Looks like AutoCar.co.uk has spied some pictures of the next generation Porsche SUV, the Cayenne.  I'm not sure if this would be the 2010 Porsche Cayenne or even possibly the 2011 Cayenne, but it looks sharp no matter what.

Maybe I need to move to the UK so I can finally get some first hand photo's of these test cars on road and track.  Check out the spy pics of the new generation Porsche Cayenne below.

Earlier in the year Toyota announced the production of an all new Venza SUV.  Toyota was hoping they could bring enough change to the crossover market to make the Toyota Venza appealing, you be the judge.  Obviously this high priced SUV is marketed towards the 'Boomers' and well-to-do small families.  I think the new Venza looks like fat mini-van.

I can't help but notice the influx of large SUV's and big trucks in used car lots and peoples front yards.  I mean, gas is bad yeah, but there always be a need to pull something or haul a ton of dirt, so now is the time to buy.  GM and Chevrolet feels the same way and are showing it by offering some bigger incentives to match the girth of the vehicle.

Previously GM was offering up to $4,000 in cash incentives to new SUV and big truck buyers, but sales just keep falling.  Now GM has announced up to $6,000 in incentives for vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado.  Seems like a good deal to me, but I already have a 9 mpg SUV with a 5.9l V8...taking up residence in my front yard.

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Is it too late in the game to call these 2009 Honda Spy Photos? I mean, it's a few weeks earlier than what Honda had initially planned as an unveiling, but the world will be introduced sooner than later when it comes to this new Honda SUV. Actually, as of this posting the full details of the tiny Honda Pilot should be available at your local dealer.

Oh well, here are the shots of some 2009 Honda Pilots being unloaded off of the truck in the Detroit area, thanks to the Edmunds team of spy shooters.

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Recalls galore, with rather important possible failures, including a fuel line and interior door handles.  The recall indludes the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and E-Series Vans. The Ford recall includes all model years 2007-2008.

The problem could prevent the door handles from returning to a closed position, but the latches work properly, said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood. However, in a side crash, there could be a risk of the door latch opening because of the problems, he said.

As of this posting there have been no reports of fires from the faulty fuel rail, crashes, or serious incidents with the supposed faulty hardware. Expect dealers to start fixing the recall on the interior handles in February and the fuel issue in March.

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I'm tired of people trying to make me feel guilty about driving an SUV and to be honest I feel a little guilty using as much gas as I do. However, an SUV is such a wonderful utility vehicle that would require me to own multiple vehicles (thus being worse on the environment) than just owning one that consumes a little more than the average auto. Thanks to Chevy it may be a moot point.

Chevrolet announced that they will be releasing the  Tahoe and Yukon in Hybrid versions. This means that I can now have the towing power and capacity to do what I normally do, but now with a environmentally conscious engine!

It's gonna cost me though, in the neighborhood of $50,000+ but at least it's an option. Check out what the boys at the Boston Herald have to say about this leap in hybrid technology.

Personally, I think it's the ugliest vehicle in the States and should lumped into the same category of the Toyota Scion. The sad part is that the Scion is a throw away car targeted at the disposable youth and the HHR seems to be targeting small town soccer moms. Am I wrong?

What's new in 08 for the Chevy HHR? According to major news outlets the HHR has received a number of safety recognitions, including 5-Star side impact ratings. In addition, the HHR was the highest ranked SUV by the NHTSA during roll over testing. Funny, the HHR doesn't even show up on my radar when someone whispers SUV. (oh well)

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