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For more than a decade, the Toyota RAV4 has reigned as America’s best-selling vehicle that isn’t a full-size pickup truck. That dominance, however, may be showing cracks. A familiar Honda rival has been steadily gaining momentum this year, and in May its sales didn’t just edge past the RAV4 – it blew right by it. 2026 Honda CR-VHonda That SUV is the Honda CR-V. Long one of the RAV4’s closest competitors, the CR-V regularly challenged the Toyota for the passenger-vehicle sales crown before falling behind after 2017. Now, with demand surging and buyers flocking back to Honda showrooms, the CR-V…

Automotive The BMW M2 has long been celebrated as one of the purest performance cars in the brand’s lineup, delivering a compact footprint, serious power, and an unmistakably rear-wheel-drive character. For 2027, however, BMW is expanding the M2’s appeal by introducing something enthusiasts have speculated about for years: an all-wheel-drive variant. The new BMW M2 xDrive adds the company’s proven M xDrive system to the formula, promising quicker acceleration and improved year-round usability without abandoning the playful nature that has helped make the M2 a favorite among driving purists. Under the hood, the formula remains reassuringly familiar. The…

The humanoid robot Iron on display at Xpeng’s Guangzhou headquarters in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost A BYD executive confirmed the development of humanoid robots and is considering bringing them into household scenarios. The company may leverage its existing auto dealer network to sell these robot products. BYD (HKEX: 1211) confirmed it is entering the humanoid robot sector, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to venture into the field. BYD executive vice president Stella Li said in a recent interview program that the company is developing humanoid robots, according to a report by local media Yicai on Wednesday. If these robots can…

Fiat has pulled the wraps off its new Grizzly – a larger version of the Grande Panda aimed to give it a footing in Europe’s crucial C-segment – after first showing it in parent company Stellantis’ recent strategy update. It will go on sale later this year with two bodystyles: a straight-edged SUV and a more rakish Fastback. It’s an affordable family crossover “designed for the three regions” Fiat sells in, according to CEO Olivier François: Europe, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa. It “completes the Panda and Grande Panda families”, he said, “but it’s a different animal” that is intended…

The tire pressure light is one of the most common dashboard warnings drivers encounter, and it can appear suddenly, even on late-model vehicles from the 2026 Toyota Camry to the 2026 Ford F-350. When that yellow symbol lights up, it’s easy to feel unsure whether it’s a minor issue or something more serious. In this article, we walk you through exactly what the tire pressure light means, whether it’s safe to keep driving, what to do if the light is flashing, and the essential tools to keep in your car for unforeseen circumstances. Here are the best quick and practical…

One of the most common questions I hear from people considering an e-bike right now, during a period of soaring energy prices, is some variation of “Can it actually save me money?” The answer is yes. Quite a bit, actually. But the interesting part is that most people focus on the wrong number. You see, most people think about the cost of charging an e-bike versus filling a gas tank. And while that’s certainly worth discussing, especially now as gas prices are higher than they’ve been in years, the real savings often come from pretty much everything else. Let’s start…

Lara Croft is heading back to where it all began, but this isn’t a simple remaster. Revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play showcase, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches on PlayStation 5 on February 12, 2027, bringing a full-scale reimagining of the original 1996 adventure.  Developed by Crystal Dynamics alongside Flying Wild Hog and powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game aims to recreate Lara’s first expedition with the kind of scale and detail that simply wasn’t possible three decades ago. And based on the first gameplay footage, it’s shaping up to be much more than a nostalgia trip. The Lost Valley…

Modern motorcycles are packed with ride modes, radar systems, TFT dashboards, semi-active suspension, and electronics that sometimes require a laptop just to reset a service light. But there’s still a whole category of bikes out there that haven’t forgotten the beauty of simplicity. They’re the kinds of machines you can wrench on in your garage with a basic socket set, a YouTube tutorial, and maybe a cold drink nearby. That simplicity matters more than ever. Labor costs keep climbing, dealerships are getting busier, and even routine maintenance on some premium bikes can get wildly expensive once the warranty expires. But…

In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities.The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water than it uses at its data centers by 2030. Google also said it will invest in local water infrastructure, identify alternative water sources to power its facilities, and be transparent about its water use overall.“We’re just one of dozens of players in the space,” Google’s global…

Kia has revealed an updated 2027 version of its PV5 electric van, finally launching the long-awaited seven-seat version alongside and a new range-topping ‘Elite’ trim level. Pricing for the seven-seat variant will start at £36,995; this is £2,300 more than the five-seat version, but it does not include the UK Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, so we suspect that gap will reduce to just £800 if the seven-seater qualifies for it.  Seven-seat PV5 models are available exclusively with a 71.2kWh battery pack and a heat pump included as standard. Kia says they should achieve “more than 241 miles” on a charge. Exact specifications…