SUVs Articles

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Friday, 1st June 2007 @ 12:13 PM

Shortly after the turn of the millennium, sport utility vehicles began experiencing awful difficulties with pre-mounted tires that accompanied the vehicle when it left the lot. Specifically, the Firestone tire company began experiencing terrible difficulties in manufacturing new tires, and this difficulty became a direct influence in causing SUV rollover deaths. In a study conducted by the United States government, it was found that around 300 people died in SUV accidents involving a ro... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Michael Dappert @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 12:41 PM

Unlike many millions of people, I need a small SUV for my business. We need the space to carry tools, a ladder, a laptop, antennas, boxes of cable, and the electronic equipment to be installed at a customers location. We had been using a Chevy Blazer for the last 4 years that had accumulated about 130,000 miles and was getting around 16 miles per gallon. We had never had any trouble with the Blazer but, with the accumulated miles, I was getting concerned it would start to have pr... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Michael Dappert @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 12:40 PM

In January, 2007, I purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid four wheel drive vehicle. The Escape is a mid sized SUV that is smaller that the Chevy Blazer I had been driving for the past 4 years and is rated at 31 miles per gallon or about twice the 15 miles per gallon I was getting with the Blazer. The four wheel drive system on the Escape is automatically engaged when needed and unlike many four wheel drive owners I actally need four wheel drive to get in and out to the road during the worst... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Friday, 30th March 2007 @ 9:26 AM

Sport Utility Vehicles are notorious for rollover accidents. SUV rollovers are the most common type of accidents associated with Sport Utility Vehicles. Their four wheel drive capabilities make drivers feel safer on roadways, especially those covered with ice or snow, but their high center of gravity creates what has been coined SUV rollover. Rollover accidents can be deadly, especially if the driver and passengers are not properly seat belted into the vehicle. SUV rollover accidents are... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Thursday, 29th March 2007 @ 4:59 PM

SUV rollovers have become a huge safety issue in the eyes of the governmental crash test safety commissions. SUV rollovers are frequent in a very high percentage of Sport Utility Vehicle involved accidents. Unfortunately, SUV rollovers can create a devastating scene when an accident should have been completely survivable. Serious injury and death are likely to occur in the event of an accident that involves an SUV rollover. SUV rollovers occur when the Sport Utility Vehicle is unable to m... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Bill Wallmuller @ Tuesday, 23rd January 2007 @ 1:08 PM

There are sometimes difficulties in finding the appropriate tires and wheels for your sport utility vehicle or SUV. Today\'s SUV manufactures offer a wide array of tire and wheel options on their vehicles right from the factory assembly line. The choices are even made greater if one considers the wide selection of custom tires and wheels available in the after-market. It doesn\'t have to cost you more than you are willing to spend to get quality tires and wheels for a good and... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Stephen Dolan @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 4:43 AM

It is no surprise that SUVs are among the most popular cars in the United States. SUVs provide amble room, and can handle adverse driving conditions and surfaces. They are the perfect vehicle for the busy family on the go. There are a number of problems with SUVs, however, that need to be kept in mind while purchasing any new vehicle in order to ensure that you can purchase the very best SUV for you and your family. Poteneial problems with SUVs Fuel economy is always a concern whe... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 26th September 2006 @ 3:24 AM

With the birth of the first Escalade in 1999, General Motors provided a luxury Sport Utility Vehicle through their popular Cadillac model. The interest in SUVs has increased since the late 90s with consumers searching for intriguing full size, higher end selections. The 2003 Cadillac Escalade came a long way from the basic model, successfully competing against rivals in the German and Japanese SUV market. The growing concerns of an effected environment, as well as the gas guzzling natur... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 1:00 PM

For a long time, the idea of purchasing used was an unattractive option for luxury car buyers. After all, the person who wants a luxury experience doesn\'t necessarily enjoy the idea of traipsing around town searching for the exact BMW they had in mind. Though used luxury cars cost much less than new luxury vehicles, the time required to do the legwork and the uncertainty of the quality just wasn\'t worth the savings for many luxury-minded people. However, times have changed... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 12:57 PM

Hyundai has become an increasingly popular carmaker in the Australian market, thanks largely to the ubiquitous Hyundai Excel. But it\'s in the off-road market where Hyundai is now really making in-roads. Here we look at the off-road offerings from this emerging Korean carmaker. Hyundai Tucson The Hyundai Tucson offers a good off-roader at a great price. A new Tucson will set you back around $30,000 for the standard 2.7 litre V6 five door wagon. For the top of the range Tucson Eli... more...