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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Editor's Picks

Cool Trailers and RVs

Brabus’ Blacked-Out Mansion on Wheels with 1,918 lb-ft of Torque

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Forget your Dad's old hand-me-down Winnebago or that glossy new Airstream RV. Roll up to the campsite in this blacked-out Brabus bad boy. The...

SYLVANIA SilverStar zXe and ZEVO Interior Strip Kit Reviews

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We review two of SYLVANIA'S latest automotive lighting products: the SilverStar zXE bulbs and the ZEVO Interior Kit.
Culture

The Porsche Travel Experience British Columbia: Exploring the Beautiful Okanagan

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The Porsche Travel Experience British Columbia is designed for globetrotters & drivers alike, exploring Canada's west coast gems in the latest 911 Carrera S.
Cool Trailers and RVs

The Pebble Flow Electric RV Breaks Free from Generators (And Family Bickering)

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Say goodbye to noisy generators and propane tanks, and hello to a more tranquil, eco-friendly adventure.

Features

A Glorious Day Out with the Intermeccanica Speedster

The Intermeccanica Speedster is a faithful reproduction of  the 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster. Here's what a day with this rare classic is like.
Porsche Coupes Russell Purcell - 4

Buyer's Guides

SUV & Crossover

These 7 SUVs Will Conquer the Cold

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Screw winter. Here are 7 Top SUVs, both affordable and premium, that can take on snow like a pro.
Adventure Vehicles

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

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30 reasons to remortgage the home and hit the road.
Electric & Hybrid

VinFast SUV Models Up Close (2024/2025): Smallest to Biggest

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Smallest to biggest, these are the latest VinFast SUV models to know about.
Tire Reviews

Review: BFGoodrich Winter T/A KSI Tires

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BFGoodrich reveal their new Winter T/A/ KSI tires, replacing the Winter Slalom KSI. We head to snowy Ottawa to put these tires to the test.

The Latest

Mercedes-AMG Pioneers New Lifestyle Brand for MB

Culture TL Staff -
Mercedes-Benz's new “Are you AMG-ready?” campaign seeks to bind existing customers while conquering new (younger) groups & buyers.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Gains a Refresh: Here’s What’s New

Compact Crossovers TL Staff -
VW's compact hauler is more affordable, adds bolder design tweaks and updated tech.

2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV Louis-Philippe Dubé -
Revamped inside & out (and underneath), we put the range-topping mega Caddy to the test powered by the 6.2L V8 mill.

Genesis shows Europe love with sleek new G70 Shooting Brake

Compact Sedans TL Staff -
Stretched-out looks & 40-percent more luggage space than its sedan sibling, the 2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake needs to come to America.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country Review: Diesel is Back

Full-Size SUV 8 Seaters Benjamin Yong -
Putting the second-highest Tahoe model to the test, powered by GM's new 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine.

Brazilian Designer’s Retro ‘Scrambler Revival’ Honda Should Consider Building

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
The younger generations likely won't recall the days of the scrambler motorcycle. But this artist's Honda Scrambler Revival may change that.

The Electric Alpha Wolf+ Pickup is Built for Adventure & Utility

Electric Trucks TL Staff -
Under $50,000 and over 275 miles of range, the Wolf+ is the all-electric pickup you've probably never heard of.

Ford Explorer Channels Rugged Roots with Burly 2021 Timberline

Ford Explorer Benjamin Yong -
Steel skid plates, higher ground clearance, improved towing - definitely not your typical Explorer.

Zero Motorcycles elevates the new DSR into an electric-powered torque beast

TL Staff -
Putting fuel-burning 1000cc motorbikes on notice, here's a closer look at the Zero DSR electric motorcycle.

GTO Engineering’s V12-powered Squalo pays ode to the golden-age of Ferrari design

Ferrari Coupes TL Staff -
Broadly based on the Ferrari 250 SWB, this gorgeous V12-powered coupe is built for road trips and track days.

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