2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA Media The most awarded minivan this year and last is taking home another distinction, and this specific award is very near and dear to the Chrysler’s heart. “To have Chrysler Pacifica win back-to-back awards from the AutoTRADER.ca judges is further validation of the innovation and leadership we maintain in…
The M3 E92–a BMW pickup truck. It’s a joke. Get it? Steak and marshmallows. Cats and flamethrowers. Woody Allen and Pauly Shore. Some combinations just aren’t meant to be. That’s BMW’s perspective on pickup trucks. Despite teasing us with the idea previously, the automaker’s executives have confirmed that BMW has no plans of adding a…
Need help getting around in Denver? You’re in luck! Denver is the capital of Colorado and the largest city in the Rocky Mountains region, as well as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It’s known as “The Mile-High City” for its sitting at an altitude of 5,280 feet above sea level. Recommended…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, but this time, with gusto. This week, we are once more talking about the giant that is Fiat Chrysler, but I realized that I talk bad about them a lot on these videos, so I wanted to start with some positive news….
As the latest collaboration in Marvel Studios’ ongoing automotive product placements, Hyundai has struck a deal with Marvel Studios to prominently feature the redesigned Veloster in the upcoming blockbuster, Ant Man and the Wasp. Previously only seen in Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Hyundai’s starring role in the sequel to 2015’s quirky Ant Man…
If the Camaro Krypton turns out to be a life-size version of this toy car, we won’t even be mad Photo credit: HotWheels.wikia Batman famously drives the Batmobile, but what kind of celebrity ride does Superman pilot? It seems pretty unnecessary for an alien with the ability to fly and leap tall buildings in a single…
Mercedes at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show This week’s Geneva Motor Show is playing host to a number of big reveals from automakers across the globe. Among the contributing brands is Mercedes-Benz, arguably the world’s most loved luxury automaker. This year, Mercedes brought a number of new models to tout, among them a new race…
Nissan is committed to building vehicles in the USA, with four plants building new cars in the state of Tennessee, in addition to the design center in California and the technical office in Michigan. According to the automaker, a new engine is built at its Decherd Powertrain Plant every 19 seconds, and the hard work is…
Ford Transit Wins Five Vincentric Best Fleet Value Awards Vincentric announced the winners of its 2015 Best Fleet Value in America awards, and the results are pretty clear: if you are building a company fleet and require the use of some sort of van, you’re likely going to want to go with a Ford. Five…
Ford announced today that it will be sponsoring 175 scholarships in The Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training program, helping provide workplace development training for active military members, veterans, and military families looking to become Certified Nurse Assistants. The program is being offered to eligible citizens in Detroit, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; Washington, DC; Louisville, Kentucky; Atlanta,…
In the midst of the tragic effects of the earthquake that rocked Nepal on April 25th and took the lives of over 8,000 people, the Hyundai Motor Company is stepping in to bring relief to those affected by this tragedy. Immediately after another 7.3-magnitude aftershock today, in a generous move by the automaker, Hyundai has…
Do you notice the design changes made to the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA? The popular Mercedes-Benz CLA compact sedan received a number of styling updates and will come with more available features for the 2017 model year. The 2017 version of the CLA will wear a diamond radiator grille, redesigned bumpers, and new alloy-wheels will also…
Chrysler is serving as a not-so-secret Santa in Windsor, Ontario According to holiday lore, Christmas presents are traditionally delivered by a team of eight tiny reindeer (nine if you include Rudolph). Last week in Windsor, Ontario, that herd of miniature caribou was replaced by a fleet of Chrysler Pacificas. FCA’s Windsor Assembly Plant recently filled eight Pacifica minivans with…
Chrysler had some surprisingly great sales in November Throughout Fiat Chrysler’s sales reports in 2017, there has been one constant: Chrysler brand sales have been on the decline. However, November brought a rather large surprise for FCA, subverting that trend. In fact, Chrysler sales were up by 14% last month. Aiding in the sales increases for…
Jay Leno (right) and Peterson Museum curator Leslie Kendall take a ’48 Davin out for a spin No, that’s not a vintage Elio you’re looking at—it’s one of 12 surviving Davis Divans. Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno took the curio out for a spin in the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. Petersen Museum…
It’s that time of year once again when automakers begin announcing pricing for their latest and greatest, and we know exactly what you’re thinking. Somewhere in the deep recesses of your brain, a tiny little voice is screaming “WHAT OF THE MINIVANS?” Tell that voice to shut it for a minute or two so that…
The truck that makes an entire Thanksgiving tradition possible in the first place For many families across the country, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become something of a time-honored tradition. Before settling down for a Thanksgiving feast, an average of 50 million Americans turn on their television set to tune into this Thanksgiving celebration,…
GMC sales totaled 46,277 vehicles in November, down 5.8% year-over-year. Retail sales totaled 40,417 vehicles, down 1.9%. November marked another record month for Denali penetration, helping drive strong ATPs both for the brand and for General Motors overall. GMC’s decline in sales volume was not for lack of effort from the Terrain, which saw its…
