http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/65c25f21425ea1b8d4f8c081/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=300&cropY1=0&cropY2=300 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ Michael Van Runkle's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/04/24/fully-electric-g-wagen-unveiled-in-hollywood-but-no-epa-range-yet/ At a swanky event in Franklin Canyon, a popular hiking spot in the Hollywood Hills, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production version of the fully electric 2025 G-Wagen. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_66284c16c2f5f30449b0595a Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:06:45 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:12-04:00 At a swanky event in Franklin Canyon, a popular hiking spot in the Hollywood Hills, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production version of the fully electric 2025 G-Wagen. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/04/23/test-driving-the-2024-lucid-air-pure-rwd-priced-below-tesla-model-s/ For 2024, Lucid revamped the Air EV's model lineup and introduced the Pure RWD, with up to 419 miles of range and priced to undercut Tesla's Model S flagship. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_6627c70e6f827b09b3c736cb Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:12:02 -0400 2024-05-02T06:15:42-04:00 For 2024, Lucid revamped the Air EV's model lineup and introduced the Pure RWD, with up to 419 miles of range and priced to undercut Tesla's Model S flagship. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/04/15/test-driving-the-aston-martin-db12-volante-a-stylish-super-tourer/ Aston Martin hopes the newly revealed DB12 Volante can help to usher in a new automotive segment known as the "Super Tourer." Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_661b8d53d7ea4d602bafaeb2 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-04-16T03:36:39-04:00 Aston Martin hopes the newly revealed DB12 Volante can help to usher in a new automotive segment known as the "Super Tourer." Aston Martin Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/04/10/why-carson-brown-loves-riding-two-stroke-dirt-bikes-in-every-season/ Red Bull athlete Carson Brown's latest video edit spans four seasons of riding a two-stroke Honda CR125 dirt bike in Utah. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_6616b65743be4f51bc13f845 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:09:03 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:44-04:00 Red Bull athlete Carson Brown's latest video edit spans four seasons of riding a two-stroke Honda CR125 dirt bike in Utah. Red Bull Content Pool Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/04/04/test-driving-the-maserati-levante-v8-ultima-and-its-final-ferrari-v8/ Maserati sends off the V8 engine in style with limited-edition packages for the Ferrari-powered Levante and Ghibli Trofeo variants. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_660eb2e694cf3b7664eaad2b Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:29:20 -0400 2024-04-05T03:45:15-04:00 Maserati sends off the V8 engine in style with limited-edition packages for the Ferrari-powered Levante and Ghibli Trofeo variants. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/03/31/test-driving-icon-4x4s-500th-toyota-land-cruiser-restomod/ The 500th Icon 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser sports a modern V8 with a five-speed stick shift, Currie axles, Warn manually locking front hubs and a worked-over interior. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_6609e0338023ff0f17e43e3e Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:22:53 -0400 2024-04-02T03:39:02-04:00 The 500th Icon 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser sports a modern V8 with a five-speed stick shift, Currie axles, Warn manually locking front hubs and a worked-over interior. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/03/23/test-driving-the-2024-toyota-prius-prime-plug-in-hybrid-for-ev-range/ The latest generation of Toyota's long-tenured Prius Prime looks better and offers more performance in plug-in hybrid form. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65ff2707b6683c22029662c2 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:18:59 -0400 2024-03-26T01:49:54-04:00 The latest generation of Toyota's long-tenured Prius Prime looks better and offers more performance in plug-in hybrid form. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/03/22/first-tesla-cybertruck-listed-at-online-auction-fails-to-meet-reserve/ The first Tesla Cybertruck to hit a public online auction came short of meeting reserve on the popular website Cars & Bids. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65fdd12e1e76fc4c13410f35 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:57:17 -0400 2024-03-26T01:48:34-04:00 The first Tesla Cybertruck to hit a public online auction came short of meeting reserve on the popular website Cars & Bids. Cars & Bids Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/03/09/test-driving-the-2024-lexus-tx-350-in-wintry-california-weather/ The all-new Lexus TX arrives for 2024 as a luxurious version of Toyota’s Grand Highlander, which debuted last year. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65eb82e01a35df3d17b337b5 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:24:13 -0500 2024-03-12T03:58:54-04:00 The all-new Lexus TX arrives for 2024 as a luxurious version of Toyota’s Grand Highlander, which debuted last year. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/03/04/despite-record-auctions-the-amelia-confirms-recent-cooling-trends/ Record auction sales in Florida surrounding The Amelia Concours d'Elegance suggest a continued cooling period for the collector car market. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65e66071e028b657992161d7 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:08:52 -0500 2024-03-06T02:43:54-05:00 Record auction sales in Florida surrounding The Amelia Concours d'Elegance suggest a continued cooling period for the collector car market. Hagerty Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/02/29/test-driving-a-hemi-v8-powered-six-speed-manual-jeep-by-vigilante-4x4/ Vigilante 4x4 builds classy Jeep restomods, and a majority of customers even prefer to spec manual transmissions. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65dd1fe03e51df1d51ac62db Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:07:23 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:38-05:00 Vigilante 4x4 builds classy Jeep restomods, and a majority of customers even prefer to spec manual transmissions. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/02/27/test-driving-for-diesel-fuel-economy-of-the-chevrolet-silverado-zr2/ Real-world driving shows a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 with the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel performs just as well as, if not better than, the EPA's predictions. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65de388b2f9b827144d1a7c7 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:41:24 -0500 2024-02-28T19:55:29-05:00 Real-world driving shows a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 with the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel performs just as well as, if not better than, the EPA's predictions. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/02/26/ineos-adds-fusilier-ev-to-4x4-lineup-with-gas-range-extender-option/ British automaker Ineos has unveiled the new Fusilier EV, adding a third model to the company’s projected model lineup. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65dcbcd36ddaec7fdf76b9f6 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:12:04 -0500 2024-02-27T12:59:47-05:00 British automaker Ineos has unveiled the new Fusilier EV, adding a third model to the company’s projected model lineup. Ineos Automotive Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/02/24/test-driving-ita001-by-theon-design-self-styled-singer-of-the-uk/ U.K.-based Porsche restoration shop Theon Design aims to follow in the footsteps of Singer Vehicle Design with fully bespoke 911 projects. Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65c2cd4432711c2b62ef6a61 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:00:07 -0500 2024-02-26T02:37:01-05:00 U.K.-based Porsche restoration shop Theon Design aims to follow in the footsteps of Singer Vehicle Design with fully bespoke 911 projects. Michael Teo Van Runkle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/2024/02/23/what-to-expect-at-modamiami-floridas-newest-concours-event/ ModaMiami is Florida's newest Concours d'Elegance, held at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables from February 29 to March 3 Michael Van Runkle, Contributor Michael Van Runkle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaelvanrunkle/ content_65d62c1472018d147ff309f4 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:08:03 -0500 2024-02-23T14:08:10-05:00 ModaMiami is Florida's newest Concours d'Elegance, held at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables from February 29 to March 3 ModaMiami Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes standard