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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition: Heritage Returns with a Rugged Edge

The Toyota Land Cruiser is back in the U.S. after a brief hiatus, and its return signals a new chapter for the legendary nameplate. Now positioned below the larger Sequoia in Toyota’s SUV lineup, the redesigned Land Cruiser offers a more manageable size, improved fuel efficiency, a renewed focus on capability, and, more importantly, a lower price point. The limited-run First Edition model-restricted to just 5,000 units-adds unique design elements and exclusive features that celebrate the SUV’s heritage. Design and Capability The First Edition and Land Cruiser 1958 trim grades set themselves apart with round LED headlights, a heritage “TOYOTA”…

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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The evolution at Chevrolet from the introduction of the electrified Volt in 2011 to the launch of the all-electric Equinox EV in 2024 seems glacially slow in a market that at times appears to change overnight. Nevertheless, the steady progress at parent GM toward the development of the dedicated-electric Ultium platform that underpins the Equinox EV may prove to be the automaker's saving grace. RPM News Weekly had an opportunity to test drive a front wheel drive 2LT edition of the Equinox EV for a week and discovered it to be well qualified to ride with the pack of compact…

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2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus

Affordable luxury are two words that cinch a quick description of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus. It checks all the right boxes: Performance – 340 horsepower inline 6-cylinder engine with a mild hybrid boost; Style – nappa leather-trimmed seats; Comfort – 3-zone automatic climate control; Technology – 360-degree view monitor, radar cruise control, front & rear parking sensors. There's plenty more, too. Check out this Photo Gallery Slide Show to see what we mean.

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Honda Prologue Elite Is Not To Be Confused With Acura ZDX Type S

by Rich Taber It would be easy to jump to the conclusion that the all-new 2024 Honda Prologue and its platform mate, the 2024 Acura ZDX are essentially variations of the same mid size SUV. Both are all-electric vehicles co-developed with General Motors utilizing the automaker's Ultium battery platform and BEV3 architecture, and they do share many features. Take a step back, though. While the Prologue and the ZDX do tend to look somewhat similar – especially if you squint – there are enough differences to accept their individualities. That's particularly true if you compare their top-end trims – the…

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2024 BMW X6 xDrive40i

by Rich Taber For some premium SUVs, it can be a bit of a high wire juggling fete balancing performance, personality and prestige, but not for the BMW X6 xDrive 40i. It assuredly has got its act together. On our week long test drive of the model, it never disappointed us in how well-mannered and sophisticated it would be even when pushed to be brutish. Some might argue that that ability to remain calm and reserved under pressure is characteristic of the brand. We won't dispute that other than to note that at times we hoped for a bit more…

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Line

If it's an Exotic Green 2024 Hyundai Elantra N Line you're driving, put all worries aside about going unnoticed on making an entrance. It's got great looks as well as plenty of power, and it won't be cleaning out your wallet every time you fill up. All Photos by Rich Taber for RPM News Weekly RPM News Weekly photographed the 2024 Hyundai Elantra N Line at several location in Fairhaven, MA. The above shot features the vehicle in front of historic Town Hall, a brick and stone High Victorian Gothic hall that was designed by Charles Brigham and built in 1892. The…

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