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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

Model tested: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbo I-4 and electric motor Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 231 combined Torque: 271 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 35 mpg/city, 34/highway, 34/combined Base price: $49,050 As tested: $51,145 Overview: The 2025 Hyundai … read more

Model tested: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 and two electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 240 combined Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 39 mpg/city, 37/highway, 38/combined Base price: $51,135 As tested: $52,585 Overview: The 2025 Toyota Crown … read more

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