It’s one of the largest annual auto shows in North America and it helps kick off the new year in a big way. The North American International Auto Show will be held in Detroit, Michigan from Jan. 8 through Jan. 22. Detroit has hosted an auto show for over a century, although its focus was strictly...
Published December 28, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultSUV News & Advice
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With the holiday season in full swing, many will use this time to travel out of town to visit loved ones, friends, or even take a well-deserved vacation. To ensure you have your SUV ready for this fun yet hectic time of the year, here are some travel tips to assist you. Plan Your Trips Against the...
Published December 22, 2016 by Sean JacksonAston Martin is well known for its high performance sports cars. They have been featured in James Bond films and are popular among celebrities. But now, Aston Martin is hoping to make a name for itself in a different segment. It’s looking to attract more families by offering its first ever sports utility vehicle. It’s expected...
Published December 21, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultAudi has a lot to thank itself for when it comes to its Q5 SUV. It debuted in North America in 2009 and since then, the vehicle has been a top performer for the company. In fact, it’s the brand’s top-selling model. You may be surprised to learn, however, that it hasn’t changed much since it...
Published December 20, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultBig Plans for BMW's X Series Lineup
BMW is certainly on a mission when it comes to churning out SUVs. The company is expected to refresh its X Series lineup over the next two years while also adding two completely new models. Right now, the X Series lineup includes the X1, X3, X4, X5 and X6. Soon, it will be expanded to include...
Published December 13, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultIt's one of the scariest things that can happen to you on the road. It can take place when you round a curve, strike a guardrail or make too sharp of a turn one way and then overcorrect. Rollovers are dangerous accidents that often have a higher fatality rate than other types of crashes. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration...
Published December 12, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultThis is sure to make Kia Soul lovers happy! There’s now a more powerful option of Kia’s funky urban runabout. The new 2017 Soul Exclaim was unveiled to the media in San Francisco on November 8. The company says it’s hard to make something great even better but argues it did so by adding a 201-horsepower turbocharged...
Published December 9, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultThroughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly told large crowds of supporters that one of his top priorities if elected would be to prevent jobs from being shipped out of America. He specifically condemned the outsourcing of American auto jobs to Mexico. It was a message that sat well with some blue-collar workers fearful of losing...
Published December 8, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultAn autonomous sports utility vehicle designed to tackle snow and ice? Talk about a winter sports lover’s dream! It’s just one of the four all-new customized vehicles unveiled by Kia Motors America at the 2016 Special Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas. They're re-imagined versions of current production models. The company also had its Telluride...
Published December 7, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultThe INFINITI QX Sport Inspiration concept SUV was debuted for the first time in North America on November 14. INFINITI also debuted its latest addition to the 2017 Q60 lineup and an industry first engine technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show. "In a city known for its appreciation for great automotive design and environmental sustainability, INFINITI...
Published December 5, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultWe’re getting our first official look at Rolls-Royce’s upcoming SUV, which the company is referring to as its “all terrain, high sided vehicle.” It’s called the Cullinan (at least for now) and from the front, it looks like a supersized Phantom. Rolls-Royce first announced it was developing the vehicle in 2015 and now it’s being tested...
Published December 4, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultIt’s a compact crossover designed to attract young, active, multi-cultural professionals. Toyota is going after millenials with its new C-HR compact crossover SUV. The company debuted the vehicle at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. The sports utility vehicle’s designers stuck with the original diamond theme of the concept version. The company says the vehicle’s silhouette...
Published December 3, 2016 by Elizabeth Jeneault