Let’s start with the most basic question: What does SUV stand for? SUV is an acronym for “sport utility vehicle” and was first used in 1974 for Jeep Cherokee advertising. In the 1980s, the term expanded to describe vehicles with off-road capabilities and large cargo areas, and today it refers to the most popular, and […]

For most SUV buyers, vehicle price and monthly payment are important factors to consider when choosing a vehicle. But the total cost of SUV ownership includes other expenses — like fuel, maintenance and insurance — that you’ll want to include in your monthly vehicle budget. How to estimate an SUV’s total cost of ownership Because