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  • 70-Series Land Cruiser, Joel Strickland, World Solar Challenge – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 187

    70-Series Land Cruiser, Joel Strickland, World Solar Challenge – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 187

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Welcome back to another episode of “Off The Road Again,” the podcast for all-terrain enthusiasts and the perpetually adventure-hungry! In this week’s episode,…

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  • Time for a New Project Car: This is My 1967 Ford Mustang

    Time for a New Project Car: This is My 1967 Ford Mustang

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    I’ve been hunting for a first-gen Ford Mustang for a while now. Prices on these things are a bit insane at the moment. People want a surprising amount of cash for hunks of crap. And if you want a Fastback? Forget about it. Somehow, though, I managed to find one that is priced very well……

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  • Desk to Glory Abroad, Solo Lady Overland Travel, Tundra Camper – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 186

    Desk to Glory Abroad, Solo Lady Overland Travel, Tundra Camper – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 186

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Get ready for an epic adventure on this week’s episode of ⁠Off The Road Again⁠ with your hosts, ⁠Ross⁠ and ⁠Chris⁠! We’re thrilled…

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  • What’s the Difference Between the Lexus TX and the Toyota Grand Highlander?

    What’s the Difference Between the Lexus TX and the Toyota Grand Highlander?

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    Recently, Toyota introduced two new vehicles – the Grand Highlander and the Lexus TX. The Grand Highlander is a slightly longer version of the venerable Highlander, the vehicle that so many have settled for because the significantly more functional Sienna minivan doesn’t match their desirable lifestyles. The Lexus TX is a more opulent version of…

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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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  • Lexus GX White Knuckle Sliders, C43 AMG Sedan, Mitsubishi Outlander – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 185

    Lexus GX White Knuckle Sliders, C43 AMG Sedan, Mitsubishi Outlander – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 185

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. This episode of ⁠Off The Road Again⁠ brings you the dynamic duo of ⁠Ross Ballot⁠ and ⁠Chris Tracy⁠ in a hearty discussion about…

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  • 2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country 3.0L Duramax Review: A sublime family road tripper

    2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country 3.0L Duramax Review: A sublime family road tripper

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    The Chevrolet Suburban is a staple of the American road trip. Usually seen packed to the gills with both people and luggage, Chevy’s full-size, long wheelbase SUV is a go-to for families looking to go places or even just carry their kids. The brand and model have come a long way, and the High Country…

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  • Acura Integra Type S – The Enthusiast’s Sedan

    Acura Integra Type S – The Enthusiast’s Sedan

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    The Acura Integra Type S is a 320-hp sports sedan that’s built for daily-duty greatness. It’s a blast on a curvy road, but also comfortable and enjoyable for the drive to and from work. It’s a great dual-natured machine. [Disclaimer: Acura tossed me the keys to the Type S and included a tank of fuel.]

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  • Jason Harris, Ozark Overland Outfitters, Land Cruiser Shop- Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 184

    Jason Harris, Ozark Overland Outfitters, Land Cruiser Shop- Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 184

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. On this episode of Off The Road Again, Ross & Chris are joined by the Toyota Land Cruiser maestro himself, Jason Harris from Ozark Overland Outfitters. Jason’s unmatched expertise and passion…

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  • 2023 Honda Civic Type R: Review

    2023 Honda Civic Type R: Review

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    Loving a car during a weeklong press loan is one thing, loving it once it’s in your driveway is another. I absolutely adored the new Civic Si when I first drove it last summer. However, six months later I bought one and it just didn’t align to my newly changed lifestyle, so I sold it…

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  • Cory Fourniquet, GT Garage Talk, ’24 Tacoma, TRX, Raptor R – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 183

    Cory Fourniquet, GT Garage Talk, ’24 Tacoma, TRX, Raptor R – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 183

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Prepare for another episode of Off The Road Again as Ross and Chris welcome Cory Fourniquet, the auto-reviewing guru behind GT: Garage Talk to the show. With an eye for detail and…

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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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  • The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V is no Blackwing but it’s still pretty dang good

    The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V is no Blackwing but it’s still pretty dang good

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    Many of us would go so far as to call Cadillac’s Blackwing cars heroic, iconic, and legendary sports sedans. GM’s luxury brand might not lead the realm in the world’s fancy department but it sure knows how to build chassis and a saloon that drives like a much smaller car. But not everyone wants or…

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  • Ross Goes to New Hampshire – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 182

    Ross Goes to New Hampshire – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 182

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Join Ross as he sits down with his brother Spencer, and their dad Rich, who recently embarked on an offroad trip to the picturesque terrains…

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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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