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2025 Acura MDX First Look: Updated Style and Tech

The Acura MDX three-row luxury SUV has undergone some big changes for the 2025 model year, including new updates to its exterior style, interior trim, and infotainment technology suite.

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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

Offering two different perspectives, both SUVs deliver what families want in different ways.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid vs. 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan: Which Compact SUV Gets It Right?

History repeats in the best way for Volkswagen’s icon: the Golf lineup—GTI and R—earns MotorTrend’s 2026 Car of the Year. In refreshed Mk8 form, both models sharpen design and tech while honoring hot-hatch roots. Outside: crisper headlights, reshaped bumpers, illuminated grille bar, and a bolder R with aggressive aero and an available Euro Style package (lighter seats, no sunroof, Akrapovič titanium exhaust). Inside: a cleaner cabin centered on a quicker 12.9-inch infotainment system with conversational voice control powered by ChatGPT. On the road, MQB chassis tuning, stiffer springs, and revised mounts make it more planted and playful. Power comes from a 2.0L turbo: GTI 241 hp/273 lb-ft (FWD), R 328 hp/295 lb-ft (AWD), both with a responsive 7-speed dual-clutch. IQ.Drive driver assists are standard. Efficiency stays strong (up to 27 mpg combined GTI; 25 mpg R), and value impresses (GTI from $33,670; R from $48,325). A daily driver with real thrills—this is the Golf at its best.

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The 2026 MotorTrend Car of the Year Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI + R

We pit two rugged crossovers against each other to see which one really delivers on its off-road promise. The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite and the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 both claim legit trail upgrades—not just tough looks. We take them on-road and off-road to find out which SUV best balances everyday comfort with real adventure capability.

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Honda Passport vs. GMC Terrain: Which Off-Road Ready Family SUV Gets It Right?

For those rejecting the SUV, there are thankfully still excellent midsize sedans to consider. We assemble four of the best, sub-$40,000 cars currently on the market and compare them all. Which one came out on top? Watch to find out!

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Family Sedan Face-Off: Toyota Camry vs. Kia K5 vs. Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

Audi’s MMI infotainment system earns our 2026 Best Tech Award for delivering one of the most polished and intuitive in-car digital experiences available today. With crisp graphics, responsive controls, thoughtful screen design, and strong integration of modern features, it sets a new benchmark for usability.

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Why Audi MMI Wins Best Infotainment System | Best Tech 2026

The Cadillac Escalade IQ just claimed MotorTrend’s 2026 SUV of the Year—and it’s redefining what luxury means in the EV era. From its jaw-dropping 55-inch dash display to its 415-mile real-world range, this all-electric Escalade returns Cadillac to the “Standard of the World.”

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The Cadillac Escalade IQ is MotorTrend’s 2026 SUV of the Year

Will the redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line attract a younger buyer with its sporty new looks?

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2024 Hyundai Kona N Line: An Attractive Option For Younger Buyers?

Finally, we have a winner: the Tesla Model 3. Around a square table, our four editors discuss how they ranked the sedans, and what these results mean for the future of the segment.

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How Did We Choose the 2019 Tesla Model 3 As the Best $50K Sports Sedan?

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