Most Fuel-Efficient SUVS for 2012

Posted by Michael Waterman on November 30th, 2011

In Utah where Vehix is based, you can’t turn any direction on any road or street corner without being overwhelmed by the sight of SUVs and crossovers in every shape, size and color you can imagine. With snowy winters and big families, Utah is proud SUV and crossover country. And I can’t fault SUV owners for their choice of car

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Top 3 Three-Row Crossover SUV Deals for November 2011 – Three-Row SUV Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on November 9th, 2011

The holiday season looms large and family gatherings will soon be the order of the day. What better way to ferry the family to the holiday dinner than in a three-row SUV/crossover? Everyone fits, there is room for gear and gifts and three-row SUVs can be quite luxurious. A three-row crossover doesn’t make sense for everyone, but if your family

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First Drive Review – 2012 Ford Explorer with EcoBoost Promises 28 MPG

Posted by Michael Waterman on August 30th, 2011

Detroit, Michigan – In honor of all the kids returning to school this week, here is a pop quiz.

Which front-wheel drive 7-passenger SUV returns better than 25 mpg on the highway?
A. 2011 GMC Acadia
B. 2011 Honda Pilot
C. 2011 Toyota Highlander
D. 2011 Mazda CX-9
E. 2012 Ford Explorer

Please make your selection and place your #2 pencil on your desktop. Thank you.

Whether you’ve

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Review – 2011 Ford Explorer Successfully Blends the Best of Many Worlds

Posted by Christian Wardlaw on August 18th, 2011

Malibu. Mojave. Manzanar. Mono Lake. Yosemite. Kings Canyon. Sequoia. Hollywood. LAX. These are the places, in order, that we explored in Ford’s redesigned and aptly named 2011 Explorer, a large crossover vehicle that blends minivan practicality and SUV capability into

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2011 Ford Explorer Wins Vehix March Motor Madness

Posted by Michael Waterman on April 5th, 2011

It’s over. The 2011 Ford Explorer thoroughly manhandled the 2011 Ford F-150 in the final matchup of Vehix March Motor Madness. This one wasn’t even close with the Explorer pulling in 74-percent of the votes.

Read our 2011 Ford Explorer Review

That’s a stellar and almost shocking achievement when you consider that the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling

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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford F-150 Championship – (Vehix March Motor Madness)

Posted by Alex Callister on April 3rd, 2011

It’s over. The 2011 Ford Explorer dominates the F-150 and cuts down the ceremonial nets as 2011 Vehix March Motor Madness champion. You gotta love it baby!

So this is it. The final showdown. The March Motor Madness final. Going into the tournament, the 2011 Ford Explorer was a clear leader. Think of it as a Duke or North Carolina…or this

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8 American-Made Trucks, Cars and SUVS

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 29th, 2011

Few events feel more quintessentially American than the NCAA Basketball Tournament. It’s the Horatio Alger myth in action when small schools rise from rags to riches through a mix of hard work, passion, and a little bit of luck (we’re looking at you Butler and Virginia Commonwealth University/VCU).

It feels you with a sense of pride to watch kids rise to

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2011 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Ford Explorer (Vehix March Motor Madness)

Posted by Alex Callister on March 24th, 2011

UPDATE: The Ford Explorer takes out the Toyota Tacoma in this sedan battle. Voting is now closed for this matchup.

2011 Toyota Tacoma

Argument For: With fuel economy ratings as high as 25 mpg on the highway, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma offers a wide range of variety, including the X-Runner factory sport truck and the T/X off-roader for serious off-highway

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2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Ford Explorer (Vehix March Motor Madness)

Posted by Alex Callister on March 16th, 2011

UPDATE: The Ford Explorer beats the Honda Pilot in this matchup of two very good family SUVs. Voting is now closed for this matchup.

2011 Honda Pilot

Argument For: Legendary Honda reliability coupled with eight-passenger capacity and a roomy 87 cubic-feet of maximum cargo capacity are the 2011 Honda Pilot’s primary calling cards.

Watch our Five Fast Facts video about

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Vehix 2011 March Motor Madness Bracket

Posted by Alex Callister on March 15th, 2011

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The NCAA basketball tournament begins Thursday, March 17. The first annual Vehix March Motor Madness tournament begins Wednesday, March 16. We just couldn’t wait any longer.

How the Tournament Works

We’re starting with a Sweet 16 of great cars, trucks and SUVs
Over the next 14 business days, top vehicles in each of their classes

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