Photo: Toyota For the eighth consecutive year, Toyota Canada Inc. has earned more Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards than any other auto manufacturer, this time around hauling in 11 awards. To receive a Vincentric Best Value in Canada Award, vehicles are compared against competitors in their respective segments and evaluated based on their actual…
2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL If you’re a fleet manager or driver, you pine for reliability, durability, and low cost. If the 2018 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America awards are any indication, no brand on the market provides a better combination of these qualities than Ford. The Blue Oval this week took home…
Chevrolet will end production for the Malibu later this fall, drawing the… Chevrolet has an affinity for creating legendary family sedans, and the Malibu… As you hit the open road this summer, there’s a lot to… There’s no doubt that there are major differences among SUVs and hatchbacks… The News WheelThe News Wheel is a…
Modes of transportation at the “Most Magical Place on Earth” Photo: Clément Bardot The Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is a lot larger than many first-time visitors realize. In fact, the property covers approximately 25,000 acres, or right around 40 square miles. With four theme parks, two water parks, and more than…
Photo: Izabela Mierzejewski via CC Buying an RV is an excellent option if you want to spend more time on the open road. But as there are many different types of RVs to suit many different lifestyles, choosing an RV — the right RV — means you’ll have a much better time if you know…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a couple of days time and given that I write for a website about cars, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to put together a review—the only downside being that of the seven movies that came before it, I had seen exactly none. So last week…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was named the Texas Auto Writers Association’s Family Car of Texas 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…
Grab a box of tissues: it’s time for The News Wheel’s In Memoriam video, paying tribute to the cars we lost in 2014 To paraphrase Boyz II Men, it’s so hard to say goodbye… except to you, Nissan Cube. Actually, since we’re talking cars here, maybe the R&B quartet’s “End of the Road” would be…
Despite the popularity of ride share services, it’s surprising how few people… In general, it seems that we Americans aren’t all that good at… Lately, it feels like we live in the era of the recall—we… In recent weeks there has been growing controversy and concern about the… It sounds like the National Highway Traffic…
Despite the vertical filming angle, this video might be more entertaining than the newly revamped Top Gear Have you been feeling lost since the revamp of Top Gear? Not sure how to go on without a bit of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May in your life? Well, never fear—I’ve got you covered. A…
Last week, the news for Top Gear seemed bleak. The show’s ratings had dipped below the lowest-rated episode of Jeremy Clarkson’s reign, and bet takers had made it look increasingly likely that the show would soon be cancelled, or at least that Chris Evans (not that one) would be fired. But last night’s show shined…
Another member added to the ever-growing Pacifica family When Chrysler set out to create its latest minivan model, it wanted a vehicle that would be attractive to every kind of driver. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been quite the resounding success in this regard. Nevertheless, Chrysler is constantly looking for ways to make the Pacifica even…
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities who marvel at the handy new Remote Smart Parking Assist feature on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Titled “Smaht Pahk,” the minute-long commercial brings together actors John Krasinski and Chris Evans, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Rachel Dratch, and Boston Red Sox icon…
We might make fun of the minivan a lot, but there is no denying the vehicle’s versatility, whether you have a large family, team, or band to drive around the country. Nissan currently offers the Nissan Quest in the United States to satisfy shoppers looking for a large people mover, but the current generation has…
2015 Chevy City Express at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show – 2015 Chevy City Express Overview What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new…
The long-anticipated fate of the Chevy City Express commercial van has finally… The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to… Is your small business desperately in need of a new cargo van… Fleet managers, rejoice! Chevrolet today began shipping the 2015 City Express to… Remarkably, the Chevy Express (and the GMC…
While autonomous vehicle technology is still in the early stages of development,… Most people take their ability to easily operate a car for granted.… Handicap-designated parking spaces are still a relatively new requirement in the United… Standard vehicles offer limited options for those who need specialized access and… In order to make its vehicles more…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has earned IIHS’s highest possible safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ It looks like the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is more than just a pretty face. Chrysler’s new minivan recently underwent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing, which is considered one of the most stringent in the industry, and…
