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2005 – 2010 Honda Odyssey Recall Affects Over 885K Vehicles

2005 – 2010 Honda Odyssey Recall Affects Over 885K Vehicles

This just in: every car ever made anywhere has been recalled for safety issues. Okay, not really, but with the alarming number of auto safety recalls in recent weeks, it sure seems that way. The latest to be added to the list is a 2005 – 2010 Honda Odyssey recall that in total affects 886,815 […]

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Nissan Announces 2014 NV Van Pricing

Nissan Announces 2014 NV Van Pricing

For those looking for a van to haul around either cargo or multiple passengers, Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2014 Nissan NV Cargo Van and 2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van last week. These commercial vans offer a bit of something for everyone with multiple model and powertrain options. Go Wireless: Nissan continues researching […]

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Nissan e-NV200 Debuts in Geneva

Nissan e-NV200 Debuts in Geneva

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 Nissan NV200. […]

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Ford Production Moves to Ohio from Mexico

Ford Production Moves to Ohio from Mexico

Ford is ensuring even more of its trucks are made in the United States, as it has announced plans to move production of the F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks from its current location in Escobedo, Mexico to Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, OH. According to an AutoBlog.com report, Ford’s move from Mexico to […]

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Consumer Reports Worst New Cars of 2014 List Tallies Least of the Least

Consumer Reports Worst New Cars of 2014 List Tallies Least of the Least

If there’s ever a tool that is of particular use to a new car shopper, it’s the multitude of annual “Best X” lists that some of the world’s foremost automotive experts serve up for the car-buying public. But for those of us who love a good dose of schadenfreude, there’s the Consumer Reports Worst New […]

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Photo Finish: 1947 Ford Sedan Delivery

Photo Finish: 1947 Ford Sedan Delivery

An antique Ford Sedan Delivery restored to a beautiful shine.

History of the Sedan Delivery 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. […]

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Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy

Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy

Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears in mind consumers with categorical needs and does the diligence. Not surprisingly, most of the segment-toppers are […]

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2014 Ram ProMaster Recall Due to Broken Brake Hoses

2014 Ram ProMaster Recall Due to Broken Brake Hoses

Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one […]

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Kelley Blue Book Names 2014 Toyota Sienna Best Family Car

Kelley Blue Book Names 2014 Toyota Sienna Best Family Car

Let’s do a quick math problem (don’t worry – it’s an easy one). If you take versatility and add family-friendly features, what do you get? If your answer was the 2014 Toyota Sienna, you couldn’t be more correct. Like you, Kelley Blue Book seems to be proficient at math, deciding with this simple addition problem […]

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2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse Place on KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars List

2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse Place on KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars List

Kelley Blue Book has put together its list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014, and two Chevrolet vehicles have found themselves in KBB’s good graces for their commitments to safety, comfort, performance, roominess, and fun: the 2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse. KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 includes two minivans, four full-size […]

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2014 Jeep Patriot and 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Win KBB Awards

2014 Jeep Patriot and 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Win KBB Awards

Two Chrysler Group LLC. vehicles have been named tops in their class for the lowest prices available: the 2014 Jeep Patriot and 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan both won Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards this past week for having the lowest ownership costs in the compact SUV/crossover and minivan/van categories, respectively. The Jeep […]

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2015 Chevrolet City Express Debuts in the Windy City

2015 Chevrolet City Express Debuts in the Windy City

Last Thursday, the bowtie brand unveiled the all-new 2015 Chevrolet City Express at the Chicago Auto Show (after previewing an extended look at the all-new Captain America movie, because who doesn’t love nice product placement?). EMBED TWEET: #Chevy is making movie magic. #FuelCAS https://t.co/wURM8Lks8U — The News Wheel (@thenewswheel) February 6, 2014 So what is […]

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2014 Chrysler Town & Country Overview

2014 Chrysler Town & Country Overview

2014 Chrysler Town & Country Exterior 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 […]

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2014 Mazda MAZDA5 Overview

2014 Mazda MAZDA5 Overview

2014 MAZDA5 Exterior The 2014 MAZDA5 finds itself in the unique class of compact minivans, and delivers the unique, flowing lines that the Japanese automaker is renowned for.  The MAZDA5’s standard 16-inch wheels help provide a sporty stance that treads the line between fun-driving compact coupe and family-hauling minivan. 2014 MAZDA5 Performance Every 2014 MAZDA5 […]

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2014 Nissan Quest Overview

2014 Nissan Quest Overview

Nissan has designed the Quest with drivers and passengers in mind. Check out the 2014 Nissan Quest Overview to see what all it has in store. 2014 Nissan Quest Exterior At first glance, it’s easy to see that the 2014 Quest isn’t the typical minivan. Unique styling with a boxy rear end makes the Quest […]

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Ram 1500 Named Motor Trend 2014 Truck of the Year

Ram 1500 Named Motor Trend 2014 Truck of the Year

For its annual end-of-the-year list, Motor Trend announced last week that the Ram 1500 was its choice for 2014 Truck of the Year®. The announcement proper was made at the birthplace of Ram Trucks, the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan; Motor Trend’s report on what made the Ram 1500 its 2014 Truck of the […]

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2014 Toyota Avalon Adds Features to Bold Redesign

2014 Toyota Avalon Adds Features to Bold Redesign

When Toyota introduced the 2013 Avalon, the heavily revamped sedan made a huge splash in the premium mid-size segment. With the 2014 model year, Toyota plans on making an even bigger impact by introducing more standard features to the Avalon than ever before, making it a big contender. The 2014 Toyota Avalon will keep a […]

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2014 Toyota Sienna Profile: “Mommy Like”

2014 Toyota Sienna Profile: “Mommy Like”

When you think of a mini-van, you don’t normally think it’s got “swag.” Well, think again—the new 2014 Toyota Sienna has the type of swag that would make all the other parents’ jaws drop. With the ability to comfortably fit up to 8 passengers comfortably (say goodbye to children fighting over seats), sedan-like styling, and […]