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Lime green Jeep with bright orange flag drives along washed-out desert landscape, with two more Jeeps following closely behind.

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Auto Industry News: Rebelle Rally Jeeps, Dodge Tribute Models, Ford EV Dealers, and More New SUVs

September 26, 2022September 29, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Amazon, Audio, BMW Alpina XB7, Dodge Challenger, EVs, Ford, Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, Infotainment, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, New Vehicles, Range Rover Sport, Rebelle Rally, Rivian, Subaru Crosstrek, SUVs

All across the auto industry last week, it felt like preparations were being made. Jeep announced its plans for the

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Westin's WJ2 Full Width Front Bumper w/LED Light Bar Mount featured on Jeep Rubicon

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Modern SUV Upgrades that WOW

May 12, 2021April 20, 2022 Jack McCoy 0 Comments Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Traverse, EVs, Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lincoln Navigator, Market Trends, SUVs, Toyota 4Runner, Westin, Wrangler Rubicon 392

The dominant SUV market continues its breakneck evolution, appealing to today’s customer while keeping an eye on tomorrow’s trends. This

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2021 SUVs And Crossovers We Can’t Wait To Drive

February 3, 2021January 30, 2021 JM Logan 0 Comments Alpha Romeo, Auto Sales, Chevy Suburban, Crossovers, Genesis GV80, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, KIA Seltos, Land Rover Defender, SUVs, Wrangler Rubicon 392

Unless your name is Charmin, Purell, Netflix, or a select few others, you no doubt felt the crunch that most

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The Engine Block breaks down the pros and cons of pickups, Euro vans, and SUVs to help you determine what's the best overlanding vehicle for you.

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What Makes the Best Overlanding Vehicle? Pickup vs SUV vs Van

August 2, 2019July 24, 2019 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Euro-Style Vans, Expedition Portal, Ford Transit, Full Size SUV, Mercedes Sprinter, Overland Bound, Overlanding, Overlanding Vehicle, Pickup Trucks, RAM ProMaster, SUVs

We’ve talked overlanding vehicles on the blog before, highlighting must-have and nice-to-have features along the way. And we’ve determined that,

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James Bond goes electric with Rapide E, Tesla unveils new Model Y, Mahindra North America continues to gain steam, and racing season is in full swing.

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Auto Industry News: James Bond Adds Rapide E to 007 Garage, Tesla Has High Hopes for Model Y, and Mahindra North America Outgrows New Digs

March 18, 2019 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 007, 50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Aston Martin, Aston Martin Rapide E, Charles Leclerc, Crossovers, Electric Vehicles, Elon Musk, EVs, F1, Ferrari, Formula 1, Gatornationals, Gatornats, James Bond, Kyle Busch, Lewis Hamilton, Lucas Oil, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Mahindra, Mahindra Roxor, Max Verstappen, Mercedes, Model Y, NASCAR, Rapide E, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, SoCal Shootout, SUVs, Tesla, Tesla Model Y, Valtteri Bottas

James Bond will supposedly get an image makeover thanks to an environmentally sustainable new whip— the Rapide E. Elon Musk also

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According to the 2018 SEMA Market Report, industry sales reached a new high of $43 billion in 2017, showing an overall 4% rise. And while all the 2018 data hasn’t been neatly compiled yet, the general consensus is that, across the board, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have shown substantial gains. Mostly all sales categories are showing positive growth, but a select few continue to stand out, driving new marketing strategies and product innovation.

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Exciting New Releases from Leading Truck and Off-Road Manufacturers

March 5, 2019August 26, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Baja Designs, Baja XL Laser High Speed Spot, Bumpers, Exterior Protection, FURY Off-Road, Jeeps, King of the Hammers, Mint 400, Off Road, Off Road Gear, Off-Road Manufacturers, Off-Road Market, Off-Roading, OnX6 Hybrid, Pickups, Raceline Wheels, Rhino-Rack, Rhino-Rack Backbone, Road Armor, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SUVs, Tires, Wheels and Tires

According to the 2018 SEMA Market Report, industry sales reached a new high of $43 billion in 2017, showing an

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Photo Cred: Ford Motor Company. We pose the question, "Is it the death of the sedan?"

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Does Killing the Ford Fusion Mean the Death of the Sedan?

September 16, 2018November 1, 2019 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Crossovers, Death of the Sedan, Ford, Ford Fusion, Sedans, SUVs

It’s official: sedans are an endangered species. And while numbers haven’t reached critical levels yet, there’s definitely room for concern.

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1956 Rambler Custom Cross Country Station Wagon

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The Station Wagon: America’s Ex Becomes Europe’s Darling

September 1, 2018February 1, 2021 Mag Boddington 0 Comments America, Crossovers, Europe, History, Station Wagons, SUVs, Wagons

In 1969, Petula Clark sang in a Plymouth Sports Suburban station wagon commercial, “Just look what Plymouth’s up to now

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CURT Group - a Family of Brands with Staying Power

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Brand Spotlight: CURT Group, a Family of Brands with Staying Power

May 27, 2018July 12, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments ARIES, CURT, Luverne Truck Equipment, Off Road, SUVs, Towing, Trucks

If your livelihood, or simply your passion, revolves around trucks, SUVs, or transportation in some way, then what could possibly

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Honda Ridgeline

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Vehicle Spotlight: 2018 Honda Ridgeline

March 24, 2018February 27, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Extang, Honda, Midsize Trucks, Ridgeline, SUVs, Trucks

An Advanced Species To many, the Honda Ridgeline represents an identity crisis. Is it a truck? Is it a car?

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