Photo: David Holt The British government has announced it will ban the sale of all new gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and vans from 2040, in response to concerns that rising levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) may pose a serious threat to public health. According to ministers, poor air quality is the biggest environmental risk to…
Prior to the reveal of the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility broke cover and established itself as the new must-have LEO vehicle for police departments around the country. The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility brings with it a standard hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain that’s estimated, when compared…
The holidays have arrived and you’re filling your calendar with Christmas parties… Handicap-accessible vans offer customized transportation solutions to anyone who needs special accommodations… Standard vehicles offer limited options for those who need specialized access and…
The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 has been a hit for Ford in Canada Photo: Ford Even with ongoing inventory challenges, Ford Motor Company of Canada secured a winning quarter of sales over the past three months. In Q2 2021, Ford of Canada sold 65,958 vehicles overall, up 30.5 percent from the pace set through the…
Toyota has announced its partnership with Kentucky State University, one which involves a scholarship program that will help mechanical-engineering students attending the university and, Toyota hopes, persuade them to ultimately bring their talents to their headquarters someday. Vehicles for Road Trips: 2014 Toyota Sienna Named Best Family Car The Toyota Engineering Scholarship program will be…
The 2020 Mitsubishi lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors When you’re in the market for a new family hauler, minivan and SUV models are prominent options. In order to decide which vehicle type is right for your family, take a gander at the advantages of each. Financing Your Next Vehicle: Choosing whether to buy or lease The…
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America has rolled out a comprehensive update to the Volvo Auto Hauler, featuring state-of-the-art technologies and improved payload capacity. Based on the same platform as the vocational VHD model, the Volvo VAH features new deep-drop front axles, a low-height Volvo Air Ride rear suspension, and an industry-exclusive…
GMC reported sales totaling 47,412 trucks, SUVs, and vans in July, a year-over-year volume decrease of 7.3%. Retail sales fell off 9.3% year-over-year with 43,349 vehicles delivered. Despite the overall fall in volume for the month, the GMC brand as a whole boosted its best-ever month of retail ATPs (average transaction prices) with an 8% year-over-year…
Ford Transit Skyliner Concept Ford recently gave us a close look at the Ford Transit Skyliner Concept ahead of the New York International Auto Show, where it will debut. Ford described the new concept as a “private jet on wheels,” and with good reason. The all-new Ford Transit Skyline Concept revolutionizes ultra-premium land transportation. The…
When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits… When it comes to buying a new car, many Canadian shoppers are… The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was redesigned for 2018, and that redesign has… Since an SUV is designed for road trips and as a family-hauler,… Making the Earth a safer, healthier planet…
Self-driving car developer Waymo has made headlines as it spread its testing across the country, offered driverless taxi rides, and threw some serious shade at rival Uber. Now, though, the maker of the adorable koala car (and less adorable minivans) will be heading for a new testing ground: China. Bringing It Along: When you bring…
Photo: byronv2 It should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed car news over the past year that electric vehicles are on the rise, with more and more iterations hitting the market along with expanding charging infrastructure and attention paid to what was once a pitifully small niche market segment. So, just how…
James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond are launching their own social network called DriveTribe It doesn’t appear that the floundering of the newly revamped Top Gear—and the fact that its host Chris Evans quit—has had any effect whatsoever on the original Top Gear trio of hosts. In fact, some might say Jeremy Clarkson, Richard…
2018 Hyundai Elantra Return your car within three days if you’re not happy with it. It sounds too good to be true—but for Hyundai customers, this is the new reality. The new policy, referred to as Hyundai Shopper Assurance, will allow customers to return their recently-purchased vehicle for any reason. Two caveats: the vehicle must…
“One last ride” to end your day at Universal Studios Universal Studios Florida is considered to be one of the premier family destinations in the country. Now, a famous on-screen family is making their way to the theme park in the form of Universal’s latest attraction. Universal Studios recently shared some in-depth information surrounding its upcoming…
Ford on Thursday was revealed to have been the winner of seven Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America awards. The awards, which are determined based on cost-of-ownership analysis gleaned from eight different factors, named the Ford Transit, Transit Connect, Flex, and Lincoln MKS and MKC as the top dogs in their respective classes. Looking for…
