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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Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles

World’s First Fully-Electric Cafe Racer Backed by Jaguar Debuts in Milan

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Electric motorcycles are gaining ground and Jaguar wants in on the action with the Arc Vector: the most efficient & safest electric motorcycle in the world.
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American Motorsports: Visiting the World of Speed Museum In Oregon

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82,000 square-feet of American motorsport goodness nestled in the Pacific Northwest.
Gear Reviews

Review: The Deejo 37g Folding Knife | Pocket Innovation

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We review the Deejo 37g folding knife - the largest in the European brand's collection of high-quality, minimalist, stylish knives.

Best Motorcycles from 2019: The Bikes We Like

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Here are some of the best & most badass motorcycles of 2019. Our ongoing list of custom bikes, insane concepts, and new models you can buy today.

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Green and Lean: Triton Motorcycle with a Triumph 6-T Engine

A long journey for one Triton motorcycle owner, fulfilling his bike ownership dreams.
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Buyer's Guides

Review: Sailun TerraMax HLT All-Season Light Truck & SUV Tire

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The TerraMax HLT by Sailun is a premium highway all-season tire for SUV and light truck drivers on a budget. Sure, they're affordable but can they perform?
Gear

Best GPS Dash Cameras for Cars

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If you’re in the market for a GPS-enabled dash cam, here are 4 to keep on your radar.
SUV & Crossover

Kia SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

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Shopping for a Kia SUV? Here's the entire lineup from Soul to the new Carnival Hybrid, including top features for each.

Tire Pressure: How to Check It & Keep Your Vehicle’s Tires Inflated, Properly

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A closer look at vehicle tire pressure: how to check it, why low pressure is dangerous, 3 types of gauges, and how to keep tires inflated.

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Is the Nissan Navara Enguard Concept the future of rescue trucks?

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Fitted with a drone, updated suspension, and battery-powered motor, the Nissan EnGuard concept is the future of rescue trucks.

2017 Ford Super Duty First Drive Review

Heavy Duty Trucks Russell Purcell -
It's been a long time coming but Ford finally delivered an all-new Super Duty pickup to its lineup. We test the all-new 2017 Super Duty in Colorado.

Airstream’s new tough & lightweight Basecamp Trailer

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We can’t all afford to buy dedicated a recreation vehicle, let alone to store it. The Airstream Basecamp Trailer is the next best thing.

Toyota’s kartSTART Driving Program Puts Kids Behind the Wheel

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Toyota's kartSTART Driving Program puts kids behind the wheel, giving teenagers real world lessons of the physics behind motorized vehicles.

2016 Honda Civic Touring Review

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The 2016 Honda Civic Touring trim is for those needing a little more from the popular compact sedan. For 2016, that means more tech & power.

2016 Mazda CX-9 SUV Review

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Producing a less powerful SUV is a risky proposition in a market like North America yet Mazda has done just that with the redesigned CX-9.

First Drive: 2017 Ford Fusion Review

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The stylish Fusion gains its first refresh in four years. We put the mid-range Sport and Platinum trims to the test.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Review

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The Beetle Dune provides budget conscious consumers with a well equipped, nicely priced and very unique looking car that proved entertaining to drive.

First Drive: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Review

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Mercedes-Benz previews autonomous vehicle technology in a car more entertaining to drive the old-fashioned way.

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