Surefooted Workaholic Tamed For Civilian Duty 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser - Click above for high-res image gallery An ox is a domesticated bovine whose primary purpose is to pull heavy loads. Tipping the scales at more than a ton, the hefty animals are not considered quick workers, especially when compared to horses, but they're steadfast in their actions and respond well to trained commands. Rarely spooked or unsettled, oxen deliver a long, dependable and rather unassuming service life. Toyota's Land Cruiser is the ox's four-wheeled equivalent. While the full-size sport utility ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 5.7L Eight-Cylinder
Power:: 381 HP / 401 LB-FT
Transmission:: 6-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $74,210 as tested

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Embattled NASCAR star Michael Waltrip has some new problems on his plate. According to Yahoo Sports, he has been charged with reckless driving and failing to report an accident. The charges resulted from an incident over the weekend where Waltrip's Toyota Land Cruiser hit a telephone pole and rolled over about a mile from his house. He apparently fell ...
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