2019 Chrysler Pacifica Makes Autoblog’s List of Best New Crossover and SUV Alternatives

2019 Chrysler Pacifica If you’re looking for a substitute to an SUV or crossover, consider the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, which just made Autoblog’s List of Best New Crossover and SUV Alternatives. The editors report their list of vehicles offers SUV and crossover-benefits without their limitations. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica The only minivan to make it onto…

NHTSA and IIHS Will Never Crash-Test Certain Cars

Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay Almost a half-million cars purchased every year have not received crash-test ratings, and many of them never will. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety won’t rate certain sports cars, large vans, and luxury models due to budget restraints. A Dependable Model: NHTSA gives Mitsubishi Eclipse…

Ford Remains Canada’s Top Brand in Q3 2019

The Ford Ranger had its best quarter since launch in Q3 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company of Canada finds itself in the familiar position of Canada’s No. 1 automotive brand after Q3 2019. With the top sales spot secured in Q1, Q2, and now Q3, Ford is poised to finish the year…

Photo Finish: 1947 Ford Sedan Delivery

1947 Ford Sedan Delivery Logo A ‘sedan delivery’ is a kind of sedan/cargo van contraption used back before the cargo van had been invented.They hauled everything from plumbing tools to dead bodies (note the lingering influence on modern hearses), and sometimes even featured just one seat to allow more room for getting the job done….

Nissan e-NV200 Debuts in Geneva

Nissan e-NV200 Nissan is a pioneer when it comes to electric vans, and the brand-new Nissan e-NV200 takes the bar even higher. Nissan introduced the e-NV200 at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and this electric van does not disappoint. Nissan outdid themselves as they combined elements from two mulit-award winning vehicles: the Nissan LEAF and…

Should I Buy a Minivan or a Passenger Van?

Pictured: 2018 Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger Van Photo: Nissan If your convoy involves a lot of family members, you need more than just two rows of seats in your vehicle — you need all the seating you can get. When a full-size SUV won’t cut it, it’s time to consider a van. But which is…

Ford Fund, New England Dealers Make Commitment to Food Banks

Ford has announced that it will be launching a new initiative with its dealers in the New England region that will put a combined $2 million toward the effort of fighting hunger. Ford Motor Company Fund and dealers from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont are teaming with hunger-relief organization…

All-New Electric Ford Van Coming in 2024

Ford will build an all-new electric commercial van at its Craiova plant beginning in 2024 Photo: Ford As part of Ford’s push toward full electrification, the company is investing $300 million in its Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania. This will result in the creation of a new light commercial vehicle in 2023 as well as…

Cinema Cars Foreshadow What Future AVs Will Look Like

Photo: Hertz UK As automated vehicle (AV) technology progresses, cars might one day function like mobile living rooms. The industry just got one step closer to that reality, with the “cinema cars” that Hertz has introduced. The company revamped six minivans into compact movie theaters, drawing on art deco-inspired decor for the interior renovation. A…

Chevy Malibu Makes US News’ List of Nine Best Midsize Sedans for Families

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Premier Minivans and SUVs aren’t the only family-friendly vehicles. Sedans offer spacious cabins, generous cargo space, and a responsive performance that make school runs and road trips enjoyable for the whole family. And one midsize sedan worth checking out is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, which just made U.S. News & World Report’s…