Doug Newcomb

Toyota’s redesigned Highlander 3-row CUV is the only vehicle this year to win both Wards 10 Best Interiors and Wards 10 Best UX honors, thanks to an interior and tech overhaul that keeps it ahead of the competition.

Cutting-edge musical acts, outdoor activities and an off-road course help acquaint Land Rover’s latest vehicle with an important target demographic.

GMC’s large SUV grows bigger and more upscale and adds an off-road addition in a bid to shift out of its perennial No.3 position in the segment.

While the all-new ’20 Highlander gets significant updates, Toyota plays it safe given the model’s sales dominance in the three-row CUV segment.

As the auto industry shifts from selling sheet metal to marketing mobility services, manufacturers are looking to avoid a “Kodak Moment.”

The new plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 can go 39 electric-only miles on a full charge and gets Toyota’s TRD Off-Road treatment.