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The article from Vanity Fair provides a sneak peek at upcoming movies, including Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein, Anne Hathaway's transformation into pop star Mother Mary, and Ke Huy Quan's leading role in Love Hurts. Other films highlighted include M3GAN 2.0, Mickey 17, and Him, a psychological horror sports movie produced by Jordan Peele. Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali star in Jurassic World Rebirth, while Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton lead The Ballad of a Small Player. Additionally, Materialists, The Wedding Banquet, You're Cordially Invited, The Amateur, and The Gorge are discussed as part of the exciting lineup of upcoming films. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses BMW's Z cars, including the Z1, Z3, Z4, and Z8 models. It highlights the unique features and driving experiences of each model, such as the Z1's distinctive design and sliding doors, the Z3's powertrains and M Roadster variant, the Z4's avant-garde design under Chris Bangle, and the Z8's retro-themed design and powerful V8 engine. The article also mentions the new BMW Concept Skytop, which draws inspiration from the Z8. Overall, the article provides a detailed overview of BMW's Z cars and their significance in the automotive industry. [Extracted from the article]

Motor Trend is a magazine that was founded in 1949 by Robert E. "Pete" Petersen. It began as a solution to the lack of advertising dollars from Detroit for Petersen's previous magazine, Hot Rod. The first issue of Motor Trend featured a sports car built by Frank Kurtis on the cover and aimed to appeal to a broad group of automotive enthusiasts. Over the years, Motor Trend has become known for its rigorous testing and evaluation of new cars, trucks, and SUVs. It has also awarded the Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, and SUV of the Year titles, which have influenced the automotive industry and consumer purchasing decisions. Motor Trend has adapted to the changing media landscape and now produces content for various platforms, including websites, television, streaming platforms, and social media. Despite the ups and downs, Motor Trend remains committed to sharing stories about cars and the people who love them. [Extracted from the article]

Finca La Maria, a working farm in Cuba's Ciego de Avila province, offers tourists the opportunity to try "dew of the rooster," a popular local drink that combines rum and coffee. The farm also provides insights into Cuban agricultural life, with attractions such as vintage vehicles, tractors, horseback riding, and farm buildings designed to withstand hurricanes. Visitors can also feed animals and witness the traditional process of extracting juice from sugar cane. The farm aims to help tourists immerse themselves in Cuban culture and lifestyle. [Extracted from the article]

IF you've bought an SUV - especially one in our rundown that comes with four-wheel drive and dedicated off-road settings - there's every chance you'll want to see exactly what it can do in the rough. In the Jeep, the locking differentials are operated via the screen, while other displays show steering and vehicle angles. Low-range gears and differential locks are your friends here, with the ability to send power to all four wheels at once, which should overcome any loss of traction. [Extracted from the article]

Features We have been debating the merits of five-seat and seven-seat 4WDs. The five-seat Overland takes gloss black roof rails on a body-coloured roof, while the Summit Reserve goes with either fine silver or gloss black rails on a black roof. You have the entry level Night Eagle in a five-seat, the Overland in a five-seat and the Summit Reserve 4xe (this is the hybrid, which is yet to arrive, but will be here in a matter of weeks) in a five-seat. [Extracted from the article]

The Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust has received two aircraft, the Sea Harrier F/A. 2 ZH801 and the Westland Lynx XZ725, which were transported from the UK to the South Atlantic. The Lynx flew during the Falklands conflict in 1982, while ZH801 was built 14 years after the conflict ended. The aircraft were transported by road to Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, where the museum is located. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES Every year Jeep debuts a handful of concept cars at Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) in Moab. Grand Wagoneer Overland Concept Take the luxury of a new Grand Wagoneer, the capability benefits of 35-inch tires, and the sleeping comfort of a Redtail Overland Skyloft and you get Jeep's latest overland concept. The manual is just a cool concept feature and helped show Jeep engineers that they probably need two to three gears versus just one - like most EVs - in a fully electric trail-rated production Jeep, for better off-road slow speed-controlled crawling. [Extracted from the article]

A Thoughtful Build As the time came to decide the direction of the Power Wagon build, Sackett decided to think it through a bit and enjoyed driving the truck stock. "I knew I wanted to build the truck out to not only be badass and get me through anything but also still feel like an OEM truck for around town and doing things for the business", Sackett tells us. As Sackett says, "The Power Wagon was like the Rubicon for the RAM trucks.". [Extracted from the article]

