Subaru: Japan's Hottest Car Company Nov 12, 2009
While larger Japanese rivals have won plaudits for building reliable but sometimes dull cars, Subaru has specialized in making sporty all-wheel-drive cars and SUVs powered by turbocharged boxer engines ... As a niche player with around 2% market share, Subaru may also be benefiting the practical appeal of its midsize Legacy and crossover SUVs, which inspire strong customers' loyalty. (BusinessWeek)
Used-car dealer gives credit-hurt customers hope Nov 11, 2009
He offers trucks, SUVs, minivans, subcompacts, sedans, two-door vehicles and sports cars. Dial also has partnerships with other dealers in metro Phoenix, so he and the dealers send customers back and forth to each other. (AZCentral -- Business)
EDITORIAL: We should be further along in fuel economy Nov 10, 2009
Another issue has been the shift away from cars to light trucks, mainly SUVs, for personal transportation. Yet another part of the problem is the number of older vehicles still on the road. (Fresno Bee)
CAMI Automotive Invests About $85 Million to Boost Capacity in Ingersoll Nov 10, 2009
CAMI Auto Recalls 150 Workers, Invests C$90 Million on GM SUVs - Bloomberg ... CAMI Auto Recalls 150 Workers, Invests C$90 Million on GM SUVs. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Kia's West Point debut Nov 9, 2009
Next week, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia officially begins building mini SUVs at its new plant in West Point. Here s a snapshot of the South Korean company, its likely economic impact, the foreign-car industry in the Southeast, and the status of Atlanta s recently closed Ford and GM plants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kawasaki's 250-cc Ninja Nov 9, 2009
New SUVs to hit Indian roads. Bookmark / Share. (India Times)
Automakers gear up to launch merchandise in India Nov 8, 2009
NEW DELHI: It isnt very flattering to smell like a horse, until of course its a mustang. Ford Motor Company is all set to launch its best selling perfume by that name here. (India Times)
8 cars to R.I.P. (rust in peace) Nov 7, 2009
Along with its sibling, the Dodge Durango, these vehicles will bite the dust this year, both victims of America's declining appetite for SUVs. Honda S2000, 2002-09: Many great sports cars live brief lives - then they either disappear or descend into senility, a shadow of their former selves. (AZCentral -- Business)
Who's buying all those compacts SUVs like the 2010 Honda CR-V? Nov 7, 2009
Who's buying all those compacts SUVs like the 2010 Honda CR-V ... Who's buying all those compacts SUVs like the 2010 Honda CR-V ... Compact SUVs are one of the hottest segments in the auto market today -- even when sales of some many vehicles have sunk -- so you wonderwho's snapping them up. (USA Today -- Money)
A Bold Plan for Chrysler Nov 5, 2009
To come back, Chrysler needs its American brands which have had waning success in the past and few victories lately, selling mostly SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks to win over passenger-car buyers. Marchionne also needs a healthy comeback in the U.S. economy. (BusinessWeek)
Many Clunkers deals had a familiar feel Nov 5, 2009
But plenty of consumers bought relatively low-mileage trucks and SUVs with the help of government checks. "If we're looking for the environmental story here, we're going to be disappointed," said Jeremy Anwyl, chief executive at Edmunds. (MSNBC -- Business)
Gas Guzzlers Reign in Cash for Clunkers Nov 5, 2009
But plenty of consumers bought relatively low-mileage trucks and SUVs with the help of government checks ... - In at least 15 deals in nine states, owners of large pickups cashed in old trucks for between $3,500 and $4,500 toward new Hummer H3 SUVs that got only 16 mpg. (CBS News)
Toyota scales back loss forecast Nov 5, 2009
Toyota has become the world's largest car producer in part by selling large pick-up trucks and SUVs alongside its compact cars and hybrids. That left it vulnerable to last year's surge in fuel prices and the recession, which has prompted many consumers to switch to smaller, cheaper vehicles. (CNN -- International)
Auto sales flat overall, but some have big gains Nov 4, 2009
He says SRX and Equinox SUVs, as well as the Chevy Camaro, are "hopelessly sold out.". Ford sales gained 3. (USA Today -- Money)
Daimler, BMW, United Internet, Adidas May Move: German Equity Preview Nov 4, 2009
(PAH3 GY): The importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs said U.S. sales for October rose 15 percent from a year earlier to 1,642. The shares fell 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Tesla's Family Planning Nov 3, 2009
