SUVs
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Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class has been in production for almost four decades but the rugged, go-anywhere SUV only gets better with age thanks to the series of updates made over the years. For the 2017 model year, the G-Class gains a new G550 4x4² variant and sees some technology updates in the area of infotainment. The updates include a new 8.0-inch display screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and real-time traffic information. Extra connectivity options include a SIM card reader and USB/iPod docks. In many countries, including the United...
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Kahn Design eyes U.S. market for custom Jeep WranglersBritish vehicle customizer and now coachbuilder A. Kahn Design is famous for its range of custom Land Rover Defenders, which includes a six-wheeled pickup called the Flying Huntsman 110 WB 6x6 Double Cab Pickup. However, Kahn has a sub-brand called the Chelsea Truck Company that focuses on...
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GMC takes wraps off new Yukon SLT Premium EditionSlotting in between the SLT and range-topping Denali trim levels in the GMC lineup is a new Premium Edition package, which the General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] brand has applied to the hot-selling Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs. The Premium Edition trim doesn't quite deliver the gravitas (or the power) of...
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Volkswagen unveils premium R-Line Plus package for TouaregBuyers of the Volkswagen Touareg overseas can now opt for a premium R-Line Plus package that adds a few extras to the handsome mid-size SUV over the regular R-Line package. The list includes 21-inch alloys, piano black trim, premium leather, 14-way adjustable front seats and a surround-view camera...
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Tupac's 1996 Hummer H1 sells for $337,000Shattering pre-sale estimates, a 20-year-old Hummer H1 once owned by slain rapper Tupac Shakur sold recently for $337,114 at auction. That price represents a roughly 700 percent increase over what an H1 not owned by the rapper would sell for today. RR Auctions, which sold off the Hummer for its...
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2017 Peugeot 3008 revealed ahead of 2016 Paris Auto ShowFrench automaker Peugeot has ditched the minivan bodystyle of its current 3008 in order to jump on the SUV bandwagon for the vehicle’s successor. The second-generation 3008 has been unveiled today in full ahead of a world debut at the 2016 Paris Auto Show in late September. The exterior...
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Jeep is working on a new Wrangler. It’s due on the market late next year, most likely as a 2018 model, and it’s clear from spy shots that its design will be evolutionary. Production is also set to continue in Toledo, Ohio. However, there will be some key differences for the new Wrangler, officially a JL series. One is the fact that there will be a pickup bodystyle in addition to the 2-door Wrangler and 4-door Wrangler Ultimate. Another key difference will be the availability of a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. 4-cylinder part of efficiency drive News of the 4-cylinder only...
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Volvo concepts preview new S40 and XC40 compact carsWith the launch of its large cars complete, Volvo is now focused on introducing a new generation of compact cars. The first of these compacts, or “40” series models, isn’t due until 2017 but to help build excitement—and perhaps persuade buyers to hold off on a...
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2017 Porsche Cayenne previewPorsche has a new generation of its Cayenne SUV out testing but the current model still has plenty of life left in it. For the 2017 model year, the big SUV gets the latest version of the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system across the range, while the base model and S E-Hybrid get...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class LAPV spy shotsMercedes-Benz is working on a new version of its G-Class-based Light Armored Patrol Vehicle, or LAPV for short. The vehicles are developed exclusively for military use and feature among their upgrades armor protection and beefed up suspension. The last was the LAPV 5.4 introduced in 2008. Its...
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Jaguar believes F-Pace will set the sales pace for the brandTo say that Jaguar is excited to bring its new F-Pace crossover to market would be an understatement. The British brand expects the new raised-up ride to be its top selling model once it arrives in dealer showrooms. Why's that? Well the 25,000 pre-orders that have lead to a six-month waiting list...
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Toyota confirms FJ Cruiser production ends this AugustToyota says it will end production of the retro-inspired FJ Cruiser this August for the handful of markets that still get the two-door SUV. The FJ Cruiser was first introduced at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show as an off-roader inspired by the brand's cult classic FJ40 Land Cruiser. Toyota pulled the FJ...
