Lexus leans into its adventurous side with the 2027 GX. After the long-running first-generation GX became a favorite for luxurious overlanding, Lexus introduced the current second-generation GX for ...

Jack Hubbell is a European based writer and automotive enthusiast who joined the HotCars team in 2024. Jack has been building cars and motorcycles since a young age and was a member of the SCCA from ...

Inline six engines, also commonly known as straight sixes, are widely regarded in the enthusiast community as some of the smoothest and simplest engine layouts, a fact inherent to their design. But ...

Toyota's G20E could hit 600 hp with a turbo upgrade — and it might just be the spiritual heir to the legendary 2JZ.

Lexus has finally replaced the venerable GX 460 — in production since 2009 — with the all-new 2024 GX 550. And it’s more than just a higher number; the move brings with it some seriously sweeping ...

Engines are literally the things that drive us; they provide motivation for our favorite cars, and we love building them, working on them, and watching them run on a dyno or engine stand. They get us ...

Car brands including Toyota, Honda and Ford are well known for having the most reliable engines, offering performance, longevity and low maintenance.

This retro Toyota has suicide doors, a 2JZ straight-six and production numbers lower than many supercars ...

The 2JZ-powered Lexus IS300 SportCross is a rare, durable luxury wagon available under $15,000 — built to outlast modern ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...