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Purchasing a new or used truck can be exciting and stressful at the same time. You have many things to decide, including the type of truck you want and the fuel type. However, even after you decide on the most suitable option for your needs, you will still need to determine the right model for you.As you determine the right vehicle to purchase, you’ll also need to consider the right powertrain. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about the powertrain when shopping for a truck, even though it ...

Side steps come in all different styles and levels of quality. They’re even available on base model 4x4s, Jeeps, and other trucks and SUVs, usually made out of a thin aluminium or a composite plastic...

One of the top five coolest car ever to come out of Peugeot factories in France, without a doubt, is the 405 Mi16 sports saloon. This child of 90s was a stuer in ever sense, packing a lot more powe...

The highly anticipated2018 VW Up! GTI is now available to order in the UK, all set to take the hot hatch market by storm. Granted, it is a supermini and not a hatchback. But the Up! GTI is so good at what it does, and at£13,750 it is so well-priced, it renders all those expensive, over-powered hot hatches out there silly. I mean, if space is not really an issue for you,2018 VW Up! GTI is a much better proposition than its own big brother, Golf GTI. And we know full well that the Golf is the king of all hot hatches. With the Up! GTI it is not about how much power you have. It’s the whole package. Yes, it only has a 999cc turbo engine with 115 PS and 200 Nm of torque. But on the upside it ...

Lexus aounced the MSRP for the three-row hybridLexus RX 450hL SUV, and it’s just$1,550 more than the RX 350L. The longer, fatter, and more practical RX will hit the showrooms in April with some really juicy specs and a starting price of$50,620. Among the main highlights ofLexus RX 450hL which set it apart and make you want to buy this instead if the cheaper, regular version we have thesecond-row captain’s chairs in addition to leather-trimmed seats, driver seat, side mirror and steering wheel memory, andLexus Enform Safety Coect and Service Coect for 10 years. Then there is, of course, the extended wheelbase4.3 inches (110 mm) at the rear, which makes room for a third row of seats – hand...

Toyota chose the Chicago Auto Show this year to present their latest range of “ultimate offroaders.” The2019 Toyota TRD Pro Series, which include specially-equippedTacoma, 4Ruer, and Tundra models, come with top-of-the-line features and components, some of them first-in-class. There are a bunch of features all three of the 2019 Toyota TRD Pro Series models have in common. They share three available exterior colors ofSuper White, Midnight Black Metallic or Voodoo Blue. And they all come in their new versions with2.5-inch TRD Pro-exclusive Fox Inteal Bypass shocks. These, says Toyota, do the job off-road suspension even more satisfactorily than regular systems with Exteal Bypass, plus deli...

The days in which SUVs were symbols of high fuel consumption and air pollution are long gone thanks to cars such as2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. These offer the same practicality and performance of a regular SUV, but with a frugal-ish engine. Of course, this much goodness is going to cost you. 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is priced from$52,100 MSRP to which you will have to add a$995 destination and handling fee. Still, considering the badge and how much kit you receive in retu for your cash, that sounds like good value. The biggest highlight of this model is thethree-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drivesystem which is basically the same powertrain they use in the NSX supercar...

The official U.S. pricing for the all-new2018 Hyundai Kona crossover has been aounced, and as you would expect the value-for-money element is strong. This quirky little sport utility starts at just$19,500 for the base model, rising up to$28,700 for the fully-loaded model. In America the 2018 Hyundai Kona is available with two engines and transmission choices. There is a2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque paired with a six-speedautomatic transmission, and a1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo (Limited and Ultimate trims only) with aseven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission offering175 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines can be had with all-wheel-dri...

It was not exactly a secret that an extra-hot version of the 488 was in the works deep inside Ferrari factory in Maranello, especially since Porsche released their GT2 RS last year. Now the first complete picture of this beast has leaked and we get our first look at the new2019 Ferrari 488 GTO. And in case you are in a hurry to know, it has 700 horsepower. Ferrari 488 GTO is the successor to the 360 Challenge Stradale, the 430 Scuderia, and the 458 Speciale. But this one is apparently so good, they went ahead and gave it the venerated GTO badge. The name has not yet been confirmed officially, but a lot people are calling it that. So it is almost certainly the official name. Now, those th...

On the 70th aiversary of the iconic Defender, and with an all-new model currently in the works, Land Rover decided to treat the fans of this car to something rather special. The ClassicDefender Works V8 is a tribute to the early V8 models, and the most powerful version of the SUV ever built. The 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V8 powertrain featured in theDefender Works V8 chus out405PS and 515 Nm of torque. That is a far cry from the standard Defender which has to make do with only122PS and 360 Nm. As a result, this V8 version is a limited, collector’s edition of just 150 copies, and the only one capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 106 mph. [...