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The folks at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] have been busy at the trademark office. Though the automaker has yet to trademark the name for the upcoming Stelvio SUV, the brand has added the name Kamal into the mix. It's a moniker that will likely be applied to the growing lineup of Alfa Romeo SUVs, most likely affixed to the smallest of these high-riding models. ALSO SEE: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots The Karmal trademark, discovered on the United States Patent and Trademark Office registry by Autoblog, was filed about a month ago. It's been granted to FCA, yet it should point to an...
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Lexus LX 570 convertible shows up at Dubai dealershipA convertible version of the 2016 Lexus LX 570 has shown up at a dealership in Dubai. According to its listing on UAE Sale, the vehicle is priced at approximately $353,000 and has zero miles on its odometer. ALSO SEE: Pagani Huayra BC lands in U.S., sounds mean It’s not clear what company...
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Tupac's Hummer comes up for saleAlthough decidedly modest by today's customizing standards, the 1996 Hummer H1 that Tupac Shakur picked out just a few months before he was gunned down in Las Vegas is full of surprises fitting with the rapper's taste. Now is your chance to become the next steward of the black Hummer, a four-door...
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With production over, Land Rover Defender thefts rise dramaticallyLand Rover's iconic Defender is now out of production, which means that there will never be more of the original icons on the road than there are today. Thieves, it turns out, have taken notice. Wards Auto reports that Defender thefts are up a staggering 75 percent since production ceased earlier...
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2018 Audi Q5 spy shotsAudi's next-generation Q5 is now in the final stages of development. The new crossover SUV, which for the United States will be sourced from a plant in Mexico, will debut later this year and is expected in local showrooms next spring. It will most likely arrive as a 2018 model. There’s no...
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport previewThere are now more options than ever in the small SUV segment and buyers are especially spoiled if looking for a little luxury. One of the newer options is Land Rover’s Discovery Sport which arrived last year as a 2016 model and replaces the aging LR2. For the 2017 model year, Land Rover is...
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Porsche plans to enhance its Cayenne range with new Platinum Edition models. Arriving in showrooms later this year, the Platinum Edition models are based on the base Cayenne and gasoline-electric Cayenne S E-Hybrid and offer a host of extras for a reasonable price. CHECK OUT: Lexani unveils piano-inspired ultra-plush Cadillac Escalade Among the extras are 20-inch RS Spyder-style wheels, flared wheel arches, gloss black exterior accents, 8-way adjustable sports seats with leather and Alcantara trim and Porsche logos on the head rests, and finally stainless steel treadplates with a...
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2017 Jaguar F-Pace first drive reviewMontenegro is mostly off the radar of Americans. We kind of know Yugoslavia, even though it no longer exists. Montenegro's a part of the former Yugoslavia, a rocky promontory wedged between Croatia and Albania, deep in Game of Thrones territory. Largely unscathed by the decades of civil war that...
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Acura CDX compact crossover debuts at 2016 Beijing auto showIt was roughly three years ago that Acura previewed a new compact crossover with its SUV-X concept car. Today at the 2016 Beijing auto show we were graced with the unveiling of the production version, the CDX. The CDX is the first Acura manufactured in China and may at some point be exported to...
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2016 Lexus RX video reviewThe Lexus RX might not be the most exciting option when it comes to mid-size crossover SUVs with a bit of luxury, but previous generations have proven to be solid, dependable performers. With the latest generation, which is all-new for the 2016 model year, Lexus set out to spice things up a little...
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25 original Land Rovers to be restoredHot on the heels of Jaguar Land Rover Classic’s announcement of nine Jaguar XKSS continuation models comes news that the official classic car department of Jaguar Land Rover will fully restore 25 original Land Rover Series 1 utilities. Jaguar Land Rover Classic will scour the used car market...
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Dartz unveils stretched Range RoverDartz is preparing to unveil a successor to its line of over-the-top Kombat SUVs at next month's 2016 Cannes Film Festival, but the Latvian firm has much bigger plans in store for the world’s mega rich. Dartz has announced an expansion of its vehicle customization business and two of the...
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