Rides

2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser has ruled the large SUV segment for, well, forever, partly due to the fact that the Sequoia hasn’t had an update for more than a decade, but now it’s ready to storm out of the shadows thanks to its TRD Pro-fueled facelift. And so, the 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro is one mean beast, boasting big, bad off-road bragging rights to bring it in line with other newly-imbued TRD Pro models—think the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner—while also …cotinue reading
ICON 1949 Hudson Derelict Coupe

Car shop ICON’s mind blowing Derelict line consists of old and beat up cars that have been overhauled while leaving and even leaning into their weathered look. The latest Derelict is this 1949 Hudson Coupe that was found in a barn. You wouldn’t know it by its looks, but it now runs on a 630hp LS 9 engine. It also has a fully-adjustable four-wheel independent suspension, Brembo brakes and automatic transmission.
2020 Toyota Camry and Avalon TRD

It’s big, bold, exciting news from Toyota with the announcement that the Camry and Avalon will be receiving the TRD treatment. TRD, of course, stands for Toyota Racing Development, a four-decade-old (yes, really!) in-house super-tuning arm that has previously left most of its off-road motor sport competitors choking on clouds of smug dust. Therefore the TRD spec has (mainly) been confined to the firm’s trucks and SUVs such as the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner, so news that the pair of …cotinue reading
Cake Kalk& Electric Motorcycle

The Kalk& (“Kalkand”) is the street legal version of Cake’s electric dirt bike. It’s a city motorcycle that you can also use to conquer trails. It weighs just 173lb thanks to its aluminum frame and is nearly silent. It lasts up to 53mi per charge and has a top speed of 56mph. It has three riding modes, three brake modes, and all LED lighting.
2020 Land Rover Defender

The 2020 Land Rover Defender is here and it looks hella good. After a short hiatus, the Defender returns with modern styling and tech while still keeping the boxy silhouette it shares with the previous edition. Unlike the original body-on-frame truck, the 2020 Defender is built on an aluminum unibody chassis and rides on a fully independent suspension. Inside, the Defender gets a digital instrument cluster and a cabin trimmed in upscale materials like leather and wood. Although the four-door …cotinue reading
Pagani Huayra Roadster BC

The topless version of Pagani’s Huayra BC is slightly heavier, but also more powerful and more aerodynamic than its roofed counterpart. The Huayra Roadster BC is powered by a bespoke Mercedes-AMG 6L twin-turbo V12 that produces up to 800hp and 774lb-ft of torque. It has a strong and light carbon composite monocoque with front and rear tubular steel subframes, and a redesigned body to maintain grip. Production is limited to 40 units, with each one going for $3.4M.
Michelin Airless Tires

Come 2024, you’ll never have to fear flats again thanks to the awesome Michelin Airless Tires. The Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System, or “Uptis,” means no blowouts or maintenance while the composite rubber and resin embedded fiberglass design are also kinder to the environment. There are currently 200 million tires binned each year–this arrival could reduce that up to a fifth.
Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 Artist Series

Five renowned artists such as skateboard icon Steve Callabero and graffiti legend, RISK, have lent their talents to produce the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 Artist Series. It’s a strictly limited edition (just one hundred each) run of decorated tank covers that promise to make said cool motorcycle, cooler still with diverse designs that range from street art to the abstract.