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2021 RAM 1500 TRX Episode 4022, Episode 4030
Without a doubt the Ford Raptor set a new standard for production pickup truck high performance. Just like Ford did with the SVT Lightning before it. And there’s been no true challenger, until now. Enter the RAM 1500 TRX. An answer to the question, just how insane can you build a RAM? When you have the most talked-about performance engine in recent memory, and you’ve…
2021 Toyota Sienna Episode 4021
When looking for a daily driver to haul your brood and their friends around, it’s hard to beat a minivan. And while they continue to get a bad rap, they also soldier on, being the most practical vehicle on the road. While innovating and changing the segment along the way. And here’s the latest game changer. The new Toyota Sienna. All aboard! As American’s tastes have…
2020 Land Rover Defender Episode 4020, Episode 4051
We’ve ventured off the beaten path in all sorts of vehicles over the years, but one rugged veteran has always stood out, the Land Rover Defender. Now that defender shipped out of the U.S. in 1997, unable to keep up with increasing regulations. Well, the good news, the Defender is back! Now you may think it shares little with the original besides the name, but let’s find…
2021 Acura TLX Episode 4019
When the Acura TLX arrived for 2015, it was a merging of both the luxury-minded TL and the sport-focused TSX sedans. Tough task for sure; and while it showed potential, the union still resulted in a bit of an identity crisis. Well, now it’s time for a new TLX, one whose aim is much more on target. It’s clear that delivering more excitement was a major part of the plan…
2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe Episode 4018
There seems to be no end in sight to what Porsche can do with an SUV; adding more and more performance, while also keeping functionality, style, and even efficiency high on the priority list. Well let’s see how all of that comes together in the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe. 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe. That’s a lot of name, but fortunately for us, it’s…
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe Episode 4017
There’s no doubt, that European luxury brands have taken America's SUV idea on a whole different direction with the introduction of coupe-style utilities. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you have to admit they are some of the best looking utes on the road today. And we’ve got another one, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe. Mercedes-Benz has fully embraced the “coupe culture” when it…
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Episode 4016
Subaru has a long history of delivering rugged all-wheel-drive conveyance for the masses, long before the SUVs became the must have accessor for suburbia. But, they also have a more recent history of being a little frugal when it comes to horsepower. So let’s see if an updated Crosstrek is more history in the making. The Subaru Crosstrek rolls into the 2021 model year,…
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Episode 4015
There are no shortage of options if you’re looking for a fun Porsche to hit the track with; some much more serious than others. Well don’t look now, but we may have found our new favorite! While finding common ground in our world today seems harder and harder to do; I think we can all agree right off the bat that this 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is a very special piece of…
2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe Episode 4014
You’re forgiven if you can’t keep BMW’s lineup straight. With all the subgenres and number changes, it takes diligence to keep on top of it. Well, now let’s add one more notable member to list...the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. The BMW 2 Series history is a relatively short one, only being in the U.S. lineup since 2014. But how we arrived at this 2020 BMW M235i xDrive…
2020 Honda Civic Type R Episode 4013, Episode 4027
It took until 2017 for the Honda Civic Type R to finally make it here to the U.S. And as the fastest, most powerful Civic ever, it did not disappoint; feeling less like a souped-up Civic, and more like a purpose-built high performance machine that just happened to have a Honda badge on it. Well can it get any better than that? Well let’s find out. While the Honda Civic…