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Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Tim Dillard @ Sunday, 3rd June 2007 @ 1:08 PM

The worst has happened and you are dealing with the aftermath of a death or deaths caused by an SUV rollover. As you and your family struggle to pick up the pieces and move on with life, there are many appropriate and necessary actions to attend to, including a funeral and burial for the person or people who have been killed. Many who have lost loved ones then decide upon an additional plan of action, which includes investigating legal options. Consulting with SUV rollover accident la... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Tim Dillard @ Sunday, 3rd June 2007 @ 1:08 PM

SUVs - Sport Utility Vehicles - are more popular than ever. Ownership of SUVs increased dramatically by 250% in the United States from 1995 to 2002 as many people, especially families, were seduced into buying an SUV partly in the belief that bigger meant safer. If you are thinking of buying an SUV, there is good news and bad news as far as safety is concerned. In general an SUV is more than twice as likely to roll over in an accident as a car. Children are especially at risk, they are t... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Tim Dillard @ Sunday, 3rd June 2007 @ 12:50 PM

SUV rollovers are notoriously dangerous. Thousands of motor vehicles are involved in rollovers every single year, and the unfortunately thing about that is not only are many of these accidents preventable, but also that once people get into accidents, they have absolutely no idea what to do. If you own an SUV it is important to learn about rollovers so that you can avoid them and, God forbid your SUV does rollover, you know what to do. SUV rollovers occur because Sport Utility Vehicles h... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Friday, 1st June 2007 @ 12:53 PM

Starting in the mid-1990s, sport utility vehicles, known colloquially as SUVs, began to receive a lot of attention when accidents became prevalent due to poor body design, faulty tires, and excessive speed. As SUV rollover injuries increased, sport utility vehicles went through a period of extreme unpopularity, as consumers became wary of the level of safety available. Although manufacturers have made many improvements to sport utility vehicles since that time, accidents still occur. ... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Friday, 1st June 2007 @ 12:23 PM

The worst has happened and you are dealing with the aftermath of a death or deaths caused by an SUV rollover. As you and your family struggle to pick up the pieces and move on with life, there are many appropriate and necessary action to attend to, including a funeral and burial for the person or people who have been killed. Many who have lost loved ones then decide upon an additional plan of action, which includes investigating legal options. Consulting with SUV rollover accident lawye... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Friday, 1st June 2007 @ 12:13 PM

Shortly after the turn of the millennium, sport utility vehicles began experiencing awful difficulties with pre-mounted tires that accompanied the vehicle when it left the lot. Specifically, the Firestone tire company began experiencing terrible difficulties in manufacturing new tires, and this difficulty became a direct influence in causing SUV rollover deaths. In a study conducted by the United States government, it was found that around 300 people died in SUV accidents involving a ro... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Michael Dappert @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 12:41 PM

Unlike many millions of people, I need a small SUV for my business. We need the space to carry tools, a ladder, a laptop, antennas, boxes of cable, and the electronic equipment to be installed at a customers location. We had been using a Chevy Blazer for the last 4 years that had accumulated about 130,000 miles and was getting around 16 miles per gallon. We had never had any trouble with the Blazer but, with the accumulated miles, I was getting concerned it would start to have pr... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Michael Dappert @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 12:40 PM

In January, 2007, I purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid four wheel drive vehicle. The Escape is a mid sized SUV that is smaller that the Chevy Blazer I had been driving for the past 4 years and is rated at 31 miles per gallon or about twice the 15 miles per gallon I was getting with the Blazer. The four wheel drive system on the Escape is automatically engaged when needed and unlike many four wheel drive owners I actally need four wheel drive to get in and out to the road during the worst... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Friday, 30th March 2007 @ 9:26 AM

Sport Utility Vehicles are notorious for rollover accidents. SUV rollovers are the most common type of accidents associated with Sport Utility Vehicles. Their four wheel drive capabilities make drivers feel safer on roadways, especially those covered with ice or snow, but their high center of gravity creates what has been coined SUV rollover. Rollover accidents can be deadly, especially if the driver and passengers are not properly seat belted into the vehicle. SUV rollover accidents are... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Nick Johnson @ Thursday, 29th March 2007 @ 4:59 PM

SUV rollovers have become a huge safety issue in the eyes of the governmental crash test safety commissions. SUV rollovers are frequent in a very high percentage of Sport Utility Vehicle involved accidents. Unfortunately, SUV rollovers can create a devastating scene when an accident should have been completely survivable. Serious injury and death are likely to occur in the event of an accident that involves an SUV rollover. SUV rollovers occur when the Sport Utility Vehicle is unable to m... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Bill Wallmuller @ Tuesday, 23rd January 2007 @ 1:08 PM

