Toyota Just Rewrote the RAV4 Playbook for 2026

All RAV4s will be hybrid, either with a plug or without. But is this really the right move for the best-selling compact crossover?
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Culture Features

Chat With F1 Champ and Area 27 Track Designer Jacques Villeneuve

Russell Purcell Russell Purcell -
We chat with track designer and F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve about his contribution to the design of the Area 27 track, plus future plans.
Gear

The Silver Cross X Lamborghini Stroller is a Supercar for Your Baby

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Here's your chance to one-up those parents with the Reef Al Arancio - a Lambo baby stroller with fast looks & comfort, limited to 500 units.
Culture

The Porsche Travel Experience British Columbia: Exploring the Beautiful Okanagan

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The Porsche Travel Experience British Columbia is designed for globetrotters & drivers alike, exploring Canada's west coast gems in the latest 911 Carrera S.
Ferrari Coupes

Along Came a Spyder: 2002 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 360 Modena Spyder Twin-Supercharged

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When a stock F360 just won't cut it, it's time to call Novitec Rosso (literally).

Features

Right on Time for an Upgrade: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander gets smart updates, solid tech (even at the base level), and a comfy ride. Just don’t expect it to be a thrill machine.
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Buyer's Guides

Review: Continental IceContact XTRM Winter Tire

Graham Heeps -
Studded or non-studded: the choice is yours. We put the new Continental IceContact XTRM winter tire to the test. Here's our full review.
Motorcycles

7 Great Dual Sport Adventure Motorcycles for Every Rider

Greg Williams -
Tackling the morning commute to traversing mountains after work, these dual sport adventure motorcycles top our list.
SUV & Crossover

Subaru SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a Subaru SUV? Here's the entire lineup from Crosstrek to Ascent, including the top features for each.

Review: Toyo Observe GSi-6 Winter Tire

Russell Purcell -
Replacing the Observe GSi-5 and Observe Garit KX, how do Toyo's new high-performance snow tires perform in harsh winter conditions?

The Latest

The Mustang Mach-E Interior: Inside Ford’s New Electric SUV

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Floating design features, no animal materials, lots of connectivity, smart cargo spaces, and a massive touchscreen - say Hello to the new, all-electric Mustang SUV interior.

First Look: 2020 Defender 90 First Edition Arrives Early For the Impatient Off-Roaders

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Only 500 units of the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 First Edition will be available come Summer 2020 priced at $65,100. Here's a closer look & full gallery.

First Look: Lincoln’s Nibble New SUV Gets PHEV Treatment with 2020 Corsair Grand Touring

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Arriving Summer 2020, Lincoln's small SUV gets the plug-in hybrid treatement with new Corsair Grand Touring offering 266-hp and 25mile, 40km electric range.

First Look: Honda CR-V Finally Goes Green with Hybrid Model Arriving in 2020

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Joining its updated gas-engine sibling, the 2020 Honda CR-V hybrid is the company's first electried SUV in America with 50-percent better fuel economy.

First Look: New 600-HP Audi RS Q8 SUV Kills It at the Nürburgring

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Benefits and cargo of an SUV with the styling and performance of an Audi RS coupe, the 600-hp 2020 RS Q5 is the first RS-SUV to arrive to America.

First Drive: 2020 Nissan Titan Review

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The Titan full-size pickup has been a venerable workhorse for Nissan, but age has been catching up with it. Will this major 2020 update make a difference?

2020 Nissan Sentra Changes & Specs: A Closer Look

Compact Sedans Graham Heeps -
The redesigned 2020 Sentra shows us why Nissan won't give up on sedans.

2019 GMC Yukon SLT Graphite Edition Review: Trying Too Hard?

Full-Size SUV 8 Seaters Graham Heeps -
Full review of the 2019 GMC Yukon SLT Graphite Edition - an aging full-size SUV turns to black magic to bolster appeal. But it's expensive. Is it worth it?

2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag Edition Review

Coupe Reviews Russell Purcell -
Jaguar adds the new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model to the 2020 F-TYPE model line-up, celebrating 70 years of the brand’s rich sports car heritage.

2020 Hyundai Palisade Vs. 2020 Kia Telluride: 3-Row SUV Differences

Comparisons Graham Heeps -
Both the Hyundai Palisade & Kia Telluride are built on the same platform so which 3-row SUV is right for you? Full comparison of price, interiors, and more.

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