Land Rover loves opening its doors to its customers and is now offering a new tour to fans of its brand. It's called the Reborn Tour and it gives visitors the chance to check out the restoration of an early Land Rover up close at its facility in Solihull, England. So if you're taking a trip to England anytime soon, it might...
Published October 21, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultSUV News & Advice
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Would you buy an SUV with the name Tivoli or Korando? While some might consider the names intriguing, others in the United States likely see them as too difficult to pronounce. But in a couple years, American consumers may be hearing those names more often. That’s because SsangYong Motor Company plans to enter the U.S. market by 2020. The...
Published October 20, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultMaserati Unleashes New Levante SUV
Manufacturers are working hard to introduce new SUVs into a segment that continues to rise in demand. Maserati’s aim, when it made its 2017 Levante SUV, was to create the crown jewel of the luxury SUV class. And given what this SUV achieves, they might have been right on the mark. Origins Maserati names its vehicles after winds....
Published October 19, 2016 by Sean JacksonAudi Names Its Electric SUV ‘E-Tron’
Audi takes a unique approach to developing its vehicle’s names by connecting it with a specific piece of technology indicative of that vehicle. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Audi named its new electric SUV, “e-tron.” The news of the SUV’s name came from an interview conducted by Autocar with Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. Stadler...
Published October 18, 2016 by Sean JacksonChevrolet has been on the forefront with several vehicle innovations as of late. The most important from a safety component concerns its Teen Driver Technology. If you are a parent with a teen who’s driving age or about to approach it, you understand how challenging this time is. Not only do you want your child to gain...
Published October 16, 2016 by Sean JacksonNow, this is awesome! While Jeep has been celebrating its 75th birthday in different ways all year long, it recently took celebrations to the next level. Jeep opened the world's first pop-up showroom accessible only by a 4x4 vehicle. How cool is that? Unfortunately, it was only open for three days. That means Jeep lovers who got to visit...
Published October 15, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultSince becoming part of the Honda family in 1997, the CR-V has been America’s best-selling SUV, according to the Detroit Free Press, with over 4 million units sold since its initial release. With a firm advantage of over competitors like the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, and the Subaru Forester, Honda elevated its 2017 CR-V model in...
Published October 14, 2016 by Sean JacksonLand Rover knows how to make a statement with its vehicle reveals. During this past week, it unveiled its fifth-generation full-size Discovery SUV, but it did so in dramatic fashion by showing the SUV on a giant tower bridge. Made from 5,805,846 LEGO bricks, this imposing structure beat the previous Guinness World Record for largest structure LEGO...
Published October 13, 2016 by Sean JacksonJeep is looking to capitalize on the luxury SUV market by reviving a sports utility vehicle that hasn’t been produced since 1991. The company is looking to compete with Land Rover's Range Rover by reintroducing the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Michael Manley, the head of Jeep, told Automative News in July they will be completely separate...
Published October 12, 2016 by Elizabeth JeneaultGeneral Motors has been proactive in expanding its customer base. From offering special packages for all its SUV models to a re-design of one of its most popular models, the Chevrolet Cruze, the manufacturer is exploring diverse ways to attract new people to its brand. Now, according to Automotive News, Chevrolet plans to expand its diesel...
Published October 11, 2016 by Sean JacksonAudi Reveals 2018 Q5 Design
During the 2016 Paris Motor Show, Audi unveiled its new design for its 2018 Q5 model. Known as one of the most popular models in Audi’s lineup, according to J.D. Power, the Q5’s new look and features ensure it becomes a mainstay in the luxury manufacturer’s impressive vehicle offerings for years to come. Exterior Design When studying the...
Published October 10, 2016 by Sean JacksonVolkswagen lovers in the United States rejoice! VW plans on debuting a new crossover later this month and it actually has a name that's easy to pronounce. While the company has yet to confirm the name, the German-language affiliate of Automotive News reports the SUV will be called Atlas. VW is said to debut the name later this month at a media event...
Published October 7, 2016 by SUVS Editor