Crossovers
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The afternoon sun in Corsica melts into the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace’s sumptuous lines. The E-Pace needs a lot of light. After all, it’s instantly familiar. Its shapes raid Jaguar’s closet and wrap them around a compact crossover—none of this is a bad idea. The running gear has a family resemblance to the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery like all three were Baldwins. The interior of the E-Pace plagiarizes the larger F-Pace crossover, and there are hints of the F-Type sports car all the way around—but only if you squint really hard. The pistol-grip shifter is...
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Meet the 2019 Ford Edge ST, for when the soccer team is running lateThe 2019 Ford Edge ST was unveiled Thursday, the latest iteration of the popular Ford crossover and the first to wear the ST badge. The Edge ST follows the Fiesta and Focus into ST territory, albeit with a powertrain that wears a "Sport" badge on other models. The 2019 Ford Edge ST will be powered...
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Porsche will make decisions on coupe-like crossovers, electric SUVs in 2018Plans for a coupe-like crossover at Porsche aren't finalized yet, but a decision is coming soon. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said the brand will make a final decision on crossover coupes next year. Such a body style would rival the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Blume said the final decision...
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2019 Volvo XC40 first drive review: fountains of hope, and crossover SUV potentialShooting through the streets of Barcelona behind the wheel of the 2019 Volvo XC40 is doubly appropriate. Not only because the Spanish city has been dubbed “Gothenberg South” after regular visits by Volvo engineers, but also because the XC40 is the automaker’s version of Juan Ponce...
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Lexus LF-1 Limitless crossover concept teased ahead of Detroit debutLexus has something to show us, and it's coming to the Detroit auto show next month. Wearing the LF-1 Limitless name, the concept promises a "striking" new design and the brand believes it will carve a new genre in luxury crossovers. The teaser, published on Tuesday, reveals a sweeping LED...
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Toyota's planning a new subcompact urban crossover SUVWhere there's smoke, there's crossover. At the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota showed off its latest small urban crossover, the FT-AC Concept, its third preview of small urban crossover SUV concepts in the last six months. That many concepts in a relatively short time is no coincidence. The...
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What’s in a name? Well, for Lincoln, it’s a lot. We’re looking at the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus now, and also the luxury automaker’s future. And we mean it this time. In reality, the Nautilus is an updated MKX with a new nose. From some angles we see a lot of styling elements directly from the MKX. Inside, it’s more of the same, including Black Label trims. MORE: 2019 Lincoln Nautilus improves on MKX in almost every way The Nautilus does add some updated tech—especially new active safety features, including lane centering for its active lane control. Adaptive...
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Rock is ready to roll: 2018 Jeep Wrangler video previewThe wait is finally over. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is here, and even if it’s the worst-kept secret, it’s still everything we hoped for—and more. The looks haven’t changed. The interior feels like it can still be dipped in mud. And just look at it: just climb a friggin mountain...
Aaron Cole -
2019 Infiniti QX50 video previewCrossovers get a lot of attention on the roads these days. Infiniti could use that kind of attention. But not just any crossover will do. Only one that's packed with plenty of "firsts" to stand out from the crowd will turn heads. The highlight reel for the new 2019 Infiniti QX50 reads like an...
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2018 Nissan Kicks debuts as the brand's urban utility warriorNissan wants a bigger piece of the small crossover pie, and it has a new set of wheels to accomplish just that. Or should we say a new pair of Kicks? The Japanese automaker revealed the 2018 Nissan Kicks on Wednesday at the 2017 Los Angeles auto show and it promises to be a formidable urban utility...
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BMW X7 to spawn ultra-posh coupe-like X8?BMW showed the X7 iPerformance concept at this year Frankfurt motor show, previewing the brand's all-new three-row X7 SUV. However, the concept could birth a second derivative in the form of an ultra-luxurious X8 with a coupe-like design. BMW’s head of development, Klaus Fröhlich, didn't...
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Cadillac XT5 mild hybrid launches in ChinaCadillac may be branded as an underdog in North America, but in China the luxury division is a big player. In fact, China is Cadillac's top market these days. Combine Cadillac's success in China with a growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, and we have the Cadillac XT5 Hybrid. The XT5 Hybrid...
