The already blurry line between cars and utility vehicles may vanish completely as the latter become commonplace everywhere in the world, top Ford executives said Wednesday.
A decade ago an SUV meant a big, body-on-frame vehicle that could tow a trailer over a dirt road.
Today, automakers think of utilities as small, sometimes-luxury vehicles that replace large or midsize cars. Beyond North America, the industry is finding a world hungry for these vehicles that offer an image of durability, better fuel economy and a high view of the road ahead.
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Detroit Free Press