Despite what some may believe, Toyota isn't immune to the poor sales affecting the U.S. auto industry. But despite that, they aren't afraid to introduce new models, including this one, the 2009 Toyota Venza.

SUV sales in the Chinese market rose by 33.7% to 44,097 units from January to November, according to data released by China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd (GWM), a homegrown Chinese carmaker based in Hebei province, plans to develop a luxury SUV model as well as a global C-segment car through its A-share IPO plan, a Shanghai Securities News report said today, citing application materials prepared by the automaker.

The top 5 best-sellers of SUV brands in August were CRV, Tiggo, Hover, Xindadi and Sportage, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released on Wednesday.

Cadillac extends its ongoing design and technology momentum with tomorrow's debut of the Provoq Concept, a vision for a petroleum-free future of luxury transportation.

The North Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy accepted a brand-new, 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid crossover SUV today at the Charlotte International Auto Show. Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak handed the keys to Mike Horak, associate director of TNC’s North Carolina Chapter, on behalf of Saturn and General Motors.

Cadillac announced the world premiere of the Escalade Hybrid, the world’s first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV. Powered by an innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system, Escalade Hybrid will deliver more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving – all while delivering the same distinctive style, segment-leading features and full-size capability that have made the Escalade an icon.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the all-new X-TRAIL sport utility vehicle (SUV), which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. The new X-TRAIL, the first full redesign of the vehicle since its introduction in 2000, is engineered to be a tough, versatile SUV that stimulates a driver's spirit of adventure. It will be marketed under the tagline "SHIFT_challenging spirit."

The new 2008 Mercury Mariner builds on a strong foundation of offering more for the small SUV customer. It's enhanced style and refinement is a look that will define the Mercury brand moving forward.