Sport utility vehicle SUV news articles 
Toyota's full hybrid MPV-style Prius v due for market launch in the USA this summer
At the North American International Auto Show, Toyota is presenting the next evolution of Prius with the world debut of Prius v. Due for market launch in the USA this summer, it is a full hybrid MPV-style model designed to bring the benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy to Drive to a new market segment. Prius v – v for versatility – uses the same platform and full hybrid powertrain as the current generation Prius hatchback, with a more flexible ... [more]
RAV4 EV Concept combines RAV4 compact SUV with electric powertrain from Tesla Motors
Toyota will unveil the RAV4 EV Concept, a new electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. The concept marks further progress towards RAV4 EV being brought to market in the USA in 2012. The new concept combines the current RAV4 compact SUV with an electric powertrain from Tesla Motors. In May, Toyota announced it would co-operate with the American company in the development of electric vehicles and parts, and in EV production syste... [more]
5-Door Range Rover Evoque makes its debut in Los Angeles
The exciting 5-Door version of the all-new Range Rover Evoque will make its global public debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17, 2010. With its stylish and sporting appearance, enhanced by extra practicality and greater family appeal, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque joins the coupé model to create a highly desirable line-up that will transform the premium compact SUV segment. Like the coupé, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque remains... [more]
Kia's electric POP concept makes its world premiere at Paris Motor Show
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Kia's compact and unique electric POP concept took centre stage and made its world premiere. The POP concept is designed by Kia's European design team under the direction of Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer, and Gregory Guillaume, Kia Europe's Chief Designer. "A concept car like the POP could only have come from us," explains Gregory Guillaume. "Designers very rarely have the opportunity to start from a ... [more]
Saab enters crossover segment with the 9-4X
The new 9-4X brings unique Saab design and engineering values to the growing mid-size crossover segment. With distinctive Scandinavian and aircraft-inspired looks, it also offers car-like handling and ride characteristics that challenge class benchmarks. Making its world premiere at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the 9-4X expands Saab’s product portfolio to three car lines and will provide a fresh, alternative choice for independently-min... [more]
Sport utility vehicle SUV in the news
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.
Cough fit blamed in Downtown bank crash
A North Side man who was driving the sport utility vehicle that plowed into a Downtown bank building told police on Wednesday that a coughing spell was to blame.
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?
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 ...
Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With Suv
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after a near collision with a sport utility vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the southwest valley, Las Vegas police said. The identity of the Las Vegas man who died was not released. Police said the incident occurred about
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.
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.
