The Toyota Land Cruiser has been around for 75 years, and Toyota Germany is celebrating with a special edition limited to just 75 cars. It’s based on the Land Cruiser 250, gets retro round headl
Want a luxury sedan that can take a bullet without looking like a tank? BMW has something for you. Meet the Concept 7 Protection, an armored 7 Series built for people who need extra security without m
When a microfiber towel starts pushing water around, residue may be coating its fibers. Fabric softener, dryer sheets and detailing products can all interfere with absorption. A wash following the tow
Parking sensors can give false alerts when accessories obstruct their detection area. Number-plate brackets, bicycle racks, large tow hitches and bumper covers are among the examples manufacturers ide
Why does car AC smell bad even when it blows cold? The smell may come from a dirty cabin filter or contamination around the evaporator, where moisture collects. A refrigerant recharge won’t clea
Why did Volkswagen make Harlequin cars? The multicoloured Polo began as a promotional demonstration of Volkswagen’s modular ordering system. Customers wanted the display cars, prompting the Polo
A retired police car can make an ordinary used-car listing look expensive. There is plenty of room, a purposeful set of steel wheels and the promise of hardware built for a harder life than the school
The first minute is often the worst. You start the car, turn on the fan and get a brief gust that smells faintly sour or musty. By the time the cabin has cooled, the smell has faded enough to make you
A remarkably low odometer reading has a way of making every other detail fade into the background. The paint may be dull, the tires may look suspiciously old and the service book may contain a de
One tire wanders across the painted line and the previously quiet cabin erupts with a harsh mechanical growl. The steering wheel trembles, the seat vibrates and, for half a second, it feels as if some