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 ...

The 1990s produced some of the last SUVs that felt truly mechanical. They had upright glass, honest four-wheel-drive systems, simple cabins, real frames or stout unibody structures, and enough ...

There’s a whole category of vehicles that doesn’t seem to exist in most of the country: two-wheel-drive SUVs. Yes, believe it or not, 4WD was an option on almost every SUV on the market. If you didn’t ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Debuted in 1984 as a durable, easy-to-own SUV built for adventure-seekers, the Toyota 4Runner has been a mainstay on U.S. roads for decades. Rugged, capable, and surprisingly practical, it appeals to ...

Toyota is known as one of the most reliable carmakers in the world. The Japanese company has been making cars in the United States since 1957, and many of its models have been incredibly successful.

Toyota has a golden reputation for making indestructible machines, but not every model lives up to that legendary status. Some Toyotas will outlive three owners, clocking over 300,000 miles without ...

If you’re like me—someone who lives and breathes the roar of engines, the gleam of fresh paint, and the satisfaction of taking your SUV through rain, mud, snow, and salt—you know one thing: rust is ...

The Toyota 4Runner is a legendary name in the SUV market, introduced to American drivers in 1984. Initially a compact SUV based on the Toyota pickup truck, the 4Runner morphed into a midsize ...

The Ford Explorer, a trailblazer in the SUV segment since 1991, has experienced its share of ups and downs over the years. As a retired mechanic, I’ve noticed certain models standing out for their ...