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Five Roomy Alternatives to Replace Your SUV

SUVs in a Smaller Package?It's a common misconception that you need to drive a sport utility vehicle to get more space for rear-seat passengers or even cargo.

Unless you opt for one of the largest SUVs on the market, there are some great fuel-efficient cars that beat driving a large gas-guzzling SUV.Here are five vehicle options to suit different needs that also have good fuel economy. Our choices seat anywhere from five to seven occupants and provide substantial cargo space. So, whether you need to tote the tots and their gear, load up at the local home improvement store or travel with another couple on a weekend road trip, one of these cars will suit your needs without breaking your budget.2012 Toyota VenzaStarting price: $27,425. Fuel economy: 21 city and 27 highway mpg.The five-passenger Toyota Venza is part wagon, part sedan. Riding low to the ground and with a low roof line, the Venza looks more like a chubby passenger car than an SUV, providing a very substantial 30.7 cubic feet...

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  1. Can I Trust My New Car's Oil-Life Monitor?

    Dear Driving for Dollars, I recently traded in my 10-year-old car for a 2012 model. The dealer explained that my new car has an oil-life monitoring system, and it wi...

  2. Tune Up Your Driving and Save Money on Gas

    Summer driving season is approaching, and that means even higher gas prices: a whopping 66 cents higher per gallon of regular unleaded on average nationwide in late ...

  3. What is the Best Car for a Male Teenager?

    You're in luck; we've compiled a list of our top vehicle picks for teen drivers. (See " The best cars for teen drivers ")We assembled our list by looking at safety i...

  4. GLOBE & MAIL: WestJet Picks Bombardier Plane For Regional Service

    (This article was originally published Tuesday.)(From Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper, May 2 edition.)Of THE GLOBE AND MAILTORONTO (Globe and Mail)--WestJet Airlin...

  5. The Case for and Against Buying a Diesel Car

    Pros and Cons of Diesel CarsLike soccer, diesel cars are a worldwide phenomenon that Americans just don't get.In Europe, more than 50% of new cars sold have diesel e...

  6. April Auto Sales Winners and Losers

    Gary Gastelu of the FOX Car Report breaks down April auto sales numbers.

  7. Six Hybrid Supercars on the Cutting Edge

    Environmentally friendly supercarsRising gas prices and tougher U.S. government gas-mileage requirements for the coming years have forced the car industry to take hy...

  8. Spring Guide to Fuel-Efficient Cars

    Gas prices have risen to around $4 per gallon as the summer driving season approaches.Strong global demand, heightened tensions with Iran and a smattering of supply ...

  9. Administration’s Push for Green Cars Costing You More Money?

    “The Car Coach” Lauren Fix on the impact on car prices of the Administration’s new fuel efficiency standards.

  10. Pain in Spain

    The bulls will face resistance today from across the Atlantic. Spanish bond yields pushed past the psychologically key 6% level this morning, sparking fears that one...

  11. What is the True Cost of Buying a Hybrid?

    Consumer Reports’ David Champion on the savings on fuel and maintenance for hybrid and electric cars compared with the higher initial costs.

  12. European Debt Woes Benefiting the U.S. Economy?

    “White House Burning” author Simon Johnson on the impact on the U.S. economy of the European financial crisis.

  1. Mack Trucks President: We Export Trucks, Not Jobs

    Mack Trucks President Kevin Flaherty on manufacturing in the U.S. and the growing demand for trucks because of the increased fuel efficiency.

  2. Decision Points: Hybrid Cars vs. Traditional Gas Cars

    With the price of gas remaining high and growing environmental concerns, many consumers are considering adding a hybrid to their driveway. With electric motors and i...

  3. Five Electric Cars That Will Stretch Your Mileage

    Cars With Superior Gas MileageCar technology has come a long way. In the fight to decrease dependency on oil and avoid high gas prices, more electric-powered cars ar...

  4. Average Price of a New Car?

    Having just bought two cars in the past month, I was interested to read a handful of interesting car-related tidbits this weekend. For starters, the average price of...

  5. Chevrolet to Introduce New Small Crossover SUV

    General Motors Co's main brand Chevrolet will introduce a new small crossover SUV at the Paris auto show in September, the company said on Monday.The Chevrolet Trax ...

  6. Judge Overturns Small-Claims Ruling Against Honda

    “Don’t Settle With Honda” author Heather Peters on a judge overturning her victory against Honda in small claims court over the automaker’s gas mileage claims.

  7. Five Steps to Counter $4 per Gallon at the Pump

    How consumers can reduce gas costsWith gas prices hovering around the $4 per gallon mark, many consumers are finding their budgets stretched thin."Some people have n...

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