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Mustang Mach-E

The 2025 Mustang Mach-E Rally Adds Grip & Attitude (Without the Rally Car Act)

A meaningful tuning update, not a rally transformation.
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BMW EV & Hybrid

The 2025 BMW M5 Breaks Tradition Without Losing Its Edge on the Road

Amee Reehal -
Sure, it's now hybrid and heavier but keeps its V8 soul intact.
Compact Crossovers

The Base 2026 Toyota RAV4 Proves You Don’t Need a Higher Trim

Amee Reehal -
While the 2026 RAV4 LE skips some of the spicier extras, it remains a no-frills entry point that checks the boxes that matter most.
BMW EV & Hybrid

2027 BMW iX3 First Drive Review

Kunal D’souza -
Electric cars might be seeing a dip in popularity, but that’s not stopping BMW from releasing a new product onslaught.
Mustang Mach-E

Snow, Tech, and Silence: Our Week in the Mach-E Premium

Ted Kritsonis -
It may be quiet, but the Mach-E has plenty to say once the snow starts falling.
Toyota 4Runner

2025 4Runner Hybrid Platinum Review: Toyota Flips the Script

Amee Reehal -
Toyota’s trail icon enters a new era of refinement...without losing the grit.
Subaru Outback

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Stays Competitive as Rivals Close In

Vincent Aubé -
As the segment shifts around it, the question isn’t whether the Outback can still hold its ground. It’s how much longer it can defend itself.
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Comparisons

2025 Kia EV9 Vs. Volvo EX90: Price-to-Luxury Tips the Win

TL Staff -
Three-row electric SUVs don’t get much more relevant right now than the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX90. Both promise roomy cabins, modern...
Toyota 4Runner

We Drove the 2010 and 2025 4Runner: Here’s What Toyota Got Right (And Wrong)

Graham Heeps -
A look at how Toyota’s 4Runner has evolved over 15 years, comparing the 2010 SR5 with the 2025 Hybrid Platinum from an owner’s perspective.
Comparisons

Palisade Vs. Highlander: Toyota’s Hybrid Edge Seals the Deal

Kunal D’souza -
Family SUVs don’t get much more competitive than the 2024/2025 Hyundai Palisade and 2024/2025 Toyota Highlander. Both are big on space and comfort, but...
Comparisons

Tacoma Takes the Trail, Ridgeline Rules the Road

Jil McIntosh -
Adventure-ready power meets refined versatility.
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Guides

SUV & Crossover

These 2022 SUVs Were New Then & Still Great Used Options Now

William Clavey -
Shopping for a used SUV? These 2022 models were fully redesigned and are worth a look today, including new electric SUVs at the time.
SUV & Crossover

BMW SUV Models: Smallest to Biggest

TL Staff -
Shopping for a new BMW SUV? Here's the entire lineup, from the subcompact X1 to one of the wildest plug-in hybrid SUVs on sale.
SUV & Crossover

Volkswagen SUV Models: Smallest to Biggest

Suhail Ajmal -
The Volkswagen SUV model lineup continues to grow. Here are the latest models, from compact to mid-size, gas to all-electric.
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.
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