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

Review: Dainese Torque D1 Out Air Motorcycle Boot

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The best pair of boots are the ones that you don’t have to think about. Are the Dainese Torque D1 Out Air premium boots worth it? Here's our full review.
Ford F-150

Automotive Students Get Up Close with New 2015 F-150 Alongside Ford’s Design Engineer

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Ford of Canada ergonomics engineer discusses the design of 2015 F-150 with Calgary SAIT automotive students. Including 10 new features.
Motorcycles

Specs: Honda Goes Bananas & Brings Back the Monkey for 2019

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the 2019 Honda Monkey was actually from the 1960s at first glance. It’s not by accident. Here's a closer look.

Ford Pivots to Medical Device Manufacturing as Coronavirus Spreads

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Ford teams up with manufacturing giants 3M & GE to make ventilators for coronavirus patients and face shields to protect the medical workers.

Features

2024 Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport First Drive Review

Refreshed for 2024, these larger VW SUVs are good-looking, comfortable & more powerful. But are priced towards the upper end of the scale.
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Buyer's Guides

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

Russell Purcell -
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?

Review: Continental IceContact XTRM Winter Tire

Graham Heeps -
Studded or non-studded: the choice is yours. We put the new Continental IceContact XTRM winter tire to the test. Here's our full review.

Best Motorcycles from 2019: The Bikes We Like

Amee Reehal -
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.
Mid-Size SUV

The Best 2020 Mid-Size SUV: Veterans of the Game

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With all of the new nameplates it’s easy to overlook the 2020 mid-size SUVs that have been selling for years. These 5 are some of the best.

The Latest

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Colours: Hello Tuscadero Pink

Jeep Wrangler TL Staff -
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler model range comes in no fewer than 14 different color varieties, from the Sport to the Rubicon, including the new and limited Tuscadero.

2021 Audi Q5 Vs. 2021 BMW X3

Luxury Compact Crossover TL Staff -
A pair of small, luxury crossovers with plenty to offer. So, what exactly sets these popular German haulers apart? A closer look at the Q5 and X3.

Ranger Raptor Finally Hits US Shores Slated for 2023

Ford Ranger TL Staff -
We knew the Ranger Raptor’s US arrival was imminent and now that time has come. A new grille, more off-road features, and 392-hp 3.0L V6.

If Airbags Deploy is a Car Totalled & Written-Off?

Suhail Ajmal -
Do insurance companies consider a car 'totalled' if the airbags deploy? What's considered a write-off and can you install your own airbags?

2023 Macan Joins Porsche’s ‘T’ Club

Porsche Macan Amee Reehal -
The 2023 Macan T joins the 911 & 718 models in Porsche's 'Touring' lineup, with standard Sport Chrono Package & PASM as standards. Nice.

2022 Tesla Models: Here Are the Changes You Can Expect

Electric & Hybrid Suhail Ajmal -
With the 2022 Tesla Models on the market, we look at the changes buyers can expect: Model Y, Model 3, Model S, Model X.

2022 Ford Bronco’s Sasquatch Package Levels-Up Off-Road Chops with New Everglade Edition

Ford Bronco TL Staff -
With a Ford-designed snorkel and integrated winch with 10,000-pound capability, the special edition Bronco Everglades is built for the proper off-roaders.

2022 Ford Maverick Lariat: Premium Vibes, Small Truck

Mid-Size Trucks Suhail Ajmal -
The 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat is the range-topping model, ramping up the small pickup's luxury features, especially the interior.

2022 Acura MDX Interior Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Suhail Ajmal -
Redesigned for 2022, here's a closer look inside one of the best-selling 3-row SUVs in North America.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor’s Off-Road Abilities: A Closer Look

Ford Bronco Suhail Ajmal -
The 2022 Bronco Raptor is finally here with huge fender flairs, a robust 3.0L twin-turbo V6, and hardware inline with the F-150 Raptor.

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