Model tested: 2025 Mini Cooper S hardtop 2-door Engine: 2-liter twin turbo 4-cylinder Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 201 Torque: 221 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 28 mpg/city, 39/highway, 32/combined Base price: $34,600 As tested: $37,295 Overview: The 2025 Mini Cooper S hardtop is … read more

Model tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE AWD Engine: 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder with 3 electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 232 combined Torque: 163 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44 mpg/city, 43/highway, 44/combined Base price: $36,125 As tested: $43,295 Overview: The 2025 Toyota Camry … read more

Model tested: 2025 Honda Civic 4-Door Hybrid Sport Touring Engine: 2-liter 4-cylinder with 2 electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 200 combined Torque: 232 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 50 mpg/city, 47/highway, 49/combined Base price: $31,750 As tested: $32,845 Overview: The 2025 Honda … read more

Model Tested: 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 325 Torque: 369-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 MPG gasoline only/56 MPGe gasoline and electric Base price: $57,950 As tested: $60,000 Overview: The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is a … read more

Model Tested: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 24/city, 30/highway, 26/combined Base price: $34,165 As tested: $36,240 Overview: The 2025 Hyundai Tucson received a cosmetic refresh with very sharply defined … read more

Model Tested: 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 28/highway, 22/combined Base price: $50,880 As tested: $52,275 Overview: Mini vans trail SUVs in the cool category but they shine in the … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged Inline-4 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 416 Torque: 369 EPA ratings: 18 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined Base price: $70,600 As tested: $81,830 Overview: The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe … read more

Model tested: 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum RWD Engine: 2.4-liter Ecoboost I-4 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 20-mpg/city, 29/highway, 24/combined Base price: $51,655 As tested: $53,250 Overview: The 2025 Ford Explorer is a tried-and-true, three-row SUV that’s … read more

The Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to visit and explore. With loads of dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations, trails and parks that welcome well-behaved dogs and cats, locals and visitors alike are sure to find an adventure that they and their animal … read more