There are people with long commutes, and then there’s Shane Somers, who managed to put more than 110,000 miles on his 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 in less than a year. His ownership report, shared with The Drive, paints a surprisingly positive picture of Toyota’s new turbo-hybrid 2.4-liter i-FORCE MAX powertrain, especially given the brand’s recent struggles with its turbo V6 engines. […]
Chassis Evolution Through the Years Car chassis design and construction are ever-evolving. From the widespread use of ladder frames in the ‘50s and ‘60s, to the almost universal shift to monocoque unibody construction in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the focus has constantly been on developing stiffer structures that resist flex. This direction of chassis development […]
Rivian’s CEO sees dollar signs According to recent reports by Reuters and TechCrunch, the electric adventure vehicle brand Rivian has given its founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, a new performance-based pay package that could land him in the billionaire’s club if the company’s goals are met. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated […]
Two Executives Leave Tesla on the Same Day Tesla is ripe with intrigue and information, all brought about by the brand’s outspoken leader and polarizing products – none more polarizing than the Cybertruck. And now one of the main people behind the concept, development, and (difficult) birth of the Cybertruck is calling it a day. […]
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz in a Nutshell Released in 2021 for the 2022 model year, the Santa Cruz is Hyundai’s first pickup truck to be sold and produced outside of its home market, South Korea. It’s a huge deal for the brand, given that it was one of the first models to restart the […]
Porsche has confirmed a two-stage reveal for its next major EV milestone, the Cayenne Electric, combining a digital world premiere with a live global debut in Dubai. The online reveal will stream on November 19, 2025, followed by its physical unveiling at the Icons of Porsche Festival from November 22–23. The Cayenne Electric represents Porsche’s second fully electric SUV and […]
2025 Cadillac XT6 Lease Deal Now Available Cadillac is making it easier to get behind the wheel of its sophisticated three-row SUV with an enticing national lease offer. The 2025 Cadillac XT6 FWD Luxury can be leased for $499 per month for 24 months, with $4,799 due at signing and no security deposit required, available […]
Kia is taking digital customization to a new level with a collaboration that brings some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands inside its vehicles. Through the Kia Connect Store, drivers can now download in-car display themes inspired by Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars™, and National Geographic, a move that transforms the cabin into an interactive, story-driven experience. […]
The 2026 Toyota bZ in a Nutshell The EV crossover formerly known as the bZ4X, Toyota finally simplified its name to bZ for the 2026 model year. Mind you, it’s still called bZ4X in most parts of the world, but we’re happy the old tongue-twister of a name has been replaced with a more straightforward […]
Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Gets the Liberty Walk Treatment SEMA is not new to witnessing over-the-top builds, but this time, Liberty Walk and AlphaRex have turned up the ante with their latest take on the Land Cruiser 250. The widebody exercise adds flair and muscle to the rather industrial-looking LC250. It’s strictly a body kit; […]