There are sometimes difficulties in finding the appropriate tires and wheels for your sport utility vehicle or SUV. Today's SUV manufactures offer a wide array of tire and wheel options on their vehicles right from the factory assembly line. The choices are even made greater if one considers the wide selection of custom tires and wheels available in the after-market. It doesn't have to cost you more than you are willing to spend to get quality tires and wheels for a good and r... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Stephen Dolan @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 4:42 AM

It is no surprise that SUVs are among the most popular cars in the United States. SUVs provide amble room, and can handle adverse driving conditions and surfaces. They are the perfect vehicle for the busy family on the go. There are a number of problems with SUVs, however, that need to be kept in mind while purchasing any new vehicle in order to ensure that you can purchase the very best SUV for you and your family. Poteneial problems with SUVs Fuel economy is always a concern whe... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 26th September 2006 @ 3:24 AM

With the birth of the first Escalade in 1999, General Motors provided a luxury Sport Utility Vehicle through their popular Cadillac model. The interest in SUVs has increased since the late 90s with consumers searching for intriguing full size, higher end selections. The 2003 Cadillac Escalade came a long way from the basic model, successfully competing against rivals in the German and Japanese SUV market. The growing concerns of an effected environment, as well as the gas guzzling natur... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 1:00 PM

For a long time, the idea of purchasing used was an unattractive option for luxury car buyers. After all, the person who wants a luxury experience doesn't necessarily enjoy the idea of traipsing around town searching for the exact BMW they had in mind. Though used luxury cars cost much less than new luxury vehicles, the time required to do the legwork and the uncertainty of the quality just wasn't worth the savings for many luxury-minded people. However, times have changed a... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 12:57 PM

Hyundai has become an increasingly popular carmaker in the Australian market, thanks largely to the ubiquitous Hyundai Excel. But it's in the off-road market where Hyundai is now really making in-roads. Here we look at the off-road offerings from this emerging Korean carmaker. Hyundai Tucson The Hyundai Tucson offers a good off-roader at a great price. A new Tucson will set you back around $30,000 for the standard 2.7 litre V6 five door wagon. For the top of the range Tucson Elit... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Sunday, 17th September 2006 @ 11:04 PM

Four wheel drives used to be rugged, no-thrills vehicles with few creature comforts. Not anymore. There was a time when the four wheel drive market was restricted to rugged, no-thrills vehicles with little or no creature comforts aimed almost exclusively at outdoor adventurers, hunters and farmers. Not anymore. The Range Rover, Toyota Landcruiser. Mitsubishi Pajero and Nissan Patrol have all brought the four wheel drive market into the realms of luxury motoring. And over the past few year... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 11:14 PM

Saab was a latecomer to the SUV game with its first ever SUV, the 9-7X in 2005. If you're a Saab lover and prefer to buy pre-owned cars for the sake of better value, now is the time when you'll finally begin to see the used Saab SUV on the used car lots. Aside from price, one of the major benefits of buying a used vehicle, especially one in its first year of introduction, is that enough time has passed to accrue real-world road test data, consumer opinions have been cast, and recalls... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Jonathon Hardcastle @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 11:30 AM

Your car is bursting at the seams with children, sports equipment, groceries and pets. You think it may be time to trade up to a larger car. But is an SUV the right choice to make for your family? First and foremost, as anyone who watches the evening news knows, the price of gas has skyrocketed and SUVs are notorious for poor gas mileage. Or are they? Depending on what make and model of SUV you choose, some get as good or better gas mileage than some large cars. For example, the 2004 Hond... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 5th September 2006 @ 2:13 AM

The Land Rover Discovery has been available in Australia since the early nineties and has proven a popular choice judging by their numbers on Australian roads. Since its introduction, the Land Rover Discovery mostly retained its original stylin, until of course the recently released 2005 model. If you are looking for a four wheel drive with a pedigree name then the Discovery, with its Land Rover badge certainly fits the bill. It is a good performer off road although not quite as good as... more...

Cars and Trucks » SUVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 5th September 2006 @ 2:08 AM

If you're looking for a big pick up that's got plenty of power and room in the back, the Ford F250 XLT 4x2 certainly fits the bill. While the Ford F250 is big and rugged, it's a different story once you climb inside the cabin. The F250 has been a popular choice in Australia for many years and it seems that this will be unlikely to change any time soon. The Ford F250 XLT 4x2 is a huge luxury pick up truck that dwarfs over the Japanese models such as the Toyota Hilux and the... more...