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The New 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is an Adventure
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness After a week of test-driving the new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness through the beltways and backroads of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, in both dry and wet weather, I can share how this off-road Subaru performs on paved roads. More importantly, I can say that the wait for Subaru’s most off-road-focused compact SUV to join the new Forester lineup has been worth it for its loyal customers. The Forester Wilderness finally joins the
Randi Payton
2 hours ago3 min read


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
Mar 52 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
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