The 2026 Lexus RZ is getting more range and more horsepower. A new F Sport model called the RZ 550e leads the way with 402 horsepower and simulated gearshifts. Battery improvements to the lower-output versions of the electric crossover will give them a useful increase in range if you can handle fewer ponies in your stable. 　　 　　(Photo/Lexus) Lexus Performance...

　　Toyota has just launched its third electric SUV this week, and this one is for adventurers. The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a larger crossover with more ground clearance and more towing capacity than the brands smaller EVs. Its also going to be a lot more powerful. 　　Toyota bZ Woodland Is Big 　　 　　(Photo/Toyota) Earlier this week, Toyota revamped the...

　　Honda just keeps going off-roading. The 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport brings the companys rugged off-road package to the compact crossover for the first time. It comes with some extra cladding and other rugged details. It also adds all-terrain tires for the first time on a factory CR-V. 　　20% of Shoppers Pick TrailSport 　　 　　TrailSport is popular. Honda now sells TrailSport...

　　After 2 days of testing, on-road and off, with 21 brand-new crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) has crowned the 2025 NW Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year, as well as a number of category winners. 　　The annual event, known as Mudfest, now in its 31st year, offers journalists (NWAPA members) the opportunity for direct comparison...

　　Most people’s experience with the Polaris Slingshot comes secondhand. You see these attention-grabbing, three-wheeled spaceships on the road from time to time. But it’s rare to meet someone who’s actually driven one, let alone owned a Slingshot themselves. 　　After spending a month behind the wheel, one thing’s for sure: Some people love the Polaris Slingshot, some people absolutely hate it....

　　Last year, Ford did a complete redesign of the Ranger. It stretched both the wheelbase and track a couple of inches, beefed up the frame, and improved the suspension by setting the rear shocks outboard, all the while retaining its ability to tow up to 7,500 pounds. It also upgraded the interior with new seats, better materials, and improved storage...

　　The Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss is about to join the electric truck lineup. More than 3½ years after Chevy first announced its off-road-ready EV, it will finally deliver the new trim. It will give the electric pickup a lift, more capable tires, and the side-scooting four-wheel steer mode available on the RST. 　　Trail Boss Is More Than Just Looks...

　　The Volkswagen Tiguan is now the brand’s bestselling vehicle not only in the U.S. and Canada, but globally. This proves that times and tastes have changed for the “people’s car” — the literal German translation of Volkswagen. 　　And the people have spoken: 77% of all American VW sales are Tiguans. Clearly, it’s a very important vehicle to the company. So,...

　　Toyotas electric crossover is leveling up for 2026. The model that was the bZ4X is now just the 2026 Toyota bZ. It comes with more power, more range, and new tech inside. Pair that with some styling changes and convenient features that are must-haves on EVs, and the new bZ should find a lot more buyers and happy owners. 　　Ho-Hum...

　　Genesis properly refreshes its bestselling model for the 2026 model year, which is hitting dealer lots right now. The 2026 Genesis GV70 is a unique blend of luxury and sporty motoring in an SUV package that should appeal to a wide audience. 　　I took a trip to Houston to drive the top-spec — 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD — version of...

　　The idea of electric motorcycles is compelling, but efforts have come up short for me. The range has been horrific, and the bikes seemed not fully baked. After hearing from moto friends and journalists that Zero Motorcycle models fared well, I had high hopes for the DSR/X dual-sport machine. 　　The 2025 Zero Motorcycles DSR/X is an impressive-looking electric dual-sport/adventure motorcycle....

　　The Toyota C-HR has returned. This time around, though, its not a front-drive quirky crossover that was a quasi-replacement for the Paseo coupe. This time, it has four doors, AWD as standard, and 290 miles of range. Thats right, the 2026 Toyota C-HR is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) — Toyotas second fully electric mainstream model in the US after...