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Better late than never, we suppose. As the subcompact crossover SUV segment continues to grow, GMC has said it's still considering a smaller vehicle to slot below the 2018 Terrain. Duncan Aldred, head of Buick and GMC globally, believes there's room for the brand to expand, and a vehicle smaller than the Terrain is a logical step. The Terrain was recently redesigned to occupy the compact crossover space, while the 2017 GMC Acadia moved to the mid-size segment. "To me, there is more room for SUVs in the GMC stable," Aldred told Automotive News. "An obvious place for GMC to be if it expands is...
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Audi Sport boss says crossover RS model takes priority over hardcore R8While Audi's parent company continues to overcome its diesel deceit, the brand is ensuring it has a bright future ahead. Said future may come at the expense of a hardcore Audi R8, though. Crossovers and SUVs remain sales kings in today's market, and it's one reason a crossover RS model is more...
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2018 Volvo XC60 pricing starts at $42,495Volvo's compact crossover has a price tag. The 2018 Volvo XC60 will go on sale this fall with a $42,495 base price, including the $995 destination charge. For your $42,495, you get an XC60 T5, which features a 250-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, all-wheel-drive, and a slew of standard...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 video previewThe 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 is evolution, baby. The performance SUV with a fire-breathing turbo V-8 just made its debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show and we’re sure this thing is the duck-billed platypus of our dreams. We’ve seen the GLC-Class evolve from a compact SUV to a...
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6 things you need to know about the Volkswagen AtlasWe've been hearing about the VW Atlas for nearly half a decade now, which means the German automaker has had a lot of time to figure out just what makes three-row crossover buyers tick. The end result, after a few show cars and a lot of rumors, is a thoroughly competent entry into a competitive...
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US gets standard long-wheelbase Volkswagen TiguanVolkswagen on Sunday unveiled the redesigned Tiguan that’s due in showrooms in the United States in 2017. The vehicle is on show this week at the 2017 Detroit auto show. Arriving as a 2018 model, the vehicle is a stretched version of the standard Tiguan compact SUV that was first shown at the...
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In what seems to be an effort to confuse customers, Infiniti is changing the name of its Q30 hatchback before it even hits the market. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though, because it indicates that the Q30 hatchback and QX30 "crossover" are essentially the same vehicle. ALSO SEE: 2017 Infiniti QX30 First Drive The lineup starts with the QX30, which is a front-wheel-drive model that will, oddly, be sold as the Q30 in markets outside the United States. The next model is the QX30S. This sporty version comes with a lowered stance, aggressive front and rear fascias, cross-drilled front...
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Jaguar F-Pace Endures Extreme Heat And Cold Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutThe Jaguar F-Pace will debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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2015 Audi Q3 Priced: At $33k, Facing Off With Mercedes GLAWith the 2015 Audi Q3 that arrives to the U.S. this fall, Audi cements the its crossover strategy, with a five-passenger, subcompact-size tall hatchback that fits five, meets all the standards for features and luxury for the brand, and makes a nice complement in the lineup both to the larger Q5 and...
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First Look At 2015 BMW X6's M Sport Package And X6 M50d VariantBMW has just revealed its second-generation X6 crossover, and soon its high-performance X6 M variant will debut. In the meantime, X6 fans looking to add some sport to the new 2015 X6 will have to settle for the crossover’s available M Sport package. Overseas, buyers also have the option of...
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2015 BMW X6: Rear-Drive Option, Fresh FaceThe U.S.-built 2015 BMW X6 takes the brand’s four-door-coupe-SUV formula to the stylistic limit and adds a new rear-drive option to the previously all-wheel-drive-only range. The new model, dubbed the X6 sDrive35i in BMW-speak, offers rear-wheel drive, the familiar 300-horseepower...
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Brabus Reveals Upgrades For Mercedes-Benz GLA-ClassIf you like Mercedes-Benz cars but find the brand's own AMG line isn't quite fast or eye-catching enough, you've probably heard of Brabus. The Bottrop-based tuner modifies Smarts to S-Classes and everything in between—and now it's turned its attention to the brand-new GLA-Class crossover...
Antony Ingram