In the 1950s, BMW was in trouble, with an aging lineup and finances that were deep in the red. The company responded to this crisis by designing an all-new line of cars with fresh styling and new engines that it dubbed the “Neue Klasse.” Designed to appeal to a broader audience of modern drivers, the […]
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The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Is a New Twist on a Legend
The Cherokee is one of the most iconic models for the Jeep brand, actually predating the Wrangler by over a decade. However, unlike the Wrangler, which represents unchanging tradition, the Cherokee has evolved massively over the years, often signaling the direction for the Jeep brand as a whole. The all-new 2026 Cherokee is no exception, […]
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted Is a New Type of Subaru
At this point, we know the drill—whenever Toyota or Subaru comes out with a new EV, we can expect the other to release a badge-engineered version of the same model not long after. We saw it with the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ, and we saw it with the Subaru Trailseeker and Toyota bZ Woodland. […]
The All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Arrives With Interesting Yet Polarizing Changes
For over a decade, the CX-5 has been Mazda’s standout compact SUV option, offering drivers a small, maneuverable SUV that’s packed with all the features and tech modern drivers have come to expect from this manufacturer. Today, the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 was announced, ushering in its third generation, but is this CX-5 rebirth worth […]
Say Hello to Standard Electrification: The 2026 RAV4 Makes More Waves
After being crowned America’s best-selling SUV for eight years running, the Toyota RAV4 is on a roll. Now entering its sixth generation, it has received a major redesign for 2026 that’s already turning heads. First and foremost, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. That’s right, the RAV4 no longer offers a […]
Toyota Goes Off-Road With the New 2026 bZ Woodland
Toyota grabbed the attention of the electric vehicle market earlier this week with the announcement of the new 2026 bZ, which was a rebranding of the previous bZ4X, with added power and range, along with a streamlined new name that was easier to say. While not exactly a game-changing addition to the compact EV segment, […]
Toyota Resurrects the C-HR for 2026, But Is it an Electric SUV the Toyota Lineup Needs?
Any driver who has considered making the leap to an electric vehicle can tell you that the market is flooded with options that continue to expand every model year. It’s a steady stream of new EV models mixed with electrified variants of old favorites. Toyota is continuing this trend with its announcement of a new C-HR […]
The New 2026 Toyota bZ Drops the Awkward Name and Adds More Power
When it comes to car model names, the Toyota bZ4X didn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Since its debut in 2023, the bZ4X has been an odd-sounding model among its siblings, like the Corolla and 4Runner. It looks like Toyota has finally acknowledged this misstep, as the all-electric model has been rebranded as the much […]
The 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Brings More Utility and Even Better Styling
When the 2025 Kia K4 hit the market last year and replaced the 15-year-old Kia Forte as the brand’s compact car, it brought a healthy dose of styling and tech to what has become an increasingly neglected segment. From the brand’s signature amber daytime running lights to a unique funky fastback design with hidden rear […]
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Is the Show-Stopper Your Family Needs
The redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a family vehicle that packs a hell of a punch. Not only does this three-row SUV offer a bold, refreshed design, but it’s now offering a new 2.5L turbocharged hybrid powertrain to ensure your family gets pretty fantastic fuel efficiency. While the styling in the past leaned more toward […]
The 2026 Subaru Outback Is Fully Redesigned, But Is it Worth the Excitement?
The Subaru Outback marks its 30th anniversary this year, demonstrating its enduring popularity since the early 1990s. To celebrate this well-deserved landmark, Subaru announced a redesigned model that will usher in the Outback’s seventh generation. Boasting an array of improvements in style and innovation both inside and out, the 2026 Outback is looking to take […]
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Has Entered the Chat: This All-New BEV Is Set to Take to the Trails
Subaru has just debuted its second all-electric SUV and has given it a name invoking the spirit of adventure. The Subaru Trailseeker is set to grace the roads for the 2026 model year, and with it comes the high anticipation of Subie fans across America. For a manufacturer that markets its famous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive […]
The Innumerable Improvements of the 2026 Subaru Solterra
Subaru has just unveiled the details on the redesigned 2026 Solterra, and, honestly, it is looking mighty fine—and this is coming from a guy who has long joked that all Subaru models come off the assembly line already ten years old. The latest Solterra might finally force me to come up with new and better […]
Don’t Let Looks Fool You—The 2026 Kia EV4 Is Set to Shake Up the EV Market
Over the last few years, we have seen a wave of all-new EV models inundate the market. However, almost all of them have been SUVs of one flavor or another, and they have all traded on a combination of high-performance and premium features that have put them beyond the reach of many car shoppers. It’s […]
Audi’s Electric Sedan Lineup Expands With the 2025 A6 Sportback e-tron
Since the debut of the Porsche Taycan-derived Audi e-tron GT back in 2022, Audi has focused its efforts on expanding its electric SUV lineup, launching the Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, and Q8 e-tron. Now, it’s turned its attention back to its electric sedan offerings with the introduction of the all-new 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron. […]
The New 2025 Audi A5 Brings Advancement and Confusion
The Audi lineup is in the middle of several major shakeups, and some well-established model names are being moved around to represent different market segments. At the center of the changes is the all-new 2025 Audi A5, which is the successor to the beloved Audi A4 and has no relationship to the existing 2025 Audi […]
Subaru Gets Serious About Electrification With the 2025 Forester Hybrid
When Subaru updated the Forester for the 2025 model year, the changes were so minor that they largely flew under the radar for all but the most passionate Subaru enthusiasts. But it turns out that the 2025 Forester is bringing a major update after all—arriving fashionably late to the party is the newly announced 2025 […]
The Best-Selling EV Just Got Better: The 2025 Tesla Model Y
The last few years have seen the floodgates open when it comes to new EV models, and drivers shopping for an electric SUV have more choices than ever before. However, one name still stands above all others: the Tesla Model Y. With approximately 400,000 units sold last year, not only was it the fourth best-selling […]
Now There’s Two of Them: The “New” 2025 Nissan Kicks Play
There’s a new Nissan Kicks in town for 2025—and we’re not talking about the redesigned second-generation model that Nissan announced back in March. Nope. Nissan has just announced that the first generation model will continue to be available to car shoppers for the 2025 model year under the perhaps overly exuberant name “Kicks Play.” This […]
The 2026 Honda Passport Goes Rugged
It’s no secret that midsize two-row SUVs occupy an odd spot in the industry, and the Honda Passport is no exception. Since its reintroduction in 2019, it has struggled to build an identity, unsure if it’s a family vehicle, a premium option, or an off-road adventurer. Well, for 2026, that question has been settled, and […]