2019 Chrysler Pacifica The award-winning Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid are getting praise again as the two popular models have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 6 Best Minivans for the Money in 2019. Check Out: The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid “The Pacifica Hybrid has the second highest overall score on this…
This week, Ford donated five new Transit vans to the American Red Cross for use at five different locations across the United States: Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; and its hometown of Detroit, Michigan. “The American Red Cross is often first on the scene to assist those in need, and these Ford…
The 2015 Kia Sedona Run For The Wall is a 10-day cross-country motorcycle journey in which US military veterans ride on three separate routes from California to the Vietnam War Memorial, visiting veterans’ hospitals, schools, and memorials along the way. Kia Motors America is supporting the mission by providing fuel stops along the way, 2015…
Photo: Disney Transportation has changed quite a bit at Walt Disney World in the last few years. One of the most jaw-dropping decisions was the removal of the Magical Express bus line that took guests to and from the airport when visiting the park. But one mode of transport that has triumphantly returned are Minnie…
The super-bold Toyota Box… sorry, Vellfire Minivans are never the most attractive vehicles on the road, at least when compared with fearsome machines from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. But minivans have a wide appeal, particularly to larger families and those who frequently transport a crap load of people. While in the US, automakers…
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…
Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities… In the few days after Christmas, it’s common to reflect on special… At the end of Captain America: Civil War, the eponymous superhero and… Welcome to this special edition of In the Rearview, where instead of… If you were an average Top Gear…
Hear ye, hear ye, we have an announcement! Last week, we were very excited that the latest season of Top Gear finally saw a ratings increase for the first time since Chris Evans (not that one) took the reigns from disgraced host Jeremy Clarkson. It seems as if we celebrated too early, as this week’s results…
Could this Dodge Grand Caravan signal the advent of Apple’s self-driving cars? Autonomous vehicle technology has driven (pun so intended) the vehicle safety technology market in recent years. Several automakers are embracing the likelihood of a self-driving future and have been implementing “phase one” autonomous driving technologies, like lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive…
The most fuel-efficient minivan of all time Minivans offer a number of different benefits to drivers. They supply additional space for passengers and cargo. Minivans also possess some of the best interior features in the automotive industry. However, one area in which minivans usually don’t excel is fuel efficiency. While describing most minivans, “efficient” is not…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Finding the best family-hauler can be difficult. There are plenty of options on the market from spacious sedans to well-equipped SUVs. But, if you want a vehicle designed specifically for families, you have to go with a minivan. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler…
The 2020 Polvoorde Racing/Outside Van Ford Transit will appear at SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company When you think of custom vans, you probably imagine shag carpet, disco balls, and sweet dragon graphics. Ford wants to expand that perception a bit, and it’s aiming to do so at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show….
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…
2020 Ford Transit Passenger Van Photo: Ford Motor Company They say that money makes the world go ‘round, and in Europe, it seems that vans make the money go ‘round. According to Economics of Commercial Van Usage Across Europe, a new report commissioned by Ford and generated by the Center for Economics and Business Research,…
Chevrolet promotes its special edition Venture with the Looney Tunes gang 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…
Busta Rhymes and minivans go hand-in-hand, obv. What’s cooler than a minivan? How about Busta Rhymes joining a family to rap about the coolness of a minivan? It sounds unlikely, but that’s exactly what happened in Toyota’s latest Swagger Wagon commercial as part of its campaign for the 2015 Sienna minivan. The Sienna, which Toyota…
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models are on their way back to the plant where they were assembled 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…
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…
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Photo: Herranderssvensson Under License CC BY-SA 3.0 2018 Mercedes-Benz vans raised the sale unit floor with U.S. consumers last year. Mercedes-Benz reportedly closed out 2018 with its best-ever yearly volume of 38,187 vans sold. This is a 9.1-percent jump from the previous year. “We are pleased with our record-breaking year for Mercedes-Benz…
Chevrolet and GMC have announced how much it will cost to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). CNG pricing options for the 2015 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD will start at $9,500, while the 2015 Chevy Express and GMC Savana cargo and passenger vans can be converted starting…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is now at select Midwest dealerships If you can’t wait to get your hands on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, then wait no longer. The highly anticipated minivan is finally making its way to local dealerships. During a “Drive Away” even at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan earlier this week,…
Photo: Waymo 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…
Ford Motor Company in November delivered a fleet of 80 new Ford Transit vans to noon.com, one of the leading online retail platforms in the United Arab Emirates. The Transit Vans, all wrapped in a vibrant yellow livery, helped noon.com promote its Yellow Friday sale, which is its own cheeky equivalent of Black Friday. New…
Photo: Chevrolet At the NETA Work Truck show, Chevrolet stole the spotlight with a wealth of new features and improvements to its already impressive lineup of commercial fleet vehicles. Here’s a look at what’s coming for these reliable trucks and vans. Prepare Your Fleet: Summer vehicle maintenance tips Even more power for your fleet Photo:…
Minivans have gained quite the following in the last few years. Newer models are sleek and stylish, offer the latest technology, and provide a fantastic driving experience at an incredible value. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica For an active family on the go, there’s no better vehicle for moving people or stuff. Minivans exude the same active…
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