Crossovers
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A trademark filing refuels rumors of an Acura crossover based on the Honda HR-V.
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Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid: Missing In Action, Or Just Slow-Selling?
The Nissan Pathfinder crossover utility vehicle seems to be doing well for Nissan, following its 2013 reinvention as a seven-seat family vehicle rather than the tough truck-based 4x4 that had previously defined the Pathfinder name. There's one model of the Pathfinder, however, that seems to be...
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2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid 'Twin Engine': First Drive
By the end of this year, there will be several luxury SUV models offered in the U.S. with plug-in hybrid powertrains that let them run 12 to 20 miles on electricity alone. We've now driven one of them, the 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" model, which will go on sale this fall. And based on our...
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2016 Chevrolet Equinox: Updated SUV Unveiled At 2015 Chicago Auto Show
The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox gets a handful of styling and trim changes.
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2015 Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore Small SUVs Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Label
Both General Motors subcompact crossovers received the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating.
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Infiniti QX30 Concept For Compact SUV To Debut At Geneva Show
The field of luxury compact crossover utility vehicles will get a little more crowded next year, when Infiniti launches its QX30--the Japanese brand's smallest SUV yet. Now Infiniti has released a teaser photo of the QX30 Concept it will unveil at next month's Geneva Motor Show. The production...
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Electric-car fans and Tesla owners alike are eagerly awaiting the debut of the Tesla Model X electric SUV, now scheduled to go into production roughly six months from now. Like every Tesla, the Model X has been delayed a number of times--but there's been little speculation about the reasons for the delays. DON'T MISS: Tesla Model X Caught On Video In Acceleration, Cornering Tests Green Car Reports asked Tesla Motors to spell out what had led to the delays, and whether the car was still on track for a Q3 launch. "We continue to develop Model X and prepare for production," wrote Khobi Brooklyn...
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Kia Trail'ster Concept In Chicago: New 'DE' Dedicated Hybrid SUV? (UPDATED)
Kia has now issued another teaser photo of the "rugged runabout" crossover utility vehicle concept it will unveil next week at the Chicago Auto Show, and it now has a name: the Kia Trail'ster Concept. The photo shows the rear of the vehicle on a dirt road, with an upswept black bumper shield and...
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2016 Fiat 500X Small Crossover SUV To Start At $20,900
We've got 2016 Fiat 500X pricing info.
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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...
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Tesla Model X Caught On Video In Acceleration, Cornering Tests
Thank heavens for the Interwebs, which have now surfaced a video of a Tesla Model X electric SUV being tested in the San Francisco Bay Area. There's just over 60 seconds of footage of what's clearly a Model X, with camouflage patterns covering the details of its bodywork. DON'T MISS: Tesla Model S...
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid On Sale In Q2 Of 2016, Now
The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid's U.S. launch is delayed again.
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Gas-mileage ratings for the 2016 Honda HR-V.
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Diesel Engines Selling Well In Large Luxury SUVs & Crossovers
In the U.S., diesel engines have long been established in pickup trucks. In passenger cars, however, they've remained a small part of the overall market. But diesels seem to be doing well in another segment: larger SUVs, particularly those from luxury makers, like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz...
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Volkswagen Cross Coupe Plug-In Hybrid Concept: Mid-Size SUV Previewed For 2016
The Volskwagen Cross Coupe GTE offers yet another preview of the brand's upcoming SUV.
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Tesla Model X Appears At CES: Video Walkaround
The Tesla Model X makes an appearance at CES 2015.
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Will Tesla Model X Success Depend On Women Buying The Electric SUV?
There's no denying that SUVs and crossover utility vehicles are popular--and getting more so, if 2014 sales charts are any indication. So the upcoming Tesla Model X all-electric seven-seat SUV should do very well when it finally hits the market this year after numerous delays. Tesla Motors CEO Elon...
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Chevrolet CrossVolt Trademark Renewed: AWD Electric Car In Chevy's Future?
All-wheel drive is an increasingly popular option among buyers in virtually all segments of the automotive market, partly driven by surging sales of small crossover utility vehicles. But is Chevrolet developing an all-wheel-drive version of the new 2016 Chevy Volt range-extended electric car it'll...
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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 transmission (CVT)--all in the name of increased fuel efficiency. Compared to last year's CR-V, the 2015 model is up 3 miles per gallon on the combined ratings for both its front- and all-wheel-drive versions. The FWD base CR-V is now rated at 29 mpg combined (27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway), while...
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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.
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2016 Mazda CX-3 Details, Live Photos, Video: Small Crossover Debuts At LA Show
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 debuts at the 2014 LA Auto Show.
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2016 Fiat 500X: Live Photos And Video From 2014 LA Auto Show
The 2016 Fiat 500X makes its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2016 Honda HR-V: Live Photos, Video, And Details From 2014 LA Auto Show
The 2016 Honda HR-V debuts in final specification at the 2014 LA Auto Show.
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Mercedes-Benz Concept G-Code: Tiny Crossover For LA Auto Show
The Mercedes-Benz G-Code is a subcompact crossover concept unveiled at the brand's Beijing R&D center.
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