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Category Archives: Sport Utility Vehicles
Hummer no more as GM, China truck company deal fizzles
Say goodbye to the Hummer, the once proud military sport utility vehicle whose sales drastically decreased in recent years as gas prices and environmental concerns increased at a more rapid pace.
Toyota adds Tacoma, Sequoia, Venza to brake override repair list
Toyota has added the Tacoma, Sequoia and Venza to the list of its cars that will be fitted with the brake override “smart throttle.” It reduces engine power when a driver simultaneously presses the brake and accelerator pedals.
Mazda CX-9, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review (Video)
In the automotive industry, minor improvements often come in the form of performance, handling and design — all things synonymous with Mazda. So when the manufacturer’s engineering and product marketing divisions began to discuss minor refreshes for the 2010 CX-9, they quickly realized the difficulty of the task.
Lexus RX, 450h, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review
When it debuted in 2006, it could have easily been considered an oxymoron — a luxury, hybrid sport utility vehicle? But with its series of upgrades, the newly named Lexus RX 450h has become mainstream in its short tenure.
Chevy Suburban celebrates 75th anniversary with 2010 limited edition
The Chevrolet Suburban, the venerable hauler of people and cargo that debuted in the Great Depression, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year as the king of continuous U.S. automotive production.