The Golf rescued it MINUS Its 1976 COTY rivals were ghastly but don't let that detract from the Golf's achievement VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Mk7 ONE OF the characteristics of Wheels Car of the Year is that it only allows cars launched the previous year to enter. PLUS Within moments, it feels as if it's hardwired into your synapses MINUS Few cars have the ability to transform you from hero to zero 10 BEST Supercars TO MAKE THIS LIST, A CAR NEEDS TO BE THE RESULT OF VISIONARY THINKING, OUTLANDISH DESIGN, AND BE WORTHY OF A MAGAZINE POSTER LEXUS LFA IT'S NOT THE fastest, it's not the best looking, it's far from the best handling, it's not the most technologically advanced and it's a million miles from the most financially successful supercar, but the Lexus LFA might just be the best sounding. The S-Class won Wheels' 1981 COTY crown by a huge margin, Peter Robinson noting "that the Mercedes-Benz overcomes the natural inclination of COTY to the more popular cars, to stand above all other new models of 1981, is a tribute to its depth of engineering brilliance and the huge influence it will have on cars of the future." Wheels 70 greatest cars: SEVEN DECADES FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE... IT WAS A MAMMOTH UNDERTAKING, SO HOW DID WE GO?. [Extracted from the article]

Offering bolt-on suspension items for many classic Ford and Chevy trucks, the division also builds complete frames like the one we received. www.allamericanbillet.com YOU can shop thousands of parts and accessories to help you restore, maintain, and customize your Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, or Ford truck or SUV. www.lmctruck.com FIND out why Classic Industries is America's first choice for restoration parts. Whether you are building an old-school hot rod, muscle car, Pro Touring machine, truck, Jeep, or of-road vehicle, NVU has a style and kit to fit the theme of your build. Thanks to All American Chassis, we now have a completely new frame for this truck that has been pre-engineered for a coilover-style suspension setup. [Extracted from the article]

Engine and Tranny The F4-134 Hurricane engines found in an original 1956 Willys truck wheezed out an anemic 72 ponies, which just wouldn't do for Soffe. FEATURES Building something that screams "different" and "unique" was on the forefront of Pat Soffe's mind when he conceived of this rig. Underneath, a pair of GM one-ton axles in the form of a Dana 60 front and GM 14-bolt rear provide a reliable means of keeping the truck rolling. [Extracted from the article]

Chris' setup suits the dark red Jeep well, and we're sure we'll continue to see improvements and partnerships with popular overlanding and outdoor brands as he continues to adventure. Chris has stuck with the wheels that were on when he bought the Jeep, MB Motoring TKO 17-inch, but has added a set of Milestar Patagonia XT tires. FEATURES Building a dream overlanding vehicle, operating a successful content creation business, and growing a social media community all at once are only possible with the right person at the helm. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES "As to the riding qualities of the Jeep, a chiropractor should be standard for each car" - Charles "Harry" Payne The Jeep is ubiquitous as America itself. He is often not even mentioned in Jeep history books and his name isn't even on the memorial plaque at the Jeep's birthplace in Butler, Pennsylvania. Mostly unsung, Karl Probst never received official credit for his designs (Willys claimed during the war that it had designed the Jeep). [Extracted from the article]

14-15 Installing pinion bearings will require a press, but carrier bearings can be done with a sledgehammer and race driver. Of all mechanisms designed to propel the horseless carriage, the venerable Dana 30 axle has enjoyed one of the longest tenures in the industry. 5 The high-pinion, or reverse-cut, D30 landed in the Wrangler YJ and Cherokee XJ, and because the pinion gear pressed against the drive side of the ring gear it was notably stronger. [Extracted from the article]

Chrysler is recalling 332,000 Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Jeep models due to a faulty connection that may prevent the front-seat airbag from deploying correctly in a crash. Bissell is recalling 3.2 million steam cleaners that can expel hot water or steam, posing a burn hazard. Hatch Baby is recalling about 919,400 AC power adapters sold with Rest 1st Generation sound machines due to a shock hazard. Tideway is recalling 39,600 hair dryers that lack immersion protection, posing a shock or electrocution hazard. Atomi is recalling 99,400 smart heaters that can turn on without user input, posing burn and fire hazards. Torquay eTrading is recalling 26,000 cleaning products that are deceptively labeled and lack required cautionary statements, posing a risk of poisoning. [Extracted from the article]

The Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust has received two aircraft, the Sea Harrier F/A. 2 ZH801 and the Westland Lynx XZ725, which were transported from the UK to the South Atlantic. The Lynx flew during the Falklands conflict in 1982, while ZH801 was built 14 years after the conflict ended. The Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum's curator, David Reid, has retired after 40 years and has been replaced by Bob Sloan. Aces High, an aviation art expert, will be hosting a special event called Daks & Tracks in partnership with Aero Legends, featuring wartime aircraft, vintage military vehicles, live music, and artwork. In Lena, Illinois, a group of veterans is close to completing the restoration of McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 68-0450, which will be mounted on a pedestal near the American Veterans Association building. [Extracted from the article]

The ContiTech airbags, Bilstein shocks, and '05 Ford radius arms work together to create the smooth-riding suspension system. He mixed a GM 14-bolt rear axle filled with a 4.56-geared Yukon Grizzly automatic/ mechanical locker with '05 Ford radius arms turned around to create trailing arms. Underneath the front end of the M715 is a seriously beefed-up Ford Super 60 front axle that carries 4.56:1 ring-and-pinion gears spinning a Yukon Grizzly automatic/mechanical locker. [Extracted from the article]

Jeep has unveiled its new Wagoneer S model, which is an all-electric SUV designed to rival the Audi Q6. The vehicle is based on an EV-native platform and offers more space, luxury, and performance compared to its competitors. The flagship model features a dual-motor layout with 600bhp and 800Nm of torque, allowing it to reach 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds. While the range is expected to be around 300 miles, the Wagoneer S can charge from 5 to 80 percent in approximately 28 minutes. The SUV also features a unique design, including a floating rear wing and a reimagined seven-slot grille. The cabin is luxurious and tech-filled, with a 12.3-inch center screen and more legroom in the second row compared to other similar vehicles. The Wagoneer S will be available in European showrooms from the first quarter of 2026, with prices expected to start above £75,000. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Auto Express provides a firsthand account of driving an original Land Cruiser. The author describes the experience of driving a car without power steering and highlights the car's mechanical features, such as live axles and a selectable four-wheel drive system. They note that the Land Cruiser feels antiquated compared to modern SUVs but also emphasize its rugged dependability and smooth engine. The author concludes that the Land Cruiser feels indestructible and is a satisfying and intuitive car to drive. [Extracted from the article]

Stellantis NV, the parent company of Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep, plans to increase production of transmission systems for hybrid vehicles due to weaker demand for fully electric cars. The company aims to speed up production of its electrified dual-clutch gearboxes by 10%. This shift in focus is driven by increased demand for hybrids, which are seen as more affordable and less dependent on charging infrastructure compared to electric vehicles. Stellantis is expanding its hybrid lineup and has capacity for over 1.2 million electrified dual-clutch transmissions per year. The company is investing in its Mirafiori plant in Italy, which has seen a decline in car production and is currently assembling the electric Fiat 500. The Italian government is concerned about preserving jobs, and Stellantis has pledged to invest €240 million in the overhaul of the Mirafiori site. [Extracted from the article]

Featuring dozens of day-long trail rides over a nine-day period departing from Moab, and a vendor show with more than 200 manufacturers, the Easter Jeep Safari has become the North American spring gathering of the off-road world. AS THE sun peeked over the La Sal Mountains, washing Southern Utah with warm hues of ochre and crimson, we made our way down Main Street to the Moab Diner for breakfast. [Extracted from the article]

Mary and Mike Dora are GDR alumni and this year they had big issues with Mary's '48 CJ-2A. We're not exactly sure when it happened, but Day 1 of GDR had been pretty hard on the old Jeep. We explored Prescott before the drive back to GDR Base Camp near Crown King. DAY 3: Gas Station Head Gasket Swap and Pressing on to Prescott The history of the first commercially available 4x4s, before all other commercially available 4x4s, the vehicles that would become the Jeep, shouldn't be a mystery to most. [Extracted from the article]

