Safety Driving SUV Sales

Safety Driving SUV Sales (NAPSA)—When it comes to car buying, safety and utility tend to drive consumers’ decisions. For example, Sport-Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are increasingly popular with American consumers because of the safety they can provide during hazardous weather conditions and for their overall versatility, according to a recent survey. A survey found consumers favor SUVs for their safety and versatility. Nearly three quarters of SUV owners polled by R.L. Polk & Companysaid they chose their vehicles to use during harsh weather-induced driving conditions. Americansalso rely heavily on SUVs for their utility value. About half of respondents use their SUVs to haul tools, appliances and other bulky items. Women consumers, who have made SUVstheir top vehicles of choice, say they use their vehicles to transport children to school or daycare. The survey also found men are more than twice aslikely as women to use their SUVsto haul boats, snowmobiles or other motorized items. Men are three times as likely as women to haul campingtrailers with SUVs. For more information, visit www.autoalliance.org.