CrossoverLincoln targets fastest-growing segments 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 17, 2013  As Lincoln tries to reinvent itself, Ford Motor Co.'s struggling luxury brand will target only the fastest-growing luxury segments in which it can competitively and profitably field entries, the company said.... Read More »
DIANA T. KURYLKO BMW X5 footprint grows, first rwd variant planned 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 11, 2013  BMW's redesigned X5 crossover, coming in the fourth quarter, is slightly longer than the current model, gets a new front end and will be available with several new safety and communications features. And for the first time, BMW will offer an optional rear-wheel-drive variant -- the sDrive35i -- in addition to all-wheel drive. The rwd model will be powered by BMW's 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine, which delivers 300 hp.... Read More »
GM mulls moving Opel Mokka production to Spain from Korea, report saysJune 11, 2013 09:03 CET  General Motors is considering moving part of the current production of the Opel Mokka to Spain from Korea, a German newspaper reported, citing sources within the U.S. carmaker. Opel said earlier this year that it plans to build the next-generation Mokka in Europe and not in Korea.... Read More »
BMW X5 gets first rwd variant, new front end look 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 10, 2013  BMW's redesigned X5 crossover, coming in the fourth quarter, is slightly longer than the current model, gets a new front end and will be available with several new safety and communications features. And for the first time, BMW will offer an optional rear-wheel-drive variant -- the sDrive35i -- in addition to all-wheel drive. The rwd model will be powered by BMW's 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine, which delivers 300 hp.... Read More »
Renault Espace will be replaced with SUV-styled crossoverJune 5, 2013 10:56 CET  Renault will replace its Espace large minivan with an SUV-styled crossover, the automaker's design chief, Laurens van den Acker, said.... Read More »
MAY U.S. AUTO SALES U.S. sales advance 8% as Nissan, Ford, Chrysler set pace 8:00 am U.S. ET | June 3, 2013  U.S. light vehicle sales rose 8 percent in May as the industry rebounded from a disappointing April amid a surge in pickup sales and a rise in retail demand. Nissan, Subaru, Ford and Chrysler Group posted solid double-digit increases to lead the gainers. Honda, GM and Toyota recorded smaller gains, while Mitsubishi was the only automaker to fall.... Read More »
Acura makes MDX longer, adds fwd model 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 3, 2013  Honda says current Acura MDX owners asked for simpler controls, a lighter steering touch, a quieter interior with higher quality materials and better third-row access. A front-wheel-drive version would be nice, too.... Read More »
A small(er) Ford crossover for U.S.? 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 2, 2013  Ford has developed a smaller, Fiesta-based crossover called the EcoSport in Brazil for global markets. Now executives are hinting that it may bring the EcoSport to the United States.... Read More »
Acura makes MDX longer, adds fwd model 3:15 am U.S. ET | May 31, 2013  Honda says current Acura MDX owners asked for simpler controls, a lighter steering touch, a quieter interior with higher quality materials and better third-row access.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Jaguar ponders XQ nameMay 17, 2013 06:01 CET Based on documents submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Jaguar may name the all-wheel-drive compact crossover it has in the works the XQ, and call a new compact sedan the Q-Type, according to news reports.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE Nissan plans potentially polarizing changes to top-selling QashqaiMay 14, 2013 06:01 CET  Nissan promises an innovative new look for the next Qashqai – the automaker's top-selling model in Europe – when the replacement debuts early next year.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Jaguar ponders XQ name 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 Based on documents submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Jaguar may name the all-wheel-drive compact crossover it has in the works the XQ, and call a new compact sedan the Q-Type, according to news reports.... Read More »
With Mexican plant, Audi aims to end U.S. shortageMay 4, 2013 22:47 CET  Audi broke ground on a $1.3 billion assembly plant southeast of Mexico City, marking a push into North American production that will put the Q5 crossover closer to customers in the United States.... Read More »
With Mexican plant, Audi aims to end U.S. shortage 4:47 pm U.S. ET | May 4, 2013  Audi broke ground on a $1.3 billion assembly plant southeast of Mexico City, marking a push into North American production that will put the Q5 crossover closer to customers in the United States.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW MG previews brand's first production SUVApril 17, 2013 10:22 CET  MG Motor said its MG CS concept previews a potential compact SUV/crossover that would target young, fashion-conscious people. The MG CS is similar in size to the Nissan Qashqai.... Read More »
DIANA T. KURYLKO With GLA, Mercedes aims for younger shopper 5:07 pm U.S. ET | April 17, 2013  Mercedes-Benz is poised to take aim at the growing compact crossover segment with the five-door GLA -- a vehicle company executives say will be packed with premium features but carry a competitive price tag.... Read More »
Lexus plans rival to Q3, X1 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013 Lexus plans to show a production-ready premium compact crossover to rival the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 at next year's Geneva auto show, a company source said.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW BMW, amid crossover surge, preps X4 for 2014 debutApril 5, 2013 06:01 CET  BMW, capitalizing on rising demand for crossovers in Europe and the United States, is expanding its new 4-series lineup with the X4 crossover that will go on sale next year.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW BMW, amid crossover surge, preps X4 for U.S. 6:00 pm U.S. ET | April 4, 2013  BMW, capitalizing on a surge in its U.S. light-truck sales, is expanding its new 4-series lineup with the X4 crossover that will be built in South Carolina and is expected to go on sale next year.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Mercedes said to plan X-class range to rival BMW's MiniApril 4, 2013 06:01 CET  Mercedes plans to launch a subcompact car range with the help of Renault-Nissan, a German magazine reported. The cars, badged as X-class models, would be priced below 20,000 euros and compete with BMW's Mini brand and the Audi A1.... Read More »
PRODUCTION Opel will build next Mokka in EuropeMarch 20, 2013 06:01 CET  Opel says it will build the next generation of its Mokka subcompact crossover in Europe and not in Korea, where the current model is manufactured.... Read More »
PSA launches new brand strategy for Peugeot and CitroenMarch 12, 2013 06:01 CET  PSA aims to shift the positioning of its two brands further apart, although analysts are skeptical of the move. Peugeot and Citroen cars chase a very similar customer base, which has been a problem for the French automaker for a long time. Presenting the automaker's 2012 financial results last month, CEO Philippe Varin admitted: “Our brands are too close.”... Read More »
PSA, Renault woo younger drivers with new small SUVsMarch 11, 2013 07:04 CET  French automakers aim to win customers in the growing small SUV/crossover segment with the Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur. Peugeot says the first reaction to the 2008 has been positive.... Read More »
2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW European automakers go big on small SUVsMarch 6, 2013 12:42 CET  The popularity of subcompact SUVs is one of the bright spots in Europe's auto-sales slump and mass-market carmakershave been quick to join this growing segment.... Read More »
NICK GIBBS EcoSport shows flaw in Ford's global design policy 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 6, 2013  Ford is downplaying sales expectations of the EcoSport subcompact SUV in Europe, admitting it was designed with emerging markets in mind.... Read More »
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