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

Chat with Ricky Forbes: Chasing Tornados in His Custom Ford F-150

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We chat with Ricky Forbes of the Tornado Hunters who chases twisters behind the wheel of a storm-proof 2015 Ford F-150 custom pickup.
Gear Reviews

CAN-AM’s Glory Days: A 50th Anniversary Book Celebrating Racing Legends

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Book Review: We check out CAN AM 50TH Anniversary - Flat Out with North America's Greatest Race Series 1966-74, by George Levy and Pete Biro.

Land Rover X LEGO Defender Technic

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The 2,573-piece LEGO Defender Technic set drops in October 2019; the 2020 Defender SUV in September. Is this a glimpse at the real thing? We love it anyway.
Gear Reviews

BedRug Bed Liner Review: Protects Your Paint Finish (And Your Knees)

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The BedRug is an innovative bed liner that protects your paint finish - and your knees. Also, helps keep stuff from shifting around.

Features

The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Bridges the Gap in Audi’s EV Lineup

[First Drive] It’s not a foregone conclusion, but Audi's new compact electric SUV has all the tools it needs to succeed.
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Buyer's Guides

Review: Pirelli Scorpion Winter Tire

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Promising excellent size coverage and proven performance for SUVs and crossovers. So, are the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires any good? We put the high-end, winter-rated snow tire to the test.

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.
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.

Review: Toyo Open Country H/T II All-Season Light Truck Tires

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A full review of the Toyo Open Country HT II all-season tire. So, how did these all-season truck tires perform after 3,100 miles / 5,000 kms?

The Latest

Here’s What Audi’s Electric E-Tron Crossover Looked Like in Concept Form in 2015

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Not content to let the Tesla Model X have the electric crossover buyer all to itself, the E-Tron Quattro concept previews a production model.

Kia Debuts the Boldly Redesigned 2016 Sportage in Frankfurt

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
Shopping for a used 2016 Kia Sportage? Here's a closer look at the redesigned & refined compact CUV, including new interior features & tech.

This Wrangler Rubicon Sunriser and 2 others showcase how Mopar can level-up a Jeep

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Back at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Mopar built the Renegade Trailhawk, Wrangler Rubicon Sunriser, and Cherokee KrawLer to show-off its accessories.

Here’s what the Toyota C-HR crossover looked like in concept form back in 2015

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The Concept Toyota CH-R debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015. Then the production compact crossover arrived in 2016. Which one's better?

Finally, Mercedes-Benz blesses the S-Class with a lineup of cabriolets

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Over 40 years later, Mercedes-Benz has a convertible to park at the top of its lineup with the new 2016 S-Class Cabriolet.

Closer look at Jaguar’s first production SUV: the 2017 F-Pace

Chris Chase -
Jaguar introduced its F-Pace by putting it through a real-world loop-the-loop. Here's closer look at designer Ian McCallum's new creation.

Closer look at Ferrari’s folding variant of the 488 GTB Coupe

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Here's an overview of the folding-hardtop variant of the 488 GTB Coupe, including specs, horsepower, tech, and more.

Is This Beefy Nissan Gripz Concept a Future Juke?

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
Nissan is calling its Gripz concept a design statement rather than a replacement for the Juke. Frankly, we like this bold crossover better.

Mission E Concept paved the way for Porsche’s new Taycan EV

Chris Chase -
The Porsche Mission E Concept is the brand's first all-electric four-seat sports car. Here's a look at its battery, range & performance.

The Renault Alaskan Concept is built for Adventure

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Renault enters the truck market in stunning fashion with the preview of their new one-tonne Alaskan concept pickup. Here's a closer look

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