What could be the cause of a car’s temperature gauge to fluctuate?
There are several possibilities.1) faulty teperature gauge. In this case the gauage will have to be replaced. This is relarively simple and inexpensive depinding on the make and model of the car.2) Issue with the radiator, coolant of the car. This could be caused due to insufficient coolant, leakage of coolant, damage to the radiator of the car. This will require extensive repair. In this case, it is advised to get the issue diagnosed and fixed at the earliest to avoid engine damage due to over heating.Hope this helps. :)
Why do so many people buy SUVs?
Fact is, in the US, people aren't buying SUVs anymore. They're buying CUVs, crossover utility vehicles. We call them SUVs because they're cooler and it's the popular term. The original SUVs were built on a truck platform (body on frame) and had proper 4wd with a transfer case. But they rode like a truck and burned gas like a truck. So now there are very few built on a truck platform. They are built on a car platform (unibody) and are basically raised station wagons. They have awd systems rather than transfer case based 4x4.For example, the original Ford Explorer, which helped propel the SUV category, was truck based. After seeing sales of the Explorer decline as buyers were choosing more comfortable car-based SUV’s (in other words, CUVs), Ford redesigned the Explorer to be car based.A Jeep Wrangler is still body on frame and very capable off-road. But not very spacious and is an ancient design. I believe the Toyota Land Cruiser is still body on frame. Maybe the 4Runner too. But the Highlander is a glorified Camry.SUVs promise adventure and a life spent outdoors doing all kinds of fun, active, and aspirational activities with fun, beautiful active people — hiking, biking, skiing, surfing, camping, boating. They have lots of room for all your family/friends and stuff. They can embrace the possibilities. What if? What if it’s snowing? What if I need to haul a lot of gear? What if it’s raining? What if I need to tow that boat I’ve always wanted? What if I want to drive up that gravel road to see that awesome waterfall and need 4wd and high clearance? It’s a very powerful appeal. It helps people connect with the life they wish they were leading (and sometimes are).CUVs retain the promise of the possibilities, while being more practical vehicles for the 99% case.Minivans, there is no embracing the possibilities. No romance. They are giving in to life’s responsibilities not life’s adventures. That’s why people want SUVs — and buy CUVs.PS. I looked up a current list of body on frame SUVs. They include Chevy Yukon and Suburban (and GMC and Cadillac versions); Ford Expedition (and Lincoln version); Toyota 4Runner, Landcruiser, and Sequoia (and Lexus versions); Jeep Wrangler; Mercedes G-Wagen; Land Rover LR4 (Range Rovers are now unibody); and Nissan Armada (and Infiniti version). All old school designs.