-find, auction-won diamond in the rough.

2011 Infiniti G25x Review

Compact Sedans Russell Purcell -
Infiniti's G25x 4-door coupe combines luxury and all-weather traction in an economical package, albeit with a smaller 2.5L V6 in place of the absent 3.7L V6.

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew Review

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With sinister looks and unique styling cues, for 2011 the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gets the 6.2L V8 as a standard. Those graphics? $1300 extra.

2011 Audi R8 V8 Review: Ditching Work and Hitting the Highway

Audi Coupes Russell Purcell -
We ditch work and hit the highway in Audi's 430-hp R8 coupe with the V8 mill. Is this rocket a supercar bargain?

2011 Infiniti G37 IPL Coupe Review: A Limited 348-HP 2-Door

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The 2011 G37 IPL is the first car from Infiniti Performance - a limited, 348-hp coupe with 19" sport alloys wheels. But is this Infiniti 2-door worth buying?
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