2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns Top Safety Pick+ Safety Rating

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…

Britain to Ban Sale of Most Gas and Diesel Vehicles From 2040

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…

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Powerful, Efficient 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Revealed

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…

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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…

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Ford of Canada Sales Jump 30.5 Percent in Q2 2021

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…

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Toyota, Kentucky State U Team to Create Toyota Engineering Scholarship

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…

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Should Your Family Buy a Minivan or an SUV?

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…

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Volvo Auto Hauler is Stronger, More Modern

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 Sales Dip 7.3% in July; Retail ATPs up 8% for New Record

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…

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Ford Transit Skyliner Concept to Bow in New York

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…

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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…

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Waymo Moves To Gain Foothold in China

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…

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Old ‘Top Gear’ Trio Launch New Social Network for Car Lovers

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…

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Universal Studios Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at its Upcoming “Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Attraction

“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…

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Ford Pulls Down Seven Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards

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…

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3 Celebrities Who Received Chevys as Presents

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…

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Life After Parenting: Choosing the Right Car as an Empty Nester

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…

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15 Factors that Impact Your Car Insurance Rates

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…

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Mercedes Closes Out 2018 with a December to Remember

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…

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GM Files Trademarks for Chevrolet FNR, Prompting New Autonomous Electric Vehicle Rumors

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,…

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Nissan’s Canton Assembly Plant Marks 15-Year Anniversary with Production Milestone

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…

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In the Rearview: All of 2016

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…

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