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2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition with FJ40 off-roading in desert
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What is the Best Overland Vehicle: Van, SUV, or Japanese Van?

You need only look at the burst in Pontiac Aztek interest to see how overlanding has taken off. A desire to go off-road, or at least look like you can, explains SUVs’ strong sales, especially ones like the Toyota 4Runner. But just like in day-to-day scenarios, an SUV isn’t always the best choice. Volkswagen wouldn’t …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Average Fatalities On Each State’s Most Dangerous Highway

This is not s pretty picture but it does two things. Posting the average fatalities on each state’s most dangerous highways will give you a general awareness to remember to drive safely and to be aware. The other is to give you a heads-up for which highway is the most dangerous in your state. This …
by Thom Taylor
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You Can Now Buy a NASCAR Race Car from Hendrick Motorsports

NASCAR is one of America’s favorite sports. Not only are the cars fast, but the competition is just as fierce as well. And, while automakers do offer some fast cars to their customers, not many people have had the privilege to own and drive a NASCAR car. Hendrick Motorsports is changing that. 35+ years of …
by J.L. Seto
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2007 Mercedes R63 AMG
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Mercedes Once Offered a 500-HP Minivan

Mercedes is no stranger to oddball ideas. This is the automaker that grafted an extra axle and pickup bed onto a G-Class, after all. There’s also been E-Class pickups, G-Wagon pickups, and a luxury Unimog. But for although the German company can do luxury well, there’s one type of vehicle that doesn’t appear in its …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
Cars

How the Porsche IMS Bearing Doomed the 996 911

Porsche’s current reputation has much to do with the iconic 911. It’s evolved from a simple sports car into something that can out-accelerate and out-handle some supercars. And classic 911s aren’t some delicate garage display, either. Singer restores them into over-engineered works of art, for one. And for another, it was the 911’s presence in …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Trucks & SUVs

The Truth About the Toyota 4Runner’s V6 Problems

New or used, the Toyota 4Runner tends to be an amazingly reliable SUV. The SUV’s reputation and off-road capability mean even older models tend to retain their value. However, not every Toyota 4Runner is bullet-proof. The 4th-gen, 2003-2009 models tend to be the most problematic, especially the early ones. Although rust and paint issues are …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 70-Series diesel
Trucks & SUVs

Is an Imported Toyota Land Cruiser a Better Buy?

It’s hard to find an SUV that has a reputation like the Toyota Land Cruiser. It can off-road like the 4Runner, with luxury like a Range Rover—only it’s way more reliable. And it comes with 3 rows of seats, so the whole family can get in on the experience. Unfortunately, new Land Cruisers start at …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Dealerships Suck! Here’s How We Want To Buy Cars

It’s the best thing. It’s the worst thing. Buying a new car is an exhilarating experience. Some get goosebumps thinking about it. That first drive, showing your friends, new car smell, walking into the dealership. Wait, scratch that last one. That’s the worst thing about buying a new car. Dealerships suck. The whole experience inside …
by Thom Taylor
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Suzuki Samurai
Trucks & SUVs

The 90’s Scandal Consumer Reports Hopes You Forgot About

The automotive world is no stranger to scandals. Some are the result of genuine product flaws or company misrepresentation, such as with Takata’s airbags and Volkswagen’s diesel vehicles. Others, though, like Audi’s unintended acceleration debacle, stemmed from driver error as much as product design. Which begs the question: which category does the Consumer Reports scandal …
by Marc Wiley
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What Your Catalytic Converter Does and Why You Should Replace It Now

The EPA is getting more serious about emissions, especially from heavy-duty trucks. While it’s good news for those who have to suffer smog and coal-rollers, some aftermarket companies and automakers are worried it may affect their business. But there’s a new problem on the horizon. It’s not from the EPA, but emissions and air pollution …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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