Posted in Automotive, Mini, SUV on Sep 13th, 2008
I cannot believe I’m writing this, but as I type these words pictures are flooding all over the internet showing the newest Mini concept to come out of it’s design studios and it’s a Mini SUV. That’s right, a Mini SUV. All oxymoron jokes aside, the Mini brand is serious about establishing serious reach […]
Posted in Automotive, Safety, SUV, Volkswagen on Aug 20th, 2008
Volkswagen newest darling, the Tiguan, is already making the company proud. In the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s round of crash tests, the Tiguan scored impressively high on all categories including front impact, side impact, and rear impact collision. “In the latest tests, the Tiguan’s performance is a standout,” said institute President Adrian Lund. […]
Posted in Automotive, Nissan, SUV on Aug 18th, 2008
In a surprising move to say the leas, Nissan has announced plans to offer a Murano SUV in convertible form. That’s right, convertible as in drop top, no roof, and open air. This move would make the new Murano Convertible the only convertible SUV available, well, outside of the Jeep Wrangler, but thats more like […]
Posted in Automotive, BMW, Luxury vehicles, Sports cars, SUV on Aug 11th, 2008
AC Schnitzer is a company that has been synonymous with BMW tuning for almost a half century. In that time thet have established themselves among the elite BMW tuners in all of Europe, let alone their home country of Germany. When you see the little AC Schnitzer badge watch out! That’s a highly tuned German […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, GM, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles, SUV on Aug 11th, 2008
Big SUV’s. They really are popular aren’t they? Why they are big, safe, and secure and they give you a feeling of superiority while driving, which instills confidence. They also drink more than a sailor, which is why SUV’s have been targeted as enemy numero uno by the automotive universe. GM is about to change […]
Posted in Auto loans, SUV, Technology on Aug 1st, 2008
Acura’s newly redesigned MDX SUV will be getting a slight update for 2009. Now it’s power lift rear tailgate is standard, instead of being part of the technology package. This along with a few other tweaks brings the base price of the MDX from $40,955 to $41,550. Both prices include the $760 destination charge. A […]
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, SUV on Aug 1st, 2008
People will buy anything these days. Take the Kahn Cosworth Sport 300 for example. This “tuned” version of Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport boast all the add-ons that someone with more money than taste could want. First off, let’s start out with that hidious tuner-boy body kit. The front bumpers, side skirts, and fender flares […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Financing, Jeep, SUV on Jul 22nd, 2008
The Jeep Patriot is the least expensive SUV to own, says Edmunds.com. The company based their results on projected model-specific average vehicle ownership costs, consisting of depreciation, financing, taxes, fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance and repairs. The data is based on a five-year period of ownership. “Even though gas prices are high, some consumers […]
Posted in Automotive, New cars, SUV on Jul 22nd, 2008
Audi is a bit late to the SUV party. But in the best Audi tradition, they’re fashionably late. The Q7 was the first real sport utility from the four rings brand, and it is a large full-size SUV. While other companies could rely on the sales of their smaller SUV’s to keep things moving during […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, Incentives, SUV, Trucks on Jul 14th, 2008
If you think manufacturer incentives on trucks and SUVs are pretty good right now, you’re correct. But if you take into account the extra incentives individual dealers are adding, buying a truck or SUV right now could save you a huge amount of money. The downside is that the dealers are the ones taking the […]
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