The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the newest competitor in the minivan segment, and it’s starting off hot. This brand-new minivan is a major update from last year’s Chrysler Town & Country minivan, offering consumers a very different interpretation of a soccer mom vehicle. Rather than giving consumers another bland minivan—because it’s hard to ignore the…
GMC got a sizable sales bump in August with 12.4% total growth… GMC reported sales totaling 47,412 trucks, SUVs, and vans in July, a year-over-year… GMC sales totaled 41,434 trucks and SUVs in June, a 3.6% year-over-year… GMC sales fell 5.2% in May with 41,126 units delivered in the… GMC’s overall sales increased 12% in March…
While the departure of Chris Evans (not that one) from Top Gear was not entirely unexpected, it certainly put the brand new show in a tailspin. Who exactly is in charge now? Is the squad of supporting hosts more important now? How does the Stig feel about this?! To give the creative team behind Top…
The BMW i3 Photo: The News Wheel Leading premium carmaker BMW is strongly holding onto the luxury crown by unveiling its plans to launch an extensive lineup of futuristic concept cars and electric vehicles, as well as a trendsetting makeover of its existing sport utility vehicles. At its NEXTGen event held in Munich on June 25, the…
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…
T.J. Miller being his typical self in Office Christmas Party I wanted so much for this year’s new adult Christmas comedy, Office Christmas Party, to be as funny, if not funnier, than last year’s standout The Night Before. And with an amazing lead and supporting cast, which included the likes of Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller,…
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…
Photo: Ralph Hutter via Unsplash Democrats are attempting to move a bill through Congress that would allow American customers who purchase an electric vehicle to get $12,500 back on their taxes, up from $7,500 currently. However, the bill has several stipulations that have turned it into a partisan issue. Among The Big Three: History of…
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…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Each year, the editors at Kelley Blue Book choose the rides that meet the needs of America’s families. One of the best minivans, according to KBB, is the popular and award-winning Chrysler Pacifica. Available Now: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica “If variety and flexibility are the priorities that you bring to the…
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