Car News In the Rearview: It’s SUV Season
Welcome back to In the Rearview, your weekly roundup of some of the top car news of the past week that I have caught, prepared, and served with a nice sauce for you here. This weekly banquet has a decidedly apparent theme this time, as the continuation of Auto Show season has brought a slew of […]
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Gets a Major Upgrade
In preparation for its Spring 2020 arrival at dealerships across the country, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV is being shown off at this season’s various car shows. Hot on the heels of a number of exciting announcements and reveals, Volkswagen has given us our first look at the newest version of their classic SUV. While […]
Electric Ford Mustang-Inspired SUV Debuts Nov. 17
Ford reveals the latest teaser sketch of its fully electric Mach E weeks before its world premiere
Months of speculation and anticipation will finally come to a head on Nov. 17 when the all-electric Ford Mustang-inspired SUV makes its long-awaited world premiere. Ford stopped short of revealing the official name of its new battery electric SUV, but it did offer up a video that teases how it came together and how it’ll […]
Wheelchair Van Seasonal Cleaning Needs: Don’t Neglect the Essentials
Winter has concluded once again, and warm weather has returned. Throughout the past year, your van or other handicap-accessible vehicle endured plenty of wear and tear — both inside and outside. Spring is the perfect time to check your vehicle over and perform important care-taking. A conversion van requires more maintenance needs than a regular […]
Trucks and SUVs Continue to Be Top Sellers for Chevrolet During the First Quarter of the Year
Models like the Equinox and the Colorado experienced sales increases, even as Chevrolet's overall sales fell 7.8 percent
During the first few months of 2019, SUVs and trucks continued to dominate the new vehicle market. The latest data from Chevrolet shows that this trend was certainly true for the Chevy brand. Sales for popular Chevy models like the Colorado and Equinox were up during the first quarter of 2019. Pickup Popularity: Chevy study […]
Mitsubishi to Focus on SUVs and Crossovers for Its Lineup
The Mitsubishi brand, once known for its small, sporty cars, is instead shifting focus towards larger utility vehicles
Even just a few years ago, Mitsubishi’s vehicle lineup was populated by small, sporty cars like the Lancer, Evo, and Eclipse. Now, its model lineup is mostly comprised of SUVs and Crossovers, with the Mitsubishi Mirage serving as the exception. There’s two major reasons for this model lineup shift. First of all, the SUV segment […]
Lexus Cars See Sales Success as Lexus SUV Sales Decline During January
Sales for the Lexus lineup of SUVs fell 6.6 percent during January, while Lexus' cars experienced a sales increase of 7.2 percent
Crossovers and SUVs are currently the bread and butter of most automotive brands. Yet, the story was somewhat different for Lexus last month. Instead, sales for the Lexus lineup of SUVs were down 6.6 percent, while sales for Lexus’ cars were up 7.2 percent. The Latest Models from Lexus: 2019 Lexus SUV Lineup In January […]
The Average Price for a New Vehicle Grows as More Customers Choose Trucks and SUVs
General Motors’ recent decision to shed six sedans from its vehicle lineup carries with it some serious implications for the sedan segment. This decision will also impact how affordable vehicles are for the average buyer. As more and more automakers abandon passenger cars in favor of SUVs and trucks, the average transaction price for a […]
Rising Interest Rates Cause Growing SUV and Truck Sales to Stagnate in October
In the modern automotive environment, those automakers that offer an assortment of SUVs and crossovers are generally the ones that prosper. Indeed, SUV and truck offerings helped to boost the industry’s October sales. However, those strong sales showings for SUVs are now being mitigated by rising interest rates. As a result, October sales were only […]
Ease of Interior Access Serves as a Major Advantage for SUVs
As many motorists grow older, the ease at which they can enter and exit an SUV or crossover is influencing their purchasing decisions
Many automotive sleuths have tried to determine the reason why SUVs and crossovers have grown so popular in the past few years. Explanations offered range anywhere between a desire for more cargo space to consumers choosing a vehicle that makes them feel safer. However, one explanation that may have been overlooked seems to be a […]
2018 Dodge Durango Earns Spot on Top 20 List of SUVs with the Most Cargo Space
As it’s road trip season, you’re probably staring at your current car and thinking, where are all your bags, camping stuff, and outdoor gear going to fit? That’s why the editors at U.S. News & World Report rounded up the top 20 SUVs that boast the most cargo space (rankings based on the total amount […]
NEMPA Names 2018 Dodge Durango Official Winter SUV of the Year
Winter may be months away, but the New England Motor Press Association is already prepping for the harsh season by naming the 2018 Dodge Durango as the Official Winter SUV of the Year. The honor was announced at NEMPA’s eighth annual Winter Vehicle Competition. Check Out: 2018 Dodge Durango “The Durango has the ability to […]
GM Introduces Price Reductions for Several of Its Premium SUV Models During 2019
Select trim levels of GM's most popular SUV models from the Chevy, Buick, and GMC brands will have less expensive asking prices for the 2019 model year
SUVs have become increasingly popular with the average driver. Unfortunately, the price of some SUV models may be a little too high for many consumers, leading them to purchase less expensive options. GM wants to capitalize on this growing demand for SUVs during the 2019 model year. To do so, it is reducing the prices […]
Popularity of Small SUVs on the Rise Across Europe
Small SUV sales throughout Europe are expected to reach numbers near 1.8 million by the end of the year as automakers introduce new segment models to the European market
SUVs seem to be all the rage these days in the United States. However, the U.S. isn’t the only region of the world that has taken a shine to SUVs. The popularity of small SUVs is also on the rise across Europe. In fact, recent projections have suggested that the segment will grow by approximately […]
Upcoming Summer Season Projected to Have the Most Expensive Gas Prices Since 2014
The average national price for gas sits at $2.81 per gallon, and it's only expected to rise as the summer season approaches
Following the economic recession that affected the country in the late 2000s, gas prices hit an all-time high. In 2008, the national average price for a gallon of gas was $4.11. Fortunately, the days of American motorists paying more than $4 a gallon to fill up a vehicle with gas have long since past. Still, […]
U.S. News & World Report Names 2018 Kia Niro Best Hybrid SUV
The writers at U.S. News & World Report had a lot of positive things to say about the 2018 Kia Niro. From its versatile cargo space and user-friendly tech to its stylish interior, the Kia Niro captivated their attention. But, it’s the Niro’s fuel efficiency that set it apart from other hybrids on the market […]
Ford Sales Turn the Tide in March Thanks to F-Series, Record Month for SUVs
Ford Motor Company reversed course in March, delivering a 3.4% year-over-year increase in sales with 244,306 vehicles delivered. Ford brand sales rose 3.6% at 234,954 vehicles delivered, driven by big months for Blue Oval SUVs and trucks. “March represented a strong start to the spring selling season for both Ford and the industry,” said Mark […]
Chevy SUV Sales Increase as Passenger Car Sales Decrease During First Sales Month of 2018
Strong sales performances from Chevy's SUVs and crossovers led to a 5% overall sales increase for Chevrolet last month
If you thought that the sales trend toward SUVs and crossovers present throughout 2017 would change course at the beginning 2018, then Chevrolet’s sales report from last month is here to prove your assumption wrong. In fact, nearly every utility vehicle in Chevy’s lineup gained sales in January, whereas sales declined for nearly every one […]