Mike Garrett

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Contributing Editor at Driving Line

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Articles

Did The Toyota Land Cruiser Get Smaller? What To Know Before You Buy

4 days ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

When Toyota brought the Land Cruiser nameplate back to its American lineup for the 2024 model year after a short two-model-year hiatus, the new version was quite a departure from the SUV it replaced. It wasn't just that this version of the Land Cruiser was sporting an updated look and powertrain; it was a different type of SUV altogether.
2024 May Be The Ford Mustang's Worst Year Of All Time - Here's Why - SlashGear

5 days ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

Just a couple of years ago, each of the Big Three American car makers offered its own rear-drive, two-door coupe with an optional V8 engine. There was the Dodge Challenger, which left the market after the 2023 model year, and the Chevrolet Camaro, which was discontinued after the 2024 model year. Finally, there was the Ford Mustang, which is now left as the last gasoline pony car standing.
How Many Years Did Volkswagen Make The E-Golf? (And What Does One Cost Today?)

6 days ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

Volkswagen is pretty big on electric vehicles, if you haven't heard. From the retro-styled ID.Buzz van to the ID.4 SUV and other new electric models being introduced for markets around the world, Volkswagen, like many other automakers, is heavily invested in a transition away from gasoline cars and toward electric ones.
What Is 'Jinba Ittai' And How Did It Shape Mazda Cars?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

When the original Mazda Miata debuted for the 1990 model year, the sports car world was changed forever. At its essence, the MX-5 Miata was the classic European Roadster reinvented for modern times, mixing in equal parts the fun and personality of a vintage two-seat sports car with the reliability (and price) of a Japanese economy car.
The Volkswagen Beetle Once Came With A Feature That No Other Car Had

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic vehicles in history. From its massive global sales figures to its 57-year production run, it truly realized Volkswagen's original mission (and the company's namesake) of delivering a "people's car" not just to Germany, but to the world. AdvertisementHowever, it wasn't just the Beetle's affordable price and straightforward mechanics that won over millions of car buyers across the world.
Jetta GLI Vs Jetta: What's The Difference Between Volkswagen Trims?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

Volkswagen deserves a lot of respect for keeping the Jetta around. At a time when many car makers have dropped sedans from their lineups altogether, the Jetta has remained one of the most affordable new cars available today. In its current form, it is a nicely sized car, known for being inexpensive and good to drive. The Jetta also has a long history in America, and has picked up a decent amount of enthusiast street cred along the way.
Which Toyota Models Will Have The New 'Wave Maker' Color? (And What Makes It So Special?)

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

In today's auto car market, where the most popular car colors tend to be grayscale, it can be a big deal when an automaker debuts a color that isn't just another shade of white, silver, gray, or black. And when it comes to color debuts, few are more anticipated than each model year's TRD Pro exclusive hue from Toyota.
Is The Toyota FJ Cruiser A Land Cruiser?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

When it comes to enthusiast-favorite Toyota models that fans would love to see brought back, the discontinued FJ Cruiser is probably at the top of the list. Coming in amidst the wave of retro designs in the 2000s, Toyota sold the FJ Cruiser in America from 2007 to 2014. Today, more than a decade after the last new one was sold, the Toyota FJ Cruiser remains a popular cult classic.
Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid: What's The Difference Between These Two Off-Road SUVs - SlashGear

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

When Toyota reintroduced the Land Cruiser to the American market for the 2024 model year, the SUV was met with both anticipation and a bit of confusion. Although it shared the same name, this new Land Cruiser was a different type of 4x4 from the old 200-series model, being both smaller in size and more affordable in price.
Why Are Pickup Truck Beds Getting Smaller?

2 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Mike Garrett

If you've glanced at a pickup truck in the last five, ten or even 20 years, you've surely noticed that most of them have four doors and a relatively small bed. Indeed, your average modern pickup has a very different profile than trucks we remember from the '80s and '90s, and there's been a lot of discourse over shrinking pickup beds. But are truck beds actually shrinking? If so, why has that happened?