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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:…

So, anyone who knows my writing (hi, mom!) knows that I just love electric cars – in fact, I even wrote a while back about my first time getting to drive the Chevy Volt, and how it was pretty great. Well, now I have been driving it around some more for a while, and it…

Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the Ford F-Series winning Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Image Award for trucks. The F-Series this week was named the recipient of KBB’s 2017 Brand Image Award for Best Overall Truck Brand, marking four consecutive years that the Blue Oval has reigned supreme. Further, Ford has taken…

Imagine your Uber rolling up in a polka-dotted Traverse! Photo: The Walt Disney Company At the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, there are plenty of ways to get around. You can climb aboard a bus, board a ferry, or take a ride on the monorail (¡Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas!). Even with…

The 1935 Stout Scarab, which is being returned to the Detroit Historical Museum after a 12-year loan to a Maine museum, looks more or less like a tall version of its namesake. A pronounced line down the center of its body brings to mind the beetle’s jeweled carapace, and its rounded body brings to mind…

Oscar must be of the mindset that minivans are lame When it comes down to it, the Chrysler Pacifica is a pretty impressive vehicle, even compared to its various competitors in the minivan segment. Of course, any vehicle, regardless of make or model, would look excellent if it were hypothetically compared to a literal trash-mobile. That’s precisely the comparison…

Owners get “Joya,” a voice-activated virtual assistant powered by Google Cloud… The Avalon, Corolla Hybrid, and Sienna LE are repeat winners, having also been named the best fleet vehicles in… Toyota’s new app could go a long way toward helping parents keep their children safe… To earn the title of 2021 Family Green Car of…

Many people buy used cars because of the reduced costs regarding taxes, car insurance, and the registration. Another reason why people choose used cars is because they carry a lower price. The used car market is diverse, offering everything from off-road, trucks, vans, sedans, and even luxury brands. One of the biggest concerns for used…

How did ice cream trucks become so common? Photo: the camera is a toy via CC If there’s one sound that immediately stirs up nostalgic feelings of your childhood–or causes you to flinch if you’ve ever been stuck behind one in traffic–it’s the sound of music from an ice cream truck. While food trucks have…

The holiday season often brings with it cold weather, which makes the safety and warmth of our cars difficult to leave. Luckily, there are several places across the state of Ohio where you can experience the holiday season and extravagant light displays without leaving the comfort of your heated car seats. Perfect for Family-Friendly Holiday…

Photo: Warner Bros. Television Throughout its run on The CW, One Tree Hill made a point of bringing cars to the forefront. From Keith Scott’s Body Shop to Dan Scott Motors, there were a handful of classic cars that made guest (or recurring) appearances. In fact, several of them are more character than car. Reminiscing on…

Photo: Matheus Bertelli | Pexels Last month we reported that the recreational vehicle market was set for rapid growth, and as it turns out one of the primary and perhaps unlikely markets driving that growth is millennials. According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, a trade group based in Washington DC, the average age of…

Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing service, a world’s first, and its partnership with FCA is going strong. In 2016, the automaker supplied 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to the company and upped the ante to 500 in 2017. For 2018, the number of supplied Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans will register in the thousands. “With the world’s first…

Although minivans don’t sport the edgiest silhouettes, they do provide exceptional comfort — so much space for passengers and stuff! — as a daily driver and especially as a road trip warrior. No surprise then that the award-winning 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid earned a score of 8.9 out of 10 on the U.S. News &…

The Chrysler Pacifica, the vehicle that defined the minivan segment with its debut, has always been designed to deliver a comfortable and safe driving experience for families on the road as well as deliver a ton of space for drivers who need to transport a ton of stuff. So, with its award-winning 2019 model, it’s…

Ford’s head of product development and purchasing, Hau Thai-Tang, confirms that the automaker will cut the number of platforms underpinning its vehicles to just five and add nine new nameplates to its lineup in the next five years. Thai-Tang spoke at the 2018 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference in New York earlier this month where he…

It’s enough to make someone exclaim “Hot Dog!” Plenty of automakers have a minivan in their model lineup. But how many can claim to have a “Minnie” van? Honda now can. After all, the Japanese automaker unveiled its Disney-themed “Minnie Van” at the D23 Expo. A Choice the Whole Family Will Enjoy: Honda Odyssey Updates More…

MotorTrend gives the Lincoln Navigator Black Label the edge over the BMW X7 Photo: Lincoln In what’s hailed as a battle of underdogs, the Lincoln Navigator Black Label wins out over the BMW X7 xDrive40i in MotorTrend’s comparison review. Author Eleonor Segura writes that the battle between the two full-size luxury SUVs, while close, comes…

