Archive for 'SUVs'
What Are the Greenest U.S. Cities for Car Shoppers?
Posted on 20. Apr, 2012 by admin.
For Earth Day on Sunday, we've compiled a list of U.S. cities with the most and least eco-friendly car shoppers. We looked at search data from Cars.com's millions of site visitors and determined that, based on their searches for vehicles that get more than 40 mpg, California shoppers are the greenest in the U.S
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Lamborghini Teases New SUV Ahead Of 2012 Beijing Auto Show
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by admin.
It’s no secret that Lamborghini is itching for a third product line to join its pair of supercar models, and in less than a week we’ll see just what the automaker from Sant'Agata is planning. Lamborghini will provide a glimpse of its future model in the form of a concept at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show commencing on April 23
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New Car Tracker: April 2012
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Perhaps making the biggest splash at the 2012 New York International Auto Show was the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima with its promise of 38 mpg highway in a midsize sedan for $21,500; the Altima goes on sale this July. Also coming out of the New York show is a new Chevrolet Impala, due in early 2013, and two new Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs. A five-passenger Santa Fe Sport arrives in late summer this year, and a six- or seven-passenger Santa Fe arrives early in 2013
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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Preview
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by admin.
After teasing us with its announcement earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz has finally released images for its new G63 AMG model, which joins the rest of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G Class range in showrooms this August. The biggest update to the performance SUV is the addition of AMG’s twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8, which in this application...
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2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Coming to U.S.
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Audi confirmed with us that the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid — first shown at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and already on sale in Europe — will head to our shores soon, according to an Audi spokesperson. The Audi Q5 Hybrid will be the luxury German automaker's first hybrid model for the U.S. market
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BMW And Rolls-Royce Announce Multiple-Model Recall
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by admin.
BMW, together with its ultra-luxury division Rolls-Royce, has issued a recall on a handful of models due to faulty water pump controllers. For Rolls-Royce there’s only one model affected, the Ghost sedan from both the 2010 and 2011 model years. For BMW, however, the latest recall affects a handful of models, but only those variants equipped...
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2013 Acura RDX
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by admin.
With an all-new 2013 RDX, Acura aims to change its target from the young male professional with a sports-crossover complex to the pre- and post-child couple. Along the way, it gets better gas mileage, better ride quality, a better interior, and mildly updated looks
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Car Seats: Don’t Forget to Use the Top Tether Anchor
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by admin.
When my daughters were in forward-facing child-safety seats about 10 years ago, the Latch system was a new concept.
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Rugged Ridge PowerTop Adds Convenience To Jeep’s Wrangler Unlimited
Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by admin.
If you’ve ever owned a Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited, you understand the simple joy of go-anywhere, topless motoring. As entertaining as the Wrangler is, owners soon learn that there are two types of convertible tops: those that are quick and easy to install and remove, and those that offer good weather protection.
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Are Sedans the Forgotten Family Car?
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by admin.
With no minivans in sight and spending a day checking out crossover after crossover at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, I had to ask myself whether there were other family-friendly vehicles I'd overlooked. I naturally pictured minivans, crossovers and SUVs. More 2012 New York Auto Show Coverage But wait, what about the good old family sedan
