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Avalanche Air Bags: The New Backcountry Essential

April 10, 2012

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In a season full of avalanche fatalities, personal air bags become a hot commodity.

The 911 Conundrum

March 19, 2012

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How do you improve upon the perfect sports car? If you’re Porsche, you make it faster, roomier, and more efficient. But most important, you don’t screw it up.

The Wetsuit Revolution

February 29, 2012

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Two unlikely entrepreneurs are transforming cold-water surfing.

Three Lust-Worthy Compact Cars

February 21, 2012

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2012 is the year the compact finally gets cool, with three cheap, entry-level cars you might actually want to own.

The Best Sneakers for Spring

February 21, 2012

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The eighties are alive and well and thriving at your local shoe store, so dress up casual Friday this spring with a pair of bright, low-profile sneakers.

MJ Approved: Bodum Bistro Pour Over Coffee Machine

February 13, 2012

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Bodum redesigns the drab drip machine from the grounds up. But does it produce a worthy brew?

How to Stream Endless Music

February 3, 2012

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For $10 a month, subscription music services offer unlimited tunes you can listen to anywhere. But which one is right for you?

The Crossover Question: Range Rover’s Evoque or BMW’s X3?

January 25, 2012

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Should you go for the muscle-bound German or the whimsical Brit? The choice is yours — and yours alone.

MJ Approved: Mizuno Wave Rider 15

January 19, 2012

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100 miles of road and track testing prove Mizuno's responsive Wave Rider 15s are great for increasing speed and preventing injuries.

Test Drive: 2012 Porsche Boxster S

January 13, 2012

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Porsche’s little-sister sportster delivers practical magic.

The 2012 VW Beetle

December 20, 2011

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VW butched up its Beetle to shed the chick-car image, but a car this great should sell itself.

The Wrangler Rejuvenated

November 28, 2011

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Jeep’s favorite son has changed little in 60 years. But the 2012 upgrade is so undeniable — more power, better mileage, all the same off-road tenacity — even the purists are happy.