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Rugged Revival: Automakers Bring Back Body-On-Frame SUVs
business27 days ago

Rugged Revival: Automakers Bring Back Body-On-Frame SUVs

Automakers are reviving or planning body-on-frame SUVs to cater to off-road enthusiasts, signaling a shift back from unibody crossovers. Toyota is expanding with a retro-styled Land Cruiser FJ; Hyundai previewed a Boulder-based body-on-frame platform for a future pickup; GM is weighing a rugged GMC Jimmy (with a possible Chevy sibling); Nissan/Infiniti plan multiple body-on-frame models, including a new Xterra and a Pathfinder update; Mitsubishi is reviving Pajero/Montero on a body-on-frame basis. Timelines vary, with some models overseas or not confirmed for the U.S., and launches expected from the late 2020s into the 2030s.

via SlashGear|
#automakers#body-on-frame#business
Audi's 2027 Q9 lands as the US-focused flagship SUV
technology1 month ago

Audi's 2027 Q9 lands as the US-focused flagship SUV

Audi unveils the 2027 Q9 as its new flagship SUV designed for the US market, starting at $87,700; built on VW Group's Premium Platform Combustion, it offers a Q9 and SQ9 (twin-turbo V8) with rear-biased AWD, active-matrix LED headlights, and a three-row interior configurable for six or seven seats. With a 209-inch length and 123.5-inch wheelbase, cargo starts at 19.3 cu ft behind the third row (up to 87.7 cu ft with all seats folded) and towing up to 7,700 lb, making it a US-market flagship intended to rival large rivals like the Cadillac Escalade.

via Ars Technica|
#audi#flagship#q9
Audi bets on the US market with flagship Q9 and SQ9 three-row SUVs
business1 month ago

Audi bets on the US market with flagship Q9 and SQ9 three-row SUVs

Audi unveiled the full-size Q9 and its SQ9 variant as its U.S.-centric flagship lineup, with prices from $89,095 for the Q9 and $119,395 for the SQ9. The three-row SUVs pair American-tuned powertrains—a 2.9L V6 (429 hp) and a 4.0L V8 (591 hp)—with tech like matrix adaptive headlights and a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant, underscoring Audi’s bid to win back U.S. luxury SUV buyers on performance, space, and technology. The launch comes as Audi seeks to offset tariff-related headwinds and a lack of U.S. manufacturing, a factor analysts say could limit margin despite the potential market uplift amid competition from BMW and Mercedes.

via CNBC|
#audi#business#q9
Seven SUVs Powered by Muscle-Car V8s
automotive1 month ago

Seven SUVs Powered by Muscle-Car V8s

Seven SUVs fuse family-hauler practicality with muscle-car power: Cadillac Escalade-V with a 682-hp LT4, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with 710 hp, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at 707 hp, Wrangler Rubicon 392 with 470 hp, Chevrolet Trailblazer SS with an LS2 6.0L (~395 hp), Saab 9-7X Aero with LS2 (~390 hp), and Chrysler Aspen offering 5.7L Hemi variants up to 376 hp. These models repurpose iconic V8s from classic American muscle cars for SUV duty, delivering extreme performance in family-oriented packages, though several are rare or out of production.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#engine-origins#muscle-cars
GM's Q2 US sales dip as EV slump tests momentum, trucks and SUVs keep margins
business1 month ago

GM's Q2 US sales dip as EV slump tests momentum, trucks and SUVs keep margins

GM posted about 715,000 US vehicle sales in Q2, down 4.2% from a year earlier, blaming discontinued models and a steep EV slump after the federal tax credit expiry; EVs fell sharply (Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Hummer EV, Lyriq), while gas‑powered trucks and SUVs carried the quarter (Sierra up 5% to ~95k, Silverado roughly flat, Traverse/Trailblazer/Canyon rising). GM maintains EV share around 13.5–14% and leadership in full‑size pickups/SUVs, aided by tight inventories and disciplined pricing, ending the period with about 511,000 vehicles in dealer stock (~55 days) and average transaction prices above $52,400.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#ev#gm
Sedan Comeback Gains Ground as Teens Favor Efficiency Over SUVs
business3 months ago

Sedan Comeback Gains Ground as Teens Favor Efficiency Over SUVs

Automakers are signaling a potential sedan revival as SUV fatigue grows. Sedans remain cheaper and more fuel-efficient than SUVs across compact and midsize segments, while a Teens Forward study shows 51% of teens expect to drive sedans in the future. Executives from Ford, GM, Honda and Infiniti hint at renewed sedan activity, arguing that the traditional car’s lower cost and driving engagement could reintroduce a viable, appealing option in a market currently dominated by crossovers.

via Carscoops|
#automotive-industry#business#fuel-economy
Top Cars and SUVs to Watch for in 2026
automotive8 months ago

Top Cars and SUVs to Watch for in 2026

The article highlights upcoming popular cars in 2026, including Mercedes-Benz's updated CLA and GLB with advanced tech and electric options, Kia K4 Hatchback and hybrid Telluride for value and style, Subaru Outback with new tech and styling, Chevy Bolt's return as an affordable EV, and BMW's iX3 with impressive range and fast charging, all set to make a significant impact in the automotive market.

via ABC News|
#automotive#electric-vehicles#kia-k4
2025-2026 SUV Trends: Largest, Most Powerful, and Luxury Picks
automotive1 year ago

2025-2026 SUV Trends: Largest, Most Powerful, and Luxury Picks

The article ranks the largest SUVs for 2025 and 2026 based on length, highlighting models like the Cadillac Escalade IQ and Chevrolet Suburban as the most spacious, with the Suburban offering the most interior volume and the Escalade IQL providing the most cargo space. It also discusses features, updates, and the suitability of these SUVs for big families and those needing maximum room.

via USA Today|
#2025-models#automotive#large-suvs
Study: Taller Vehicles Pose Greater Risk to Pedestrians
transportation1 year ago

Study: Taller Vehicles Pose Greater Risk to Pedestrians

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety highlights that taller vehicles, such as SUVs and light trucks, pose a greater danger to pedestrians, especially at higher speeds. The research indicates that the risk of serious injury or fatality increases more rapidly for taller vehicles compared to shorter ones. This has prompted calls for federal safety standards addressing vehicle hood height and design to protect pedestrians. With pedestrian fatalities rising significantly since 2009, there is a push for regulations and technologies like automatic emergency braking to enhance road safety.

via NPR|
#pedestrian-safety#road-safety#suvs
Upcoming Car Safety Rating Changes Aim to Save Lives
transportation1 year ago

Upcoming Car Safety Rating Changes Aim to Save Lives

The US is experiencing a crisis in pedestrian fatalities, with deaths reaching a 40-year high, partly due to the increasing size and weight of vehicles like SUVs and trucks. This trend, referred to as "car bloat" or "autobesity," contrasts with the safety improvements seen in other countries. Advocates, including those affected by tragedies like the Hart family, are pushing for changes in car safety ratings to address this issue and potentially save lives.

via Vox.com|
#car-safety#pedestrian-fatalities#suvs