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Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue roll over in NHTSA side crash test (photos and video)

Two best-selling compact SUVs rolled over onto their roofs during a NHTSA crash test that simulates a 38-mile-per-hour T-bone collision.The Ford...
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Comparison review: Compact/midsize 'tweener-ute' crossover SUVs (second place)

After the 2001 Suzuki XL-7 that pioneered this “tweener-ute” market niche, the Toyota RAV4 was the first competing SUV to follow its...
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Comparison review: Compact/midsize 'tweener-ute' crossover SUVs (introduction)

A decade ago, a series of television ads showed bulky, gas-guzzling, expensive SUVs. Owners couldn't fit them into parking spaces, or reach...
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A week in the 2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited: Interior details

Since its introduction in 2006 -- an age that makes it one of the older designs still on the market -- the Toyota RAV4 compact SUV's interior...
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A week in the 2011 Kia Sportage: driving dynamics and fuel economy

"Haven't you already had one of these?" asked my father when he saw the 2011 Kia Sportage I'd parked outside my parents'...
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A week in the 2011 Kia Sportage: Introduction

When a 2010 Hyundai Tucsonspent a week with the Autos Examiner this spring, the compact SUV impressed for its power, fuel economy, safety, interior...
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A week in the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe: Powertrain

The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe's 2007-era suspension didn't impress this reviewer for its sloppy ride and handling control. But when this SUV --...
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A week in the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe: Introduction

The SUV market has changed a lot since 2007, when Hyundai first rolled out the second-generation Santa Fe. Slick new competitors from General...
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A week in the 2010 Mazda CX-9: Introduction

After a recent test drive, this reviewer was quite impressed with Mazda's new subcompact hatchback. The 2011 Mazda2 adds a measure of...
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Review: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

A decade ago, the midsize truck-based SUV was a dominant player in the automotive market. The Toyota 4Runner, Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee...
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