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February 16, 2026

2027 Toyota Highlander Goes All Electric

2027 Toyota Highlander Goes All Electric
Toyota has been making its Highlander SUV since 2001. Now in its fourth generation, the SUV has grown in size over the years and is currently sold exclusively as a hybrid.…
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January 27, 2026

2026 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV Review: A Great Small Starter SUV

2026 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV Review: A Great Small Starter SUV
These days, an entry-level vehicle doesn’t need to feel barebones or bland. The second-generation Chevrolet Trax delivers on that promise, along with ride comfort and everyday utility.…
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January 22, 2026

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: Ready for Rugged Adventures

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: Ready for Rugged Adventures
Subaru has earned a strong reputation for building off-road capable SUVs, and that was before they created the Wilderness sub-brand. The new 2026 Outback Wilderness offers even more off-road capability and ruggedness over the base Outback.…
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January 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Made the Unimog Fancy and It’s Still a Beast

Mercedes-Benz Made the Unimog Fancy and It’s Still a Beast
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog has been around in one form or another since 1947. To celebrate its upcoming 80th anniversary, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks teamed up with Hellgeth Engineering to create the ultimate incarnation of the Unimog.…
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December 24, 2025

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Looks Hot, Doesn’t Cost A Lot

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Looks Hot, Doesn’t Cost A Lot
Kia has cranked up the fun factor on its compact lineup with the new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a sporty counterpart to the K4 sedan. With prices starting under $25,000 (before destination fees), the new hatchback blends sharp styling, versatility, and plenty of tech into a car that’s built for everyday driving and weekend escapes alike.…
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December 17, 2025

2025 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT Review: Pour One Out for This Luxury Sedan

2025 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT Review: Pour One Out for This Luxury Sedan
Lexus recently revealed that its LS 500 sedan is going out of production after the 2026 model year. After more than 36 continuous years of LS vehicles, the Japanese luxury automaker is releasing a final batch of 250 LS 500 Heritage Edition vehicles for sale here in the U.S.…
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December 8, 2025

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept Offers a Glimpse Into the Future

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept Offers a Glimpse Into the Future
As part of its 80-year anniversary celebration, Kia unveiled a new concept car, the Vision Meta Turismo. This unique vehicle defies conventions in terms of shape, sitting somewhere between a sedan and a crossover.…
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November 26, 2025

Lexus LS Concept Is a 6-Wheeled Minivan, and We Kind of Love It

Lexus LS Concept Is a 6-Wheeled Minivan, and We Kind of Love It
Let’s face it, for as useful as minivans can be, they’re not exactly the most desirable vehicles. But after seeing this unique Lexus minivan concept from the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, I’m sort of excited.…
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November 18, 2025

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Review: Smooth, Spacious, and Speedy

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Review: Smooth, Spacious, and Speedy
EVs don’t get more spacious or feature-packed than the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy. This well-appointed, three-row electric SUV is loaded with creature comforts, is remarkably smooth and quiet, and offers rapid acceleration from its powerful dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.…
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November 4, 2025

2026 Polestar 4 Review: A Sleek Crossover EV with Power and Scandinavian Luxury

2026 Polestar 4 Review: A Sleek Crossover EV with Power and Scandinavian Luxury
Polestar’s newest offering is an amalgam of a coupe and a sport utility vehicle, and can also be described as a crossover and a hatch. The 2026 Polestar 4 carries forward elements of this automaker’s motorsports DNA with this all-new electric compact that brings sporty performance, a collection of top-flight technologies, and innovative design outside and within the driver-focused cockpit.…
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October 26, 2025

2025 Toyota Camry GT-S Concept Is More About Style than Horsepower

2025 Toyota Camry GT-S Concept Is More About Style than Horsepower
The current-gen Toyota Camry is a great daily driver with a cool modern style and pleasant driving characteristics. But ever since the departure of the Camry’s 301-horsepower V6 engine, it’s been no powerhouse.…
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October 22, 2025

2026 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review: More Choices, Horsepower, and Features

2026 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review: More Choices, Horsepower, and Features
Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in America is back with a sharper new look, more personalities, and not a drop of gas-only power in sight. The 2026 RAV4 is the sixth generation of a nameplate that helped define the compact SUV segment, and this time around, it’s gone all-in on electrification.…
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October 17, 2025

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Concept Is a Thing of Beauty

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Concept Is a Thing of Beauty
So many concept car designs try too hard to look “futuristic.” The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Concept looks to the past for inspiration, and the result is simply stunning.…
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October 8, 2025

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid First Drive Review: Efficiency Plus Off-Road Capability

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid First Drive Review: Efficiency Plus Off-Road Capability
The new 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid signals Subaru’s electrification intent with this more efficient version of its very popular subcompact SUV. This isn’t the first time the Crosstrek came with a hybrid powertrain, which was last seen in 2023 when the plug-in hybrid was discontinued.…
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October 5, 2025

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness First Drive Review: Into the Woods

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness First Drive Review: Into the Woods
The new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness grants the wishes of loyal owners wanting a more off-road capable and rugged Forester. 95octane was among the first automotive journalists to drive the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness at a media event in Portland, Oregon.…
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