The First "CJ-5", the M38A1 Like the earlier flatfender jeeps that were based on the WWII-era Willys and Ford-based jeeps, the CJ-5 is a civilian version of a military jeep, namely the M38A1, which was produced between 1952 and 1971. CJ-5 Special Packages The Tuxedo Park models built between 1961 and 1965 were an attempt to make the CJ-5 (and CJ-6) more comfortable and appealing to the buying public. CJ-5 Changes Over the nearly 30-year production span of the CJ-5 many changes were made, taking the first CJ-5s from stubby, low-geared, low-powered, post-military vehicles into one of the first Jeeps with a powerful pushrod V-8 and forward into the early '80s as a reliable, iconic, and simple 4x4. [Extracted from the article]

When planning a tour of the US a friendoffered his 1994 Range Rover Classic LWB County and weaccepted gratefully but hesitantly: would this old Range Roverbe up to the task of travelling across the width and length ofthis enormous country? We always try to deal with our own drama but we struggledcontinuously to have the Range Rover run smoothly and on allcylinders -- fortunately the Land Rover community is such anasset, as the list of repairs was seemingly endless. RANGE ROVER ADVENTURE In March 2019 we featured the Bell familywho were touring the world in theirDefender 130. [Extracted from the article]

The shovel, reimagined: THE OLD LAND ROVER DEFENDER WOULDN'T KNOW ITS GRANDCHILD. In the Defender, it's stuffed north-south within a modified version of Land Rover's ubiquitous, aluminium-rich D7 platform underpinning other vehicles like the already mentioned Discovery, but also Velar, F-Pace, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. Having heard "truck coming" crackle through the two-way radio from photographer Alastair Brook -- hiding in the bushes somewhere -- I've reversed our Land Rover Defender test car on to a grassy verge in this remote pine plantation many miles east of Melbourne. As for engines, within the range there is the turbo petrol 2.0-litre of our test car, 3.0-litre petrol and diesel inline sixes and, temptingly, JLR's sublime supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8. [Extracted from the article]

Vehicle: '64 International Scout 80 Driver: Trent McGee Co-driver: Christian Hazel How many UAs have you been on: "Trent, all of them; Christian, nine." Vehicle: '97 Jeep Wrangler SE Driver: Fred Williams Co-driver: Camera guy How many UAs have you been on: "Eighteen." BY VERNE SIMONS EDITOR@FOURWHEELER.COM PHOTOS: RACHEL SPEIR AND JOSH WALKER CHRISTIAN HAZEL AND TRENT MCGEE IN THE ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL If Ultimate Adventure were The Wizard of Oz, Christian would be the Wizard. [Extracted from the article]

COVER SECTION The Feb. '12 issue of Four Wheeler was perhaps one of our most significant. - Feb. '12, "2012 Four Wheeler of the Year" "The 2017 competition was special, partly because it had a new name (it was formerly known as Four Wheeler of the Year)…" - May '17, "2017 Four Wheeler SUV of the Year" "SUV of the Year (SUVOTY), formerly known as Four Wheeler of the Year, celebrated its 45th year in 2018." - June '18, "2018 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year" "Pickup Truck of the Year (PTOTY) was launched in 1989 as a spinoff event from Four Wheeler of the Year, which traces its roots back to 1974." We saw at least $15 million worth of Trophy Trucks, a multi-million dollar Mercedes big-rig overlanding vehicle, and even a steampunk flatfender Jeep built with mostly secondhand parts.". [Extracted from the article]

Vehicle failures were limited to a brake caliper that pooped its guts out and a valve stem that was forcibly removed by a rock. Vehicle: '16 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK Mods include: Bilstein dual shock setup, RIPP supercharger, KC lights everywhere, 38-inch Milestar Patagonias (Pattaguccis) Driver: Ali Sedeghat, KC Lights (@katethejeep, Instagram) Known for: Cooking a fine dinner of Persian burritos over coals Special skills: Driving with a RIPP Vehicle: '93 Jeep Cherokee Mods include: It has four doors, it's a Jeep, and isn't a JK or a JL Driver: Jeff Mcallister, influencer (ruff me and a jeep cherokee, Instagram) Known for: Breakfast of blueberry pancakes Special skills: Amazing off-road themed cartoon drawings Vehicle: '12 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK Mods include: Centerforce clutch and High Inertia Flywheel, American Adventure Lab MASS system Driver/passengers: Brit Mansell, American Adventure Lab (@americanadventurelab, Instagram)/ Mason Mansell, Jimmy Mansell Known for: Bringing his dad and his son on the trip Special skills: Bomber R/C car racing in camp Vehicle: '20 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL Mods include: Falken paint scheme makes this Jeep fast and nimble, Rock Krawler suspension, Artec Industries axle brackets, Falken A/T tires Driver/passenger: Doug Fletcher/Stan Williams (@falkentire, Instagram) Known for: Traction on Falken A/Ts come what may Special skills: Stan and Doug are coming from the drifting world to off-road and loving it … we think? Special thanks go out to everyone involved, including Centerforce, Trent McGee from McGee Media, Falken Tire, Trail Recon, American Adventure Lab, Jillian Rebekah, KC Lights, and more. [Extracted from the article]

