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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Editor's Picks

Culture Features

Walking Among Icons: My Day at the Porsche Museum

Jeff Wilson Jeff Wilson -
A journey through automotive history, passion, and iconic vehicles come to life at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.
Culture Features

A Day in the Life of a Monster Jam Judge

Russell Purcell Russell Purcell -
What's better than taking in the insanity that is Judgezone Monster Jam? Being an official judge up close & personal for a day, of course.

Norton Drops a Pair of Gorgeous 2019 Neo-Naked Modern Scramblers

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
Norton Motorcycles debuted two stunning 2019 modern scramblers harkening back to iconic bike builder's past. 2019 Ranger & Nomad are on sale now.
Culture

Chat with Chris Green: Porsche GT3 Cup Racer & McLaren Ambassador

Benjamin Yong Benjamin Yong -
Navigating high-speed tracks in a Porsche to his role at Pfaff Motorsports, we chat with the Montreal native to learn what keeps him going.

Features

Timeless: A 1992 Nissan 240SX SE with 1998 Silvia SR20DET Implant

Old-school Nissans age well. This sweet 240SX shows us exactly why.
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Buyer's Guides

Cooper Discoverer A/TW Review: The Latest Winter Tire Technology

Russell Purcell -
Cooper Tires partner with Canadian Tire to introduce the latest in winter tire technology. We review the Cooper Discoverery A/TW tires.
Mid-Size SUV

The Best 2020 Mid-Size SUV: Veterans of the Game

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With all of the new nameplates it’s easy to overlook the 2020 mid-size SUVs that have been selling for years. These 5 are some of the best.
SUV & Crossover

Ford SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a Ford SUV? Here's the entire lineup from Escape to Expedition, including top features for each.
Tire Reviews

The Best Winter Tires for Snow and Ice: Budget to Premium Picks

Graham Heeps -
These 24 winter tires top our list. From budget-friendly to pricer, premium, performance-rated. For cars and SUVs.

The Latest

2018 Subaru Outback Gets Major Upgrades and New Pricing

Subaru Outback TL Staff -
Arriving at dealerships across Canada this summer, the 2018 Subaru Outback pricing starts at $29,295 CAD for the 2.5i entry-level trim.

2018 Dodge Durango SRT Brings Major Performance & Style Updates

Full-Size SUV 8 Seaters TL Staff -
Part SUV part muscle car, Dodge’s wicked fast 475-hp 2018 Durango SRT hits dealerships sometime late 2017 at $62,995 US MSRP.

Vans Moto Leather Classics: From Jackets to Kicks

Gear TL Staff -
Six styles from high-top Sk8-Hi Reissue to the Classic Slip-on.

First Drive: 2017 Nissan Qashqai Review – Proven in Europe, Ready for North America?

Compact Crossovers Russell Purcell -
Proven in Europe but is it ready for North America? We review Nissan's new sub-compact 2018 Qashqai CUV (or Rogue Sport in the US).

Street-Legal 911 Most Powerful From Porsche: The 2018 GT2 RS

Porsche 911 TL Staff -
Lighter, faster, more powerful than the outgoing version, the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets a new bar for the iconic 911 nameplate.

World’s 7th Seed Tennis Champ Milos Raonic and Jaguar Partner Up

Culture TL Staff -
Jaguar partners with pro tennis champ Milos Raonic to help promote their brand and commitment to tennis. And yes, Raonic gets an F-PACE.

Stephen Curry and INFINITI Hookup to Launch New Q50 Sports Sedan

Compact Sedans TL Staff -
INFINITI teams up with NBA All-Star Stephen Curry as their new global brand ambassador starting with a summer campaign for the new Q50 sedan.

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Blends HEMI Power with Sinister Looks

Dodge Challenger TL Staff -
A new Challenger arrives with a 707 hp supercharged HEMI V8, enhanced stability with a 3.5-inch wider body, and superior track performance.

BMW’s New X3 M40i Hits 0 to 60 in Just 4.6 Seconds with 355 HP

Luxury Compact Crossover TL Staff -
Going strong since 2003, BMW's compact crossover gains big 2018 updates heading into its 3rd-generation. Oh, and a 355-hp M Performance model for the first time.

Project Honey Badger Defender: 0-60 in Under 6-seconds

Old Land Rover Defenders TL Staff -
A 430-hp Land Rover Defender 90 that'll do 0-60 in under 6-seconds? Yes. Project Honey Badger is the latest creation by East Coast Defender.

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