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As recently as few years ago, sedans dominated the roads, while sport utility vehicles or SUVs were the vehicles people drove because they had to, not because they wanted to. Owners took about as much pride in their SUVs as thoroughbred horse owners took in their mules. But then something happened: SUVs got better. Sedan owners started to realize that an SUV could offer greater capability, comfort, and safety. Minivan owners looked across the lot, and saw that SUVs could do almost everything a minivan could do, and look better while doing it.

The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new trucks capable of hauling big payloads, however, is that they are among the most expensive vehicles on the market. Less expensive modern trucks and pickups that are a few years old are capable of towing thousands of pounds, but for someone who needs to haul big weight, many stock trucks simply fall short.

Parking your car or truck outside can be dangerous. Nearly everything it will face can damage your paint, including UV light, pollen and dust, bird droppings, snow and hail, and more. The best way to protect your outdoor-parked vehicle is with an all-weather cover. the best all-weather car covers keep out ice and snow and rain. They’re also breathable to prevent moisture and mold from building up inside your parked vehicle, and strong enough to stay in place in the worst weather. Our list of the best all-weather car covers gives you somewhere to start searching for the right cover for you.

Subaru offers an amazing spread of accessories for every vehicle in their lineup, so when you are ordering a Forester, a BRZ, an Ascent or one of their other new models, there are lots of items that can be added before you take delivery. However, if you are buying a new vehicle off of the dealership lot, or if you are buying a used model, there are a great many Subaru Forester accessories which can make ownership easier and more convenient.

In our latest AutoGuide.com video, we compare the Chevy Trax with the Chevy Trailblazer.