More and more, U.S. motorists are opting for vehicles with the feel of a sedan and the roominess of a minivan or sport utility vehicle, but without the burliness and thirst for fuel of a large SUV, according to the Associated Press. The so-called "crossover" vehicle, which has characteristics of a car, minivan and SUV, seems to be the happy medium for drivers who like the stylishness and on-road command of an SUV but don't necessarily need the off-road ruggedness, AP said. As such, the tamer crossovers were the U.S. auto industry's top growth segment in 2002, and that growth is certain to continue this year as several automakers -- including Cadillac, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Infiniti, Porsche and Volkswagen -- introduce new crossovers, according to AP. (Source: Associated Press)
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