Model tested: 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 S Engine: 3-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 395 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 17/city, 20/highway, 18/combined Base price: $67,900 As tested: $81,103 Overview: Land Rover Defender is an SUV often associated with safaris and trips to exotic foreign lands where few roads […]
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser — Legendary Ruggedness, Off-Road Prowess and Technology
Model tested: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Wagon Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4, plus two electric motors Transmission: 8-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive Horsepower: 326 Torque: 465 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 22/city, 25/highway, 23/combined Base price: $61,950 As tested: $71,534 Overview: Toyota Land Cruiser is a legendary name in the 4-by-4 SUV game. Land Cruisers […]
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF — Small and Mighty (Fun, That Is)
Model tested: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6MT Engine: 2-liter I-4 DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 181 Torque: 154 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $37,010 As tested: $38,925 Overview: The 2024 Mazda MX-5 (commonly known as the Miata) RF is a classic example of “if it ain’t […]
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2024 Lexus LC 500 Coupe — Beauty and Brawn in a Highly Refined Coupe
Model tested: 2024 Lexus LC 500 Coupe Engine: 5-liter V8 Transmission: 10-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 471 Torque: 398 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $97,700 As tested: $107,105 Overview: The 2024 Lexus LC 500 Coupe isn’t a car you need — it’s a car you want. It’s a piece of rolling art. […]
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2024 Honda Civic Type R — A Four-Door Go-Kart
Model tested: 2024 Honda Civic Type R Hatchback Engine: 2-liter I-4 turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 315 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 28/highway, 24/combined Base price: $44,795 As tested: $45,890 Overview: Most people associate the Honda Civic with a sensible compact sedan that’s been winning praise since its 1973 stateside introduction. […]
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2024 Dodge Hornet R/T — Sporty Performance and Hybrid Economy
Model tested: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Engine: 1.3-liter I-4 turbo PHEV Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 288 Torque: 383 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 77 MPGE combined, 29 MPG gas, 33-mile range all-electric Base price: $44,995 As tested: $52,305 Overview: The basic 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T is essentially unchanged from 2023, but the plug-in hybrid […]
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle and Secure Your Home for a Summer Road Trip
As peak summer travel season approaches, the cost and stress associated with road trips are top concerns for many travelers. With 43% of households planning road trips as their top travel plan this year, proper preparation of both your vehicle and home is essential. Mercury Insurance offers important tips to ensure your vehicle is road-ready […]
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2024 Toyota RAV4 — A Compact SUV for All Pacific Northwest Roads
Model tested: 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 203 Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 32/highway, 28/combined MPG Base price: $38,095 As tested: $41,725 Overview: The 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is the most all-terrain-capable version of the highly popular RAV4 compact SUV. Our Army green tester […]
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2024 Subaru WRX — Sporty Performance for the Young at Heart
Model tested: 2024 Subaru WRX TR Engine: 2.4-liter Boxer-4 cylinder, intercooled/turbocharged Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 271 Torque: 258 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 22/combined MPG Base price: $41,655 As tested: $42,775 Overview: The 2024 Subaru WRX is a high-performance throwback since it’s compact, agile, quick and a thrill ride on twisty backroads. It […]