Photo: Negative Space In the few days after Christmas, it’s common to reflect on special moments that happened during the holiday…and revel in the cool gifts you received. Maybe you got practical gifts from your mom or a distant relative, like socks or a new mug. Or maybe you got more extravagant ones like a…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put them through school, and gotten them to move out of your house. Now it’s time to turn in that minivan (which is on its last leg) for a replacement car. Before you go and celebrate your freedom with the sports coupe you’ve always wanted, you have to consider how the…
Photo: CheapFullCoverageAutoInsurance.com In many states, car insurance is required by law. Since it’s a necessary expense for drivers, here’s a look at just 15 of many factors that impact your car insurance rates. Get a Head Start: Tips for buying your first car Photo: Chevrolet Since foreign cars may have hard-to-find parts and fewer qualified…
With a new year underway, car companies are reviewing their numbers from the past year, and you have to imagine that some are very satisfied like Mercedes-Benz. While its new cars rebounded at the end of the year, its pre-owned vehicles succeeded its previous year total. Strong final month Even after a slow start, Mercedes…
If you were an average Top Gear viewer last series (#23), upon watching the first of the new series without the old Clarkson trio, you were likely very displeased with new host Chris Evans and somewhat pleased with new co-host Matt LeBlanc. And like many, you were happy to learn that Chris Evans wasn’t returning for…
The self-driving Chevrolet-FNR concept that debuted at Auto Shanghai 2015 Back in 2015, we reported the debut of the Chevrolet-FNR concept at Auto Shanghai. The futuristic vehicle was developed by GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center with the intent of appealing to “tomorrow’s younger consumers by utilizing innovative car networking technology.” With its capsule body,…
2017 Nissan 2500HD CargoX Nissan’s Canton Assembly Plant is hitting some significant numbers — 15 years in operation and 4 million vehicles in production. The impressive production milestone of the Canton plant also means more jobs — approximately 250 new or retained positions in the Mississippi facility to account for the greater demand for NV commercial…
Welcome to this special edition of In the Rearview, where instead of looking back over the last week, we looked back over the last 52, picking out some of the biggest and best automotive news of 2016. I Heard ‘Biggest’ and ‘Best’: So check out Chevy’s sweet lineup of SUVs and crossovers We begin with…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the newest competitor in the minivan segment, and it’s starting off hot. This brand-new minivan is a major update from last year’s Chrysler Town & Country minivan, offering consumers a very different interpretation of a soccer mom vehicle. Rather than giving consumers another bland minivan—because it’s hard to ignore the…
GMC got a sizable sales bump in August with 12.4% total growth… GMC reported sales totaling 47,412 trucks, SUVs, and vans in July, a year-over-year… GMC sales totaled 41,434 trucks and SUVs in June, a 3.6% year-over-year… GMC sales fell 5.2% in May with 41,126 units delivered in the… GMC’s overall sales increased 12% in March…
While the departure of Chris Evans (not that one) from Top Gear was not entirely unexpected, it certainly put the brand new show in a tailspin. Who exactly is in charge now? Is the squad of supporting hosts more important now? How does the Stig feel about this?! To give the creative team behind Top…
The BMW i3 Photo: The News Wheel Leading premium carmaker BMW is strongly holding onto the luxury crown by unveiling its plans to launch an extensive lineup of futuristic concept cars and electric vehicles, as well as a trendsetting makeover of its existing sport utility vehicles. At its NEXTGen event held in Munich on June 25, the…
Photo: Pixabay While it’s unlikely you’ll see a white Christmas in Florida, there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. Across the entire Sunshine State, you’ll find a variety of drive-thru Christmas light displays to light up your holiday season. The Holiday Fantasy of Lights is open every night from 6-10 p.m. until Jan….
While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut, you may be disappointed to learn that these vehicles won’t necessarily make roads much safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars may still be unable to avoid an astounding two-thirds of vehicle crashes. Innovative and Efficient: Mitsubishi Outlander…
Jazz may not be as popular or influential as it once was, but it’s still a musical genre bursting with energy, emotion, and creativity. Even if you think of jazz as hopelessly boring, old-fashioned, or snobbish, you’ll be pleasantly surprised once you start exploring all it has to offer. Today is International Jazz Day, and…
The Chrysler Airflow Concept teases the brand’s all-electric future Photo: Stellantis Don’t look now, but Chrysler is loading up to go all-electric by 2028. At this month’s CES 2022 show in Las Vegas, the brand revealed the new Chrysler Airflow Concept and announced plans for its first EV by 2025. Stellantis Moves Toward Electric Future:…
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