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This Subaru SUV Still Stands Its Ground (But for How Long)

As the segment shifts around it, the question isn’t whether the SUV can still hold its ground. It’s how much longer it can defend itself.
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Volvo’s 2020 XC90 Looks Familiar Until You See What’s Under the Hood

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It may look the same, but Volvo’s latest XC90 is quietly looking to rewrite the hybrid playbook.

The Ford Explorer Finally Gets Fast: Meet the 400-HP ST

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With 400 horsepower and rear-drive dynamics, Ford’s family hauler finally earns its badge. Yes, the 2020 Explorer with the ST goods.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer First Drive Review

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Mid-sized Chevy crossover uses the best of new tech—full review of the 2019 Chevy Blazer's performance, interior, specs, and more.

2019 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Review

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Toyota's popular body-on-frame 4WD SUV goes into stealth mode. We review the 2019 4Runner Nightshade with its retro-influenced styling.

New Kia Telluride Revives the Spirit of Old-School SUVs

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Kia’s new mid-size SUV wants to be your family’s adventure rig: bold, boxy, and powered by a 291-hp V6.

2020 Cadillac XT6: The Missing Piece in Cadillac’s SUV Lineup?

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A refined three-row crossover that finally fills Cadillac’s family-size gap.

2020 Ford Explorer: 7 Big Changes for North America’s Favorite SUV

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A full redesign brings more power, more tech, and a smarter layout inside.

Wild Boar’s 6×6 Jeep Wrangler Packs a 750-HP Hellcat Punch

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Originally built for the 2018 SEMA Show, California-based Wild Boar Off Road just built this 6-wheeled Wrangler Rubicon with a 750-hp Hellcat engine. Nice.

The Ford Police Interceptor Gets Smarter, Greener, and Cheaper to Run

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Going green, catching bad guys.

2019 Subaru Ascent Review: Just Another Three-Row SUV?

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