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2026 Toyota bZ First Drive: Small Changes, Notable Improvements

The 2026 Toyota bZ got an extensive midcycle refresh that upped the horsepower and range, and gave the electric crossover a more polished front.

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Choosing between the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 is like choosing between pho and ramen—both amazing, but totally different flavors. In this deep-dive comparison, we put these two hybrid SUVs head-to-head to find out which one truly deserves the title of best compact SUV of 2026. From driving dynamics to comfort, tech, and design, we test everything that makes these two the gold standard in their class. Can the CR-V’s balanced handling and smooth hybrid powertrain outshine the all-new RAV4’s rugged look and stronger performance numbers?

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2026 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2026 Honda CR-V: Hybrid SUV Battle!

After 26,700 miles and a full year of daily driving, road trips, camping, snow, and off-roading, it's finally time to return our 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. In this long-term review, we break down everything we loved and everything we didn't. From a 9,000-mile Alaska adventure to weekend trail runs and everyday commuting, we've put the Land Cruiser through just about every scenario we could think of. Despite a few frustrations, including disappointing fuel economy and expensive windshield replacements, the Land Cruiser proved to be an incredibly capable, comfortable SUV that's easy to understand why so many buyers want one.

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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Long-Term Review- The Good, The Bad & The Surprises

The keyboard warriors said it wasn’t a “real truck” and they were wrong. Meet the 2026 MotorTrend Truck of the Year: the Ford Maverick, a compact pickup that just outperformed bigger, more powerful, and far more expensive competitors. After two weeks of intense testing, including highway drives, city commuting, off-roading, towing, payload hauling, and deep dives into technology and safety, the Maverick proved why it deserves the crown. Whether you're here for the specs, the design, or to see why this compact pickup is shaking up the entire truck segment, this deep dive explains exactly how the Maverick earned its title.

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The Compact Truck That Beat Them All. MotorTrend's 2026 Truck of the Year: The Ford Maverick.

MororTrend editor Joe Berry takes a look at the new Crown Signia SUV, Toyota's latest effort to expand its upscale Crown family in the U.S.

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2025 Toyota Crown Signia First Look: Taller Sits the Crown SUV

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 enters its sixth generation with three distinct designs and a hybrid-only lineup, while adding more technology and keeping its interior spacious.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 First Look: Going Hybrid-Only

By incorporating a few lessons from the hard-to-love bZ4X, Toyota's second modern EV should go further and charge faster than its rookie effort. More important, the C-HR+ has the potential to crack the affordability nut that’s choking the entire American EV market right now.

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2026 Toyota C-HR+ First Look: The Affordable EV America Needs?

Sometimes you just need the room. Full-size SUVs offer three rows of seating plus trunk space for you, your people, and your stuff. And there are some great options from GMC, Ford, Jeep, and Nissan for under $100,000. How do they all stack up? Join host Kristen Lee to see which one is the best!

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Full-Size SUVs for Under $100K Compared! GMC Yukon Denali vs. Ford Expedition vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs.

We compare seven electric SUVs, including Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and more. Discover how they stack up in price, features and performance.

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7 EV SUVs Tested! Tesla Model Y vs. Ioniq 5 vs. EV6 vs. Equinox EV vs. Mustang Mach-E vs. VW ID4 vs. Toyota bZ

The sixth generation 4Runner brings with it NINE different grades, including a brand new Trailhunter model. This out-of-the-box overland rig is made for people who want all of the convenience of 4Runner, but with added off-road credentials and overlanding usability.

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2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter First Look: Toyota goes Overlanding

Who would compare a Jeep and a Mazda? Most people wouldn't ever cross-shop the two. But, as it turns out, when the new Cherokee and CX-50 are both hybrids, they have more similarities than differences. Join host Kristen Lee in finding out which is the better hybrid SUV.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Comparison: Two Very Different Hybrid SUVs

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