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Infiniti FX50s Front

Every year, the Motor Press Guild organizes a track day for its members. The 2008 event was held at Auto Club Raceway in Ontario, California, after years at Willow Springs International Raceway. Jason Fogelson, your Guide to SUVs, went out to Ontario to drive the new SUVs and crossovers, and returne

The Grille that speaks

Our 2007 Acura MDX included all three packages to create an SUV that goes around corners with precision, offers an amazing array of high-tech features, and provides different entertainment choices for front and rear seat passengers. Price as equipped $47,795. EPA estimated mileage 17 city/22 highway

Big News: A New SUV

Maserati unveiled its latest concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week: The Maserati Kubang SUV. Will Maserati's first sport utility vehicle make it to production?

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition Profile

Much improved over the bad old days, the 2006 Ford Explorer is a leading candidate for today's SUV "least-likely-to-rollover-and-kill-you" award. Electronic Stability Control is standard as are all manner of air bags and structural crash protection. MSRP: US $27K - $33K; Warranty: 3 y

4x4 The New Sports Car

4x4s are quickly becoming the new sports car, due to their performance, style and agility. 4WD drivers have come to often feel a sense of driving superiority much the same as sports car drivers.

Setting up your 4WD Suspension Correctly

We help many customers' select aftermarket 4WD suspensions. Some do it because they want a lift, some because they want a better ride and others because they want to carry more weight in their vehicle. ...

Yakima versus Thule: World Cup Rack Match

If the roof rack business was a World Cup Soccer match, the championship showdown would be between Beaverton, Oregon and Malmö, Sweden, home to Yakima and Thule respectively.

Outback at Paws Up

With base prices from $22,995 to $30,995, the 2010 Subaru Outback arrives with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates from 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway (6-cylinder 5AT) to 22 city/29 highway (4-cylinder CVT). Tested, analyzed and photographed by

3.5 liter V6

A mid-size crossover with EPA fuel economy estimates of 16 - 17 mpg city/22 -- 24 mpg highway isn't exactly what buyers crave. The 2009 Ford Flex carries base prices from $28,295 to $34,070 depending on trim level, each with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrai

Six bars, no waiting

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Test Drive, Review, V6, six-cylinder, SUVs, Sport Utility Vehicles, two-door, 6-cylinder, automatic, four-speed, Automatic Transmission, four-wheel drive, review, 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Road Test, off-road, compact, 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Review, photograp

ATV Safety Equipment: A Pair of ATV Riding Boots

When riding an ATV, a good pair of riding boots are key to protecting your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Your feet and legs take a good amount of abuse, even with normal riding.

Underfloor Cargo

The 2014 Dodge Durango arrives with list prices starting at $29,795 up to $40,995 plus options. Driven, tested and photographed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to SUVs.

Rear Sunroof

After a one-year minivan hiatus, the all-new 2011 Nissan Quest appears -- and if you thought the old Quest was a little strange, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Is the American public ready to "shift_" to this kind of minivan? Let's drive and find out. Tested, analyzed and photo

Redesigned for 2007

The 2007 Acura MDX with Sport and Entertainment Packages carries a $47,795 base price ($48,465 as tested with $670 destination charge), a 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty, a 6 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty and an EPA estimate of 17 mpg city/22 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and photographed b

Luxurious details

Consider the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ($32,490 base, $42,280 as tested), which has a comprehensive 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage and an EPA estimate of 31 mpg city/27 mpg highway. Do the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's fuel economy and amenit

Pretty as a picture

Bringing a decidedly Teutonic approach to the SUV, the 2007 VW Touareg is a slick, technically impressive vehicle that competes in the luxury segment of the market. The Touareg V6 has a base price of $37,990 ($49,710 as tested), and comes with VW's 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and an

2007 GMC Acadia Engine 2

The 2007 GMC Acadia is GMC's first volley in the CUV segment. Built on an all-new Lambda platform, the Acadia soon will be flanked by the Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave. Photo gallery and captions from BJ Killeen/Team Killeen, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle experts here at About SUVs.