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The Toyota RAV4 Is Losing Its Top Spot As America's Favorite SUV

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

There is a disturbance in the upper echelons of the compact SUV market. Has the CR-V bested the RAV4 once and for all, or is there another explanation?

5 Modern Convertible SUVs That Are Made For Year-Round Use

staff@slashgear.com (Justin Quinn) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Convertibles were once all the rage, though hardly practical. These days, they're difficult to find but come with some surprisingly modern capabilities.

Hyundai's Venue Is The Cheapest New Car Around, But Is It A Bargain Or A Bad Idea?

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Davies) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

It's currently America's cheapest new car, but will you end up wishing you paid a little more?

An F-150 Engine Failed In Just Four Years – This Mechanic's Teardown Tells Us Why

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000

A third-gen 3.5L EcoBoost, the version many call the most reliable, died in a 2022 F-150 work truck after 180,000 miles. Here's what the teardown found.

The 2027 Hyundai Tucson's New Design Is Different In All The Right Ways

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000

The 2027 Hyundai Tucson features an all-new redesign for the model year that parts ways with much of the standard industry crossover SUV aesthetics.

BMW Made The 2027 X5 As Different As Can Be, But Is It Better?

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Edelstein) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0000

BMW can't afford to screw up the new X5 and iX5.

This 2027 Genesis GV70 Prestige Graphite Flips The Script On Luxury Crossovers

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Davies) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Genesis already showed it has what it takes to compete in the luxury segment, but its strategy isn't the same as Mercedes, BMW, and Audi.

2027 Honda Passport TrailSport First Drive: Did Honda Go Too Far?

staff@slashgear.com (Cameron Aubernon) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Honda made the Passport TrailSport better off-road, but is that what drivers really needed?

Driving The New Electric Range Rover Reminded Me What's More Important Than Being First

staff@slashgear.com (Emme Hall) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0000

It may not be the first luxury electric SUV, but the 2027 Range Rover EV550 arrives with something arguably far more important.

Which Subaru SUV Is The Closest Equivalent To The Toyota RAV4?

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

The Toyota RAV4 has plenty of rivals, including a closely matched Subaru SUV. Here's how their pricing, efficiency, power, and capability compare on paper.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric Review: What's Great And What's Gimmicky

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Edelstein) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Mercedes' newest electric SUV is good enough that I can overlook that grille.

Why Was The Kia Borrego Discontinued & How Rare Is This Body-On-Frame SUV?

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The Kia Borrego was a one-year-wonder in North America, debuting for 2009 and being discontinued at the end of the year. Here's why it was so short-lived.

3 Reasons AMG's 1,153 HP GT SUV EV Impresses (Even If The Rear Will Be Controversial)

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

It may not look electric at first glance, but three motors and massive horsepower means this AMG for the whole family certainly isn't slow.

10 Midsize SUVs With Better Towing Capacity Than The Ford Bronco

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

From the Toyota 4Runner to the Dodge Durango, these midsize SUVs offer greater towing capacity than the Ford Bronco, with plenty of other useful features, too.

6 All-Terrain Tires Under $200 That Have Good User Ratings

staff@slashgear.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

From Cooper and Falken to Goodyear and Hankook, these six all-terrain tires have strong owner ratings and are available for less than $200 in select sizes.

Mercedes' Electric G-Class Is Ridiculous On Paper, But What About In The Real World?

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Four motors, the aerodynamics of a brick, and a shocking price even before the inevitable extras. Does the electric G-Wagon ever make sense?

How Much It Costs To Replace A Honda CR-V Hybrid Battery

staff@slashgear.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Hybrid batteries have changed the automotive game, including adding a new, expensive-to-replace component to your ride. Here's what it costs in a CR-V.

10 Of The Highest-Rated All-Terrain Tires You Can Buy For Your Truck Or SUV

staff@slashgear.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000

From BFGoodrich to Goodyear, these highly rated all-terrain tires offer truck and SUV drivers dependable performance on highways, dirt roads, mud, and snow.

Hyundai Tucson Resale Value: How Much Has The Compact SUV Depreciated?

staff@slashgear.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

The Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV with a lot going for it, but how does it fare in terms of depreciation? Does it perform as well as its rivals?

5 Mid-Size SUVs With Better Ratings Than The Land Rover Defender

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The Land Rover Defender has a lot of appeal as a luxurious and highly capable off-road SUV. There are some other good options in the mid-size SUV segment.