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2019 Mini Countryman: A Small Crossover with a Big Personality

Small crossover SUVs are growing in popularity. Most perform the tasks that their owners expect from providing a little better view of the road to having a touch of extra space in the back. However, the 2019 Mini Countryman does everything that most car buyers want and more. Inside the vehicle, drivers are sure to notice that it seems a bit more upscale than the Mini Hardtop model. The Countryman

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Practical and Sporty

Hatchbacks have long been a popular vehicle style with U.S. drivers. For 2019, Toyota is bringing out the Corolla Hatchback, a car that has just enough attitude and plenty of practicality. The vehicle is a new model for Toyota, and it comes with some fresh technology. Buyers can get the 2019 Corolla Hatchback in two trim levels, which are the SE and the XSE. The SE is equipped with safety features

Driverless: The Rise of the Autonomous Vehicle

At the beginning of self-driving vehicle production, these autonomous critters could be seen only near the Silicon Valley companies who brought them into being. Today, they are seen all over the country. The autonomous vehicle project is ramping up in places such as Miami, Phoenix and Pittsburgh. Other locations include Grand Rapids, Mich.; Columbus, Ohio; and the Lone Star State. Even little bitt

The 2019 Volvo V60: A Station Wagon with Style

When it comes to the station wagon market in the United States, Volvo is pretty much the only player. While station wagons aren’t usually the most noticeable vehicle on the road, they are practical, and Volvo knows that the car model has its fans. These are the folks that the carmaker had its eye on when it designed the 2019 Volvo V60. In developing the new model, the automaker improved the

The 2019 Cadillac XT4: Practically Perfect in Every Way

When it came to designing the 2019 Cadillac XT4, the carmaker confirmed that it hired the youngest team ever used at General Motors. This decision paid off since the compact SUV’s styling is noticeable and fresh. Competing with the likes of the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, the XT4 stands its ground. Cadillac’s youthful design team developed a new chassis for the XT4, and it comes

Maven: The Expansion of the Car-sharing Market

The Maven brand by General Motors Co. is planning to expand to be more than just an automotive manufacturer of certain vehicles. Vice president Julia Steyn made a statement to Automotive News that she expects to be able to put a shared UFO on the Maven platform at some point in the future. Maven is a car-sharing service that began in January 2016. The service was announced following GM’s acq

The 2019 Nissan Rogue: A Little Piece of Heaven

Comfortable, capable and just the right amount of sporty, the 2019 Nissan Rogue has been the car company’s best-selling model for several years. While the competition is stiff in the mid-size SUV vehicle class, the Rogue continues to stand out with its roomy interior, comfortable pricing, and an available hybrid powertrain. For 2019, Nissan added standard automatic emergency braking, a rear

The BMW X7: It's a Big One

BMW finally decided to enter the full-size SUV market with the new X7. Like other full-size vehicles, this one features three rows of seats and plenty of cargo room. It also comes with the quality and fine design that people expect from the car maker. In building the X7, the car manufacturer decided to use the same platform as it did for the X5, but the X7’s platform is more stretched out. T

South Korean Automakers Set to Increase Crossover Production

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have recently begun responding to the increased demand for utility vehicles in an attempt to gain traction on what appears to be shaping up as the next truck frontier. After years of lagging behind, both Kia and Hyundai will be offering complete crossover lineups ranging from subcompacts to full-size family vehicles. Both brands are known for their car produ

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is the carmaker’s midsize SUV, and it’s one that is sure to attract car buyers. The vehicle has a catchy grille and a sporty exterior. It features LED headlamps, stylish front fenders, and a sleek hood. Lincoln paid attention to the rear end by designing this section of the SUV with a lower bumper and good-looking rear lighting. It features turbine-style wheel