Vantage Park, located in Somerset, is a new one-stop destination for classic vehicle owners in the south-west. The park is home to various classic car businesses, including tuning parts expert Octaneologists, servicing and restoration firm Brad's Classic & Specialist Cars, and Churchill & Thomas, which offers climate-controlled storage for up to 120 cars. Vantage Park also features a Cars 'n' Coffee drive-in event and guided tours of the businesses on site. With three generations of the Piper family involved, Vantage Park has become a center of motoring excellence. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a roundup of the latest automotive accessories. It includes information on products such as off-road bump stops, overhead switch panels, roof audio systems, supplemental cooling systems, brake pads, tires, alloy wheels, and door handle reinforcement plates. The article highlights the features and benefits of each product, along with their respective prices and where they can be purchased. These accessories are designed to enhance the off-road experience, improve vehicle performance, and provide convenience for Jeep, truck, and SUV owners. [Extracted from the article]

The front wheels were also moved forward to allow enough room for the tall original bar-grip tyres at full-lock and the Model A hot rod-style suspension. Spider caps with bullet wheel nuts add to the early hot rod theme PHOTO (COLOR): KANGAROO: The kangaroo-onboomerang graphic is a nod to the 2nd AIF 6th Division, in which Adam's grandfather served as an artillery driver PHOTO (COLOR): INTERIOR: The Jeep had already been converted to righthook by the previous owner, and most components remain original, though without the transfer-case gear selector PHOTO (COLOR): MODEL A FORD FRONT SUSPENSION FLATHEAD V8 BODY DROPPED 100MM CUSTOM HARDTOP AND CAB SIDES REAR CHASSIS NOTCH PHOTO (COLOR): FRONT: The front is host to a lot of Model A hot rod suspension parts, along with Lucas beehive indicators to keep with the old-school theme. THE CHASSIS RAILS WERE EXTENDED SO THE FRONT BUMPER COULD BE KEPT CLEAR OF ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS Model A hot rod-style suspension components were then added in, albeit much wider to suit the broader Jeep frame. [Extracted from the article]

PHOTO (COLOR): This flexed-out Ford proved that it wasn't just new trucks at SEMA. 2018 broke the mold, as we saw a number of trucks show up with completely custom fabricated suspensions, and some that were even taller than monster trucks! PHOTO (COLOR): It wasn't just the trucks that were bigger and badder this year - the wheel and tire setups followed suit, with 24, 26 and even 28-inch wheels. [Extracted from the article]

FIRST LOOK We're excited to dive into a detailed look at the much-anticipated '22 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will receive a Series I, Series II, and Series III, while the Grand Wagoneer adds the Obsidian package to the mix. 10 Customer Promises for Wagoneer & Grand Wagoneer Owners Stellantis is going above and beyond to really position the Wagoneer as a luxury brand all its own. Think of it as the Wagoneer "brand", with the '22 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer being the first two vehicles launched under it. [Extracted from the article]

For the 1961 model year, Jeep took the extraordinary step of offering a Perkins diesel option for the CJ-5 and CJ-6. Somewhere along the way, they hooked up with Kaiser-Jeep to supply automotive versions of Perkins 4.192 engines for use in four-wheel drive CJ-5 and CJ-6 Jeeps. DEPARTMENTS VINTAGE SMOKE In 1960, if you were on of the very few Americans who wanted a diesel in a car, light truck or utility vehicle, you had few options beyond a swap. [Extracted from the article]