Seven-passenger seating has become an important selling point for some SUVs and crossover SUVs, due to what I call the family effectalthough your own family may only consist of two adults and two kids and their pets and gear, families often find themselves hauling around other families kids, which demands an extra row of seating ... When SUVs displaced wagons in the 1990s, these seats, reminiscent of the famous from early 20th century cars, went away. (Slate)
Suggestions pour into government efficiency hotline Nov 3, 2009
They also have suggested eliminating cars that staff take home, and buying smaller vehicles rather than SUVs. State employees who are receiving retirement payments as well as a state payroll check, dubbed double dippers, brought the most comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
In India, riches breed birthday excess Nov 1, 2009
This Mercedes-driving, world-traveling segment is garishly replicating the worst excesses of yuppie life in America: designer T-shirts, SUVs, expensive private schools, elaborate spa treatments, and, of course, extravagant birthday bashes. Their money is fresh, and they flaunt it. (Boston Globe)
The United Auto Workers vs. California Nov 1, 2009
Attempts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions "discriminate" against the makers of SUVS, complains the UAW. By Andrew Leonard ... Here at How the World Works, it seems to me that the general public, with one eye on the gas pump, is doing most of the discriminating against SUVs and minivans. (Salon)
Ron Hornaday Jr. Wins Copart Challenge of Champions Nov 1, 2009
Copart sells more than 1 million cars per year and has more than 50,000 vehicles each day to choose from including classics, early and late model cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, jet skis and recreational vehicles. Copart sells vehicles in an online auction, in which people bid against each other to get a great deal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tricks and treats Nov 1, 2009
One of Nancy and Don Sebastiani's SUVs sports magnetic signs advertising daughter Mia's sauces. "Dip in and get saucy," presumably within the jar. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
South Korea invests big in green industry or does it? Oct 31, 2009
YONGIN, SOUTH KOREA - At first glance, the Borrego looks like any of the chunky SUVs that crowd today's roads, guzzling gas. Take a closer look, though, and you notice that there is no tailpipe. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Whos footing the bill? Oct 31, 2009
In Malaysia, the Camry competes with MPVs and SUVs at a price range of between RM150,00 and RM200,000. In the entry-level segment, the cheapest new cars in Asia can be bought in China and India. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ford hopes dim as workers veto changes Oct 31, 2009
Last week, Ford Motor Co. went to a third shift at the Claycomo plant to crank out more of the strong-selling Ford Escape SUVs. In January, the General Motors Fairfax facility will add a third shift, producing the popular Chevrolet Malibu and the new Buick LaCrosse. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Mercedes to return to five-day work weeks Oct 30, 2009
The plant manufactures three SUVs: the M-Class, R-Class and GL-Class. Most Read Stories. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
An expensive mistake Oct 30, 2009
Thats right, the preferred brand of Midwestern dentists and junior-grade Hollywood agents will no longer be limited to lushly quiet luxury sedans and mellow crossover SUVs for the soccer moms of northeastern New Jersey. Now Lexus will have a V-10 powered, two-door rocket sled that can tackle Germanys famous Nurburgring test track in less than eight minutes. (MSNBC -- Business)
Different concept rolls out at Fresno auto show Oct 30, 2009
"You can even buy full-size pickups and SUVs in hybrid models now.". Despite going through bankruptcy earlier this year, both General Motors and Chrysler will have exhibits at the show, joining Ford to round out the Big 3 American automakers. (Fresno Bee)
Letter: A letter to Eco-Man Oct 30, 2009
How about putting your notes at the houses with all the large SUVs and Hummers, vehicles that people really don t need, especially in Wellesley. And, of course, don t forget to target the houses with multiple cars in the driveways. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Missouri, Michigan UAW workers reject Ford plan Oct 30, 2009
