Toyota’s New bZ Woodland EV Brings Serious Subaru Energy

More power, more space, and X-MODE AWD — Toyota’s new bZ Woodland EV channels Subaru vibes in its most capable electric SUV yet.
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Editor's Picks

Culture

Pirelli 2013 Calendar by Steve McCurry Presented in Rio

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
For 2013, Pirelli chose world-renowned travel photographer Steve McCurry to shoot the acclaimed; this year, all shot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Cruising Key West on a Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
Escaping winter’s wrath with a 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special in the Florida Keys. Nice.
Motorcycles

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 First Ride: Dual Sport Inspiration

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

Yakima Unveils Innovative Gear at SEMA Show

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Yakima shows its latest offerings with OverHaul HD for the pickup fans, the versatility of the LockNLoad Platform, and new slim GrandTour Cargo Boxes.

Features

Island Vibes: Exploring Tofino in Lincoln’s New Nautilus SUV

2019 Nautilus Review: Lincoln replaces its mid-size MKX with a sharp new SUV sporting a new name, redesigned look, updated turbo engines.
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Buyer's Guides

SUV & Crossover

Subaru SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

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Shopping for a Subaru SUV? Here's the entire lineup from Crosstrek to Ascent, including the top features for each.
SUV & Crossover

BMW SUV Models: Smallest to Biggest

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The BMW SUV model range continues to grow, keeping powerful M variants while adding more electric SUVs in the mix. We explore them all.
SUV & Crossover

Ford SUV Models Up Close: Smallest to Biggest

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Shopping for a Ford SUV? Here's the entire lineup from Escape to Expedition, including top features for each.
Compact Crossovers

Unlocking Value: The 8 Best Used Small SUV Models (And Known Problems)

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We pick 8 of the best used small SUV and crossover models based on value, design & reliability. Plus, common problems to be aware of.

The Latest

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

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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

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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.

Making Trax: Exploring Charlevoix in Chevy’s Redesigned Subcompact SUV

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Charlevoix, QC — Massive colonial structures like the Vieux-Québec and Citadelle of Québec, stone buildings dating back hundreds of years, and old narrow cobblestone streets...

Ford’s Badass Raptor-Spec Ranger Is Heading to North America (Finally)

Ford Ranger TL Staff -
All that begging must have paid off. Ford's high-performance small truck is finally coming to North America. Here's a look at its release date, price, and specs.

Weekend Essentials #3: New Gear You Need

Gear TL Staff -
This Week: Porsche 911 Speaker 2.0 for home, Kootenay Titanium Carabiner Clip for travel, and the Omega Speedmaster Super Racing watch everyday.

Crisp & Clean: Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Ice White Appearance Package

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Forget the blacked-out looks. This Mustang SUV looks sharp in all white. Closer look at the Mach-E Premium Ice White Appearance Package for 2022.

GMC’s Limited HUMMER EV Omega Edition Truck & SUV for 2024

GM EV & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
Will the 2024 HUMMER EV Omega Edition send you into orbit? Probably not. But it's a badass-looking electric hauler with a distinct matte blue, limited and only available on the 3X Pickup & SUV 2024 models.
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