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Motor Vehicles (By Type)

Explore different types of motor vehicles and their uses.

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Body-on-Frame vs. Unibody Construction: What It Means for the Way a Vehicle Drives
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Body-on-Frame vs. Unibody Construction: What It Means for the Way a Vehicle Drives

By Autos Editorial Team · 6 min read · Oct 13, 2023

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Motor Vehicles (By Type) Choosing a Vehicle Type to Match How You Actually Drive

Choosing a Vehicle Type to Match How You Actually Drive

By Autos Editorial Team · 7 min · Jan 15, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Coupes, Convertibles, and Roadsters: Understanding Open and Closed Two-Door Cars

Coupes, Convertibles, and Roadsters: Understanding Open and Closed Two-Door Cars

By Autos Editorial Team · 5 min · Feb 13, 2023
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Electric Vehicles Explained: How They Work and What Sets Them Apart

Electric Vehicles Explained: How They Work and What Sets Them Apart

By Autos Editorial Team · 8 min · Mar 7, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) From Scooters to Trikes: A Guide to Motorized Two- and Three-Wheel Vehicles

From Scooters to Trikes: A Guide to Motorized Two- and Three-Wheel Vehicles

By Autos Editorial Team · 8 min · Mar 22, 2023
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Hatchback vs. Sedan: Which Body Style Fits Your Driving Life

Hatchback vs. Sedan: Which Body Style Fits Your Driving Life

By Autos Editorial Team · 5 min · Oct 21, 2023
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and Mild Hybrid: Sorting Out the Differences

Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and Mild Hybrid: Sorting Out the Differences

By Autos Editorial Team · 6 min · Nov 8, 2025
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Minivans: The Misunderstood Vehicle That Refuses to Go Away

Minivans: The Misunderstood Vehicle That Refuses to Go Away

By Autos Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 2, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Motorcycle Classes Demystified: Standard, Cruiser, Sport, and Touring

Motorcycle Classes Demystified: Standard, Cruiser, Sport, and Touring

By Autos Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 2, 2023
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Pickup Trucks in America: Why They Dominate the Road

Pickup Trucks in America: Why They Dominate the Road

By Autos Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 27, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Sedans, SUVs, Trucks, and Beyond: A Map of American Vehicle Types

Sedans, SUVs, Trucks, and Beyond: A Map of American Vehicle Types

By Autos Editorial Team · 5 min · Jan 9, 2025
Motor Vehicles (By Type) The Full Spectrum of Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, and Heavy-Duty Trucks

The Full Spectrum of Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, and Heavy-Duty Trucks

By Autos Editorial Team · 5 min · May 16, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Three-Row SUVs: What the Extra Row Actually Gives You (and What It Costs)

Three-Row SUVs: What the Extra Row Actually Gives You (and What It Costs)

By Autos Editorial Team · 5 min · Nov 25, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) Vehicle Segment Labels Can Be Misleading — Here's How to Read Them Accurately

Vehicle Segment Labels Can Be Misleading — Here's How to Read Them Accurately

By Autos Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 12, 2023
Motor Vehicles (By Type) What Makes a Crossover Different from a Traditional SUV

What Makes a Crossover Different from a Traditional SUV

By Autos Editorial Team · 7 min · Dec 5, 2024
Motor Vehicles (By Type) What Van Life Left Out: The Real Capabilities of Cargo and Passenger Vans

What Van Life Left Out: The Real Capabilities of Cargo and Passenger Vans

By Autos Editorial Team · 7 min · Aug 29, 2024