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The American Station Wagon Is Dead-Long May It Live

Buick announced today that the last American station wagon-the Regal TourX, will go out in 2020. Here’s a brief station wagon history. Though it has almost been like the walking dead, station wagons have always been integral to America. It will live on as the SUV and especially crossover. Wagons started in a manufacturer’s commercial …
by Thom Taylor
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Trucks & SUVs

This Might Be VW’s Most Daring Move For 2020

In what can only be called a daring move on VW’s part, it began production today of the 2020 T-Roc Cabriolet. Why so daring you ask? Because it’s a convertible crossover and the last two that tried this were dismal failures. But we love oddball attempts like this so we’ll fill you in on the …
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Trucks & SUVs

8 GM SUVs Are Exactly The Same Underneath

Platform sharing is nothing new to the car industry. It allows each manufacturer to spread out its development and tooling costs over several vehicles that are all the same underneath. GM has eight SUVs that are exactly the same underneath. The sheetmetal, interiors, and even wheelbases can be sliced and diced, but everything underneath is …
by Thom Taylor
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Trucks & SUVs

Why Can’t The US Get This Colorado And Blazer?

They say the world gets smaller every day. From technology to the internet to products made elsewhere, we are indeed tied ever-more tightly together. But if you live Down Under you get some things we don’t when it comes to Chevy. Or as they call it “Holden.” The Holden brand is GM’s Chevy in Australia. …
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Crossovers

Operation Blazing Speed: Chevrolet Blazer Supercharged by Lingenfelter

While relatively affordable, the Chevrolet Blazer hasn’t had the smoothest debut. In addition to the UAW issues, the base engine has been criticized for its lack of power. Opting for the turbocharged four-cylinder or the V6 does improve things. But some owners—actually, quite a few—still want more than 308 hp. Luckily, the Blazer’s V6 is …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Trucks & SUVs

Truck/SUV Sales Increase-Cars On Life Support

The latest sales figures are in with pickups, crossovers, and SUVs accounting for almost 75% of new vehicle sales. This is the highest level we have seen in a continuing rise in such sales. While Truck/SUV sales increase, we are seeing cars drop down to life support. Not all was bad for cars, but SUVs …
by Thom Taylor
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Trucks & SUVs

Is Corvette Next With An SUV?

On the heels of Ford’s move to spread the Mustang brand out to include electric SUVs, there’s starting to be louder drum beats to do the same with the Corvette brand. The reasoning goes that the Corvette brand resonates so well because it hasn’t been tainted by past corporate gaffes. You know, the way all …
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Trucks & SUVs

Why Are Range Rovers so Expensive and Are They Worth It?

Land Rover’s Range Rover may be one of the reasons so many people associate SUVs with luxury and status. It combined the go-anywhere capability of the original Land Rover with on-road refinement and a quality interior. Decades later, it’s still a very refined and competent SUV on pavement and over muddy grass. Although considering it’s …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Trucks & SUVs

2020 Nissan Armada SUV: Good and Bad

The 2020 Nissan Armada full-size SUV is a mixed bag of class-leading features and coulda, woulda, shoulda. It’s a great size with plenty of luxury features and a lower price than the competition. But fuel economy and a small third seat keep it off of most buyer’s priority list.  Being the basis for the Infinity …
by Thom Taylor
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Trucks & SUVs

SUV Model Proliferation Is Killing Demand From Within

SUVs and variations of SUVs are sprouting up everywhere. Small ones, electric ones, even ones called Mustang are flooding the market. Sedans are dead. It’s now a pickup truck and SUV brave new world. While the SUV dominance marches on manufacturers seem to be covering every sub-segment and variation to snag every possible customer. But, …
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Trucks & SUVs

The 1 Complaint Everybody Has About Older Ford Explorers

The 2002 Ford Explorer may be one of the worst cars ever made. And despite Ford’s long history making durable and tough cars, the Explorer in general may not be one of them. Here’s the one complaint that everybody’s had about the old Ford Explorers, according to Car Complaints. The 2002 Explorer’s transmission issue By …
by J.L. Seto
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Trucks & SUVs

The Ford Expedition is the Safest Large SUV

If you’re in the market for a new SUV, there’s a lot to consider. Roadworthiness, agility, and hauling capacity are all important; however, your primary concern is probably safety. After all, SUV owners often drive under treacherous conditions, and are known for carrying their most precious cargo: their families. As Consumer Reports notes, not only …
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