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Spy Photos: 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor
We caught some shots of the all-new 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor as it was being tested on public roads in Dearborn, Michigan.Without question, the next-gen Ranger Raptor looks more substantial than the...
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Spy Photos: New Bronco Soft Top Fastback
We recently snagged some snaps of our first look at the 2021 Ford Bronco two-door with removable fastback soft top.The model seen in these photos is a Badlands trim minus the “Sasquatch” package,...
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The Lowdown on Ultra4 Racing's King of the Hammers 2021
The off-road racing season kicks off at the 2021 Optima Batteries King of the Hammers Presented by Lasernut. Dubbed The Ultimate Desert Race; KOH one of the most grueling one-day off-road races....
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Late But Worth the Wait? The Next Gen 2022 Nissan Frontier is Here
The Nissan Frontier isn’t just one of the oldest pickup truck designs still on sale in America, it’s one of the oldest vehicles of any type currently on sale.With the current Frontier being released...
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Long Live the Muscle Sedan: 5 Four-Door Muscle Cars from the 2000s You...
The days of the sedan ruling the American landscape are drawing to a close. With Ford and Chevrolet having canceled, or sunset their basic four door offerings, the sedan has become somewhat of a...
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The Ideal, Modestly-Priced Mid-Sized SUV With Third-Row Seating: Part 3
Just when you thought we were all aboard the turbocharged four-cylinder train, we’re heading across town to check out the Dodge Durango—one of the only vehicles in our test pool that can be had with a...
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Driving Line Issue 25 Released
If there’s one thing we grew to appreciate even more in 2020, it was going out into the wilds and seeing all the beautiful terrain across this country—from the sandy trails of Florida to the mountains...
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The Chevrolet Corvette V12 Falconer Was The C4 Supercar GM Never Built
The Dodge Viper's V10 thunder caught Detroit's two other high performance players completely off-guard. After years of fielding a small cadre of turbocharged four-cylinder coupes as its primary...
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What Are Those Yellow Dots On My Tires?
Tire sidewalls are stuffed with tons of information. Written right there on almost every tire sold in America you'll find the size, temperature recommendations, treadwear rating, seasonal details, the...
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The Black Sheep: Transforming the FJ Cruiser into Off-Road Ready
You’d be forgiven if Toyota’s FJ Cruiser wasn’t at the top of your list for relevant 4x4’s in 2020. Originally shown as a concept at the 2003 North American International Auto Show, the mid-size SUV...
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A New Three-Time King Is Crowned: 2021 King of the Hammers Recap
This year’s Hammers week was unlike any other. With social distancing, masks and testing, there was a lot more required for those who came to race and watch the action on the lakebed. However, that...
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How To Level Up And Build The Cheapest Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Truck For Factory...
The Toyota Tacoma has long dominated mid-size truck sales, and for a period of years had only the ancient Nissan Frontier to contend with after both General Motors and Ford abandoned the market. It's...
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Spy Photos: New, 2023 S650 Ford Mustang GT
We were able to grab a few snaps of what appears to be a very early test mule for the next-generation (S650) Ford Mustang.Obviously based on the current S550 Mustang GT, the prototype is wearing light...
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Boring Crossover No More? Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a Worthy Successor to...
The 2022 Frontier pickup wasn’t the only new vehicle that Nissan debuted last week as part of its big plan to freshen up vehicles across its lineup.Along with the long-overdue new pickup, Nissan also...
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A History of the Ford 429 V8, The Blue Oval's Final Big Block Muscle Car Blast
Ford big block V8 engines never quite hit the same pop culture status as those built by General Motors or Chrysler during the original muscle car era. Whether it was because the small block 289 and 302...
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6.0L Power Stroke Problems, Part 2: EGR
While some of you might’ve been surprised at our listing the oil cooler as the 6.0L Power Stroke’s biggest problem in Part 1, none of you will be surprised with its runner-up issue: the exhaust gas...
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Changing Over: A Ford Fan’s Prized ’71 Chevy El Camino Project
Those who grow up in either a Chevy or Ford family usually tend to stay true to the brand they were raised on. While this is how things usually work a healthy percentage of the time, there are those...
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Mario Mojica turbocharged NT01 Honda Fit
This car is an ode to all who feel there's something truly awesome about doing more with less, and facing down tough competition.The UnderdogYes, the fastest all-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive...
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5 4WD Nissan Trucks and SUVs that Deserve Your Attention
With the introduction of Nissan’s newly redesigned Frontier, signs point to the struggling Japanese brand trying to get back on the minds of 4WD enthusiasts. Even the Pathfinder, having been...
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How Bad Was The Lada Niva, The Ultra-Cheap Alternative Russian 4X4?
For most of the 80s and early 90s the Soviet Union mounted a sneak attack on American off-roaders. Entering stealthily through the undefended border between the U.S. and Canada, a handful of Lada Nivas...
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