In Columbus, Ohio an autoworker approaches an assembly line for an intense shift of affixing brake lines to a Honda Pilot.

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These include the coming Lexus RX330 and Toyota Highlander from Toyota, the Acura MDX and Honda Pilot from Honda, and the Infiniti FX35 and Nissan Murano from Nissan.

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Two of his three restaurants lost power, Mr. Pres said, so he spent Wednesday hauling chickpeas and vegetables in his Honda Pilot to his one restaurant with electricity.

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The reason, according to Global Insight's Lindland: People can switch from midsized, truck-based SUVs like the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder into lighter, more fuel efficient so-called crossover vehicles like the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and forthcoming GMC Acadia without losing much utility.

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The reason, according to Global Insight's Lindland: People can switch from midsized, truck-based SUVs like the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder into lighter, more fuel efficient so-called crossover vehicles like the Honda (nyse: HMC - news - people ) Pilot, Toyota Highlander and forthcoming GMC Acadia without losing much utility.

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