Motor Authority - blog Tag: crossovers

Lincoln will be taking a new approach to what sort of vehicles it produces in the future, with plans to downsize its lineup in the wake of flailing sales of the once-popular Navigator SUV and other large cars.

The new approach will see the luxury brand focusing on cars that will likely be the smallest Lincolns ever, an approach that some other luxury rivals have shied away from in fear of a North American market not ready for smaller cars just yet.

For the immediate future, Lincoln could be planning a number of surprises to help return the brand to prominence. Spearheading this approach is rumored to be a new compact car based on a Ford...

Infiniti has announced pricing on the 2010 FX crossover, which goes on sale nationwide this week. The second-generation FX enters its second year of production in 2010, once again featuring a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8 or a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6.

The range starts off with the V-6-powered FX35 with rear-wheel drive, which is priced at $42,400, and is followed by the all-wheel drive FX35 at $43,850 and the FX50 with standard all-wheel drive at $58,400.

For 2010, changes to FX include standard Bluetooth connectivity, the addition of a standard USB port for iPod and other compatible devices, the addition of a 2.0-GB hard...

Mitsubishi confirmed more than a year ago that its Concept-cX crossover that starred at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show would eventually enter production and today we have the first spy shots of a prototype for the new model. The compact crossover will be aimed at European markets and be positioned below the current Outlander.

As previewed by the original Concept-cX, the production model, which is going by the name of CX, will likely feature a constant all-wheel drive system. The vehicle will be important for Mitsubishi’s European arm as it will also be a showcase for the company’s environmental awareness by debuting a family of...

 Last year the 2009 Infiniti EX35 started at just $33,800 and this year, the 2010 model...does too. But despite the price freeze, the 2010 EX35 adds a handful of new features, sweetening the deal for buyers in the market for a sport luxury crossover.

Updates for 2010 include a revised set of option packages and an all-new Bose and Around View Monitor Package with Infiniti's advanced climate control system and air purification. An upgraded nav package adds Bluetooth streaming audio, XM NavWeather and Zagat's Restaurant Guide for on-the-go info.

Heated outside mirrors and auto on/off headlights are standard across the range this year, with all...

BMW is planning an onslaught of new model releases over the next 12 to 18 months, with everything from hybrids to crossovers to possibly even a brand new mid-engined sports car all thought to be in the works. Some of the models confirmed for launch include the new 2010 5-Series GT, 2010 ActiveHybrid 7 and 2010 ActiveHybrid X6, as well as the compact X1 crossover.

However, soon after their respective releases, we’ll see a brand new crossover model from Mini and a redesigned X3.

The X1 is to be positioned as a niche vehicle in the U.S. when it arrives late next year as a 2011 model. According to BMW’s U.S. chief Jim O'Donnell, the success of...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its testing regime to better reflect the outcomes of real-world accidents, namely to simulate the result of an accident between different sized vehicles. This saw ratings for many small cars revised downwards and reinforced the age old adage that size does matter when it comes to crash safety.

The new tests haven’t managed to negatively impact on the new 2010 Lincoln MKT, however, as the three-row luxury crossover has just been awarded the Institute’s Top Safety Pick award. Significant improvements in protection for people in rear crashes highlight the latest...