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article Jun 23, 2017

Italian Stallion Stelvio Gallops Into Premium CUV Race

Alfa Romeo ramps up its assault on the premium market with the all-new Stelvio CUV. Based on the same underlying architecture as the Giulia sports sedan, the Stelvio gives buyers a CUV option with Italian flair, engineering and driving dynamics.
Article Apr 20, 2017

VW Maps Out Proper CUV, At Last

Late to the party, the new 3-row Volkswagen Atlas arrives next month with a $30,500 starting price and styling inside and out that leans toward simple and straightforward. Finally, VW has a proper ute, made by Americans for Americans.
Gallery Apr 20, 2017

’18 Volkswagen Atlas

Designed and engineered in Wolfsburg with input from U.S. staff, the Atlas evolved from VW’s 2013 CrossBlue concept and is starting to roll off the line in Chattanooga, TN. The automaker invested $900 million at the plant for the Atlas launch.
Article Apr 17, 2017

Honda Brings Clarity to Fuel-Cell Future

Honda’s third-generation Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle offers a real-world 366-mile range in a well-appointed and highly contented sedan. Only available in California, a battery-electric and a 50-state plug-in hybrid join the Clarity lineup later this year.
Gallery Apr 17, 2017

’17 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Honda's latest fuel-cell vehicle, the '17 Clarity, improves on the two previous generations with a more compact fuel-cell stack and powertrain that fits under the hood of an Accord-sized sedan. Honda expects Clarity to grow its fuel-cell vehicle sales into the thousands of units.
Article Apr 3, 2017

’18 Chevy Equinox Plays It Down Middle

The ’18 Equinox is redone from head to tail in a bid to surge ahead of key competitors such as the newly redesigned Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue.
Gallery Apr 3, 2017

'18 Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevy Equinox, GM's best-selling CUV, receives an extensive redesign to punch up exterior looks, modernize its interior and upgrade its powertrain to maintain competitiveness in a crowded segment.
Gallery Mar 27, 2017

'18 Toyota C-HR

Toyota's new small CUV has style in spades on the outside. The interior has some too, but needs more color.
Article Mar 27, 2017

Toyota C-HR Agile, But Imperfect

Toyota’s first swipe at the small-CUV segment in the U.S. is strong on handling and style, but needs a torquier engine and more interior color and technology.
Article Mar 23, 2017

’17 Mazda CX-5 No Joke

“When you are driving the vehicle, get a mental picture of my crisis,” the vehicle’s program manager says tongue-in-cheek.
Gallery Mar 23, 2017

'17 Mazda CX-5

Mazda says it has made nearly 700 improvements to the redone CUV. (See related story ’17 Mazda CX-5 No Joke)
Article Mar 20, 2017

A Mini for the Masses

The Countryman is the biggest, most practical Mini ever. There’s no need to shoehorn passengers into the back seat or leave the cargo at home. And the Small CUV isn’t missing any of the brand’s fun-to-drive DNA.
Gallery Mar 20, 2017

’17 Mini Countryman

The new Countryman is distinguished mostly by its size. There are some exterior tweaks here and there, but the biggest benefit for buyers will be the added elbow room and cargo capacity.
Article Mar 16, 2017

Ioniq Lineup a Good Value

Hyundai’s new dedicated green-car lineup has pricing going for it, as well as strong regenerative braking capability in plug-in hybrid and electric models.
Gallery Mar 16, 2017

'17 Hyundai Ioniq

The 3-car Ioniq lineup has sleek, modern styling outside and a handsome, functional interior inside.
Article Mar 9, 2017

Snow No Challenge for AWD Dodge Muscle Car

Today’s dealerships are loaded with an array of all-wheel-drive vehicles that promise superb snow-going capabilities, passenger comfort and steady on-road performance. None of them are coupes or muscle cars.
Article Mar 1, 2017

All-New Compass Points Jeep in Global Direction

Jeep has expansive global aspirations for its all-new Compass small CUV, which was launched in Brazil late last year. The ’17 Compass mimics its big brother Grand Cherokee in exterior styling and offers a highly capable optional 4WD system.

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