Crossovers

The Lexus GX SUV, first introduced in 2003, has always been marketed as a luxury SUV but is based on the rugged body-on-frame platform underpinning more serious off-roaders like the Toyota 4Runner and FJ Cruiser. Despite this, the vehicle has enjoyed a reasonable level of sales and in 2010 spawned...

Before heading to the Nürburgring to compete at the German circuit’s 24 hour endurance race last weekend, Nissan’s original GT Academy winner Lucas Ordonez took some time out to test the 545-horsepower Nissan Juke-R crossover on Norway’s Losna Isbane ice tracks. Having grown...

The family hauler has come a long way since the days of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and the Ford Country Squire. In fact, big station wagons are all but relics of the past, replaced in popularity by SUVs and crossovers. That’s not to say the wagon is dead, and those with the need to get...

Wörthersee is the world’s largest gathering of Audi and VW faithful, and both automakers usually mark the annual event with new concepts. Audi has already rolled out several concept versions of its Q3 crossover this year, including the RS Q3 concept and the Q3 Jinlong Yufeng, but its...

Buick is trying really hard to portray itself as a manufacturer of stylish and hip vehicles. To do so, they’ve enlisted the help of an odd cast of characters: first came former NBA great Shaquille O’Neal, talking about the “oh effect” that Buicks can potentially have on...

Nissan has announced that its insane Juke-R super-crossover will be built, but in a very limited run and on a build-to-order basis. The production version will stay true to the original concept, complete with a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine sourced from a GT-R supercar, advanced all-wheel drive...

We already knew the 2013 BMW X1 would be on sale this year, starting from $31,545, but now we have some more detail on the specifics. There's one thing that's still not quite specific, however: the exact on-sale date. BMW says today the X1 will arrive "this fall," but doesn't pinpoint the calendar...

The Range Rover Evoque has been an out-of-the-park home run for Land Rover, and the factory at Halewood, England is struggling to meet worldwide demand. That’s a good problem to have, but consumer interest in any new product wanes over time. The best way to keep demand for the Evoque up...

British tuner A. Kahn Design has released its second styling package for the Range Rover Evoque.

Audi has unveiled its updated Q5 crossover, which is expected to land in showrooms later this year as a 2013 model. While on the outside there isn’t much to mention, there are numerous changes under the skin including a revised engine lineup that now features a hybrid option. For the global...

When Land Rover began showing off the new Range Rover Evoque back in 2010, it used celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Juliette Lewis to pitch the uber-chic crossover. Land Rover even announced that Victoria Beckham, Posh Spice herself, would consult on Evoque design. No one knew how to take that...

After years of speculation Audi has finally come out and announced it will build a new plant in North America, confirming today Mexico as its desired location for the plant. While Audi is yet to pick an exact site, the automaker states that the decision will be finalized by the end of the year...

At this month’s 2012 Beijing Auto Show Audi will be presenting a performance-enhanced version of its Q3 compact crossover, the new RS Q3 Concept. As its name suggests, the concept is the creation of Audi quattro. It's also the first SUV crossover to wear the Audi performance division's...

While MG may not have returned to its former glory under Chinese ownership, the brand appears to be both healthy and eyeing future market growth, as evidenced by a new compact crossover concept to be shown at the Beijing Auto Show. Called the Icon, the concept bears a striking resemblance to the...

Audi’s long-awaited Q5 Hybrid, which was launched for sale in Europe late last year, is reportedly still on track for a local debut. The eco-friendly crossover was first revealed almost two years ago and has been in contention for a U.S. launch ever since due to this market’s penchant...

It’s no secret that Volvo is moving away from larger engines in favor of smaller ones. The Swedish automaker has already eliminated V-8 engines, and will soon begin paring back five and six-cylinder engines, too. In fact, in the not-too-distant future, all Volvo models will be powered by...

The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i returns better fuel economy than any other non-hybrid luxury crossover.

Lexus today revealed pricing details for several key models that debuted last week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The models include the facelifted 2013 RX crossover range, which includes the base RX 350, RX 450h hybrid and a new RX 350 F-Sport. Other models Lexus has priced include the 2013 GS...

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class was just released at the 2012 New York Auto Show, large and in charge and much better looking to our eye than the previous model. It almost makes three rows sexy. But these images, from Mercedes-Benz's future vehicles page, could show an even more interesting take on...

Cadillac introduces the mildly-refreshed 2013 SRX at this week's 2012 New York Auto Show.