Driven: 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Takes on Baja
When we decided to chase the Baja 1000, we knew we needed an off-road capable vehicle that could haul our team and gear around safely and we found the perfect answer in the 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro....
View Article6 Favorites From StanceNation Japan G Edition
StanceNation Japan returns once again with their G Edition event at Odaiba, Tokyo. The variety of cars is as large as ever with most cars being new or reimagined—so while we didn't get surprised by...
View Article11.8! 2018 Mustang GT Lights Up the Quarter Mile
When Ford announced its updates to the Mustang for the 2018 model year, much of the talk was about the car's new front end and not so much about its mechanical upgrades. But it turns out the...
View ArticleCar Care Products That Will Change the Way You Clean
It’s hard to imagine a guy you’d trust more with a car than Jay Leno, longtime collector and advocate of auto preservation and restoration. So when Jay launched a line of vehicle care products, we took...
View ArticleThe F-150 is Going Diesel: 10 Things You Need to Know!
The wait is finally over! For Ford fans holding out for a fuel-efficient diesel F-150, the time has finally come. Having been in Ford’s global portfolio for well over a decade, the Duratorq/Lion 3.0L...
View ArticleMajor League Supra: Atlanta Braves Tyler Flowers’ Home Run Toyota
Most car guys have a dream car. For some, it’s that poster perfect supercar, while others prefer a more customized vehicle. For the Atlanta Braves catcher, Tyler Flowers, that dream machine was a...
View ArticleRide of the Week: Eye of the Huracán
We first saw this modified 2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 when #HuracánDrift dropped. Since then, owners Samuel and Stina Hübinette have continued driving the rubber off the Huracán. We thought it...
View ArticleUltra4 Season Replay 2017
2017 was a year filled with firsts and unexpected twists. As we await the action of the coming season, let’s look back on some of the heights we saw last year.Race 1: Shannon CampbellNitto King of the...
View ArticleCheap Jeep Power: 5 Budget-Friendly Engine Swaps
Since the first Willys flatfender rolled off the assembly line in 1941 to the current day Wrangler, the thirst for more power under the hood has always been there. While modern V8 swaps tend to garner...
View ArticleHear ye, hear ye! Announcing the Nitto Triple Crown of Off-Road Racing Series
As the Ultra4 community grows rapidly and more competitors throw in their bid to compete, new challenges have to be born to keep racers on their toes. And while being crowned "King" of the Hammers used...
View ArticleLife of a Spring
Have you ever wondered where car parts come from? From raw material to finished product, there's a lot of steps involved—today we're looking at the life of a spring. At a quick-glance, a car's...
View ArticleJDM Heaven: A Preview of Tokyo's Ultimate Car Auction
When you think of the world's high profile collector car auctions, the first places that come to mind are the annual Monterey auctions, the Scottsdale offerings and the many exclusive car auctions held...
View ArticleTokyo Auto Salon 2018: The First Look
Walking out of the cold, sunny morning and into the 11 halls of displays and booths at Tokyo Auto Salon is slightly overwhelming, to put it lightly. Each hall stretches out as a sea teeming with paint,...
View Article11 Reasons Why Diesel Trumps Gasoline
Occasionally, we like to stir the automotive pot, and this one is sure to do it! It’s the age-old diesel vs. gas debate—and it’s guaranteed to get a few of you into a verbal throw down. While both...
View ArticleWhich of These '80s & '90s Auto Trends Do You Want to Make a Comeback?
The '80s and '90s was a time far different from today as far as automotive regulations and trends. As designs and technology advanced, automakers rushed to be ahead of the time. See if you remember any...
View Article11 Wildest Builds From Tokyo Auto Salon 2018
Tokyo Auto Salon can be overwhelming to process with so many out-there JDM builds, so we've compiled our pick of the 11 top wildest builds from TAS 2018. Our selection ranges from the exotic to the...
View ArticleBullitt is Back: Special Edition 2019 Mustang on the Way
50 years ago Steve McQueen's "Frank Bullitt" character ripped up the streets of San Francisco in car chase scene that would become one of the most iconic of all time. His vehicle of choice was a '68...
View ArticleThe Dawn of a New Dragon
Ultra4 Racing has evolved greatly since its inception. From expanding overseas to adding more long-distance races, the field of competitors and vehicles continues to adjust to the hardcore off-road...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Diesel Commuter: More Power, Cleaner Emissions, Same-Old 49 MPG
The little Jetta that could returns this month with a batch of new parts onboard. After driving our parts-runner around—tuner-only—for several months, we decided it was time to put some more pep in the...
View ArticleRide of the Week: Rockin' '74 Chevy Cheyenne
Unique crawler builds can manifest from all kinds of stock trucks and SUVs, but it’s rare to find one that has been in the same family for over 30 years. When Matt Kime was handed the keys to his dad’s...
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