Features

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Calligraphy Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Jeff Wilson -
The rugged exterior hides the new Santa Fe’s posh cabin. We review the range-topping Ultimate Calligraphy model 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder.

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Amee Reehal -
Stealthier XRT boasts enough off-road chops that most families will ever need.

First Drive: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Puts Lexus RX in its Sights

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Kunal D’souza -
Are digital cabin scents, the largest screen in the segment, new looks with slick LED DRLs, and increased power enough to tackle Lexus RX?

Chat With Mitsubishi’s Kaoru Sawase: The Godfather of Modern AWD

Culture Kunal D’souza -
In 1996, Sawase-san developed an innovation called Active Yaw Control (AYC) - the first example of torque vectoring. You're welcome Acura, VW, Lamborghini, Ferrari...

First Look: 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Brings 668 HP Into an EV-Dominated Future

Mid-Size Sedans Ted Kritsonis -
Cadillac may be marching toward an all-electric future, but the 668-hp CT5-V Blackwing isn’t going quietly. Here’s a closer look at the refreshed super-sedan, its new tech, and that monstrous V8.

First Look: Porsche Debuts 2025 Taycan with More Power and Range

Porsche Taycan Ted Kritsonis -
Stuttgart's flagship EV improves in every way - at a cost, of course.

2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail First Drive Review

Lexus GX Jeff Wilson -
The Overtrail trim makes the GX 550 a more serious off-roader.

2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury+ AWD First Drive Review

Lexus GX Amee Reehal -
Redesigned GX maintains opulence while adding more rugged looks.

Paughco Sportster Frame Custom: Old Parts, New Bike

Custom Motorcycles Greg Williams -
When a used motorcycle parts shop owner builds a fenderless custom sportster to match his 1950s-era style Ford street rod, only good things will happen.

Honda’s Vintage MT125R GP Racer Comes Back to Life

Classic Motorcycles Greg Williams -
Uncompromising Ride: Artist and motorcycle enthusiast Bill Rodgers discovers his 1977 Honda MT125R turned out to be a (very) challenging restoration. And absolutely worth it.
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