Granted: it’s pretty hard to get super excited about vans. They lack the flash and appeal of sports cars, instead favoring…well, practicality. We, the car-consuming public, love our flash, our flare, and our delicious excess! Ford is looking to build a bridge between our needs for all that glitters and the usefulness of its 2014…
Opel and Vauxhall’s new pan-European Customer Contact Centre in Luton Vauxhall and Opel this month are opening up a brand-new pan-European Customer Contact Centre, located in Luton. The addition of the state-of-the-art facility brings approximately 300 new jobs to the town in Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas, and it adds an additional layer of service…
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 General Motors has filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the term “Scottsdale.” The application (pictured below) specifies that the trademark is for “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles, sport utility vehicles, trucks, vans, engines therefor and structural parts thereof.” The Scottsdale name trademark application…
Ford is launching a major initiative in London that will aim to improve air quality through the use of one of its new electrified vehicles. Ford Motor Company has the support of Transport for London and the funding of the Advanced Propulsion Centre on a 12-month trial that will see 20 Ford Transit Custom PHEV…
Donating your vehicle is easier than you may think Donating something you no longer need so others can benefit from it is a wonderful thing to do. That’s why Goodwill gives everybody the option to donate their vehicle so others can have the opportunity to own a car and to help out the local community….
The Avenir trim will cost approximately $20,000 more than the entry-level Buick GL8 Photo: © General Motors Pricing details for Buick’s first ultra-luxurious Avenir model have finally been released and it certainly doesn’t come cheap. The Buick GL8 Avenir will only be offered in China and features a price tag of RMB 449,900, which translates…
The Sprinter Extreme concept looks like it could tow an entire shopping mall Mercedes-Benz brought a new concept vehicle to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, and it’s not what many people would expect from the German automotive brand. The Sprinter Extreme concept is actually a Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis that has been fully modified by…
Joe Avila; Miguel Nieves, President, Board of Director, Red Cross; Gabriel Lopez, President, Ford Mexico Inexplicably, more than three months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to get back on its feet. While there are those in positions of power who are presumably too busy golfing to consider the needs of the people…
Learning to drive is a right of passage, but the process of obtaining a driver’s license is different for everyone. Most first-time drivers enroll in a driver’s education course to learn, but not everyone can practice in a trainer’s or parent’s car, especially if you’re in a wheelchair. If you have a physical disability that…
Months later, the internet is still picking up the pieces after the explosion that occurred in the wake of finding out that Ben Affleck will play Batman in Zack Snyder’s upcoming Man of Steel sequel. It raised a lot of important questions, like can Ben Affleck even growl, will they make his costume ridiculous again,…
Nissan has announced that it will now be offering the best commercial van warranty in America—increasing basic limited warranty coverage to 5 years/100,000 miles and the extended warranty to 5 years/100,000 miles—on its 2014 NV Cargo Van, NV Passenger Van, and NV200 Compact Cargo. “While we’re relatively new to the world of commercial vehicles in…
How is autonomous technology going to affect delivery services? During the last few years, the way technology is impacting delivery services has consistently made headlines across the globe. From the use of AI in warehouses and small autonomous delivery robots to drone tests and the idea of self-driving fleets and taxi services, technology is powering…
2016 GMC Acadia Photo: © General Motors GMC sales were up 23.8% in the United States in September. Retail sales totaled 40,991 units in its 20th consecutive month of growth, and commercial sales totaled 6,395, bringing the cumulative number of GMC trucks, SUVs, and vans sold in September to 47,386 units. Apart from the Savana…
The Kentucky Derby is not lacking in “decadent” Ram trucks Tomorrow marks the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It also marks the eighth year where Ram has served as the “Official Truck” of the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate both of these momentous occasions, as well as the victory of the the…
2018 GMC Savana Passenger Van If you’re not used to driving a van, it can be challenging to maneuver. Piloting a full-size van or minivan is much different than driving a sedan or crossover. Its square body, tall height, and massive size make navigating through crowded parking lots and tight side streets challenging. To make…
What’s New for the 2015 Ford Transit Van? The 2015 Ford Transit Van is all-new and intended to replace the E-Series. 2015 Ford Transit Van Exterior Versatility is the name of the game. The 2015 Ford Transit Van comes with three roof profiles—83.6 inches, 100.8 inches, and 110.1 inches—and six body lengths ranging from 217.8…
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…
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…
January is a great time to bring home a new GMC — especially when that GMC is an Acadia. The automaker is currently advertising a 19 percent discount on select 2019 Acadia models. Details about the discount Per GMC’s disclaimer, this discount applies to the oldest 20 percent of select Acadia models in a dealership’s inventory….
