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Truck buying trends have kicked into high gear in recent years, and as automotive enthusiasts we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From TRD Pro Tacomas and the mighty Nissan Titan, to air-ride-equipped RAM 1500 Night Editions and the carnivorous Raptor, there is a lot to like on the market nowadays.…

It’s been less than a year since Land Rover knocked our socks off with the 2017 Discovery. So what are the chances that a company with a history of few new models could pull off two solid entries in a single calendar year?…

It’s hard to believe, but the Golf is now more than 40 years old. This is the third year on the new platform for the Golf, and Volkswagen continues to tweak and reinvent their iconic hatchback.…

Mitsubishi gave the Outlander a pretty dramatic design update back in 2016, which gave it bolder, more modern looks, and other refinements. In addition, the company has been selling a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant in Japan and much of Europe since 2013, where it is currently the best selling PHEV.…

The custom Jeep craze in America has created a peculiar conundrum. On one hand, numerous aftermarket companies are creating kick-ass parts, and if you venture out to Moab, Utah chances are you will see these components being put to good use.…

Say for a moment you don’t need, or want a turbo, but are still leaning toward owning a Subaru. Efficiency and adept handling have overshadowed brute strength and bragging rights, and since hatchback utilitarianism still remains a priority, you are faced with choosing between the Crosstrek, the Forester, the Outback, or the Impreza 5-Door.…

Vibrant, low-lined, and vintage inspired, the 370Z Heritage Edition hearkens back to a time when John Denver 8-tracks ruled the lower console, and vinyl wasn’t just for record players, but was a staple material for automotive interiors.…

The villain in the fairy tale The Three Little Pigs is the big bad wolf. And that villain doesn’t get enough credit for his plucky attitude and overall never give up attitude.…

The LS 400 was the first ever car sold by Lexus, all the way back in 1989. Since then, the brand has evolved quite a bit from its original persona of quiet and reserved elegance, to one of bold luxury and performance, while honoring the company’s Japanese heritage.…

Pulled straight from the purpose-built performance pages at Honda, the Civic Type R emerges onto the scene amidst great fanfare. It’s the first time in history that America has been offered the Civic with a factory R-rating, and although the PG-13 enthusiasm I felt for the all-new Si was indeed genuine, my thirst for more adult material remained unsatiated. …

There’s a wildfire burning in the Pacific northwest right now that is roughly the size of Maryland. Evacuations are in order, roads are blocked, hundreds of firefighters deployed, and everywhere you look, a fine layer of ash cloaks all that it touches with a carcinogen-rich coating.…

To bias myself here, I abhor seemingly random letters and numbers for car names in general. I believe the average consumer finds them confusing. It’s a trend that plagues the luxury car industry.…

The Germans may spell it differently, but they know how to make a station wagon. The Golf has always been my favorite Volkswagen. It’s a fun, versatile car offered in so many different varieties.…

Oh Hyundai how you have changed, and dammit if I don’t love ya for it. A strange void within the automotive landscape has been filled, and after years of adaptation and gradually becoming a legitimate alternative to American, European, and Japanese machines, you have finally decided to tackle the all-imposing luxury market with your own spin-off.…

Has there ever been a time when a little Mazda sports car hasn’t kicked ass? Sure, they may be a bit quirky, and lord knows rotary-powered platforms had their fair share of maintenance and performance faults, but dammit if they haven’t all been cool in one regard or another.…