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid took home two top distinctions in the 2018 Automotive Performance Index™ (API) study conducted by the Automotive Science Group. The innovative hybrid snagged the titles for Best All-around Performance and Best Environmental Performance, a repeat victory for the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Check Out: Chrysler lineup According…

Traveling with pets can be a delightful challenge because cars are not… The 2018 Driver Revolution green vehicle competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive… Although minivans don’t sport the edgiest silhouettes, they do provide exceptional comfort… Your large family will appreciate the ample space and interior storage solutions… If you’re in the market for a…

A Chrysler Pacifica at the Windsor Assembly Plant Photo: FCA The Association of Energy Engineers has recognized the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant for having the 2021 Canada Region Energy Project of the Year. The plant won this award for significantly reducing the amount of energy it uses in its paint shop. Another Award Under Its…

Waymo just got way more Pacificas Late last year, Chrysler donated 100 custom Pacifica vehicles to Waymo, the self-driving car offshoot of Google. These Chrysler Pacifica models were specially constructed and designed for autonomous driving capabilities. Waymo and Chrysler are now ramping up to take their partnership to the next level. As such, Chrysler is set to…

Last week, Google’s self-driving car division split off from the main company, renaming itself Waymo as a company under the Alphabet corporate umbrella. This week, the company wasted no time in showing off its first vehicle to be retrofitted for autonomous operation: the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Award-Winner: Just look at the expert accolades being heaped…

Since debuting in 1987, the Dodge Grand Caravan has been a popular… Sporting distinct interior and exterior design elements, the 35th Anniversary Editions of… In a year where several other major automakers are struggling to maintain… The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast,… Strong sales numbers for the Jeep brand…

A Lauderhill, Florida man involuntarily re-enacted the scene in Toy Story where Woody is nearly run over by a truck. The best part of waking up… Noel Evans was sleeping on a mattress on the floor in his room when he suddenly got an unexpected house guest: the back bumper of neighbor Tamera Pierre’s car. Pierre,…

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is revamping the minivan segment When you think of a minivan, it’s likely you think of crushed dry cereal in the carpet, taking children to soccer practice, and practical features. Well, think again. Chrysler is looking to change the face of the minivan segment by introducing the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. As…

The all-new 2018 Honda Accord and the 2018 Honda Odyssey have been earned Good Housekeeping’s 2018 “Best New Car Awards,” and really, is anyone surprised? This is just the latest addition to an impressively long list of awards the Japanese automaker has been racking up in the last several weeks. It seems that every major…

Thinking about purchasing a new minivan to transport your large family (and perhaps a pet or two as well!), but don’t know where to start? The 2015 Nissan Quest is an efficient and affordable option—and has unique Nissan styling that sets it apart from other minivans on the market. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the…

2014 Chrysler Town & Country Overview The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country’s exterior flaunts an air of elegance and capability. The front grille is reminiscent of those found on Chrysler’s premium sedans, while the standard 17-inch alloy wheels and roof rack show off the versatility of the Town & Country. 2014 Chrysler Town & Country…

Chrysler Town & Country History The Chrysler Town & Country was first introduced in 1989 as the market began to focus on producing more vehicles that could fit large families comfortably. Since its introduction, the Town & Country has established itself as a top choice in the minivan segment, making it the perfect car for…

The popularity of Ram’s latest pickup model grew exponentially in August During the first few months following the 2019 Ram 1500’s official release, the popular pickup was having a bit of trouble finding its footing. Sales were actually on the decline during that time. However, the Ram 1500 made a triumphant return to form last…

2016 Chevrolet 4500 Low Cab Forward Crew Cab Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet and GMC, as General Motors‘ non-luxury brands in the North American market, are also the source of much of the company’s commercial fleet vehicles, and as GM expands its electric and plug-in vehicle offerings in its passenger cars, these two brands have…

The market is filled with compact sport utility vehicles, and it’s no surprise. Buyers love the combination of performance, utility, space, and efficiency. When it comes to the Encore crossover, you can toss one more quality in that blend: luxury. Buick’s premium Encore is arguably the brand’s most popular entry and comes with a broad…

SUVs, trucks, and minivans usually get all the attention from drivers looking… The Chevy Impala will mark its final day of production on Feb.… The 2019 Chevy Sonic secured a spot on U.S. News and World… It only takes the 2020 Chevy Malibu approximately six seconds to reach… Equipped with cabins that offer plenty of…