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.
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Culture

New Innovative Lexus Dealership in Vancouver Looks to Steps Up the Experience

Russell Purcell Russell Purcell -
New Vancity Lexus Dealership Steps Up Customer Service, with Butlers
Motorcycles

High Motorcycle Insurance Costs: 4 Things That Raise Your Premiums

Kurt Spurlock Kurt Spurlock -
Why is motorcycle insurance expensive for some? That depends on a handful of factors ranging from your zip code to the bike itself. Here's a closer look at what really impacts your premiums.
Gear Reviews

YEMA’s Vintage Car-Inspired Rallygraf Watch Collection

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
YEMA’s vintage car-inspired Rallygraf chronograph pays homage to the classic Panda dial of the 1960s with its contemporary look & functions.

Calabogie Adventure Touring: Exploring a Motorcyclist’s Playground

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
Two dudes. Two bikes. Smooth roads and zero traffic lights -- Exploring Calabogie on a Honda VFR1200X and BMW F700GS adventure motorcycles.

Features

2024 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive Review

No subcompact SUV can touch the Subaru Crosstrek’s off-road chops, proven AWD & overall practicality. We put Subie's smallest SUV to the test.
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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.

These 2021 Large & Luxurious SUVs Are Worth Waiting For

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If you're in the market for a full-size, luxury 3-row hauler these are the models to consider. Including new large SUVs & updated models.

Review: Continental IceContact XTRM Winter Tire

Graham Heeps -
Studded or non-studded: the choice is yours. We put the new Continental IceContact XTRM winter tire to the test. Here's our full review.

Choosing Between All-Weather and All-Season Tires for Snowy Roads

Suhail Ajmal -
Are all-weather tires good in the snow, and compared to all-season tires, what's the difference? We explain, including the pros and cons.

The Latest

Honda’s compact hybrid sedan adds new colour & couple safety features for 2021

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The 2021 Honda Insight goes on sale late March 2020, starting at $23,885 and topping out at $29,795 for the Insight Touring. Some new features included.

Recent Nissan Z Trademark Filling Indicates a New 370Z Replacement

Nissan Coupes TL Staff -
Is a Nissan 370z replacement in the works? The automaker won't confirm it but we know designers are hard at work, possibly a 399-hp 400Z successor. Nice.

Newron Motors’ Wood-Accented Cruiser Takes Electric Motorcycles to a New Level

Amee Reehal -
Sprinting 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3-seconds, the EV-1 electric cruiser motorcycle fast charges, travels far, all with more wood than Grandma's TV room.

2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition: For Texans Only

Ram 1500 TL Staff -
Offered exclusively in Texas and neighbouring states, the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition skips the chrome bits for a cleaner look.

New Off-Road Upgrade Package Transforms The Ford Ranger Into a True Performance Beast

TL Staff -
2020 Ford Ranger fans looking for real performance upgrades are in luck with California-based APG's new ProRunner Series 1 package for true off-roaders.

2020 BMW X5 M First Drive Review: Pure, Unadulterated V8 Fun

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Doug Firby -
A potent twin-turbo V8 engine paired with agile handling, here's one of the most influential and dynamic vehicles in the X5 lineup.

Specs: Subaru WRX STI Kanrai Edition is An Ultra-Rare Subie

Subaru WRX TL Staff -
Only 75 units of the 2020 Subaru WRX STI Kanrai Edition were made, with upgrades including BBS wheels, Michelin PS Cup 2 tires, and Bilstein dampers.

Redesigned 641-HP 911 Turbo S Hits New Performance Levels for 2021

TL Staff -
The new 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S release date is set for late 2020 with orders open in April. But with more power than ever, expect a higher price tag too.

Crushed to Perfection: Movie Cars Reimagined by Alessandro Paglia

Culture TL Staff -
Brought to life using only pens or pencils on cotton paper, Milan-based artist Alessandro Paglia smashes our favourite iconic movie & TV cars to the ground.

Wader 110: The Ultimate Road-Tripping 1995 Defender by Arkonik

TL Staff -
With plans to trek from Arizona to Alaska for some fly-fishing, Arknonik built one lucky couple the ultimate 1995 Land Rover Defender, dubbed the Wader 110.
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