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The 2026 Honda CBR650R's E-Clutch Is Better Than A Quickshifter (And Not Just For Newbies)

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Honda's E-Clutch may be pitched at motorcycle novices, but the aggressively-priced CBR650R makes a broader case than just being for beginners.

I Knew The 2026 Camry Was Frugal, But Toyota's Hybrid Sedan Is More Than Just The Value Choice

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

With gas prices soaring, is the all-hybrid Camry perfectly poised to relaunch sedans?

I Knew The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Was Cheap, I Didn't Expect It To Be So Cheerful

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

After a week with Chevrolet's new all-electric Bolt, I'm ready to say something controversial.

Ford's Maverick Lobo Makes A Little Truck Big Fun, But It Loses Something Along The Way

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Ford's best-selling small truck gets a fun upgrade.

Audi's RS 6 Avant Is A Fast Wagon, Sure, But Is It A Good Wagon?

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

As the Audi RS 6 Avant prepares to bow out, should we mourn this V8 wagon?

Kawasaki's Z H2 Is Naked, Supercharged Mayhem On Two Wheels

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Kawasaki's Z H2 delivered the brute force I expected, but that wasn't all.

Nissan's 2026 Sentra Is A Cheap Car Missing One Important Thing

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The 2026 Sentra is certainly cheap, so why aren't I feeling cheerful?

Lincoln's New Aviator Turned More Heads Than I Expected, But They Were Right To Stare

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

After a week, I can't really begrudge the 2026 Aviator's premium price tag.

Honda's 2026 Civic Hybrid Hatchback Is The Low Price, High Economy Hero We Need

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

With fuel prices soaring, Honda's electrified Civic feels like history repeating itself.

Lincoln's Nautilus Doesn't Just Compete With German Rivals, It Can Beat Them

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

You can't dismiss "American Luxury" as marketing hype any more.

Lincoln's Navigator L May Not Have A V8, But Don't Doubt Its Commitment To Excess

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Lincoln's biggest SUV has a learning curve, but you can't question the amount of space on offer.

Nissan Doesn't Call The Murano A Luxury Crossover, And That Might Be A Mistake

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Nissan's crossover leans into unexpected luxury, particularly in top-spec Platinum trim.

VW's Tiguan Turbo Is Part Family Hauler, Part Golf GTI For Grownups

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

It took a while to find its groove, but the Tiguan has turned into one of Volkswagen's most dependable models. Is that reputation deserved?

Why The Mazda 3 Sedan Is More Than Just Mazda's Cheapest Model

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Drivers on a budget may think a new car is out of reach, but while Mazda's most affordable car isn't as fresh as rivals, that's all part of its charm.

Time's Up For The Hyundai Santa Cruz, And One Final Fling Shows Why

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Hyundai's compact truck promised crossover refinement with pickup practicality. So why isn't it a hit like Ford's Maverick?

The 2026 GMC Canyon AT4X Is Serious About Going Off-Road (And Priced Accordingly)

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

No, the latest Canyon AT4X isn't cheap, but GMC has made the off-road changes that matter.

Kawasaki's Z1100 Trails Rivals On Specs, But That's Not The Biggest Problem

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In a crowded segment, just who is Kawasaki really competing with, here?

The Lucid Air Prompts A Lot Of Questions: This Was My Answer

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

It's still a rarity on the road, but Lucid's electric sedan has more than just exclusivity to recommend it.

Does The 2026 Lexus NX 350h Make Hybrid The Easy Choice With Gas Prices Surging?

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Lexus' compact crossover isn't cheap on the forecourt, but could saving at the pump make up for that?

BMW's iX M70 Is Fast And Refined, But For Range I'd Pick A Different Trim

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Zero emissions, but no shortage of speed and luxury.