I’ve never been a modern Toyota Land Cruiser guy, and by extension the Lexus LX and GX have never really done it for me either. I’ve always understood the appeal, but personally I like my high-end SUVs to be less simple and rugged and more interesting and luxurious, plus the 13-year-old GX has been seriously … Read more
I’ve long said that, despite its appearance and off-road legacy, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the best cars for city driving. The G-wagen has excellent visibility, a manageable footprint and a fantastic driving position, plus it’s fun to quickly whip around and run errands in. Even the new Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender … Read more
Photo: Yoshikazu TSUNO (Getty Images) Toyota is having a bad time. The company’s kei car wing has been forging crash test results, and its diesels have had “irregularities” in horsepower and torque ratings — irregularities so vast, apparently, that Japanese officials had to raid one of the company’s factories today. Jalopinions | The Best Type … Read more
Photo: Lexus Now that we’re a few weeks into the new year and people have returned and recovered from their vacations, automakers are starting their onslaught of events and trips for new product reveals and drives. I’m headed off on my first trip of the year today, and it’s for one of 2024’s most anticipated … Read more
Pedestrians walk by a fence blocks off patio seating area under construction outside Tacos el Ultimo Baile in Oakland, Calif. on Sept. 5, 2023.Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE The owner of Tacos el Ultimo Baile said he will close his widely popular taqueria through March 2024 due to declining sales amid construction at Fruitvale Public Market in Oakland. … Read more