Hauling your kids around to and from school, activities, and play dates means you are hauling around a lot of stuff. Have you picked up their backpack lately? It’s stuffed and heavy! Add in sports gear, science projects, grocery runs, and suitcases for that long-overdue vacation, and your vehicle’s available cargo space and backseats will…
2017 Nissan Titan XD Nissan is bringing a truckload of well, trucks, to The 2017 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. For the first time, the entire selection of Nissan commercial vans and pickup trucks will be on display at the annual event that attracts in excess of 11,000 truck dealers, equipment distributors and fleet managers…
The 2015 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe, named a 2015 KBB Best Buy Honda had four models receive Best Buy Awards from Kelly Blue Book, giving them the most 2015 KBB awards of any automaker. The 2015 Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey were all selected as 2015 KBB Best Buys, representing a third of the…
With so much open space, mountains, and National Forests, off-roading in Washington is easy for drivers of all skill levels. We’ve compiled a list of four great spots, but the possibilities are endless. Make sure your vehicle is up to the task before you go, as some of these trails are less forgiving than others….
James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond will be back. Just not with Top Gear. Ever since Top Gear went off the air after the BBC decided to commit seppuku and part ways with Jeremy Clarkson, there’s been a real lack of entertaining car content for automotive enthusiasts to watch. There’s a reason Top Gear…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica earned a spot on Wards 10 Best Interiors list Every year, WardsAuto magazine spends two months evaluating a variety of vehicle nominees to determine those special models that earn a spot on the prestigious Wards 10 Best Interiors list. The winners of this honor receive a spot on the list because…
Photo: Ronald Plett Every spring and fall, farmers take to the road while planting and harvesting the crops we eat every day. But when you’re driving along an open country road and encounter a massive, slow-moving piece of farm equipment, it’s important to understand how to keep yourself and your fellow road users safe. Here’s…
The Ford Transit Nugget Plus is now available with a handy tilt roof Photo: Ford Going out camping with the family is one of the relatively safe pleasures you can still enjoy in the ongoing, unrelenting nightmare that is our reality. If you live in Europe, you’re probably familiar with the comfy-cozy Ford Transit Nugget…
The 2016 Ram ProMaster City was named the Commercial Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal When you’re asked to think of an eco-friendly vehicle, it’s likely you picture something like the Toyota Prius—but Ram is about to change that. The 2016 Ram ProMaster City was recently named the 2016 Commercial Green Car…
Drivers with disabilities can hit the road with a new set of electric wheels: The Solo. Photo: Chairiot Mobility Inc The car industry has never really offered help to those in wheelchairs when providing mobility options. Sure, you can take out the driver’s seat in a large van and get a motorized platform to hoist you…
2019 Nissan Note Photo: Nissan The Nissan Note closed out 2018 with a best-selling record for car sales in Japan. With its advanced, eco-friendly, and fuel-efficient e-POWER electrified powertrain, the Nissan Note is adding up to be a favorite among drivers. Learn More: Vmotion 2.0 and Xmotion Concepts show Nissan’s vision of the future In…
The new Top Gear hosts are already taking after those who left Image: Twitter/Chris Evans (not that one) Top Gear just wouldn’t be Top Gear without some controversy—and it looks like the newest hosts will have plenty of scandals to fill the shoes of Jeremy Clarkson. Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc was recently rebuked by…
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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