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Volvo XC90 with the latest refinements available to order from October 2011
Volvo's XC90 was launched in 2002 and offered a unique blend of attractive styling, practicality and seven-seat versatility that saw it become an overnight hit. Since then, the XC range has grown with the XC70 and the introduction of the award winning XC60. I Volvo have announced further refinements to the exterior and interior of the Volvo XC90. Now in its ninth year of production, the XC90 continues to be a great sales success, having its ... [more]
New design, engines and technology for Volkswagen's Tiguan compact SUV
The first images of the new Tiguan were revealed in February, ahead of the car making its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s fourth best-selling model (after Golf, Polo and Passat), and in the four years since launch nearly 600,000 have been sold worldwide. Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan compact SUV is now on sale, with prices starting from £21,085 and rising to £28,020 (RRP OTR). The first customer deli... [more]
Mercedes-Benz ML' fuel consumption and emissions improved by 25 per cent
The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class' fuel consumption and emission figures are improved by an average of 25 per cent over the previous model. Particularly noteworthy in this respect is the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, which has an NEDC consumption of 47.0 mpg (158 g CO2/km). Yet for all this efficiency, the M-Class retains its combination of agility with superior comfort. Further features of the ML include 4MATIC permanent all-wheel d... [more]
Vauxhall Antara's new diesel units guarantee improved driving performance with significantly reduced consumption and emissions
The Vauxhall Antara's all-new engine line-up comprising two diesel units (both meeting Euro 5 emissions standards) guarantees improved driving performance with significantly reduced consumption and emissions. Both the six-speed transmissions available – an auto and manual – are also newly developed for the Antara. The 2.2 CDTI diesel engine comes in two output levels. The 163PS entry level unit develops maximum torque of 350 Nm at 2000rpm and ... [more]
Saab unveils 9-5 SportWagon at the Geneva Motor Show
Saab's 9-5 SportWagon adds versatility to the widely acclaimed attributes of the 9-5 saloon and will bring a distinctive, alternative choice to the premium large estate segment. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it shares the saloon’s bold, AeroX-inspired looks and features an extended, falling roof-line which culminates in a steeply raked rear screen flanked by signature Saab ‘wraparound’ window glazing. The result is an imposing body with a... [more]
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Toyota Highlander Production Will Move to U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp. will add 400 jobs at its Indiana plant to produce the hybrid version of its Highlander sport-utility vehicle, shifting production of the SUV from Japan to the United States.
SUV Tire And Rim Upgrades
MANILA, Philippines — Here are some questions on Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) tire and rim upgrades which were emailed to us: 1. I have an SUV and I want to make it higher, will changing the stock 16’s to 20’s increase the height of the vehicle?
Man who crashed into Downtown bank building explains himself to police
A man wanted for questioning about a sport utility vehicle that crashed into a Downtown bank building on Tuesday turned himself in to authorities this afternoon.
Police log
HIT AND RUN: Police are looking for the unidentified driver of a green sport utility vehicle who reportedly crashed into a car Thursday in front of McDonald's, 1069 Lincoln Way East.
Galveston: SUV crashes through bar window
GALVESTON, Texas — A sport utility vehicle crashed through a bar window, startling patrons and scattering furniture, glass, a jukebox and a billiard table, the bar owner said Tuesday. Thomas Long, who owns The Pink Dolphin, 1706 23rd St., said it’s fortunate no one was hurt in the 2:22 p.m. Monday incident. A Ford SUV hit a truck parked in the bar’s lot, sending it on a path into the bar through ...
Officials: SUV in CA train crash drove around rail
Fire and transit officials say video of a light rail train and sport utility vehicle colliding in Sacramento shows that the SUV driver tried to go around the crossing's guardrail.
No injuries reported after SUV tips over
(KMOV) -- A vehicle tipped on I-44 near mile marker 259. This incident happened around midnight on Monday morning. Authorities said a black sport utility vehicle was the only vehicle invovled in the accident. According to reports, the SUV ran off the road and tipped onto its side. A tow truck was able to upright the vehicle and, luckily, nobody was injured. Officials said the dense fog Monday ...
Man gets 15 years in prison, set fire to SUV
The Missoulian (http://bit.ly/wyjvQ9 ) reports District Judge Karen Townsend sentenced 27-year-old Antonio Robinson on Tuesday to 10 years without parole for felony arson and 10 years with five suspended for theft. According to state records, Robinson was on probation at the time of the fire.
Missoula man sentenced for setting fire to SUV in Pattee Canyon
A Missoula man who broke into a sport utility vehicle parked in Pattee Canyon last October and stole its contents before setting fire to the vehicle was given 20 years in the Montana State Prison, with five years suspended.
Police: SUV that hit Pittsburgh bank was stolen
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Authorities say the sport utility vehicle crashed into the front of a Pittsburgh bank had been stolen. Police are searching for the driver who crashed the vehicle into the front of a downtown PNC Bank on Tuesday, then fled the scene.
