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Toyota RAV4 vs. RAV4 Prime: Is the Expensive PHEV Version Worth It?
If you follow our long-term vehicle evaluation fleet, you know we currently have a 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV in for a yearlong test. Such tests are great for testing reliability, day-to-day livability, and fuel economy, but there’s always a risk the vehicle line in question may receive major updates while we have one under our care. Fortunately for us, only one major change has hit the RAV4 lineup during that time, and that’s the arrival of the 2021 RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid model. Does it change our outlook on the goodness of the gas-only RAV4? RAV4 vs. RAV4 Prime: Power After spending a good amount of time in both SUVs, it’s clear the Prime has a very different personality than our year-long RAV4. (We’ve also examined the regular, non-plug-in RAV4 hybrid versus the ...
2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe First Test: Entry-Level Missile
As do most enthusiasts, we love small, nimble cars. Given we currently have a BMW 228i Gran Coupe in our long-term fleet, we wanted to spend quality time with its spicier 2 Series sibling, the M235i, to see if the more powerful model was worth its additional $8,000 ask, a not inconsequential amount of money. Both have all-wheel drive as standard, but the M235i gets additional power, a limited-slip differential, a louder exhaust, stickier tires, and a standard M Sport suspension in pursuit of a zestier driving experience. Among the styling cues that distinguish the M235i from the 228i: a different grille pattern, dual trapezoidal exhaust tips, a more aggressive body kit, unique 18-inch wheels, and silver mirror caps. It’s pretty obvious you’re looking at the hotted-up 2 Series—e...
The Cold-Weather Heroes & Other Stories Is Getting So Right This Season
Yep, it’s official: We’re ready for winter. Love it or hate it, now is the time to embrace the comforting warmth of textural layers and chunky knits, and with the uncertainty of what the next few months will hold, we’ll take all the feel-good vibes we can get. & Other Stories has just dropped its winter edit, and luckily, it’s a treasure trove of expensive-looking cold-weather heroes. You’ve got your throw-on-and-go coats, your slouchy cardis, and plenty of chunky boots—all of which come in classic and flattering silhouettes that are sure to stand the test of time. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beauti...
Love Or Hate Her Style, Emily in Paris Knows How To Wear Statement Colour
Between the sheer number of Chanel handbags and the prevalence of stiletto heels on cobblestone streets, you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking that the costume design in Emily in Paris is a little unrealistic. While I don’t think the series was trying to infer that it’s normal for your average 20-something to be swanning around in Chanel tweed jackets and Louboutin heels, there’s no shame in feeling like Emily Cooper’s wardrobe did not align with your reality. Of course, even for those of us who don’t own a Dior baker boy cap or Off-White puffer coat, there are a few other more-attainable style ideas we can steal from the show’s protagonist, most prominent being her penchant for tonal colour dressing. Throughout the...
This Influencer Couple Give Me So Many Outfit Ideas
How did you get started? “The idea behind it was that we were becoming a team in life and love. We wanted to renounce our egos and be at service to each other. We started matching right from the beginning of our relationship, that was something that we were doing for us as it was part of our visual expression of love. But when we moved to New York, Nelson pushed for it to be on Instagram. He said “I think we should do something that we’ve been matching for five years. I think it’s cool and it’s the future”. I wasn’t too much into social media and then he said something that changed my mind saying that Instagram is just another medium, it’s just whatever you want it to be and how you work with it. And that really resonated with me. We already did photography and video for ...
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Pros and Cons Review: This Spacious SUV Lacks the Finishing Touch
Pros Massive interior Racy silhouette Four-year/50K-mile warranty Cons Subpar interior materials Overpriced Poor ride quality Don’t get too excited, but let’s climb into the back seat of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The rear space astonishes. Your jaw might actually drop when you experience the cavernous second row, regardless of how the front seats are adjusted. Wow. If only we could give bonus points for this VW’s spaciousness for passengers and cargo. But we can’t—there’s more to the midsize two-row SUV segment than just interior packaging, and that’s why the Atlas Cross Sport doesn’t meet our standards. Even the styling—which is arguably more important in a premium-priced midsize SUV than a more affordable compact—is a mixed bag. From the ...
Toyota Highlander Pros and Cons Review: A Good 3-Row Family SUV?
