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Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition: Escaping quarantine with the perfect apocalypse vehicle [Pt2]
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I was half-way into my week with the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition and my feelings toward it were very conflicted. Its go-anywhere, fear-nothing feel was charming me. Its dated elements were doing the opposite. How would I feel about the package as a whole? The week progressed and I continued to drive the…
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Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition: Escaping quarantine with the perfect apocalypse vehicle [Pt1]
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Thunder cracked and the unmistakable sound of rain pounding on the windows stopped me in my tracks. Wind howled. Flashes of lightning cast shadows not regularly there. I looked outside and saw the white Land Cruiser parked steady, unmoving against the awful weather. Then I glanced back to my surroundings — my living room —…
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The 2021 4Runner Trail Edition isn’t what it should be
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I love you, Toyota. I really, really do. I love the Tacoma. I love the Supra, in all of its iterations. And I especially love the 4Runner. But I don’t love the new Trail Edition Package. It shouldn’t be called Trail, it should be called Campsite. I get why you did it, Toyota, I really…
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Review: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 winter tires
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There were doubters and skeptics. People laughed and shook their heads. Friends and family questioned my sanity. And yet, my mind could not be changed: I was going to daily-drive my 2013 Mazda Miata Club through the entirety of a Connecticut winter. Rationale? It’s a car, and it will be fun. Easy enough to convince…
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The Chevy SSR would make a great drift truck
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Drifting, if you’ve ever done so, is an absolute ton of fun. The feeling of controlling a vehicle that’s just on its limit of being out of control is one of the best vehicular sensations I’ve experienced. It’s a delicate balancing act. And, when perfected, hysterical fun. Some vehicles are better for drifting than others.…
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Land Rover Defender put in Full Send Mode for new Bond film No Time to Die
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The Land Rover Defender is, unequivocally, one of the kings of the four-wheel-drive world. Built on simplicity and durability, it stands strong against abuse and strain. Its off-road capability is among the best. The Defender became synonymous with the image of a British four-by-four. And now the first all-new model bearing its namesake is nearly…
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The Jeep Gladiator Mojave; a recipe for success?
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When Jeep launched its Rubicon trim level on the Wrangler for the 2003 model year, Rubicon wasn’t exactly a household name. It meant little to those unfamiliar with off-roading and, even to some, it didn’t carry weight. When it dropped, the Rubicon trim was a game-changer. It was the first time a true hard-core off-road…
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Hooniversal Opinion: 2020 Chicago Auto Show
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It’s finally here: Once again, the auto show season is upon us. And with the Detroit Auto Show having moved to June, Chicago’s own event has become the new kick-starter for the round of new, early-season reveals. This year’s CAS made a massive splash with new and updated vehicles from a wide variety of manufacturers.…