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After what seems like an eternity, Ford’s new Flex crossover has entered production at the carmaker’s Ford Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. The Oakville plant has increased production and is adding 500 jobs in an effort to keep up with the demand for new crossover models...

Despite fears of a worsening economy, rising fuel prices and shifting demand for smaller cars, Ford won’t be scaling back sales targets for its latest 2009 models such as the upcoming Flex crossover and the recently launched Lincoln MKS sedan. Last month Ford announced that it would cut...

BMW is currently developing two new models based on its 3 and 5-series that are designed to take the carmaker into the burgeoning crossover market. The new vehicles will be loosely based on the current Touring wagons but will adopt a taller ride-height and high roof design to maximize interior...

Despite the rising cost of fuel, road trips are one of the defining elements of summer, and as the Northern Hemisphere heads into the hottest months, Kelley Blue Book has named its top 10 road trip vehicles. Although many are solid choices, one stands out from the crowd, and not just because it's a...

Already Ford has announced its plans to bring the global Fiesta small hatch to the U.S., and the Focus is now also slated to join its littler sibling. Alongside those two, due in 2010 and 2011 respectively, will come the Kuga and C-Max, Ford's global crossover SUV and MPV - the third and fourth of...

Suzuki has a reputation for building some of the best sports bikes in the business but when it comes to cars the Japanese manufacturer’s performance lineup is in serious need of an image boost. That’s why Suzuki has been rolling out a number of new performance-oriented concept vehicles...

Update: Early on in its development, the Mercedes GLK crossover was believed to be pegged as a left-hand drive only model thanks to its basis on the LHD-only 4-Matic platform, which it also shares with the C-Class. However, a senior engineer speaking recently with CAR disabused the world of that...

Since the unveiling of the Flex crossover concept nearly a year ago and the subsequent reveal of the production model just one month later, Ford has been relatively quiet on production details about the new model. Speaking at a press event held in Las Vegas, Ford has finally revealed its new Flex...

BMW has confirmed that its upcoming X6 crossover has been designed with the U.S. market primarily in mind, with official forecasts predicting up to half of the car’s annual production volume will be sold in the world’s biggest market. After the U.S., the next biggest markets for the X6...

Land Rover first rolled out the LRX Concept at last month’s Detroit Auto Show but that sole white car on display was never going to be the last we heard or saw of the carmaker’s new compact crossover. Set to be on display at this week’s Geneva event is two new versions of the LRX...

Along with the reveal of the new Fiesta hatch, Ford also took the wraps off its new Europe-only Kuga crossover ahead of the car's world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Based on the original iosis X Concept from the 2006 Paris Motor Show and near-production Kuga Concept from last...

The compact SUV-crossover market is set to see a stiff increase competition with news today that Toyota will be showcasing a new crossover at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The new model is called the Urban Cruiser and it will be positioned below the current RAV4 SUV as a B-segment vehicle...

Renault has finally revealed the production version of its first ever 4x4 crossover after initially presenting the vehicle in concept form at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. The new model will carry the Koleos name, which was first used on the concept, and will arrive in European showrooms in June of...

To fill the void left by the departure of the long-running Chevrolet TrailBlazer SUV GM will be launching its new 2009 Traverse crossover, which is set to arrive later this year. The new Chevy is the fourth model to be based on the existing Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave line of cars...

Ford’s ‘other’ brands had a hard time in 2007 - Jaguar and Land Rover were sold, Volvo was in the dumps, Mercury was rumoured to be on the chopping block and Lincoln was forced to apply approximately 20lb of chrome to every vehicle it sold. It seems Mazda was the only Ford-owned...

More reveals from the SEMA showroom floor today, this time from Toyota. The second-generation Matrix evolves the five-door crossover utility vehicle concept that the first Matrix helped to pioneer. Toyota says more coupe-like styling and better performance are the focus of the new model. A variety...

Ford unveiled two modified versions of its Flex crossover at this week’s SEMA Show, one designed by legendary hot rodder Chip Foose and another developed by hip hop legend and car aficionado Funkmaster Flex. Both customizers have taken a unique approach in customizing their vehicle, Foose...

GM is likely to produce an all-new Saab model at its Opel plant in Rüsselsheim to help fill capacity at the German site. Officials have already revealed plans to build the new Saab 9-3 and 9-5 models in Rüsselsheim and according to union sources a third Saab variant will join the production line...

Saab is one brand whose roots are strongly fixed in its country of origin, Sweden, but, as the effects of globalization take hold, product planners will soon have us driving Saabs born from Mexico. The upcoming 9-4X crossover will manufactured at GM’s assembly plant in Ramos, Mexico...

Ford will be launching its new Kuga crossover with only one engine option, a diesel engine mated to a six-speed auto gearbox. Set to go on sale in May next year, the new vehicle will come in either Zetec or Titanium specifications with a 136hp 2.0L TDCi diesel being the only engine option. Towards...