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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The Lexus GX 550 Malbon Edition Swaps Trials for Links

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No, the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Malbon Edition won’t shave strokes off your game, but you’ll definitely arrive at your foursome in style.
Tuner Cars

Pursuit of Happiness: An 850-Hp 1997 Eagle Talon TSi AWD

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This 1997 Eagle Talon TSi AWD was literally built to perfection with more power, engine upgrades, suspension mods, interior changes & more.
Culture Features

Chat With Explorer Mike Horn About His Epic Adventures & Role as Global G-Class Ambassador

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We chat with modern day world explorer Mike Horn about his G-Glass adventures & how stepping out of your comfort zone is good for the soul.
Culture Features

Chat With F1 Champ and Area 27 Track Designer Jacques Villeneuve

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

Features

First Drive: 2019 Subaru Forester Review

Next-gen SUV wagon with nothing to prove. The 2019 Subaru Forester gets new engine & more space to cement position as capable alternative to mainstream SUVs.
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Buyer's Guides

How Do Tire Pressure Sensors Work & Are They Even Reliable?

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Too much or too little tire pressure isn't desirable and can lead to an accident. So, how to tire pressure sensors work? Are they reliable?

Summer Tires Vs All-Seasons: A Closer Look

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What exactly is an all-season tire and summer tire, and what makes them different in terms of cold, wet, and dry performance? Here's a look.
SUV & Crossover

Mazda SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

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Subcompact to full-size, these are all the current Mazda SUVs to know about.
Mid-Size SUV

All 3 Toyota Land Cruiser 2024 Models & Shared Specs Up Close

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So, you want to buy the new Land Cruiser SUV. You've got three grade choices - well, it's more like two choices. We explain.

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Jon Olsson’s 2014 Audi RS6 Wagon: The Ultimate Winter Wagon

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This camo-clad Audi RS6 winter beast will take Jon Olsson and four buddies to the slopes in style, backed by 0-60 mph in a mere 3.9 seconds.

2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive Review

Porsche Panamera Russell Purcell -
Powered by a potent V8 making 520 horsepower, 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive likely won't miss any C-suite meetings.

2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review

Mid-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
Lincoln's mid-size sedan may be discontinued, but the 2014 MKZ Hybrid still offers luxury, style, a premium interior, and major fuel-economy.

ICON’s V8-Powered, Old-School Land Cruiser FJ40

Adventure Vehicles TL Staff -
This V8-powered Land Cruiser FJ40 by Los Angeles-based ICON is all clean and classic with Eibach springs and Fox Racing shocks for the road.

The Full Metal Jacket Jeep Wrangler by Starwood Motors

Jeep Wrangler TL Staff -
With a bullet-proof suspension and Pentastar 3.6-L V6 engine, the Starwood Motors Full Metal Jacket Jeep Wrangler does 0-60 in 8.4 seconds.

Summer Dreamin’: Ditching the Cubicle for a Flame-Painted Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

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Our writer Dustin Woods jumps on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and hits the road to fulfill a lifelong dream, leaving the 9-5 life behind.

The Icon Overlord Resistance Jacket

Gear TL Staff -
Abrasion resistance meets style.

Riding is in the DNA: Father & Son Hit the Road on a Harley-Davidson Springer and Road Glide

Motorcycles Dustin Woods -
Despite most parents' disapproval of their kids riding on two wheels, this father gives in and embraces his motorcycle past. His son just comes along for the ride.

25 New, Strange, and Awesome Vehicles You’d Only Find at the Tokyo Motor Show

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We flew to the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show back in 2013 to see what's new and exciting. Here are 25 new, strange & awesome rides that stood out the most.

2013 BMW F800GT Review: Agility & Versatility at an Affordable Price

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The 2013 BMW F800GT offers good value for the money but could use more low end grunt off the line. Read our full review by Dustin Woods.

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