NIO, the Chinese-backed startup formerly known as NextEV in the United States, is looking to introduce autonomous electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2020. The company announced its plan to do so not at an auto show, but at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. While NIO did not announce what type of...
Published March 23, 2017 by Elizabeth JeneaultSUV News & Advice
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Buying your next SUV can begin as an exciting process, but can grow exhausting with time. Sifting through the quagmire of many resources available for car buying can be daunting. Then, if you contact multiple dealerships, you’ll experience the joys of endless calls and emails. To stifle these distractions and eliminate the hassles of buying your next...
Published March 22, 2017 by Sean JacksonAn SUV is far from an investment. Investments offer the promise of returning profit whereas with an SUV, from the moment you drive it off the lot it depreciates quickly. Often compounding matters is when you finance your model, you make common mistakes. These mistakes result in your loan being more expensive, which, when coupled with...
Published March 22, 2017 by Sean JacksonSUV Care Tips: Brake Maintenance
Driving can be a dangerous endeavor. Along with having to share the road with drivers who alternate their attentions between driving and texting, shaving, eating and more, obstructions can appear at any moment. When this happens, your hope is your SUV’s brakes operate at optimal levels to provide the stopping power you need. If you do regular...
Published March 21, 2017 by Sean JacksonIt’s not quite an SUV, but it’s definitely a concept vehicle for SUV fans to pay attention to. That’s because the Volkswagen Group plans on drawing design aspects from it in the future. It’s called Sedric (short for self-driving car). It’s the first concept car from the Volkswagen Group and it was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva...
Published March 20, 2017 by Elizabeth JeneaultThere are no doubt manufacturers engineer SUVs to withstand the harshest of conditions such as inclement weather, rugged terrain, and even the lead foot driver. At the same time, aggressive driving behaviors over time can tax even the most durable SUV, resulting in critical parts such as its brakes, tires, and even some of its engine...
Published March 20, 2017 by Sean JacksonNo one likes sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. It's incredibly frustrating. No matter what you do, it's hard to keep calm when you're in that situation. Even if you have a souped up sports utility vehicle with all the bells and whistles to keep you comfortable, connected and entertained, sitting in traffic is still no...
Published March 20, 2017 by Elizabeth JeneaultThe last thing you want is to spend money on a luxury SUV for it to encounter recurring problems due to design or part malfunctions. If your SUV is creating problems which prevent you from using it to its maximize purpose, then it can dwindle your confidence in that vehicle. That said, how can you know which...
Published March 16, 2017 by Sean JacksonYou’re confident with your selection. Now comes the time to choose how you will pay for the SUV. And unless you have a Scrooge McDuck vault full of cash, then you’ll have to finance it. The easiest solution is to go to the dealership. Most dealers have a network of lenders for every credit type, so not...
Published March 16, 2017 by Sean JacksonWith the warmer weather becoming constant in most areas of the country soon, now is the time to turn your focus to preparing your SUV for the changing climates. If you are like most, you’ll drive your SUV more during this season so it’s important it is in top shape to keep up with your demands. Most...
Published March 16, 2017 by Sean JacksonGMC Introduces Upgraded 2018 Terrain
GMC unveiled its second-generation Terrain SUV. The all-new compact SUV features a bold exterior design, offers a range of new turbocharged powertrains and has more available active safety technologies. “GMC’s strong growth over the past decade is due in large part to Terrain,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of global sales and marketing for GMC. “The...
Published March 15, 2017 by Elizabeth JeneaultHow an SUV drives can indicate if it’s the right model for you; this is why it’s important to learn how the experts review the performance features of certain models, then go for a test drive yourself. Consumer Reports, in an effort to help prospective SUV buyers, conducted road tests on many different models. Not only...
Published March 14, 2017 by Sean Jackson