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We got to see the 2026 Forester Wilderness ahead of its 2025 Chicago Auto Show debut, and here’s what we think of it.
By Brian Normile
February 6, 2025
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid presents itself as a capable and efficient SUV at a relatively affordable price.
By Brian Normile
January 16, 2025
If you’re already going to be building a rarified $300,000 sports car that only a handful of Ford aficionados will be allowed to drive, why not make an even more special special edition?
By Aaron Bragman
January 10, 2025
Borrowing styling cues first seen on the redesigned Kicks, as well as the all-electric Ariya, the Murano is suddenly relevant again in the competitive mid-size SUV class.
By Brian Normile
November 22, 2024
We took a closer look at the updated 2025 Volkswagen Taos during the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.
By Aaron Bragman
November 22, 2024
Volkswagen’s performance Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are updated for the 2025 model year — without a manual transmission.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024
The 2026 GV70 family’s biggest design changes include new headlights and taillights, new grilles and a new power-actuated charge port door for the electric variant.
By Aaron Bragman
November 21, 2024
The refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 is minimally but meaningfully updated, gaining new looks and a larger available battery pack that should provide more range.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024
We got our first look at the conspicuousness of the 2026 Honda Passport up close during the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Here’s what we thought.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024
The Kia Sportage gets mild styling updates and some new equipment for the 2026 model year, including a new tablet display.
By Aaron Bragman
November 21, 2024