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2011 SUV Predicted Reliability Ratings: CR’s Top 5 & Worst 10 Small, Midsize, Luxury & Large SUVs

Consumer Reports recently published its short-term reliability predictions for sport utility vehicles. Predictions are based on the infrequency of major issues within the most recent 3 model years or less, based on data availability. This article lists the top 5 and bottom 10 based on CR’s predicted reliability in each of the Small SUV, Midsize SUV, Luxury SUV, and Large…

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Best third-row SUV

These days, most buyers who require a 7 or 8 passenger vehicle are turning to one of the many SUV models available. In the past, most buyers who required this type of vehicle chose minivans or vans for this task. However, as styles and preferences have changed in recent years, SUVs far outperform minivans by a wide margin. In fact,…

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VW Camper Models: A Guide for the Confused

Type 2 split screen 1950-1967 This was the first VW caravan adapted from the VW bus (known as the Samba), which in turn was an adaptation of the VW van. You will recognize the rounded VW caravan with the V-molding at the front, the huge VW badge, the split windshield and the big round headlights like the classic VW Camper.…

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