Whether it’s over the top fashion trends, mullets, or zombies, just when you think they’re dead, they come roaring back to life. Of course, we’re much happier to see the resurrection of this 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser than any of those things, as it has returned to the U.S. market better than ever, and we’re even happier to have just gotten some Southern California drive time.

And it did need a reset, as while it never lost its off-road credibility, prices had gotten out of control; and with so many other Toyota products copying its rugged-luxury vibe, it had become a bit redundant in the lineup.

Enter the J250, with full-time 4-wheel-drive powered by the Tacoma’s i-FORCE MAX turbo 2.4-liter with 326-horsepower and a massive 465 lb-ft. of torque.

As with the latest Tacoma, the new Land Cruiser is built on the Tundra pickup’s full-size steel frame. And, with standard locking center and rear diffs, front stabilizer bar disconnect, and a host of off-road specific driving aids, it’s built to conquer off road terrain as well if not better than any Land Cruiser to this point.

“I’ve done plenty of off-roading in Land Cruisers over the years, and while they’ve always been incredibly capable, more recent gens have relied heavily on electronics and basically relegated you to just being along for the ride. This one feels a little more old-school, with almost some FJ Cruiser vibes. In other words, I’m diggin’ it.”

They’re even offering a stripped-down trail rig called the 1958; but there’s also a First Edition version with plenty of comfort and a crazy amount of luxury features too, and in between is one simply called the Land Cruiser, though you can add a Premium package onto that. But the best news is that pricing has come down to a reasonable $56K to start.

Being Toyota’s original SUV, it’s good to see it back in the U.S. lineup and looking better than ever, slimmed down, boxy, and purposeful, like an off-roader should look.

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser will be arriving later this spring, but we’ll have much more on it before then… right here on MotorWeek.

It’s hard to believe the all-electric Porsche Taycan has been around for 4-years already, but that means it’s time for some updating, which Porsche is delivering for the 2025 model year.

Changes for both the sedan and Cross Turismo have happened from front to back with styling tweaks, better interiors, more standard content, and even increased range.

Capacity in the Taycan’s standard range battery increases from 79-kWh to 89; while the Performance Battery Plus goes from 93-kWh to 105. That means more range across the board, official numbers aren’t out just yet, but expect to see a 20-30% improvement.

And thanks to a more powerful rear motor for all Taycans, it also means higher performance as we recently got a taste of in Southern Spain, both on and off track.

While even the base Taycan sees a boost of 80-horsepower, which is enough to shave more than half a second of its 0-60 time, it’s the Turbo S that sees the biggest increase, shooting from 750 up to 938-horsepower.

“So, how do you make the Porsche of EVs even better? Well, more range is a good way, more power is also a good way, they’ve done both here with the new Taycan, but above all of that, it’s really just this car’s superb driving experience that sets it apart from other high-performance high-end EVs.”

And then there’s this, the first ever Taycan Turbo GT available with or without a lightweight Weissach Package and delivering up to 1,019-horsepower. We can’t wait to get some more seat time in that one!

Pricing for the 2025 Porsche Taycan starts at just over $100,000; you can order now, with arrivals beginning this summer.

We’ll have much more on the Taycan before then, so keep it right here on MotorWeek.