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…
The long-forgotten GMC Chevette Photo: Diego HC via CC When you think about GMC, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Beefy trucks like the Sierra 1500? Capable but family-focused SUVs like the Acadia and the Terrain? Commercial vans like the Savana? That makes sense; the brand has spent more than a century establishing…
Ford’s BraunAbility MXV, a wheelchair-accessible SUV Photo: Ford Independent transportation for those in wheelchairs is possible today thanks to companies who turn production models into accessible vehicles with customized entry, steering, and pedal solutions. Working with a conversion specialist will help you get the upgrades you need. Before deciding upon those specifics, the conversation needs…
Photo: Chrysler The award-winning, innovative, and industry standard-setting Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has earned yet another accolade. This time, the nod comes from the experts at Autotrader, who named the family-friendly and well-equipped minivan to its list of the 12 Best Electric Vehicles. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the first and only electrified minivan to secure…
The day is finally here. Tonight, preview showings of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast will come to cinemas around the US to the delight of fans young and old. However, we still have a couple hours to go until the film starts, and many fans have to wait until this weekend to see it. No matter how…
A lot of exciting news came from Hyundai‘s press conference this morning at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. In addition to announcing the expansion of the Hyundai Shoppers Assurance program nationwide and the promotion of the brand’s non-profit Hyundai Hope on Wheels (which was featured in a recent Super Bowl commercial), Chief Marketing Officer Dean Evans…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is an updated model, offering several upgrades over the outgoing model. Those improvements—including new features, an all-new hybrid trim, and fun testimonials from uber-dad Jim Gaffigan—have apparently paid off, because the model has just been named “Best Minivan of 2016” by the experts at Cars.com. The 2017…
It looks like this Formula One season might be the last for driver Jenson Button. The Brit is expected to announce an end to his sixteen-season career in Formula One before the race occurring at Suzuka this weekend. Though Button has been negotiating with McLaren, it’s likely he will now bow out, focusing on splitting…
More American semis will be electric, thanks to a new memorandum that some states signed Recently, we shared how some automakers will release electric truck models in the near future. But there also seems to be a new push for electric heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. — especially if you live in certain states. Hardworking…
Ford CEO Jim Hackett (left) and Volkswagen AG Dr. Herbert Diess Photo: Ford Motor Company After much rumor and intrigue, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced in January plans to form an alliance that will lead to the joint development of commercial vans and midsize pickup trucks by 2022. The partnership is primarily focused…
Ford this month revealed its new Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid at Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017, which took place in Millbrook. The Transit Custom PHEV breaks cover as the automaker ramps up a 12-month trial that will see select London fleet customers make use of 20 low-emissions vans in day-to-day operations. “For more than 50…
2015 Toyota Sienna pricing announced Toyota’s been putting lots and lots of emphasis on its upcoming 2015 Toyota Sienna minivan. By marketing it as a “Swagger Wagon” (another way of Toyota admitting minivans are lame and trying to disguise them as something cool), Toyota hopes to draw in young parents who need the space a…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Rumors emerged this week that Ford may take a similar tack with the Mustang Mach-E as it is the Bronco, delivering a “baby” Mustang Mach-E built on the Volkswagen Modular Electric Drive Matrix platform. Ford has since denied the claim. Per Auto Express, representatives of Ford and VW met in November…
FCA has a unique plan to counteract Ram’s falling sales Pickup trucks seem to be some of the most popular vehicles across the automotive industry at the moment. Sales for the Ford F Series of trucks, including the best-selling F-150, were up 7% last month, and Chevy Silverado sales rose 24% during the same period….
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