Sport-Utility Vehicles
-
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will now arrive in the U.S. in Summer 2016.
-
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid To Launch At New York Auto Show
It took a bit longer than expected, but Toyota will launch a hybrid-electric version of its popular RAV4 compact crossover utility vehicle at next week's New York Auto Show. The company sent out a teaser photo this morning, showing the rear of a RAV4 with badges saying "Hybrid" and "Limited" on the...
John Voelcker -
2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e Plug-In Hybrid SUV To Debut In Shanghai Next Month
The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e is the production version of the Concept X5 eDrive from the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Stephen Edelstein -
2015 Jeep Renegade: First Drive
Jeep got its start with the U.S. Army more than 70 years ago, and the brand has huge global recognition. Now we've driven the first Jeep designed to sell in greater volume outside the U.S. than at home, the 2015 Jeep Renegade. DON'T MISS: 2015 Jeep Renegade - full review It's a subcompact Jeep...
John Voelcker -
2015 Honda CR-V: Gas Mileage Test Of Updated Crossover SUV
The Honda CR-V has been one of America's most popular compact SUVs for many years now, and for 2015, it's received a number of updates to keep it competitive. As well as styling updates and improvements to the interior, the 2015 Honda CR-V features an updated engine and a new continuously variable...
John Voelcker -
Want An Electric Car That Can Tow? That's The Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X will be available with an optional towing hitch.
Stephen Edelstein -
Pity poor Mitsubishi, whose Outlander Plug-In Hybrid has been on sale in Europe and Asia for almost two years. But the plug-in hybrid SUV's U.S. debut has been delayed several times, and now is set for the fall of 2015, likely as a 2016 model. Now we can get a glimpse of what the revised plug-in hybrid 2016 Outlander will look like, courtesy of a "concept" that will be shown at next week's Paris Motor Show. DON'T MISS: When Will Plug-In Electric SUVs And Crossovers Go On Sale? The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S is a thinly disguised version of the updated Outlander, which will receive a...
-
2015 Honda CR-V Revealed; Updated SUV's Details To Come Next Week
The 2015 Honda CR-V will feature updated styling and other changes.
Stephen Edelstein -
Audi SQ7 SUV Confirmed To Get Electric Turbocharger In 2016: UPDATE
Electric turbocharging will debut on a sporty version of Audi's next-generation Q7 SUV.
Stephen Edelstein -
2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Will Be Third Plug-In For German Brand
Over the past few years, it's become clear that the German prestige makers are determined to offer plug-in electric vehicles across their various ranges. Some makers are more aggressive (BMW), some less so (Mercedes-Benz)--but by the end of next year, there will be a dozen or more vehicles with...
John Voelcker -
GM Full-Size SUVs To Get Diesel Engine Option For Fuel Efficiency?: UPDATE
The Cadillac Escalade may add diesel and gasoline V-6 engine options in the near future.
Stephen Edelstein -
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Gas Mileage Review
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains the sole seven-seat hybrid vehicle on the market, and it has been redesigned and updated for the 2014 model year. While smaller vehicles--the Prius far ahead of any other model--make up the bulk of U.S. hybrid sales, the 2014 Highlander Hybrid stands at the top...
John Voelcker -
Have patience, all you SUV and crossover fans who desperately want one that plugs in and runs electrically. They're coming, but you've got a year to wait--or perhaps a bit less, with luck. Only two vehicles remotely qualify today as plug-in crossovers or SUVs, and neither offers all-wheel drive--a necessity for many, many utility-vehicle buyers. DON'T MISS: Ford Cuts Gas Mileage On 6 Models: What You Need To Know, And Open Questions The first is the low-volume Toyota RAV4 EV--of which only 2,600 will be built for model years 2012 through 2014, and which is sold in California only as a...
-
New Diesel SUVs & Crossovers: Jeep, Audi, Mercedes, VW Fuel Economy Tested: UPDATED
You read a lot about hybrids and electric cars these days, but fuel-efficient diesel engines will be coming in certain classes of cars this year and in the future. The most recent crop of diesel launches has been in the crossover utility vehicle class, of which we've now driven three different...
John Voelcker -
BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid Prototype: We Drive Future Electric SUV
They're not here yet, but in less than two years, U.S. buyers will have a choice of at least three plug-in hybrid SUV models to choose from. Now, we've driven a prototype version of one of them: the BMW X5 e-Drive, which will be shown as an updated concept car at this week's New York Auto Show...
John Voelcker -
All-Wheel-Drive Hybrids: Hybrid SUVs, Crossovers With AWD Ultimate Guide
So you want a hybrid car, with its high gas mileage and maybe some all-electric running--but you also need all-wheel drive. What are your options? The question came to mind after testing the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, the small Japanese brand's first-ever hybrid, which comes standard with...
John Voelcker -
2015 Jeep Renegade - Tiniest Jeep Yet Unveiled In Geneva: Video And Live Photos
It's often said that Jeep is the most valuable part of Chrysler, and the renewal of the legendarily tough utility brand's range is now well underway, courtesy of new owner Fiat. Introduced today at the Geneva Motor Show, the newest model is also its smallest modern-day vehicle ever: the 2015 Jeep...
John Voelcker -
2015 Ford Expedition EcoBoost: Giant SUV Gets Smaller Engine
The 2015 Ford Expedition full-size SUV will be offered exclusively with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6.
Stephen Edelstein -
Diesel engines are now offered in a growing number of passenger vehicles on sale this year and next, especially crossovers and sport utilities. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is one of two popular models this year that offer a good test of how attractive buyers find today's modern diesels. (The other is the 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel compact sedan.) MORE: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel: The Diesel Jeep Returns Last weekend, we were able to put a diesel Grand Cherokee through our usual test cycle. As always, our fuel-economy test runs 250 to 300 miles (253 this time), covering roughly...
-
BMW Concept X5 eDrive Live Photos: 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW does very well with its sport utility vehicles in North America, which is why they're made in South Carolina. And with hybrid crossovers and sport utilities coming thick and fast, today saw the official unveiling of the BMW Concept X5 eDrive at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The company had released...
John Voelcker -
2014 Jeep Cherokee: New, Greener 4x4 With Old Name (Photos)
Here you are: These are the first photos of the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Yep, that's right: Cherokee. No, not Grand Cherokee. Plain old Cherokee, the revival of a name that vanished (in the U.S.) a decade ago, although it's lived on in Europe. The new 2014 Cherokee is Jeep's replacement for the old...
John Voelcker -
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel: Live Photos From Detroit Auto Show
The Jeep Grand Cherokee isn't usually what people think of when you say "green car," but the new diesel version that's coming for 2014 moves it somewhat closer to that category. Unveiled first thing Monday morning, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is part of an updated 2014 lineup for the...
John Voelcker -
GM May Kill Two-Mode Hybrid Pickups, SUVs: Report
"We can't provide you with any information related to future product technologies or timing." That's the standard response from carmakers--in this case, from Kevin Kelly, GM's Manager, Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Communications--when asked a question they'd rather not address. Our question was...
John Voelcker -
Best Used Green Cars To Buy: Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
OK, OK, calm down. Yes, we're recommending a full-size sport utility with a huge V-8 engine as a "best used green car to buy." Why? Because there are green choices in every automotive category, and this is by far the greenest full-size sport utility vehicle. We often read in our comments that no...
John Voelcker