The Rise of SUVs
In the recent years SUVs have become the hottest selling vehicles in America, continuously outselling pickup trucks and even cars. A report from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College says that Sport Utility Vehicles represent the fastest-growing segment in the automobile industry, accounting for 25% of the vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2002, and SUV sales account for about 90% of the profits of the three biggest American automobile manufacturers.
Often practical, fun to drive, comfortable, and yes, luxurious - majority of SUVs are now built primarily for on-road driving, and are usually aimed at families who want flexible passenger and cargo utility. There is a size and price range to fit nearly every budget, and with literally dozens of different models on the road choosing the SUV that is best for you can actually be a mean feat.
Competition is fierce as main players like Toyota constantly apply pressure to domestic automakers with new and improved trucks, vans and SUVs. In fact, in the recent Consumer Reports, Toyota was cited as having the three of the four most reliable SUVs on the market: the Land Cruiser, Highlander and RAV4 (the fourth is the struggling Mitsubishi Endeavor). Nevertheless, Ford's sales superstars, the F-150 and the Explorer, are still the number one selling pickup and SUV in the U.S.
The popularity of SUVs also ensures that SUV parts and accessories would not be hard to come by. Thousands of auto supply stores are ever-ready to provide Ford F-150 radiators, Toyota Landcruiser headlights, and/or Mitsubishi Endeavor window regulators. Shopping for auto parts have also become more convenient than ever – with online auto parts stores mushrooming in every direction of the internet. Online auto parts stores like Auto Parts Train has gained a reputable mark for providing premium quality replacement and refurbishment auto parts for every car make in the market. Partstrain offers Chevrolet parts, Nissan parts, Honda parts and other car make products at extremely affordable prices, shipping the same products at the soonest possible time, and providing expert advice through its customer service line. Indeed as SUVs continue to dominate the market, people can expect to get more options to satisfy their needs.
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