Why Doesn't America Have More Small Cars?
America used to sell plenty of small cars. So why did SUVs and trucks take over the roads, nearly wiping small cars out in the process?


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America used to sell plenty of small cars. So why did SUVs and trucks take over the roads, nearly wiping small cars out in the process?

The new ID. Tiguan replaces the ID.4 with a more traditional SUV design and an interior packed with physical controls.

Jaguar hints that its second model will offer more practicality than the Type 01 GT while keeping the styling.

The current GLE may be nearly a decade old, but fresh tech and a new V8 keep Mercedes' mid-size SUV feeling surprisingly fresh.

Mercedes' biggest three-row SUV gets a smoother, stronger V8 and a tech-heavy cabin for 2027.

BMW's iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China's EV takeover

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Square headlights, a new grille and bumper, and a one-inch drop give the Suzuki Jimny Nomade a loud 1990s American SUV vibe.

Two Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers tackled and disarmed a woman who allegedly stabbed a 9-year-old girl after a violent SUV crash on Interstate 5.

Hybrid-heavy versions of the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Corolla and Civic are powering a US sedan sales rebound without knocking SUVs off the throne.

The Mazda CX-6e uses a front speaker to warn people ahead of the car, but it can also project custom text and live voice messages.

After decades of being pushed toward bigger SUVs, Americans may finally be ready to embrace wagons again. Automakers just need to build them.

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It's called the Fiat Multiplay, and it blends MPV practicality with SUV flexibility and pickup-inspired versatility.

BMW plans to trim its global lineup while adding a new flagship SUV for American buyers.

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Not everyone wants or needs a third-row seat, but a midsize SUV is undeniably appealing for its extra interior room and utility
MSCHF reshapes the Lexus RZ 450e into Circle Car and the RX 450h+ into Twisted Car, showing both alongside stock versions in New York.

New CAFE rules cut the 2031 fleet target to 34.5 mpg, reshaping how US automakers balance trucks, hybrids, and future efficiency tech.

Ever wonder why so many police SUVs are Ford Explorers? There's a practical reason departments across the country keep choosing them.

The upcoming electric grand tourer trades the traditional SUV shape for a sleek fastback body.

Honda is reportedly considering the new flagship for production around 2032, potentially using a next-generation V6 hybrid powertrain.

The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.

The non-hybrid 2027 Nissan Rogue is a carryover model that is $230 more than before, starting at $31,265.

Recall covers specific Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, and Audi Q3 build ranges with a corroding steering rack bolt, plus a free dealer repair.

The SkyNomad - with heated floors, a projector, a pop-up roof, a fridge, swiveling seats, and over 1,000 miles of range - is a "luxury" ride that undercuts Ran…

Maserati pairs Huawei tech and JAC production with Italian final assembly, reshaping its electric GT and SUV strategy and global rollout.

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