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He’s Driven His Vintage Volvo From One Side of North America to the Other

Joe Lazenby has built a vast collection of Volvo cars and parts for over 40 years, but his 1963 PV544 holds a special place in his heart.

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His 1982 Land Cruiser Rumbled Into His Life After Years of Yearning

The Land Cruiser holds sentimental value for James Davies, reminding him of his first job and the mentorship he received.

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‘What Is That Thing?’ Tiny Trucks Are Causing Big Fights.

Japanese haulers have won people over, even in Texas, but many states say they’re too brittle for America’s streets; a ‘dude magnet’

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2025 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe: Rowdier and More Stylish Than Ever

For the redesigned Vantage, Aston Martin has refined the look and feel of the cabin and boosted performance to a freakish 656 hp. Dan Neil buckles up and blasts off.

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A Classic MG Won His Heart in 1955 and Never Let Go

Glenn Storek sold his 1955 MG TF 1500 to study architecture. Decades later, he bought one just like it.

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Mom’s 1969 Mustang Was a Family Treasure. 50 Years Later, I Went Looking for It.

Reuniting his aging mother with her long lost Mustang convertible drove the author to enlist help from the Ford Motor company and a former CIA operative.

A Corvette, a Rolls-Royce, a Lowrider Legend: Our 10 Favorite My Ride Cars of 2024

The vehicles that turned heads this year, and the stories of the driven owners behind them.

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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T: For the (Increasingly Rare) Thrill of the Clutch

One of only two Porsche 911 models to retain a traditional, manual transmission, the Carrera T relies on a pedal-actuated clutch—and costs more for the privilege.

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The Old School Alfa Romeo That Rules the Streets of Brooklyn

Keith Helmetag has driven his 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider “Duetto” across the borough, and surfing spots nearby, for decades.

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2025 VW ID. Buzz: The Microbus, Electrified and Reimagined

A smart updating of VW’s classic as an EV minivan, the ID. Buzz suffers from limited highway range. But Dan Neil says it delivers fun in a chic package.

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