SUV

Consumer Reports magazine found much to like in testing Honda’s new CR-V against four other small SUVs in the magazine’s April issue. However, when rated against what CR considers the top vehicle in its class, the Toyota RAV-4 that the magazine tested previously, the Honda fell short.This comparison test, which ...    Read more

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2007 – The new Ford Edge – the symbol of Ford’s leadership in the fast-growing market for crossovers – has been named “Urban Truck of the Year.” Edge received the award this evening at the 2007 Urban Wheel Awards from On Wheels, Inc., publisher of African Americans ...    Read more

DETROIT – Showing its commitment to improving the world’s air quality, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil the all-new 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.With a hydrogen-powered version of the RX-8 and a hydrogen-powered hybrid version of the MAZDA 5 undergoing ...    Read more

Hyundia Motor Co. has hinted several times that it aims to move subsidiary Kia Motors Co. to be the more sportier brand of the two companies. With the Kia Kue concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this month, Hyundai may be bringing substance to its words.One immediate ...    Read more

What do you get when you take two Scions and converted them radio stations that the listeners set the music? Clear Channel's new eChannelMusic system. Here's how it works. Listeners can go to the website and submit 10 songs. If they are picked by CC program director Jeanene ...    Read more

Earlier this week, Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the highly anticipated Veracruz SUV. The large crossover replaces the all-new Santa Fe for top spot of Hyundai’s growing crossover fleet. Designed to carry up to seven passengers, the Veracruz is another sign of Hyundai’s challenge to rivals Honda (Pilot) and, especially, Toyota ...    Read more

You just got tossed out of the house (games) because you play too many games either off or on-line. What do you do? Why, play in your car!Seagate, a storage company based in Scotts Valley, California, has tricked out a 2006 Scion xb with three personal computers with touchscreens that ...    Read more

Volvo’s concept SUV debuted at the North American International Auto Show this week. We had already posted details on the SUV here. Comments so far have been positive; the new, more sleek look is a definite departure from the automaker’s more traditional “boxy” designs of the past. Our ...    Read more

WiMedia Alliance enabled a Mercedes-Benz R500 (pictured) with technology to showcase streaming high definition video live from a consumer electronics device using ultra-wideband to a rear seat entertainment system in the vehicle. This is the first of its kind research prototype. The demonstration was performed at the 2007 International Consumer ...    Read more

For the third consecutive year, the Panasonic rear seat entertainment system in the Honda Pilot ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction according to J.D. Power and Associates.The J.D. Power and Associates study measures the satisfaction of owners who recently purchased a vehicle with a factory installed rear seat entertainment system. ...    Read more

While enthusiasts have been lambasting the new Jeep Compass as a wrong turn by the company, they’re saying little but praise to the Trailhawk concept.Built on the new four-door Wrangler body, the Trailhawk has all the off-road process the brand’s famous for, yet provides the smooth ride desired by today’s ...    Read more

Remember when cars had names? Real words that one could remember—and not this new bowl-of-alphabet-soup style of naming? Lincoln seems to have forgotten its heritage of naming cars using nouns, because now we have the Lincoln MKX, which is the Ford Edge decked out in a stylish new night-at-the-opera suit. ...    Read more

Seeking to extend its X-series of crossover sport utilities, BMW is developing the X1, which would occupy the space in its lineup below its X3 and X5 siblings. Based on the 1-Series vehicles, with a length of 170 inches, the X1 takes the 1-Series' platform and grafts on the X3's ...    Read more

Is the GMC Acadia a luxury vehicle of the likes of an Acura MDX or a Lexus? Some say yes. Media reviews of the vehicle have been, surprisingly, kind. The Acadia, the first crossover ever sold by the GMC truck brand, is powered by a 3.6 liter V-6 engine that ...    Read more

Remember the elusive Rogue which we reported last year? Well, Nissan snuck out some surprisingly extensive details towards the end of the last month.First, the Rogue is already alive and well as a production model. Sold overseas, it ferries Europeans under the moniker, the Quashqi. The crossover, which ...    Read more

With the North America International Auto show literally days away, concepts have been dropping out of the sky. Behold: the Jeep Trailhawk.Hawk-like expression on the front fascia gives it its name. Carrying a 3.0 liter BLUETEC 215 horsepower diesel, the vehicle features removable tinted glass panels over the first and ...    Read more

Consumer Reports rated the BMW X3 best over all in tests against the Acura RXD and Mazda CX7 for its January, 2007 issue, unusual for a German entry in the popular magazine.Criteria in the ratings concentrates on a comfortable ride; well appointed interior; and quickness, agility, and responsiveness on the ...    Read more

Four Wheeler magazine asked GM for a Hummer to replace its 2005 Hummer H2 SUT. The General replied and the magazine staff found itself confronted by a blinding yellow, 2006 H3.The staff found the H3 surprisingly livable. Except for the lack of a sunroof, the SUV was quite spacious with ...    Read more

Sales of the rear vision backup camera offered by many car audio specialty retailers around the country is expected to gain traction with consumers as the products become simpler to install and less costly. Back up camera sales are estimated to be about 100,000 a year.Aftermarket car audio retailers have ...    Read more

This month, Chrysler released pricing information on the new 2007 Jeep Patriot. Two trim levels, Sport and Limited, are available. Both come with standard features such as anti-lock brakes, electronic stability, side-curtain air bags, and a temperature display to show you just how cold or hot it is ...    Read more

The Car Connection wrote about and posted some spyshots of a possible new crossover (CUV) from Dodge.There is no official news about the CUV which is known internally as JC49. According to Dodge representatives, the camouflaged vehicle is a design concept which may go into production some time in 2008. ...    Read more

BBC Top Gear Magazine has awarded the title of "SUV of the Year" to the new Land Rover Freelander 2. This is the first time the SUV has won international acclaim. Top Gear is published in 14 countries including India, China, Greece, and across central Europe. The SUV, first unveiled ...    Read more

Automaker General Motors has notified its dealers to hold off sales of its new GMC Acadia (pictured) and Saturn Outlook crossover utility vehicles (CUV) until engineers repair a problem with an engine mount. Water could collect in the mount and freeze which could have called vibration when the engine is ...    Read more

General Motors, faced with dropping demand for its SUVs, plans to scale back production at its factories in Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin; and Silao, Mexico to bring inventories in line with demand. The plants are the home of the Chevrolet Tahoe (pictured) and GMC Yukon SUVs. Plans call for the ...    Read more

Last week, DaimlerChrysler in Japan recalled more than 4,000 Jeep Cherokees. The vehicles affected were imported into Japan between July 2001 and May 2006. The cause of the recall is a defective ball joint in the vehicle's front wheel. The ball could corrode inside the joint and could come off ...    Read more