Ford of Canada saw its sales decline 5.8% in August with a total of 27,299 vehicles delivered versus 28,987 vehicles sold in August 2016. Though August saw declines both in terms of car and truck/SUV/van sales, Ford did get significant gains out of a number of key models. “SUVs have been growing in popularity as…
Check out the fancy new Ford Galaxy Vignale Photo: Ford Motor Company The idea that a minivan (or people mover or MPV or soccer parent ride or whatever you want to call it) can’t be stylish is, frankly, bunko. Fancy vans do exist, and if you’re a Ford fan in Europe you’ll soon have a…
Ford Motor Company is donating a Ford Transit Mobile Food Pantry to the New York Common Pantry as part of Robin Hood’s “Night for NYC.” This donation will allow the New York Common Pantry to better deliver food to low income senior citizens as is outlined in Nourish, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program funded by…
Handicap-accessible vans offer customized transportation solutions to anyone who needs special accommodations entering, steering, or driving a vehicle. Although you already know that owning a customized vehicle would be ideal for you, you might be hesitant to follow through because of your limited budget. Your transportation options don’t have to be limited by your financial…
General Motors has announced that its Chevrolet and GMC Business Elite program grew by 16 percent in its first year by adding 74 new dealers to its network. Since launching in March 2013, the Business Elite program has aimed to provide GM’s business customers with the best-possible sales and service experience for the duration of…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the top car news of the week in delectable bite-sized form. First, Nissan built two electric vehicle fast-chargers on I-96 in Michigan, proudly proclaiming to all that this was a sign that, unlike the other automakers, it is completely dedicated to building a convenient charging infrastructure–perhaps…
General Motors announced on Wednesday that it has reached a long-term agreement with Navistar to develop and produce medium-duty, conventional cab Class 4/5 commercial vehicles for Chevrolet. Get excited. Need a Quick Quote? Try Black Book’s credit score estimator The move will allow Navistar to grow its portfolio exponentially, and it allows General Motors to increase…
The BMW Championship We’re not sure what BMW has in common with golf other than that both are somewhat expensive to get into—nonetheless, BMW, the Western Golf Association (WGA), and PGA Tour have announced the automaker’s commitment as the title sponsor of the BMW Championship has been extended by five years through 2019. In addition…
Photo: Jayco Australia Recreational vehicle manufacturer Jayco has announced the launch of its 2019 Silverline Caravan, which will feature Amazon Alexa technology to make it the world’s first voice-activated caravan. Alexa is part of a new suite of technologies Jayco calls RVConnect, which not only includes the Amazon assistant but also smartphone-controlled Bluetooth awning, a…
After an explosive start to the year, the Honda award train has finally slowed a tad, but still shows no sign of coming to a stop. The latest recognition for the brand comes from Car & Driver magazine, which bestowed eight Honda models with its 2018 “Editors’ Choice” awards. Mid-Size Sedans: 2018 Honda Accord Compact…
A minivan with a big-name voice behind it Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles While minivans were once the go-to family vehicle, contemporary families are somewhat self-conscious about being labeled a “van family.” Chrysler is prepared to challenge those preconceptions with a new ad campaign. Said campaign stars Jamie Foxx as the voice of a talking Chrysler…
GM will be placing a lot of focus on the Chinese market this year China currently possesses the largest automotive market in the world. Furthermore, China happens to be the most lucrative market for several of the brands in the General Motors family, including Cadillac and Buick. To capitalize on this current sales momentum, GM…
The 2019 Chevrolet Spark Chevrolet Korea followed up its October sales gains with a decline of 20 percent for November. Overall, the brand sold 8,280 vehicles for the month, compared with 10,349 in November 2017. Despite Chevy Korea’s decrease in sales, a few models made gains for the month. The Chevy Labo line of trucks…
2020 Chevrolet Malibu Photo: Chevrolet SUVs, trucks, and minivans usually get all the attention from drivers looking for roomy accommodations in their vehicles. But some sedans, like the Chevy Malibu and Chevy Impala, offer ample space, too. The two well-equipped models just made U.S. News & World Report’s List of the 15 Roomiest Sedans in…
Get ready to dive back into the wild world of vehicles named after animals In a previously published article, we discussed vehicles that derive their names from various species of animals. Iconic models like the Ford Mustang and Volkswagen Beetle often embody the characteristics of the creatures they are named after. However, there are so many vehicles…
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