Ford Taps Quinn Evans Architects, Christman Brinker for Corktown Transformation
Ford Motor Company has named Quinn Evans Architects, Christman Company, and L.S. Brinker Company to key roles related to the rejuvenation of Michigan Central Station and the creation of its new Corktown campus. The former will serve as the lead in design, and the latter two companies are forming the Corktown Transformation Joint Venture to […]
Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid Earn Spots on US News’ List of Minivans with the Best Mileage
Minivans are capable, versatile, comfortable and family-friendly vehicles designed to transport you and your whole crew to and from activities, school, work and the epic family road trip. Since you want your minivan to go the distance, you’ll no doubt want a minivan that delivers substantial gas mileage. According to U.S. News and World Report, […]
When Bugs Bunny & the Chevy Venture Warner Bros. Edition Made Minivans Cool
That awesome Looney Tunes cross-promotion from your childhood you totally took for granted
By design, minivans are not cool. On the priority list of minivan qualities — topped by “practicality” — “coolness” is at the bottom. Even as kids, we knew that minivans were things we were fine riding in (in comfort, admittedly) but not being seen in. Against all odds though, there was once a minivan most […]
Women Living in Ford Vans Enjoy Freedom, Flexibility
Matt Foley, a character portrayed by the late, great Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s, is best remembered for shouting about his living accommodations: A van down by the river. Though the idea of living in a van was played for laughs and meant to accentuate the wrong turns Foley had […]
“Avengers” Actor Robert Downey Jr. Commissions “Captain America”-Themed Camaro for Co-Star Chris Evans
At the end of Captain America: Civil War, the eponymous superhero and his fellow Avenger Iron Man did not depart on the best of terms. It would seem that strained relationship does not exist between the two actors who portray the superheroes: Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. In fact, Downey Jr., who portrays Iron […]
The UK’s Best Rental Vans of 2018
People need rental vans for a variety of reasons; in fact, some prefer renting over purchasing. Whether you need a vehicle for your business or something a little bigger than your car to help you move to a new house, rental vans provide a little extra space and security that is always welcome. Here is […]
Trucks, Vans, SUVs Post Big Numbers Despite Sales Declines for Ford in July
Ford Motor Company delivered 194,026 vehicles in the United States in July, a year-over-year decline of 3.1 percent. Retail sales were down 10.4 percent at 142,842 vehicles, but fleet sales increased 25.7 percent. Ford brand sales were down 2.7 percent at 186,128 vehicles delivered, guided by a big month for the F-Series and vans. Lincoln […]
Nissan Needs To Bring Its Camping Vans to America
Nissan is part of the global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which basically means that we American customers are used to not getting all of the vehicles that Nissan builds. For instance, the Nissan Kicks went to South America before it made its debut in the States, and the tiny Nissan Micra is racing around tracks in Canada […]
Waymo’s Self-Driving Minivans Start Offering Rides to the Public
Back in November, Waymo unleashed a fully autonomous minivan to the world. Now, a few months later, these vehicles have progressed to the point where the company has started sharing its minivans with the general public. Volunteer passengers in the Phoenix area recently took test rides in Waymo’s self-driving minivans. Judging form the overall reactions in the […]
Victoria Police Receive 290 Colorado-Based Holden Vans; Deployment Underway in February
Holden announced this month that it will be supplying 290 two- and four-door divisional vans, based on the Holden Colorado, to the Victoria Police. These vans will be put into service by Victoria Police over the next two years as part of a fleet upgrade. The bulk of the vans—250 units—will be two-door vans based […]
Waymo’s Moment of Glory: Self-Driving Minivans Now 100% Automated
Waymo just announced that its self-driving minivans are now capable of 100% automatic operation without the assistance of a human driver inside the vehicle. John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo, proudly declared the good news earlier today, while at Lisbon’s Web Summit. This achievement is well-deserved considering the eight-year-long path that the startup trekked down while […]
Luke Evans Goes For a Spin with Audi in LA
This month, another one of Hollywood’s brightest stars teased us by getting behind the wheel of an Audi vehicle. Welshman Luke Evans, also known as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Owen Shaw in the Fast and the Furious franchise, and Bard in The Hobbit series, posted a photo on his public figure Facebook page […]
3 Best Value Used UK Minivans
If you’re searching for a reliable and great value minivan, you may want to consider investing in a used model. There are awesome savings to be had if you know where to look, but the question is, which used minivans offer the best value? Below, you’ll discover three of the best value minivans currently available […]
New Packages for Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo and Passenger Vans in 2018
Customers asked and Chevrolet listened. According to a recent press release from the brand, for 2018, the Chevy Express 2500 cargo and passenger vans will offer four new packages for greater customization on these models. The Cargo Package is comprised of a spray-on cargo liner, which will make it easier to clean up the truck […]
Ford, StreetScooter Partner Together to Build Battery-Electric Vans
Ford-Werke GmbH and Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter GmbH subsidiary have announced a new partnership that will ultimately result in the creation of battery-electric delivery vans. Production of Ford and StreetScooter’s e-vans is expected to get underway in July, and a minimum of 2,500 vehicles are expected to be put into service by Deutsche Post DHL Group […]
Recall Alert: FCA Recalls Nearly 297,000 Dodge Grand Caravans for Inadvertent Airbag Deployment
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been having a string of bad luck recently in terms of vehicle recalls. A month ago, the automaker recalled more than 1.25 million Ram trucks to address a safety defect. Since then, the automaker has gone on to recall every single Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid model delivered so far, due to malfunctioning […]
Chrysler Recalls 1,677 Pacifica Hybrid Minivans Shortly After They Arrive at Dealerships
The recall, caused by malfunctioning diodes, includes every Pacifica Hybrid model sold so far, as well as those on dealership lots or in transit
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been one of the most highly-anticipated and highly-discussed vehicles of the year. Although production of the hybrid minivan began around November at the Windsor, Ontario Chrysler plant, deliveries did not officially begin until April, specifically Earth Day, due to various complications. However, shortly after first arriving on dealership lots, the […]
Opel Offering Navi 80 IntelliLink for Vivaro, Movano Vans
Commercial drivers rejoice: Opel’s Vivaro and Movano CVs can henceforth be ordered with Navi 80 IntellLink with real-time traffic. Operable via a seven-inch color touchscreen, steering wheel-mounted buttons, or intuitive voice control, Navi 80 IntellLink can provide drivers with up-to-the-second traffic information and, in instances where traffic has become prohibitive, provide a quicker alternative route. […]