SUV News & Advice

Years ago, Honda previewed the hybrid prototype of the CR-V SUV at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Frankfurt. The production version of this SUV is expected to launch at some time in 2018 for the UK market.   Hybrid Prototype Unveiled A new model of the CR-V was already unveiled in October 2016 for the American market, but the prototype which was revealed to the world at Frankfurt is a newer, direct competitor to the new Hyundai...

Society is progressing at a lightning pace and this has led to a lot of innovation and complexity in life. At Thunder Power, the only thing that matters is the driving experience. This is pretty evident from the exceptional designs of the cars they’ve been working on.   Thunder Power  If you are a handyman, construction worker, or a DIY enthusiast, you certainly know what Thunder Power is all about. This vehicle manufacturer started off as a maker...

Land Rover is calling the SVX its most extreme Land Rover yet, citing its “go-anywhere capability – increased ground clearance, body and suspension lifts, more wheel articulation and large all-terrain tires.” The vehicle, equipped with supercharged V-8 power, was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show and is a production preview of the ultimate all-terrain Land Rover Discovery. Officials say it will reach dealer showrooms by next year. Something else interesting to note is that the Discovery...

There are a number of estimates being tossed around as to just how many vehicles were damaged by both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Some experts are estimating up to a million vehicles may have been damaged by the hurricane force winds and flooding in Texas alone. It has created a nightmare for countless vehicle owners in both Texas and Florida who are now navigating the insurance claim process. What’s possibly most frightening, however, is...

Following the official reveal, the T-Roc SUV from Volkswagen was unveiled to the public for the first time in Frankfurt. The SUV is also the first in a transformed lineup which is going to see the renewal of the entire range offered by VW by the year 2020. The model debuted originally as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014.   Official Unveiling   The SUV is officially going to go on sale in Dec. of 2017,...

  The 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S models debuted two weeks ago at the Porsche museum in Zuffenhausen, a spectacular affair that featured a full blown symphony with a dance company and enough A/V effects to give EDC a run for its money. The performance, entitled “Symphony of Life,” was followed by a lengthy speech by Oliver Blume, Porsche’s chairman of the board. In that speech, he detailed what a huge success the Cayenne has been...

The International Motor Show will begin in just 5 days and BMW planned to release information about the all new X7. However, someone leaked photos of the Concept X7 iPerformance to BimmerPost. Here are some of those leaked photos and our thoughts on the first full-size BMW SUV.   Contemporary Interior Design     The all glass roof lets a lot of light into the cavernous cabin, giving this SUV an airy ambiance. The dash boasts clean lines with little...

Shopping for a new vehicle can be a delightful mix of excitement and hair pulling frustration. On the latter end, there are so many resources available to do research it can become overwhelming. Thankfully, there are established sources available that can help you whittle down your vehicle search before you're bald. J.D. Power is at the top of the list. Since 1968, J.D. Power has been in the business of improving automotive products by supplying manufacturers...

On Tuesday evening in Stuttgart, Porsche let the cat out of the bag regarding details of its 2019 Cayenne SUV. Despite the SUV’s availability to dealerships being more than a half year away, it’s hoping the buzz created by the new model helps keep the brand in the forefront of prospective buyers’ minds. Weight Loss Porsche made the SUV 143 pounds lighter thanks to using aluminum in the body’s construction. The reduced weight will allow the SUV...

No one enjoys paying for car insurance. It’s the financial equivalent of a root canal. Not only can it be expensive, especially if you have a teen driver, your insurance policy can also be difficult to understand. On top of paying for something you're forced to buy, you might not know how it works. This becomes problematic when you go to use it because choosing the wrong level of coverage could end up costing more...

It turns out Volkswagen is ready to challenge small SUV manufacturers like Nissan. Though late to the game, Volkswagen announced it will make its smallest SUV to date, the T-Roc. The new SUV will go on sale in Europe in November and will be available worldwide soon after that, according to Bloomberg. Editor's Note: Rumors swirling about the industry suggest the T-Roc won't be brought to the US market. However, Volkswagen Group would be silly to not...

J.D. Power takes a distinctive approach to finding out which luxury SUVs are the best: they ask those who own them. Recently, they conducted their Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. This study uncovers what owners enjoy the most about their SUVs and notes areas where they want improvements. To make the study more accurate, J.D. Power only surveyed owners who have had their luxury SUVs for 90 days or more. J.D. Power focused on...