Conner Golden

1 week ago | cars.com | Conner Golden

Then it refreshed the bZ for the 2026 model year, shifting the electric crossover from the back of the pack to at least the middle, following similar changes to Lexus RZ and two new bZ derivatives in the all-new CH-R and bZ Woodland. Whether Toyota’s cruise liner has finally come about or it’s changed its mind about EVs, the bZ is finally worth recommending for those seeking an EV designed and built by one of the world’s most mainstream automakers. What’s New for the 2026 Toyota bZ?

2 weeks ago | cars.com | Conner Golden

A Step Up InsideInside is where folks are going to notice the biggest boost in value for the money. We were big fans of the outgoing SUV, but it was becoming a bit long in the grille — it was high time for a refresh. Materials and presentation are a notable step up, especially when compared with the old PHEV; the last PHEV XSE I tested cracked the checkbook at almost a whopping $53,000.

2 weeks ago | cars.com | Conner Golden

Holy moly. If the all-new 2026 Lexus ES is a good indicator of what’s to come from the luxury brand, you might need to forget all you know about Lexus. This marks the most significant stylistic departure for the marque since the advent of the signature spindle grille with the fourth-generation GS sedan for the 2013 model year and one of the most seismic shifts in brand ethos since the advent of the F Sport performance sub-brand.

2 weeks ago | cars.com | Conner Golden

Sharp Looks, Spicy PowertrainVisually, the C-HR is a sharp, somewhat compact SUV, blending much of the prior gas-only model’s pseudo-hatch appearance with the Toyota bZ’s angularity. This makes complete sense given the C-HR’s significant bZ source material, as it shares the same platform, powertrain, batteries and general interior structure as the larger SUV, albeit with a few key changes.

3 weeks ago | cars.com | Conner Golden

The RAV4 Plug-in arrived in an evocatively named Wind Chill Pearl color with a contrast roof in Midnight Black Metallic, a combination exclusive to the range-topping XSE trim. That’s not saying much, though, as the 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid only comes in SE and XSE trim levels starting at $45,615 and $49,485, respectively (all prices include destination fee).