“This week’s Hot Car Report showcases a sea of luxury SUVs and crossovers,” said Akshay Anand, analyst for Kelley Blue Book Insights.  “As consumers begin to have more cash to spend on their next new vehicle purchase, the luxury vehicles start to make more shopping lists. Furthermore, consumer confidence is at its highest since the past six years, which has been helping the research of luxury vehicles, including SUVs.”

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