Yes, it’s yet another tweaked version of an old model. But thisLotus Evora GT410 Sport is a good one, striking the right balance between performance and everyday usability. It is also one of the nicest looking Lotuses (or is it Loti?) of recent years. Whereas the GT430 is a tad on the rough side of things, the newLotus Evora GT410 Sport is more practical,available in both 2 seat and 2+2 configurations, and with manual orautomatic transmissions. Power, as the name suggests, stands 410 horsepower, giving this 1,256 kg sports car a power-to-weight ratio of 326 hp per toe. That translates to a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.9 seconds (manual gearbox 4.0 seconds) and a top speed of 190 mph or 305 km/h...

The fans of funky little cars all over Britain rejoice as the new2018 Citroen C4 Cactus becomes available to order today! The quirky French hatchback won’t reach the showrooms until April, but you can secure yours right nowfrom just £17,265. Based onCitroen Advanced Comfort programme with comfort seats and Progressive Hydraulic cushions, the2018 Citroen C4 Cactus is probably the most comfortable and relaxing car in its class. That is a highly desirable quality if you predominantly use it in busy city centers. The B-road travelers may find that the safe comfort results in less than savory handling around the coers. Not that the Cactus is fast enough to get you in trouble around coers. The...

90 grand is a lot of money for what’s, in its essence, a BMW 5 Series saloon. But then this is no ordinary saloon car. The new2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is, in the tuner’s own words, the most affordable200 mph production car in the UK. Now that is some good justification! We have to point out the£89,000 is for the2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo sedan. The Estate version kicks off at£91,000. But as you may have already guessed, it is the fastest wagon out there. Powering both of these German monsters is a 608 horsepower Alpina-tuned BMW V8. This engine is altogether sweeter and more civilized than the one you get in BMW’s own M5. It is also capable ofgenerating 670 Nm (494 lbft) of torque, swelling ...

You’ve installed your amp, tued on the stereo and discovered the sound performance isn’t giving that kick you want. I’ve experienced the same and many others. Surely there is nothing wrong with the amp but rather us. I knew there had to be a way to tune the amp to give me the sound I wanted. And luckily for me I found it. Fine tuning the amp is easy as one, two, three…four. Before we jump into the step you must do a final walk through of the car system: Do the amp, speakers and subwoofers have the power it needs to drive powerful sounds? Are RCA wires coected properly? Are you using the car’s factory speakers? If so you may want to replace them as they can alter sounds. If everythin...

Prestigious British exotic and classic car dealer, Hexagon, is offering something so unique, it is guaranteed to make classic car lovers whimper with excitement! It’s a1959 Aston Martin DB4, and as if that wasn’t cool enough, this car is a pre-production unit painstakingly resorted back to its original glory. This highly desirable itemwas the third Right Hand Drive DB4 to come from Newport Pagnell, featuring custom upgrades byAston Martin aficionado Richard Williams. Once a demonstrator, this 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has been converted torun on a Vantage triple Weber carb system and boasts a5-speed gearbox. The wider wire wheels sit inside especially modified fenders and provide more g...

There are many occasions in life when a family car just isn’t big enough for what you need it for. Whether you are moving to a new house, touring with your band, or transporting goods for your business, there comes a time when a van hire is the more practical choice. Whether you live in Manchester or Birmingham, van hire isn’t expensive, and you are always assured of a backup vehicle should any problems arise. In this article, we’re going to take a look at four times when it makes sense to hire a van. Moving House If you are moving to a new house and don’t have a lot of belongings to move, hiring a van will be more cost effective than hiring a removals firm. There are a lot of high ...

Finally, the new, mode-day Alpine is ready to hit the roads, going on sale in five days. We’ve waited a long time for this thing, but all the evidence suggest 2018 Alpine A110 is well worth the wait. I’m afraid, however, the privilege of enjoying one is a bit costly, as the sports car starts at€58,500. The good news is though, that is the base price for the limited edition2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition. Regular models will be less expensive. But the launch model is the really irresistible one, if just for the fact that they are making only 1,955 units of it. That is a tribute to the yearAlpine was founded. TheA110 Première Edition come as standard with lightweight 18-inch O...

We have seen many different takes on the already bonkersMercedes G500 4×4 Squared since the car’s launch. But we have to admit we liked none of them as much as this new one, which is curious, because all the mods it features is a set of wheels. But what a set of wheels it is! This unique and utterly handsomeMercedes G500 4×4 rocks a set of Forgiato Origini-T wheels shod with extra-chunky off-road tires. The G500 has never been much of an on-road performer anyway – unlike its G63 cousin – so we reckon the tuner has made a fair trade here, gaining extra off-road capabilities with those tires while losing some of the car’s tarmac performance. Another advantage of that massive set of ...

The good old Beetle receives a number of updates for the new year, hoping it can regain some of it past glory with more features and a reasonable-ish price tag. The2018 Volkswagen Beetle costs in America from$20,220, excluding an$850 dest...

You probably know American rich man Glickenhaus from his previous one-off, custom Ferraris. Well, what started as a hobby for him is now a legit business, and this is the latest production of his company. The newScuderia Cameron Glickenhaus...