New Escape SUVs roll off the line at Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo. Ninety-two percent of workers at the Kansas City Assembly Plant voted against changes to their contract Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Louisville a key in Ford contract vote; UAW workers weigh more givebacks Oct 30, 2009
Meanwhile, Ford has promised to keep making Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs at the Kentucky Truck Plant, through the current product cycle. . (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Honda Accord wagon from Europe to hit U.S. shores as the Acura TSX sport wagon Oct 30, 2009
As U.S. consumers search for an alternative to SUVs or the onslaught of crossovers, the wagon might just be set for a rebirth. Photo of Honda Accord Tourer by Honda Europe. (USA Today -- Money)
Tricks and treats Oct 30, 2009
One of Nancy and Don Sebastiani's SUVs sports magnetic signs advertising daughter Mia's sauces. "Dip in and get saucy," presumably within the jar. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
A little more sting Oct 29, 2009
Starting from R157900, the range now also includes a six-speed automatic transmission available in the top-of-the-line SUVs ... The smooth-shifting automatic transmission used in the flagship Scorpio SUVs provides a host of advantages, including lower noise levels, better gradeability and a more comfortable drive. (iAfrica.com)
Drug smugglers are endlessly creative along border Oct 29, 2009
During the smuggling journey involving the retractable ramp, lookouts on mountains instructed drivers to pull over and drape their trucks and SUVs with camouflage tarps whenever sensors were tripped or agents were nearby, authorities said. Sometimes the smugglers waited days before resuming their trek. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get a hobby, Find a date Oct 28, 2009
that s why i ve had to switch to SUVs. i m sooooo jealous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Green Reva is red rag for some Americans Oct 27, 2009
WASHINGTON: The rubber hasnt met the road yet but sparks are already flying. India's electric car Reva is receiving a torrid welcome in US after an announcement last week that it would be manufactured in upstate New York by an American collaborator. (India Times)
Residents speak out about driving on Polihale Beach (2427) Oct 27, 2009
manawai wrote on Oct 25, 2009 9:03 AM:" At 81 years old, Fred Deckwitz should remember the time when no vehicles were on the pristine sands of Polihale. I remember. I remember weekend picnics there with my grandparents, parents and cousins enjoying the serene beauty without the invasion of noisy trucks and SUVs driving up and down the beach. I feel that vehicles ruined Polihale for me and I was there before they were. So to say that it's an imposition not to drive on the beach and that you can't... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Other Reviews Oct 27, 2009
Consumer Car Reviews: New Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Minivans, Crossovers. Search. (USA Today -- Money)
Deal blends Additech, Dresser Oct 26, 2009
99, while a similar product for larger SUVs and trucks was reduced to $9. 99. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
For Yosemite bears, dinner arrives in a minivan Oct 26, 2009
There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it's no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack ... There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it s no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack. (Fresno Bee)
Cars with the worst fuel economy Oct 24, 2009
Lower fuel prices give surprising boost to big pickup trucks, SUVs ... Each of those vehicles reported sales increases of more than 3 percent over September of last year some big SUVs even saw bumps as high as 23 percent ... Otherwise, our list would be limited to low-volume, high-end performance cars and luxury SUVs. (MSNBC -- Business)
Social Security makes it official: No COLA in 2010 Oct 24, 2009
Really wrote on Oct 15, 2009 10:37 PM:" Not for SSI or Disability, which whether combined as in older accounts or just one as some people get is still just around $700...that's right.If you aren't married, or even if you are in many cases, that's a guarantee you are probably on Food Stamps as well and either receiving housing assistance, living in an adult home or I don't know what (or maybe don't want to know). By the way, it so much fun to be told you are on "welfare" by wags...but for the... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Reva may sport made-in-US tag Oct 23, 2009
