FCA Windsor Assembly Plant Fills Minivans With Toys for Local Charity
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but ‘tis also the season to give back to those less fortunate. This time of year, people around the world gather to donate their time and money to charities designed to help make the holidays that bit jollier for people who might be struggling. In Windsor-Essex County, Canada, a […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan Rolls Off Windsor Assembly Line
Yesterday, the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario became the production site of the industry’s first-ever electrified minivan. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid rolled off the assembly line sporting an EPA-rated 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) In addition to being the industry’s first electric minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is also the […]
The Time Has Come: Chrysler Officially Launches 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
The time long foretold is upon us: Chrysler has officially launched the 2017 Pacifica Hybrid. This not only represents one of the few minivans still on sale today, but also represents the very first minivan to move on electrons alone. The Gas Version Isn’t Bad, Though: In fact, the Pacifica’s gas-engine efficiency is seriously impressive […]
You Won’t Believe How Much Buick is Asking for its New GL8 Avenir Minivan
Pricing details for Buick’s first ultra-luxurious Avenir model have finally been released and it certainly doesn’t come cheap. The Buick GL8 Avenir will only be offered in China and features a price tag of RMB 449,900, which translates to approximately $66,000 in US currency. The GL8 Avenir was launched in China on Nov. 5th alongside […]
GL8 Minivan is First Buick to Get Fancy Avenir Treatment
Buick didn’t bring any special-edition vehicles to SEMA, but the American automaker has made headlines across the globe with its recent announcement that an Avenir version of the Buick GL8 minivan will be released on November 5th in China. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating Program: What does it mean? Inspired by the Avenir concept that debuted […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named “Best Minivan of 2016” by Cars.com
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is an updated model, offering several upgrades over the outgoing model. Those improvements—including new features, an all-new hybrid trim, and fun testimonials from uber-dad Jim Gaffigan—have apparently paid off, because the model has just been named “Best Minivan of 2016” by the experts at Cars.com. The 2017 Pacifica won the website’s […]
Chrysler’s PacifiKids Take Over Dealership to Sell All-New Pacifica Minivans
Minivans are the ultimate family car. So what better way to sell a family car than with children? The newest 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan advertising campaign does just that. Recently, the Chrysler brand’s PacifiKids—a group of children who know everything there is to know about the Pacifica—took over a California Chrysler dealership, pitching the brand-new […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan Prepares for Launch
As the first hybrid minivan ever created, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is sure to be a big splash among parents who want to go green. Many people are wondering, though, just how many parents actually want a hybrid minivan sitting in their driveway. Well, it looks like we’re about to find out. Family-Friendly Features: […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Makes Cut for North American Car of the Year Award
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is one step closer towards being named the North American Car/SUV of the Year. Chrysler’s brand-new minivan recently made the semi-final cut for the prestigious award, which will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Being considered for this well-known award is a huge coup for the […]
Autonomous Nissan Minivan Coming Soon
Here in America, Nissan’s minivan offering is named the Nissan Quest, and it is fully outfitted to handle a large family or group on the move. In Japan, the Nissan Serena takes on that responsibility. The vehicle is similar to the Nissan Quest, but in many ways it is an upgraded version. American drivers will […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Wins Affordable Panoramic Category in Miami
When you hear there’s a topless competition in Miami, Florida, it’s likely you think of nubile young women and a distinctive lack of clothing. Which is why it would come as a major surprise to you that the family-friendly 2017 Chrysler Pacifica recently won an award during the sixth annual Topless in Miami event—and didn’t […]
Toyota Sienna Minivan Named One of the Best Family Cars of 2016 by Parents Magazine
The 2016 Toyota Sienna has been named “Best Minivan” in the Best Family Cars of 2016 awards organized by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com. The award will appear in the July 2016 issue of the magazine and can also be viewed online at the Parents.com website. Given that the Toyota Sienna is the only minivan on […]
Chrysler PacifiKids Ad Campaign Promotes 2017 Pacifica Minivan
Chrysler is determined to let the industry know that the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the best minivan in the industry—and what better way to do that than to use kids? In the brand’s newest Pacifica advertising campaign, Chrysler has hired the PacifiKids, a group of three children that know everything there is to know about […]
Nuns Receive New Sienna Minivan From Toyota and Whoopi Goldberg
When you think of Whoopi Goldberg in relation to nuns, you probably think of the hit 1992 comedy classic Sister Act, which starred the actress posing as a nun as part of the witness protection program. In the movie, Goldberg’s singer character uses her talent to transform the convent’s choir into a vibrant, soulful group […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns Family Car of Texas Title
The Chrysler Pacifica minivan has been taking the automotive industry by storm—and it looks like it’s not going to stop anytime soon. At the Texas Auto Roundup in Fort Worth, Texas, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) has awarded the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with multiple awards, including the prestigious title of Family Car of Texas. […]
Fiat Chrysler and Google Might Be Partnering Together to Create Self-Driving 2017 Pacifica Minivans
Well, it looks like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is finally getting that partner—just not in the way it expected. It’s well known that the Italian-American carmaker has been searching for an automotive partner to help develop its mid-sized Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 sedans. While it is still looking for a partner—and likely won’t stop doing […]