The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica earned a spot on Wards 10 Best Interiors list Every year, WardsAuto magazine spends two months evaluating a variety of vehicle nominees to determine those special models that earn a spot on the prestigious Wards 10 Best Interiors list. The winners of this honor receive a spot on the list because…
Photo: Ronald Plett Every spring and fall, farmers take to the road while planting and harvesting the crops we eat every day. But when you’re driving along an open country road and encounter a massive, slow-moving piece of farm equipment, it’s important to understand how to keep yourself and your fellow road users safe. Here’s…
The Ford Transit Nugget Plus is now available with a handy tilt roof Photo: Ford Going out camping with the family is one of the relatively safe pleasures you can still enjoy in the ongoing, unrelenting nightmare that is our reality. If you live in Europe, you’re probably familiar with the comfy-cozy Ford Transit Nugget…
The 2016 Ram ProMaster City was named the Commercial Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal When you’re asked to think of an eco-friendly vehicle, it’s likely you picture something like the Toyota Prius—but Ram is about to change that. The 2016 Ram ProMaster City was recently named the 2016 Commercial Green Car…
Drivers with disabilities can hit the road with a new set of electric wheels: The Solo. Photo: Chairiot Mobility Inc The car industry has never really offered help to those in wheelchairs when providing mobility options. Sure, you can take out the driver’s seat in a large van and get a motorized platform to hoist you…
2019 Nissan Note Photo: Nissan The Nissan Note closed out 2018 with a best-selling record for car sales in Japan. With its advanced, eco-friendly, and fuel-efficient e-POWER electrified powertrain, the Nissan Note is adding up to be a favorite among drivers. Learn More: Vmotion 2.0 and Xmotion Concepts show Nissan’s vision of the future In…
The new Top Gear hosts are already taking after those who left Image: Twitter/Chris Evans (not that one) Top Gear just wouldn’t be Top Gear without some controversy—and it looks like the newest hosts will have plenty of scandals to fill the shoes of Jeremy Clarkson. Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc was recently rebuked by…
Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one…
The Volkswagen Golf is a company classic, having been around since the 1970s. The nameplate has been used by Volkswagen for over 45 years, assuming different body styles and adapting to suit the needs and trends of the time periods it went through. Now it’s set to undergo its next makeover with the introduction of…
October may be the spookiest month, but you’ll find far more than fear in this roundup of new car-related movies and TV shows coming to the major streaming services. (If you’re in the mood for some gearhead-friendly scares, be sure to check out our list of the Top Five Car Horror Movies for Halloween.) Does…
Photo: Chrysler If your family needs a vehicle with tons of space, comfort, and utility, look no further than the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. What’s new This family favorite is back for 2020, with tons of available features ranging from rear-seat entertainment systems to an in-vehicle vacuum cleaner. Plus, new for this model year, the base…
It’s important that you protect your accessible van from the elements, but many accessible vans won’t fit in garages — especially if there isn’t room to extend the ramp or lift. You’ll have to park the van in the driveway, so it’s important you take extra measures when storing an accessible van outside to protect…
Purchasing a van or SUV that’s upfitting with accessible — or that you plan to have upfitted — is much different than buying any other factory-standard vehicle. It’s important for you to understand what you’re purchasing before obtaining your new ride. Here are some questions we recommend asking your salesperson before buying a wheelchair accessible…
2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz has been on a roll throughout 2014, but it appears that the best could be yet to come. October Mercedes sales were the highest that the automaker has seen to date this year with a total of 28,593 vehicles before even taking into account sales of 2,140 SPRINTER vans and…
2014 E350 4MATIC Coupe July was a good month for all brands under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella: the Mercedes-Benz brand itself pulled down its best July sales mark ever with 27,192 units; the Sprinter line increased sales by 15.6 percent with 2,214 units; and smart had its best month in brand history with 1,351 units. All…
The 2013 Kia Forte is quieter than ever with additional acoustic insulation. There are also new available features offered, including LED running lights and power-folding mirrors. More from Kia: 2015 Kia Sedona Will Change Your Mind about Minivans 2013 Kia Forte Exterior While the majority of carmakers seem to focus on making their sedans more…
Ford Edge Ford Motor Company of Canada achieved its eighth straight year as the most popular automotive brand in Canada and its best full-year sales performance since 1989 after seeing one more strong sales month in December. Ford closed a year full of record sales performances with 19,759 vehicles delivered in December, up 0.7% from…
Many automotive analysts expected Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to announce the end of operations for the Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge brands in the U.S. during the automaker’s most recent investor meeting. The meeting came and went earlier this month, and while some major announcements were made, the end of Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge was not among…
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE accounted for 20,663 of the 380,461 vehciles sold by MBUSA in 2015 Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) recently announced the company experienced its strongest sales year ever in the United States with 380,461 sold in 2015. Want To Find Out More About the Best-Selling Mercedes-Benz? Check out the C-Class A record-breaking December, with sales…
Do you find vehicles like these appealing…or obnoxious? Photo: J J Personal preference is entirely subjective. What does and doesn’t appeal to you is your own choice; despite what peer pressure may say, no one else can decide what you like. And yet, despite how relative preference is, we often find trends among people throughout society that…
With the exciting new Blazer and upcoming 2020 Silverado HD, the Chevy Traverse hasn’t gotten as much recognition as it deserves. The model’s latest head-nod from U.S. News & World Report, however, helps soften the blow. The 2019 Traverse just nabbed the Best 3-Row SUV title from the publication’s Best Cars for Families awards. About…
Just in time for World EV Day on Sept. 8, Nissan celebrated the 500,000th LEAF rolling off its assembly line. This milestone model came out of the production plant in Sunderland, England. Since the plant built its first LEAF back in 2013, it’s crafted more than 175,000 of these affordable EVs. The landmark LEAF found…
Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess (left) shakes hands with Ford CEO Jim Hackett Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Volkswagen have confirmed the long-rumored expansion of their global alliance to include autonomous and electrified vehicles. Volkswagen will join Ford in investing in Argo AI to the tune of $2.6 billion, giving the AV platform company…
General Motors’ joint venture with SAIC in China, SAIC-GM-Wuling, just opened its first manufacturing site outside of the People’s Republic, choosing Indonesia as the location for its new plant. The $700 million manufacturing site takes up 60,000 square meters of Cikarang, Indonesia, and has the annual capacity of 120,000 vehicles. The facility started operation yesterday,…
The Mitsubishi Plug-In Commercial Vehicle (aka an Outlander PHEV minus a couple of seats) will debut at CENEX 2014 Who says that sports cars, minivans, and sedans get all the glamour? Why must small cars be the only vehicles that bear a hybrid badge? Where is it written that a whole article cannot be composed…
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