Matt Taylor
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Latest publication
- Sep 25, 2026
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Tested: The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S580 Proves Why the S-Class Remains the Standard (opens the original)
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Mercedes refined nearly everything that matters—and only a few details keep perfection out of reach. When does a car become an icon? When people who couldn’t care less about cars know it by sight or by reputation? When it transcends its primary purpose, becomes absorbed by the broader culture as a representative, a synecdoche, an emblem? Whatever your view, to us at least, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has become one of those icons, one that has come to symbolize status, engineering excellence, and
How Much Can You Tow With a Subaru Ascent? (opens the original)
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Everything you need to know about towing with Subaru’s three-row SUV. The Ascent is Subaru’s largest SUV, a three-row vehicle that competes with models such as the Toyota Highlander and Hyundai Palisade. It’s a safety star with seating for seven or eight and the same unique Subaru charm that has made older stablemate SUVs like the Forester and Outback so popular. Among other things, the Ascent’s longer wheelbase, extra bulk, stout turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, and standard all-wheel drive make
Tested: The Gas-Powered 2026 Honda CR-V Has Good Vibes, but Is the Hybrid Better? (opens the original)
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Honda’s stalwart SUV is as good as you remember, but the hybrid version is arguably the better buy. We know why you’re here, so we won’t bury the lede: Yes, the Honda CR-V is, in just about every meaningful way, still the same cheerful compact SUV that has established itself as a go-to purchase over three decades and six generations. The 2026 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD tested here is the most well-equipped gas-only model, with a price that places it smack in the middle of the CR-V lineup, above the gas
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