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06/17/2026

Episode 32: the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport is up on the channel and here are a couple clips from the video.

After driving the CR-V Hybrid for one week it quickly became clear to me as to why this is such a popular vehicle. Everything just works, the interior is no fuss, it feels durable and it’s a vehicle you’ll never think about because it won’t annoy you in any way (asides from the 240p quality rear camera and the very loud reversing noise). Otherwise, it’s incredibly easy to live with and there’s tons of space for cargo.

As a TrailSport, it essentially gives you badging, some orange stitching inside, this Ash Green exterior colour, TrailSport floor mats and all-terrain tires. Nothing is different about the suspension or the ground clearance versus other 2026 CR-V Hybrids.

Big thanks to 3W Autolife for sponsoring this video too.

Full thoughts on YouTube //

06/06/2026

This week I got the chance to see the new 2027 Volvo EX60 in person. Here’s a quick snippet.

This is the electrified version of the Volvo XC60, Volvo’s top-selling vehicle, so it has some big shoes to fill. I also recently drove the 2026 XC60 B5 (full video on my YouTube channel), so it will be cool to compare the two and hopefully I will get the chance to try this out sometime this year.

This particular one is the P10 Ultra: a dual-motor, 95kWh battery setup making 503 horsepower with up to 514km of range. It is based on their new SPA3 800v platform and should charge from 10-80% in 18 minutes.

What do you think about the design of the new EX60?

04/23/2026

🥶 The perfect day to film this Crystal White XC60. The Air 3S held up just fine.

04/10/2026

River Rock Pearl 2026 Subaru Outback. Just dropped the video on YouTube.

2.4 L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine
• 260 horsepower
• 277 lb-ft torque
• Lineartronic CVT

Pros:
• Tons of cargo space (80.5 cubic ft / 2,280 litres)
• Smooth suspension. Great ride quality.
• Symmetrical AWD
• Modern but practical interior with physical controls
• The 2.4L turbo is peppy and has no problem moving

Cons:
• Fuel economy. I averaged around 11-12L / 100km (21-19MPG)
• Exterior design (but thats subjective)
• Headrests (no padding lol)

Full thoughts in Episode 29 👍

03/29/2026

03/17/2026

Little snow slide in the EX30 Cross Country.

02/13/2026

Chevrolet Blazer EV SS
• 615 horsepower
• 650 lb-ft torque
• Radiant Red Exterior
• Adrenaline Red Interior
• 17.7 inch touchscreen
• 0-60 MPH in 3.4 seconds
• 102kWh battery
• 303 miles l 455 kms of range 🔋
• Full video is on YouTube ▶️

02/08/2026

MDX Type S • Double Apex Blue

01/13/2026

This thing weighs 6,000 lbs and still hits 60 mph in under 6 seconds 😂

The Sequoia TRD Pro has a Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid setup that makes 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque.

I’ve had the opportunity to drive the Sequoia TRD Pro a couple of times now and I really really like it… even though it has a very strange cargo area.

But… you can’t deny it looks pretty epic 👍.

Episode 23 //

01/04/2026

Really grateful for all the support in 2025 🙌

The channel hit 25,000 subscribers today, which feels pretty wild and very appreciated. Thanks to everyone who watched, shared, commented, or just quietly supported along the way, it honestly means a lot.

Big thanks as well to the brands who supported the channel this year: , , and 🤝