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“Suzuki Carry: The Ultimate Off-Road Vehicle | Giga Gears”
Let’s say you’ve recently bought a remote Alaskan homestead. Not necessarily “only accessible by seaplane” remote but still remote enough that you need to put in your own road on the property. We can’t imagine many people reading this have actually done that, but let’s not pretend most of us haven’t fantasized about…
Lexus TX’s Strange Cup Holders: Let’s Discuss | Giga Gears
I am a reasonable person. I don’t usually get annoyed by small things in the cars I review. No car is ever perfect, after all, so it’s a bit silly to nitpick. However, I just finished up an 823-mile road trip in Lexus’ all-new 2024 TX500h six-seater crossover, and a design element annoyed me so much I needed to vent…
“Reasons for Short Lifespan of Airplane Tires | Giga Gears”
An aircraft’s tires are usually an afterthought for most airline passengers. Despite only being on the ground for brief periods of time during most flights, planes still use their tires a great deal. Incredibly, aircraft tires rarely blow out but have relatively short lifespans.
“Motorcycle-Powered Lotus Seven Clone: Is It Worth a Crash Diet?”
I’d probably need to lose 150 pounds and half my size-thirteen foot to drive this car, but it damn well might be worth it to try. I got the great pleasure of watching this 13,000 RPM ripper of a Lotus Seven clone compete in the 2023 autocross season, and I’ve dreamt about it nearly every night this winter. There is…
“California Desert Off-Road Race: Max Max Oasis Transformation | Giga Gears”
For around 10 days each year, motorsport fans descend on Johnson Valley in such numbers that this little corner of the California desert gains its own zip code. Its residents set up camp in roughshod campers and tents, build enclaves with names like Lasertown or Hammertown, and traverse the sand behind the wheel of…