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Behind the Wheel of the Hot 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Compact SUVs remain competitive, and Kia’s best-selling model for 2026, the Sportage, gets a major mid-cycle update to stay ahead. During a week with the new Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD, I tested its improvements, focusing on everyday usability, comfort, and the strong shift toward electrification that defines this year’s version. Although it isn't a full redesign, the 2026 Sportage impresses with refined updates across style, technology, and mech
Randi Payton
28 minutes ago2 min read


More Ways to Customize The 2026 Ford F-250 Truck
2026 Ford F-250 Ford's approach to the F-250 Heavy Duty lineup is "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." But for 2026, the motto is "if it isn't broken, add more options." The new F-250 didn't need a complete overhaul this year, but it does offer an expanded menu of packages and combinations that let buyers tailor this goliath to their needs. I recently climbed behind the wheel of the F-250 Crew Cab to see if this heavy-duty hauler feels as unstoppable from the driver's seat as
Randi Payton
Feb 223 min read


Experiencing the Powerful Jeep Wagoneer S Limited EV
Just as the all-electric, high-performance Jeep Wagoneer S Limited established itself as the most powerful luxury SUV in Jeep's history, the future of the brand's electrification strategy has been thrown into doubt. Having spent a week with the 2025 Wagoneer S Limited this past December, I was eager to see if anything had changed for the new model year. The answer is that the Wagoneer S lineup has been streamlined from two trim levels in 2025 to just one for 2026, leaving the
Randi Payton
Feb 182 min read


Off-Road in the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison
2026 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison Let’s get the obvious confession out of the way. There is nowhere near Washington, D.C., to truly experience the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison’s off-road capabilities and 35-inch tires. I didn’t crawl over boulders in the George Washington National Forest, ford a stream in the Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, or traverse the Cove Campground, which is 90 miles from D.C. I ran errands, drove it on the Beltway, and parked it in a cramped city garage.
Randi Payton
Feb 122 min read
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