Pros Ample cargo space Massive infotainment screen The hybrid’s fuel economy Cons Tight third row The hybrid’s ride V-6’s lack of low-end punch Aside from those made in China for local consumption, every Toyota Highlander (and Kluger, as it is known in Japan and Australia) is built in a factory in Gibson County, Indiana, that employs 7,296 Hoosiers. For 2020, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana retooled to build the fourth-generation Highlander and Highlander Hybrid around Toyota’s TNGA-K architecture and two powertrain combinations. Non-hybrid models receive Toyota’s ubiquitous 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 and eight-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the Highlander Hybrid uses a new system based around the tried and true 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4, two...
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Pros and Cons Review: Minor Improvements for a Major Winner
Pros More power Great looks Comfortable cabin Cons MBUX sux Decreased efficiency on volume model Failure to break new ground When the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class won our SUV of the Year award back in 2017, we acknowledged that it wasn’t the sexiest choice, but it was the smartest. “The design is solid, the interior is first-class, the engineering is as good as small SUVs get, and the value proposition is strong … and despite surprising all of us with its power output, displacing just 2.0 liters means that the engine is also scarily efficient.” For our 2021 SUV of the Year competition, the revised Mercedes-Benz GLC seeks to join a select club of midcycle-update repeat winners. See all 26 photos It’s not all bad for those stateside; American GLC shoppers will find revampe...
2021 Lexus IS 350 RWD F Sport First Drive: How New Is New?
When we reviewed the 202o Lexus IS just a few months ago, we lamented how far it has fallen behind the curve. Rivals offered a superior drive experience and more modern interiors compared to the tech-deficient Lexus. Finally, for the new model year, the 2021 Lexus IS receives a thorough update, though not a complete redesign. Are the changes enough to help the compact sport sedan catch up to its competition? By targeting young, performance-minded buyers, Lexus is putting a heavy emphasis on the F Sport line. Almost half of its IS cars will be F Sports, Lexus anticipates. Previously, the F Sport was available on the lower-output IS 300, but for 2021, it can only be had on the top-tuned IS 350, rated at 311 hp. In fact, all 2021 IS 350 models will bear the F Sport moniker. The 350 has always...
This Underrated Makeup Tool Is the Secret to Defined Lashes
My eyelashes have lived a life of neglect, they’ve been forgotten, cast aside and treated with a significant amount of unbothered-ness. I’ve never had long lashes, they’re very fine and almost baby hair like and I’m actually, not that concerned as that’s why we have false lashes. I wear said lashes on a daily basis, hence my natural lash neglect. But, as I’ve been going a bit more low-key of late, wearing a full set of fluffy lashes for a video call at 9am is a bit much, even for me. So, I’ve been diligently dusting off my mascaras and found a Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler aka one of the best in the game. I used it and was so impressed by how much lift and curl it gave my lashes. Clearly my lashes aren’t the problem, I just ...
Kendall Jenner’s Mango Jacket Is Ideal for Autumn—And It’s Still in Stock
When it comes to winter fashion, it can be all too easy to revert to a wardrobe of dark colours and dreary muted tones. Perhaps it’s a reflection of the weather here in the UK, but I often find myself turning to shades of black, charcoal and grey during autumn and winter. If you find yourself doing the same and are in need a little inspiration to get you out of your dark colour rut, may we please turn your attention to Kendall Jenner’s latest look? The model was spotted leaving a restaurant in Malibu recently, wearing a tonal look in shades of white and cream. While in the US, they say you shouldn’t wear white after Labour Day, Jenner bucked that trend in a cropped cream jacket, white leather trousers and shrunken sheer crop top. You Deserve to Make Money Even...
“Driving While Black” Is a Hard Look at a Distinctly American History
When was the last time you thought about what the word automobile means? Breaking it down, auto comes from the Greek for self, and mobile is from the Latin, meaning to move. An automobile is a technology that enables autonomy over one’s mobility—instead of relinquishing control over that mobility to someone else operating a commuter train, ferry boat, or airplane. What viewers will learn watching Driving While Black is that the restriction and policing of the mobility of Black citizens in our country is more intertwined with American history than any Corvette, F-150, or muscle car that has graced this publication. Driving While Black comes from professor and Cooperstown graduate director Dr. Gretchen Sorin, who published a book of the same name in early 2020 (an excerpt of which we w...
