Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...

Three SUV owners, each driving a different make and model, have reported pushing past 400,000 miles on their original engines ...

HIGHS Lots of trims suit a wide range of tastes, heavy with standard safety features, can still be had with a V-6 in the TRD model. LOWS The V-6 is the only lively engine in the lineup, base trims are ...

The best camping cots help you sleep comfortably, whether you’re car camping, overlanding, or backpacking. Our most recent field testing took testers Meghan LaHatte and Nick Belcaster around Colorado ...

Now that hybrid car demand is soaring to new heights in 2026, there are a lot of consumers asking what they can expect from these vehicle types over an extended ownership period. Hybrids are typically ...

From intern to editor, Damian Adams' story reads like a well-written novel where he steadily worked to become the youngest-ever editor of South Africa's leading motoring publication, CAR Magazine. He ...

The Japanese automaker’s latest EV innovation has potential benefits for supercars and off-roaders alike, from safety to performance. Nissan patented an active EV battery mount to optimize weight ...

A 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner already has a solid factory stance, but the stock front rake becomes obvious once you start paying attention to it. A proper leveling kit doesn’t just improve how the truck ...

There’s a moment every 4Runner owner hits—usually after the first highway run or the first weekend trail. You park it, step back, and that factory rake suddenly looks… wrong. The front sits low, the ...

Toyota trucks have earned a reputation for reliability, toughness, and longevity, but not every model ages equally well. Some trucks become legends, routinely surpassing 300,000 miles with minimal ...

The 1980s produced a number of SUVs that were built to last. Many of these vehicles were simple in design, rugged in construction, and designed for both utility and off-road adventures. Decades later, ...