SUVs
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We drive the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class first drive review
Had we tested the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class in suburban Orange County, California—or even among gated exurb communities in Orange County, New York—we would likely have had affluent suburban housewives (yes, the real ones) looking us up and down. The M-Class, it seems, has...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: More Features, Same Price As 2011
Highlights of the new M-Class include an all-new, higher-output gasoline V-6 in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, a stronger turbo-diesel engine in the ML350 BlueTec
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Gallery Update
New photos of Mercedes-Benz's latest addition to its luxury sport-utility family show off its familiar, yet more modern, good looks as well as some of its off-road acumen.
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2013 Land Rovers To Get 8-Speed Transmission: Report
The eight-speed gearbox will get a year of maturation in European markets before being offered for sale in the U.S. When it does come, it will likely bring a new rotary gear selector with it, as well as improved fuel economy figures.
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2012 Range Rover Sport Gets Upgraded Entertainment Features
Most of the more significant upgrades for the 2012 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport are reserved for strict EU5 emissions countries, but the U.S. will see new entertainment and appearance options.
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We're not sure who the Q3 RS is for, but we can't argue with its specs.
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300-Horsepower Audi RS Q3 In the Works: Report
It’s bad enough that Audi is yet to confirm its latest Q3 compact crossover for sale in the U.S. but now there’s word that a possible high-performance ‘RS’ variant complete with a 300 horsepower version of the same engine found in the highly anticipated TT RS is planned...
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Nissan Unveils Massive Product Plan: 52 New Models Coming
The automaker is aiming to introduce one new vehicle every six weeks on average.
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2012 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled For Possible Steering Failure
BMW is recalling the 2012 X5 xDrive35d for a faulty component that could cause the power steering assistance to fail.
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Lamborghini Estoque, SUV Battling For Role As Third Model: Report
Lamborghini's plans for a third model are growing a bit clearer, and both contenders are offering four doors and an extra dose of practicality--but will it be a sedan or an SUV?
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Maserati SUV May Not Get Ferrari Engine After All
Though Fiat-Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne previously suggested that a new SUV model planned for Maserati would feature a Ferrari engine, something he described as “rock and roll”, there’s word that a Hemi V-8 is more likely to get the tick of approval. The reason? Most likely...
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Porsche is set to introduce a compact SUV based on the Audi Q5 in 2014 and to emphasize its sportiness may offer the vehicle with a distinct three-door body in addition to a standard five-door model. This should help differentiate the vehicle from its Audi sibling and help it compete with the likes of the Range Rover Evoque, which also features both bodystyles. Porsche is yet to confirm the name of its second SUV but is informally calling it the Cajun, short for Cayenne Junior. It will be built at Porsche’s plant in Leipzig, Germany though it will ride on the same modular longitudinal...
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BMW X6 M Special Edition Spy Shots
Images of a mysterious X6 M prototype have sparked rumors of a mega-ultra-SAV.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Presentation, Overview: Video
Take a peek behind the scenes of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class unveiling as usually seen only by industry insiders.
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Lamborghini SUV To Share Platform With Next-Gen Porsche Cayenne: Report
While closest rival Ferrari persists it will never build a four-door model, Lamborghini is set to launch a new ‘everyday’ car and is now reportedly planning a successor to its LM002 SUV from the 1980s as well. Though there’s been talk of a new Lambo SUV in the past, the Italian...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Spy Video
The brand new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has been revealed and is on track for a debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show this September, but the model we’re most interested in, the high-performance AMG variant, is still being fine tuned ahead of a sales launch around the end of the year. We now...
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Luxury SUV Passengers Now Among Least Likely To Die In A Crash
SUVs, once notoriously dangerous due to their tendency to rollover at high speeds, are now among the safest vehicles to travel in when fitted with the latest generation of electronic stability control systems, rollover mitigation technology and reinforced roofs. The finding is based on research...
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You'll have to do a little mental conversion from metric to American units, but this video gives us a good look at the new M-Class in action, with detail shots of the interior and even a mild off-road excursion. Be sure to check out our preview for the full details and these high-res photos of the 2012 M-Class.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: Preview
As we reported earlier in a first look at all-new photos, the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class looks poised to get a somewhat glossier, more finished appearance inside and out, along with better on-road performance. While we haven't yet driven the new M-CLass, we've now seen it in person and note...
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Mercedes-Benz Shows Off Full Guard Security Vehicle Lineup
Factory-built luxury security vehicles are, without doubt, members of one of the smallest segments anywhere. But with their rarity and exclusivity comes a certain cool factor, a factor enhanced by their capabilities. Mercedes-Benz states outright that "The aim of the Guard models...is to protect...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: First Official Pics
Mercedes-Benz still hasn't officially pulled the wraps off its all-new 2012 M-Class sport-utility vehicle, but thanks to an early release from the automaker, we're one of the first outlets to be able to bring you pictures of the completely redesigned 2012 model. The proportions of the 2012...
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Porsche Cajun To Borrow Hot Audi Diesel Engine: Report
Though Porsche’s Cajun SUV based on the Audi Q5 isn’t scheduled to debut until sometime in 2014, we already know several details about the upcoming sporty soft-roader, including for the first time some potential powertrain specs. According to a new report, the Porsche Cajun will feature...
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Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Production Crippled By Earthquake, Tsunami
In what may be the only silver lining of the horrific earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan in March--though Nissan certainly won't see it this way--production of the 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet was cut just as it began, halting its assault on our eyeballs just as it was about to...
Nelson Ireson