NEW DELHI: Bangalore-based electric car maker, Reva Electric Car Company may become Indias first auto company to make its vehicles in the US, by asembling its next generation NXR smart car in New York. Reva has roped in a New York-based electric car maker Bannon Automotive, in a joint venture to assemble its three-door plug-in hatchback, banking on emerging demand for environment-friendly cars. (India Times)
Nissan: Pain After the Binge Oct 22, 2009
Ghosn's greatest overreach may have been trying to crack the market for pickup trucks, minivans, and big SUVs long dominated by Detroit. Even when auto sales were robust, Nissan's trucks, minivans, and SUVs missed their sales targets ... A better bet, says Michael Robinet, vice-president of CSM, may be to build some of its smaller, crossover SUVs in the U.S. because those models are selling well. (BusinessWeek)
Missed out on Clunkers? There are still breaks Oct 22, 2009
For 2010 models, there are credits between $650 and $2,350 for certain SUVs and trucks made by Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC, and for specific sedans from Chevy and Nissan. A list, last updated Oct. 9, of the eligible cars is available on the Internal Revenue Service Web site, at www. (MSNBC -- Business)
2010 Car & Truck Buyers Guide Oct 21, 2009
And for the new model year, the focus is on practicality, and that means the return of the venerable sedan -- not SUVs or crossovers. Here's our coverage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New American Chemical Society podcast: Grow a garden on your roof to battle climate change Oct 20, 2009
The scientists found that replacing traditional roofing materials in an urban area the size of Detroit, with a population of about one million, with green would be equivalent to eliminating a year's worth of carbon dioxide emitted by 10,000 mid-sized SUVs and trucks. Their study, the first of its kind to examine the ability of green roofs to sequester carbon which may impact climate change, appears in ACS' semi-monthly journal Environmental Science ology. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
2010 and 2011 will be more difficult than 2009: Peter Huntsman Oct 19, 2009
For example, in the US governments cash for clunkers programmes, we saw people getting rid of their low mileage vehicles such as pick-up trucks and SUVs replacing them with Hondas and Toyotas. That underlines the change in the mindset. (India Times)
Yosemite bears love their minivans Oct 17, 2009
There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it's no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack. A study published in October in the Journal of Mammalogy shows bears break into minivans more often than any other vehicle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hunter courtesy must be front and center Oct 16, 2009
When asking for permission, do not tell the landowner its just you and your one buddy who want to hunt when you have a dozen people and four dogs waiting in SUVs. When you gain permission, treat the land with respect by carefully opening and closing gates and going over or under fences. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Solutions: e-bikes Oct 16, 2009
"One would be a change in the way people view transportation. There are still a lot of SUVs out there. ... People still have a hard time thinking about riding a bicycle unless they are 10 years old, it seems. So there needs to be a little shift in mentality.". "But having said that, I think there is a growing awareness about health and transportation and environmental issues so it could be that we are just reaching a juncture where things will change [for e-bikes].". (CNN -- US)
Pedestrians need to consider that they’re invisible Oct 15, 2009
With reduced visibility caused by sun or glare or obstacles such as trucks and SUVs parked along the curb, is it that much trouble to look both ways and make sure drivers see you. You know, like you were taught in kindergarten. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
City property auction could be scandalous Oct 15, 2009
Why the feds think we can fight terrorism by dispensing $37,000 customized SUVs to America's cities, counties and towns is a billion-dollar question for another day. Brian O'Neill can be reached at or 412-263-1947. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GM Plans to Spend on New Models Oct 15, 2009
