2025 Ford Maverick Adds Hybrid AWD, More Tech The Ford Maverick gets a midcycle refresh for 2025. Most importantly for adventurers, the hybrid powertrain is now available on AWD models. Written by Paul Eisenstein July 31, 2024
Always Safe, but a Dash of Sideways Fun: Electric Volvo EX30 Winter Testing I drove the electric 2025 Volvo EX30 in northern Sweden’s winter wonderland. Both the RWD and AWD impressed, but the AWD induced the biggest smiles. Written by Bryon Dorr May 02, 2024
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review: More Power and Refinement, Yet Just as Rugged We drove a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport up a ski resort. Its 2.5L engine and added features impressed, especially at the price point. Written by Robin Warner May 08, 2023
New Choice for AWD Sprinters: Outside Van Expands Offerings After a decade and a half of custom van conversions, Outside Van will soon offer two production AWD camper vans, the Approach and the Syncline. Written by Andrew McLemore April 14, 2023
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review: Economy and Power in a Single SUV Package The 2023 Honda CR-V has grown larger, roomier, and more capable and stylish. It also delivers solid fuel economy — even more so in the… Written by Paul Eisenstein February 13, 2023
2023 Kia Telluride Review: Refinement of an Already Impressive 3-Row SUV Since its debut, the Telluride SUV has been Kia’s biggest hit ever. Now, the Korean carmaker is weighing in with a mid-cycle “refresh” of the… Written by Paul Eisenstein February 02, 2023
2024 Mazda CX-90: All-New 3-Row AWD Hybrid Flagship The 2024 Mazda CX-90 rides on a longer, wider platform while introducing hybrid drivetrains and more fuel efficiency. Written by Robin Warner January 31, 2023
2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT Review: All-Weather Turbo Adventure Wagon The 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT has some compelling features and fixes some of the outgoing model’s irritants. But, there is still room for some… Written by Evan Williams January 11, 2023
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review: Great 3-Row Crossover That Happens to Be a Hybrid The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets more range and more power. But it’s the luxurious new cabin and third row that makes it stand out. Written by Evan Williams December 05, 2022
2023 Subaru Legacy Sport Review: Don’t Overlook This Affordable Sedan The 2023 Subaru Legacy is one of the last of the big sedans. In the new Sport guise, it’s now one of the best, basically… Written by Evan Williams December 05, 2022
2023 BMW X1 Review: The Littlest BMW Levels Up Big Time The X1 has been pretty blah for two generations, but BMW’s 2023 X1 is a transformed vehicle worthy of that propeller badge on the hood. Written by Evan Williams November 21, 2022
2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review: The All-Terrain Swedish Wagon With a new engine, raised suspension, and voice control assist for features, the 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is in top form on road and… Written by Evan Williams October 24, 2022
2022 Subaru Forester Review: Small Changes to a Big Winner It’s hard not to love a Subaru, despite some flaws. The 2022 Subaru Forester offers a lot of what we love, and even offers the… Written by Evan Williams February 09, 2022
4WD vs. AWD: How to Choose the Right Adventure Vehicle for You So, you’re ready to buy an adventure vehicle? Awesome! Let’s look at 4WD vs. AWD and how to choose the right one for your new… Written by Andy Lilienthal August 09, 2021