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

Luxury Full-Size SUV

The Lexus GX 550 Malbon Edition Swaps Trials for Links

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No, the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Malbon Edition won’t shave strokes off your game, but you’ll definitely arrive at your foursome in style.

The 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante: Up Close with the Record-Breaking Nürburg-King

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We get up close and personal with the all-new 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante -- the current record-holder at the Nürburgring.

Review: PlayTape by InRoad Toys

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Ditch the orange tracks for some road tape. We review (and play with) InRoad Toys PlayTape Classic Road Series & PlayTape Curves.
Gear Reviews

Review: The Led Lenser P7.2 LED Flashlight

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A premium flashlight with exceptional brightness, durability, and precision engineering should be high on your gear wish list. So, does the Led Lenser P7.2 LED check the boxes?

Features

Goodbye Wagon, Hello Boxy SUV: The 2026 Subaru Outback Arrives

Pour one out for the loss of another wagon on our shores. Thanks to the demise of the famed Legacy nameplate, the all-new 2026...
Subaru Outback Kunal D’souza - 0

Buyer's Guides

Review: Sailun TerraMax HLT All-Season Light Truck & SUV Tire

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The TerraMax HLT by Sailun is a premium highway all-season tire for SUV and light truck drivers on a budget. Sure, they're affordable but can they perform?
Compact Crossovers

7 Small SUVs From 2018 That Deserved the Hype

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From value to luxury, keep these 2018 small SUVs on your radar.
Tire Reviews

Review: Michelin Defender LTX M/S Tires

Russell Purcell -
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S all-season touring tires promise great tread life, all-season performance, and a smooth ride. So, do they?
Tire Reviews

Review: Nokian Outpost AT All-Terrain Tires

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A premium all-weather, all-terrain tire for SUVs, crossovers and light trucks, we put the Nokian Outpost AT tire to the test.

The Latest

MoonBike’s powder-shredding electric snow bikes will hit 28 mph

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France's MoonBike Motors unveil a pair of electric snow bikes with a 28mph top speed & up to 44 miles of range for some powder-shredding fun.

LA-based SONDORS’s Sleek New Metacycle Electric Motorbike

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LA-based SONDORS jumps in the electric motorbike game with the sleek Metacycle offering 80 miles of range from a 72 volt battery.

Beautiful Machines pays ode to the world’s greatest automobiles

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Paying ode to the world's best grand touring cars & elegant automobiles, Beautiful Machines is the perfect coffee table book for car lovers.

Buick’s 2021 Envision Drops Power but Gains a Sleek New Design

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Buick's compact SUV gains a major redesign for 2021 with bolder looks, new interior & 10.2-inch screen, and new upscale Envision Avenir trim.

2021 Porsche Taycan Adds Base Rear-Wheel Drive Model

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Porsche adds an affordable, entry-level Taycan for 2021 with RWD & 2 battery options. Here's price, release date, specs & key features.

Custom BMW R 18 with Art Deco Vibes from Builder Dirk Oehlerking

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Dubbed “Spirit of Passion," Germany's Kingston Custom led by designer Dirk Oehlerking gives the new BMW R 18 a crazy custom look with massive, retro-inspired fairing.

The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Vs. Mojave: Dynamic Off-Road Duo

Jeep Gladiator Russell Purcell -
The one is designed for extreme off-road capability, the other for high-speed desert runs - but they're both geared towards the true off-road & adventure enthusiast.

Porsche celebrates milestone with limited anniversary edition Boxster 25 years

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Porsche's popular mid-engine roadster celebrates silver jubilee with Boxster 25 years, based on the GTS 4.0 model & limited to 1,250 units.

Nokian One is an innovative new contender in the all-season tire market

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Nokian's One all-season tire will be available in 70 sizes for 14-20in rims, and includes an 80,000-mile (130,000km) mileage guarantee.

TruckHouse Looks to “Disrupt the Overland Industry” with New Truck Camper

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Built on a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Nevada-based TruckHouse thinks their composite BCT small truck camper will "disrupt the industry." Will it?

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