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

Motorcycles

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 First Ride: Dual Sport Inspiration

Patrick Lambie Patrick Lambie -
Herber City, Utah - There are popular motorcycles and then there are motorcycles with such a devoted following that they become a brand unto...
Gear Reviews

Review: Koolatron P20 Compact 12-Volt Cooler Product

Russell Purcell Russell Purcell -
A good solution for those longer road trips, we put the Koolatron P20 Compact 12-Volt Cooler to the test.
Tuner Cars

Modified 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: A Proper Porsche Hunter

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
This rare 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 has the Germans in sight with impressive specs & upgrades to the twin-turbo, ECU, footwork & more.

The Grunt is Volcon’s first all-electric off-roader offering range, power & big knobby tires

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Austin, TX-based Volcon Inc. hits the scene as the first all-electric, off-road powersports company. Here's their first vehicle: the Grunt.

Features

Toyota’s kartSTART Driving Program Puts Kids Behind the Wheel

Toyota's kartSTART Driving Program puts kids behind the wheel, giving teenagers real world lessons of the physics behind motorized vehicles.
Culture Features Russell Purcell - 0

Buyer's Guides

Adventure Vehicles

Here Are the Best Off-Road Vehicles & Adventure Machines We Discovered in 2019

Amee Reehal -
30 reasons to remortgage the home and hit the road.
SUV & Crossover

Kia SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

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

Ditch the Used Tires: Affordable New Snow Tires are the Way to Go

Suhail Ajmal -
Buying used snow tires to save money is understandable. But we discuss the risks with that, and why new, affordable winter tires are better.
Subaru Outback

Top Picks: 7 Subaru Outback Tires Worth Considering

TL Staff -
Here are some top tire choices to help get you started, including affordable and more premium.

The Latest

VW Adds a 330-HP, 3-Row ID. Buzz For North Americans Only

VW EV & Hybrid TL Staff -
Don't let the playful looks fool you - VW's new 3-row, retro-styled microbus will make over 300 horsepower & 406 lb.-ft. of torque. A closer look at key features & size dimensions.

Price & Power: The 2024 Grand Highlander Won’t Break the Bank

Toyota Grand Highlander Amee Reehal -
With a reasonable starting price, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander bridges the minivan and SUV gap, offering an adult-size 3rd-row.

The New Tacoma TRD Pro Levels Up its Baja-Approved Off-Road Specs

Toyota Tacoma TL Staff -
A 2024 redesign with crazy new seats, higher ground clearance, and an upgraded suspension - just for starters. Here's a closer look.

Weekend Essentials #4: Gear of the Week

Gear TL Staff -
Pelican Air Carry-On Case, Garbage Jacket, and Marshall Middleton Portable Speaker.

BMW’s Redesigned 5 Series Goes Electric for 2024

BMW EV & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
BMW is changing things up for its popular 5 Series with new EV and hybrid models. Here's a look at release date, price, and full specs.

Meet the 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter: Toyota’s Ultimate Overlanding Rig

Toyota Tacoma Amee Reehal -
From the dealership straight to the woods, the new Tacoma Trailhunter is ready to pounce right out the gate.

First Look: The 2024 Toyota Tacoma’s Long Overdue Redesign is Here

Toyota Tacoma Amee Reehal -
Our full guide to the next-gen Tacoma - including release date, pricing, your powertrain options, cab configuration options, off-road specs, and more.

The Redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma Interior: 7 Features to Know About

Toyota Tacoma Amee Reehal -
The long-running Taco enters its next generation including a completely redesigned interior. Here's a closer look.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT First Drive Review

Porsche Cayenne Lee Bailie -
If a high-powered Cayenne SUV tops your list, this twin-turbo V8 flavour is the one to get.

2023 VinFast VF 8 (City Plus) First Drive Review

Electric & Hybrid William Clavey -
After a full year of delayed promises and unanswered questions, VinFast is finally ready to sell the VF 8 electric crossover in our market. We drove a production-ready, North American example for a closer look.

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