Archive for the 'SUV' Category

Jeep J8 Not Available To Civilians

The Jeep J8 is a heavy-duty military specification Wrangler that has the ability to drive in the middle of a sandstorm for over five hours and through water that is 30 inches deep. The production version for the J8 will make its official debut during the Euro Jeep Camp 2008. However, there is some disappointing news that will come with this unveiling. Jeep has no plans to offer the J8 to civilians.

GM Considering Selling Hummer To China

When the Hummer was first introduced consumers fell in love with it at once despite its bulky design and the amount it needed to fill it up with gas. Now however consumers have a different point of view on it and are starting to forget the love they once had for it and are trying desperately to get rid of it. Those who never got the opportunity to purchase one before no longer want to have one.

Toyoda Adds On As Many Airbags As They Can

Airbags are an essential part of the car that helps to protect us and to keep us safe during an accident. Over the years the types of airbags that are used have evolved and are used to help everyone in the car.

Many vehicles are built with six or more airbags leaving no interior room for other inflatable supplemental restraints. Toyoda Gosei (it’s an offshoot of Toyota) is showing a prototype fitted with airbags designed to protect pedestrians–yes, those “innocent victims” outside the vehicle.

MINI To Reveal SUV

Rumor has it that MINI is preparing to reveal a convertible version of the Cooper before the year is out. Whether that is true or not has not been confirmed. What is confirmed is the fact that they will be revealing their new SUV in Paris.