Manual cars are a bit of a mystery to most Americans, with less than 20 percent of U.S. drivers capable of driving stick. But even for those familiar with a three-pedaled car, manuals come with their own quirks that you might not yet comprehend, like the weird whining noise they make when you put them … Read more
If you want to step up from a Range Rover Sport to a full-size Range Rover, it’s going to cost you a cool $107,900. For the cost of one year’s college tuition, you get a comfortable, luxurious SUV that Land Rover says makes 394.5 horsepower. The just-revealed 2024 Range Rover SV Carmel Edition, on the … Read more
Is this the most overrated movie car of all time? Gif: Eon Productions The movie world is filled with some wonderful machines, like James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, the Mach 5 from ‘Speed Racer’ and the Land Rover Defender in every movie it’s ever been in. But there have also been some more mundane movie … Read more
Photo: Jaguar Car design is constantly changing as automakers try to play catch up with the latest trends and emulate what they think customers want. Basically, they’re following the pack. However, a select few cars do something completely different: Influence everything else. That’s what led me to today’s question. My First Car: Luke Evans and … Read more
Toyota’s all-new Land Cruiser is probably one of the most anticipated automotive debuts in the last few years. After a two-year hiatus, during which fans here in the U.S. had a will they/won’t they moment on whether Toyota would bring the nameplate back to the U.S, Toyota blew everyone away by debuting an all-new Land … Read more
I’ve never been a modern Toyota Land Cruiser guy, and by extension the Lexus LX and GX have never really done it for me either. I’ve always understood the appeal, but personally I like my high-end SUVs to be less simple and rugged and more interesting and luxurious, plus the 13-year-old GX has been seriously … Read more
I’ve long said that, despite its appearance and off-road legacy, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the best cars for city driving. The G-wagen has excellent visibility, a manageable footprint and a fantastic driving position, plus it’s fun to quickly whip around and run errands in. Even the new Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender … Read more
Photo: Zero Creatives (Getty Images) Much of the East Coast just got its first real (read: vaguely measurable) snowfall in two years, and it got me thinking about something: winter cars. But, not just any old winter beaters. Where’s the fun in that? Where’s the hope for something better? No, no. A winter beater will … Read more
Illustration: Volvo Since the company’s founding in 1927, Volvo has become renowned for its practical, safe and stylish utility vehicles. While best known for its wagons, Volvo has produced all manner of hatchbacks, delivery vehicles, crossovers and even a new electric van. Volvo’s first SUV, the XC90, made its debut in 2002, but newly released … Read more
Photo: Cars & Bids The Land Rover Defender-inspired Ineos Grenadier first went into production in late 2022, but U.S. deliveries only began a year later. It’s a niche off-roader that is only going to appeal to a select group of buyers, but we’re not going to pretend that we can’t see the appeal of a … Read more
