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China's struggling automakers jump on SUV boom

Whatever their specialties used to be, automakers ranging from global brands to China's ambitious rookies are scrambling to cash in on the explosive popularity of sport utility vehicles.

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In comparison, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 with four cylinder and automatic transmission is rated at 26/32 mpg and leads all non-hybrid, four-cylinder-powered, compact SUVs in fuel economy.

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The Evoque's chassis was designed to deliver "dynamic and agile handling," something that has never been a characteristic of the traditional Range Rover SUVs.

Feds to probe Ford cars and SUVs for stalling

The probe affects Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs and Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans from the 2009 through 2011 model years.

Volkswagen floats idea of new midsize SUV

Here are more details on the CrossBlue:UNDER THE HOOD: The CrossBlue would be a first in the U.S. market: a plug-in hybrid SUV with a diesel engine and two electric motors.

Grand Cherokee SUV makes jump to diesel power

It marks the first major expansion into diesel power in the U.S. by a mainstream SUV maker, showing the potential for boosting power and fuel economy.

Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs

Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.

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Competing SUVs include the 2013 Honda Pilot, which has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $30,350 for a front-wheel drive model with 250-horsepower V-6 and seating for up to eight.

Mazda's new CX-5 SUV lands at top

A new, 2013 sport utility vehicle is at the top of the fuel mileage charts, and it's not from Honda or Toyota.

News Summary: Ford Escape, Fusion recall

THE VEHICLES: About 89,000 Ford Escape small SUVs and Fusion midsize cars from the 2013 model year equipped with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines.

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News Summary: Most small SUVs flub crash tests

News Summary: Most small SUVs flub crash tests

Wash. state woman spots stolen car in drive-thru

whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later — in the...

Ford Escape and Buick Encore Flunk SUV Crash Test

Ford Escape and Buick Encore Flunk SUV Crash Test

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Redesigned Subaru Forester Ranks High in Front Corner Crash Test

According to the institute, it was the first time that small SUVs -- some of the most popular...

McDonald's Employee Spots Her Stolen Car in Drive-Thru

A McDonald's employee in Washington state got the surprise of a lifetime when her stolen SUV...

Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson SUVs do poorly in crash test

"This is the first time IIHS has conducted this type of test on small SUVs.