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?
Compact Crossovers Kunal D’souza - 0

Editor's Picks

Gear

Best GPS Dash Cameras for Cars

Ted Kritsonis Ted Kritsonis -
If you’re in the market for a GPS-enabled dash cam, here are 4 to keep on your radar.
Nissan Coupes

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

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Old-school Nissans age well. This sweet 240SX shows us exactly why.
Gear

These New Porsche eBikes Might Outshine Your Actual Car

Ted Kritsonis Ted Kritsonis -
But none of these eBikes are going to come cheap, as you'd expect.
Motorcycles

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

Dustin Woods 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.

Features

Night Moves: An Urban Adventure with the Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Sometimes staying home provides the best getaway. A 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Bob makes it better.
Culture Features Dustin Woods - 1

Buyer's Guides

SUV & Crossover

Infiniti SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

Suhail Ajmal -
Shopping for an Infiniti SUV? Here's the entire lineup from QX50 to QX80, including top features for each.
Motorcycles

2022’s Best Motorcycles: Our Top 5 Selections

Kurt Spurlock -
Tough to pick just five - but this batch is new, redesigned, and definitely worthy.
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.
SUV & Crossover

The Best 2019 & 2020 Small SUVs & Crossovers

TL Staff -
Shopping for a used 2019 or 2020 small to mid-size SUV or crossover? Here are 13 of the best: affordable luxury, EV, and small to mid-size.

The Latest

2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0L V8 Review: Big Bang for the Buck

Full-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
Compared to the rivals, the executive types may find a bargain in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec with its 429-hp V8 powerplant.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Review: Style & Substance

Mid-Size Sedans Mark Hacking -
A wildly impressive car, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG will certainly appeal to the driver who appreciates an aggressive look and the performance to match.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Review

Coupe Reviews Amee Reehal -
You’re gawking at the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4— bold, brash, and badass as ever, leaving its mark as the last of the 997 era.

2012 Ford Explorer Limited EcoBoost Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
From power to luxury, we break down the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited with the new EcoBoost engine in our review.

Volvo’s Twilight “Journey to the Wedding” Contest Winner

Culture Russell Purcell -
Volvo Canada announces "Journey to the Wedding" contest winner -- a promo offering Twilight fans chance to win a trip and Volvo S60 R-Design.

2012 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5 Review: Swift, Salient, Green

Electric & Hybrid Mark Hacking -
We review the 2012 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5 - A swift, salient, green option for performance-minded drivers.

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover Russell Purcell -
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is an all-new model for the stalwart brand based loosely on the mid-sized LR2 platform.

Chat with Henry Reisner of Intermeccanica

Culture Russell Purcell -
A boutique builder bringing old Porsche cars and Roadsters to life, Intermeccanica is out to build dreams - one custom at a time.

2012 VW Passat Review

Mid-Size Sedans Amee Reehal -
Putting the "People's Car" back into Volkswagen. Our review of the 2012 VW Passat with the 2.5L engine. Is this mid-size sedan worth buying?

Porsche Camp4 Canada: Innovative Driving School Embraces Winter Chill

Culture Russell Purcell -
From Finland to the Great White North, Porsche Camp4 Canada 2012 wants you to forget about winter storage and think about playing in the snow.

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