Among the possibilities: small, stylish youth cars for Chevrolet; a production version of the Cadillac Converj concept car, which as the Chevrolet Volt; more GMC crossover SUVs, including a boxy model that would compete with Toyota's () Scion xB and Nissan's () Cube; and new Buicks that could do double duty in the Chinese and American markets. Still Shedding White-Collar Jobs. (BusinessWeek)
Ford adds 4.5 million vehicles to recall Oct 14, 2009
Those vehicles mainly are trucks and SUVs. All vehicles covered by the recall are from the 1992 to 2003 model years. (AZCentral -- Business)
What Your Car Says About You Oct 14, 2009
" Bauers says Mini owners fall into four categories: brand enthusiasts, who relish the car's British racing roots; design aficionados, who like the car's simple elegance; social butterflies, who want to be part of the Mini community; and gas misers, who crave the Mini's fuel efficiency. Some of the latter group trade down from trucks and SUVs not because they feel financially crunched by high gas prices, but because they want to be conscientious and reduce their impact on the environment. These... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Caterer's bogey sends 700 meals to soup kitchen Oct 11, 2009
"It was incredible. A truck and three SUVs pulled up at around noon and out came trays and trays of gourmet food," said Francis Aviani of St. Anthony's Foundation ... "It was incredible. A truck and three SUVs pulled up at around noon and out came trays and trays of gourmet food,". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Why Are So Many CEOs Suddenly Environmentalists? Oct 11, 2009
50 a gallon, which has made it difficult for auto manufacturers (and rental companies) to predict whether consumers will desire fuel-sipping compacts or fuel-burning SUVs. It strikes Taylor that if the government were to guarantee a stable gas price of between $3 and $4 per gallonthrough a high national gas tax like they have in Europe, for exampleit might spur innovation and hasten the shift to electric cars. (Slate)
Talking Cars: What do I do with my flat head? Oct 11, 2009
Answer: We see a lot of failing air suspension systems on a lot of Ford and Lincoln cars and SUVs, and 98 percent of the time change the air suspension over to trouble-free conventional coil spring suspension at a fraction of the trouble some air suspension. Any good repair shop should be able to make the change over. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Tengzhong Adds GM's Hummer as Yang Sees `Explosive Growth' for SUV Brand Oct 11, 2009
Rising gasoline prices helped erase U.S. demand for the full-size SUVs made by Hummer, whose value Detroit-based GM had projected at $500 million in court documents earlier this year ... H1 production ended in 2006, when Hummers U.S. deliveries peaked at 71,524, according to Autodata Corp. U.S. sales of the SUVs fell 51 percent in 2008, when retail gasoline reached a record $4. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
New luxury cars rev up horsepower, style Oct 9, 2009
Acura's two SUVs -- the RDX and MDX -- are updated for 2010 with bolder grilles, subtle rear styling changes and interior refinements. In addition, the RDX is available for the first time with two-wheel drive. (The Augusta Chronicle)
High-tech options offer boost for tires Oct 9, 2009
For more helpful information on tire technology or advice on selecting the proper tire for cars, light trucks, SUVs and more, visit your local Goodyear retailer or go online to. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Green roofs offset global warming, study finds Oct 7, 2009
Greening all of that area, the researchers reported in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, would be like removing 10,000 mid-sized SUVs or trucks from the roads for a year. A green roof's ability to sequester carbon lasts only a year or two. (MSNBC -- Technology)
GreenTech Automotive to open $1B Tunica, Miss., plant Oct 7, 2009
GreenTech Automotive to open $1B Tunica, Miss. plant - Memphis Business Journal. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
A Threat to Global Recovery: Too Many Factories Oct 7, 2009
As U.S. consumers flexed their credit cards for flat-panel TVs and video games, factories sprouted around the world to make all the stuff that was crammed into consumers' SUVs. But amid the recession, spending has shrunk dramatically, as debt-laden U.S. consumers are learning to save and those factories have a lot less to do. (Time.com)
