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  • Mystery Mk3 Volkswagen Jetta Coupe meets a sad end in a junkyard

    Mystery Mk3 Volkswagen Jetta Coupe meets a sad end in a junkyard

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    I love a good mystery. Like most car guys, I also love hanging around a junkyard. The possibility of finding a good part brings me joy, but plenty of trips can give me the “why is this here” thought. I’ve seen everything from clapped-out Porsches to an SR20 that still ran in a 240SX. Someone…

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  • 2023 Land Rover Trek – We did it again…

    2023 Land Rover Trek – We did it again…

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    Land Rover invited us back for another round of its Trek competition. This marks our 3rd time competing in the media wave, and it marks our 3rd victory. This time, the competition unfolds in a surprisingly excellent off-road space outside of Austin, Texas. Land Rover has built up a fleet of Defender 130s for use.…

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  • Did this new 2024 Wrangler 4xe come with an old-style 2023 grill?

    Did this new 2024 Wrangler 4xe come with an old-style 2023 grill?

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    Having recently sold my Land Cruiser Prado (more on that later), I have been casually shopping for something new. A local Jeep dealer had a used Grand Cherokee V8 in an almost perfect trim for me. After my test drive (I liked the GC, but probably not that one, this was an Overland but I…

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  • 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring: Review

    2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring: Review

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    The average new car price in the U.S. is just over $48,000, which is a lot. When I walked into a Honda dealer in 1999 and purchased a manual Civic EX, their small CR-V SUV had a starting sticker price of $19,365, with the top-spec trim CR-V EX starting at $20,865. Now I’m doing some…

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  • State of the Wagon Address – 2024

    State of the Wagon Address – 2024

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    My fellow North Americans, the station wagon as we know it continues to be replaced by high riding versions of itself. As a serial car buyer I’m always car shopping for the next thing. Lately I’ve considered replacing my Wrangler Unlimited with something a little more comfortable, a little quicker (300 horsepower or more), has…

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  • I’m 2-for-2 Fighting Tickets with Off The Record

    I’m 2-for-2 Fighting Tickets with Off The Record

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    Let me get two things out of the way right up front; no one is paying me to write this post, and yes I should maybe slow down behind the wheel. That first bit? I’m referring to the fact that this will sound like an ad but it’s in fact just me being supremely impressed…

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  • We’re Testing the 2023 Can-Am Outlander XT 700

    We’re Testing the 2023 Can-Am Outlander XT 700

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    As the ATV and UTV world continues to evolve, the mid-level machine remains an integral part of the industry. For many buyers these vehicles bridge the gap between entry-level and big-bore four-wheelers, with satisfactory power and a body capable of withstanding the abuse of rough terrains, all while being reasonably priced. Can-Am has done just…

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  • What is Rennsport? A look into the celebration of all things Porsche

    What is Rennsport? A look into the celebration of all things Porsche

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    Over the course of my weekend at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7, I heard a common refrain that no other brand in the world could bring people together in the same way. No other automotive manufacturer has the fanbase, the motorsport history, or the 75-year common thread of enthusiasm to carry a festival like this one.…

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  • The 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is a solid yet imperfect ATV hauler (REVIEW)

    The 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is a solid yet imperfect ATV hauler (REVIEW)

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    Toyota tried to outdo the American trucks at their own game when the brand debuted the second generation of the Tundra for the 2007 model year. Burly styling and a beefy optional 5.7L V8 paired with Toyota’s famous reliability and durability, which was prioritized over cutting-edge tech over the vehicle’s run through 2021, meant it…

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  • My Land Cruiser Prado – Modifying It; Part 3

    My Land Cruiser Prado – Modifying It; Part 3

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    My 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has now been on US soil for over a year. For better or worse, it was completely stock when I bought it. It was well maintained but it needed some modernization. After some basic maintenance updates, I began modifying it. First, it received a new radio and suspension. I…

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