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10/04/2026

The 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD is one of the most tech-packed small SUVs you can buy right now. With a turbocharged engine, dual 12.3-inch displays, and standard AWD, it brings a lot to the table.

10/03/2026

The HEMI V8 is back in the 2026 Ram 1500—but does it still make sense in today’s truck market?

10/03/2026

This is the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT with the California Special package and the Performance Upgrade — 480 horsepower, 700 lb-ft of torque, and 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. As-tested, this one runs $64,190. That's nearly $11,000 over a base Mach-E GT, and we get into exactly what that money buys you.

This is the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT with the California Special pack...

10/02/2026

The 2026 Mazda CX-70 is one of the most unusual midsize SUVs on sale today. It uses a rear-wheel-drive platform and a turbocharged inline-six engine, which is something you almost never see in this segment.

10/02/2026

The Jeep Cherokee disappeared after the 2023 model year — for three years, it looked like Jeep had quietly retired one of its most recognized names. For 2026, it's back, but it's not the same truck. The new Cherokee rides on an all-new platform and comes only as a hybrid. Jeep says a true Trail Rated version with low-range gearing is coming later — this launch model doesn't have it yet.

The Jeep Cherokee disappeared after the 2023 model year — for three...

09/27/2026

If you're shopping for a hybrid SUV, the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and Honda CR-V Hybrid are probably on your list. In this comparison, we break down how these three popular hybrid SUVs stack up in key areas buyers care about most.

09/27/2026

Toyota's first EV, the bZ4X, launched into a wheel-detachment recall within months and never fully shook that reputation. For 2026, Toyota renamed it, redesigned nearly everything, and gave it another shot. We spent time with the 2026 Toyota bZ XLE FWD Plus to find out honestly: is this the fix Toyota needed, or just a new name on the same car?

Toyota's first EV, the bZ4X, launched into a wheel-detachment recal...

09/20/2026

The 2026 Polestar 4 is one of the most unusual new electric SUVs on sale today. It delivers serious performance with a 544 horsepower Dual Motor setup, a 100 kWh battery, and about 280 miles of EPA range.

09/20/2026

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is Lucid's first SUV, and this tester came loaded with the Dynamic Handling and Luxury Seating packages. We got a first look at the MAMA Spring Rally — here's what the numbers, the interior, and the price tag actually add up to.
On this tester:
828 hp / 909 lb-ft, dual-motor AWD
0–60: 3.4 seconds
407 miles EPA range / 123 kWh battery
400 kW DC fast charging (200 miles in ~11 min)
Cargo: 48 cu ft behind 2nd row, 120 cu ft max, 8.1 cu ft frunk
As-tested: $122,550

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is Lucid's first SUV, and this...

09/13/2026

Before you buy the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, here’s what you need to know. In this video, I break down what’s new, pricing, fuel economy, range, all-wheel-drive capability, comfort, interior space, safety tech, and how it compares to rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid.