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4 Washington Glamping Getaways to Know About
Our picks include thoughtfully designed minimalist huts, treehouses, and more that offer a comfortable spin on the traditional camping experience.
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2025 Toyota GR Corolla — Rally Car Performance in a Civilized Daily Driver
Model Tested: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla 5-Door Premium Plus Engine: 1.6-Liter Turbocharged 3-Cylinder Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic, All-Wheel Drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 295-Lb.-Ft. EPA Ratings: 19/City, 27/Highway, 22/Combined Base Price: $47,515 As Tested: $50,024 Overview The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is small and relatively impractical but once you mash the accelerator and get pressed into its […]
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2025 BMW M3 Sedan — Racecar Performance in a Daily Driver
Model tested: 2025 BMW M3 Sedan Carbon Package Engine: 3-liter turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 473 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 23/highway, 19/combined Base price: $76,000 As tested: $101,875 Overview: The 2025 BMW M3 sedan is a study in deception. Non-enthusiasts see a compact sedan, but sharp-eyed BMW fans quickly spot […]
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2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon — Maximum Smiles Per Mile on Any Road
Model tested: 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X 4×4 Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 260 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $51,100 As tested: $68,470 Overview: The 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X is a unique, multipurpose vehicle that’s both practical and fun, with fun being the overriding characteristic. […]
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Peninsula Transit Pilot Program Launches on Black Friday
Pierce County and the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce have announced the launch of the Peninsula Transit Pilot Program, which will offer free transportation on weekdays and Saturdays between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor. To kick off the program and meet travel needs during the holiday season, Peninsula Transit will partner with the Key […]
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid — A Pacific Northwest Star
Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC boxer 4-cylinder with 2 electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic with 6-speed manual shift mode, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 194 combined Torque: 199 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 35/city, 34/highway, 35/combined Base price: $41,695 As tested: $44,005 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is the latest iteration of a […]
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2025 Genesis G80 3.5T — Style, Substance and Value
Model tested: 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD Engine: 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 375 Torque: 391 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 24/highway, 19/combined Base price: $77,000 As tested: $78,930 Overview: If a nearly $80,000 sedan can be considered a good value, then the 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD […]
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2025 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCrew — Function, Comfort and Fuel Economy
Model tested: 2025 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew XLT PowerBoost Full Hybrid Engine: 3.5-liter twin turbo V-6 and 1 electric motor Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 430 combined Torque: 570-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 24/highway, 23/combined Base price: $51,815 As tested: $70,760 Overview: The 2025 Ford F-150 SuperCrew four-wheel-drive hybrid pickup could be called the Ford […]