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Jared Gall

Contributor Jared Gall lucked into an internship at a car magazine when he was still in high school and has been writing about cars for 20 years. He has driven everything from semitrailers and school buses to off-road race buggies and hypercars. Jared is now a hermit with two dogs named after trucks and has an abiding love for the Subaru Baja.

Articles by Jared Gall

On sale now, both the gas-only and plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 SUVs are available in three trim levels and with three rows of seats.
Those interested in an electric SUV with three rows of seating, a prestigious nameplate and an accessible price tag have exactly one choice: the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB.
Toyota and Lexus have unveiled two new under-development coupes, the hybrid GR GT and the all-electric LFA Concept.
The Toyota Mirai largely carries over for 2026 with the only addition being a new wheel option, and it starts at $52,990 (including destination).
For 2026, the only way to get a gas-powered mid-size Audi fastback sedan is to scoop up a 621-hp RS 7 Performance, which carries over unchanged except for newly available blue brake calipers.
Having received minor tweaks to their head- and taillights for 2025, the Volkswagen GTI and Golf R are unchanged for 2026.
Updated for the 2025 model year with a modernized interior and more standard equipment, the Ford Explorer enters 2026 with a new base trim level and its own Tremor variant.
The smallest and most affordable vehicle in Lincoln’s lineup, the Corsair compact SUV receives no major updates for 2026 and starts at $41,480 (with destination).
For 2026, Hyundai is dropping the Limited trim from the top of the Venue range, rolling its equipment into the SEL.
The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA With EQ Technology compact sedan features two variants with three trims each and will go on sale in the first quarter of 2026.