The 2025 SEMA Show kicks off soon. A handful of automakers use this event to highlight modified versions of their lineup. There’s a bit of something for everyone; you’re likely to find heavily modified machines next to aftermarket wheel and tire options. The best SEMA builds, however, arise when an automaker remembers its heritage and finds … Read more
Toyota is bringing old-school style and modern performance together with the debut of the Turbo Trail Cruiser, a one-off build unveiled at the 2025 SEMA Show. This project takes the rugged charm of the classic Land Cruiser FJ60 and injects it with the power and technology of today’s Toyota lineup — specifically, the i-FORCE 3.4-liter … Read more
It’s finally here. Toyota has unveiled its new Land Cruiser FJ ahead of this year’s Japan Mobility Show. The highly anticipated baby off-roader is nearly 11 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser 250, giving buyers a smaller, more affordable option—except for those of us in America. The new Land Cruiser FJ shares a platform … Read more
Why don’t all automakers do this? It’s a question I ask myself whenever Skoda resurrects a car from a bygone era. Once again, the Czech brand, part of the Volkswagen Group, is applying its latest design language to a virtual concept that revives an important nameplate: the 110 R. Pictured at the bottom, the original … Read more
When a car manufacturer’s media site posts four back-to-back press releases titled “statement on cyber incident,” you can imagine things are pretty serious. Jaguar Land Rover was the victim of a cyber attack on August 31, which forced a production halt. The Tata-owned automotive conglomerate hasn’t built cars for two weeks, and the stoppage will … Read more
For 10 years, Toyota has made the Lexus ES in Kentucky. But as Americans move away from sedans, and as Toyota needs to produce more EVs in the States to avoid tariffs, the company is shifting ES production away from Kentucky in favor of two new electric SUVs based on some of its most beloved … Read more
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell is stepping down after just two years in the role, with the company’s current CFO set to take his place. Starting in November, PB Balaji will assume the reins and lead Jaguar’s contentious rebranding push. The soon-to-be chief has already defended the brand’s “Copy Nothing” campaign, which has stirred … Read more
Jaguar Land Rover has been in the news a lot recently. The company posted its biggest profit in a decade back in May, thanks mostly to the success of the Defender. But it’s also faced criticism for its handling of Jaguar, which recently underwent a controversial rebrand, and currently doesn’t sell cars. Now, the company … Read more