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Kia Sedona Minivan Gets the Axe
A 2013 model year Kia Sedona won’t be making its way to dealerships this year, as the minivan has been confirmed to have reached the end of its life cycle.
Honda Odyssey Race Ready with 523 hp
Honda manufacturing of Alabama is entering the One Lap of America endurance race again this year, running in an Odyssey minivan that pumps out 523 hp. The race covers 10 states and eight race tracks over a period of seven days, and consists of all types of racing events including straight line time trials, banked oval…
BYD E6 EV Heading to Hertz Rental Fleet in US
Out in Shenzhen, China, tourists can rent a BYD E6 electric vehicle from Hertz and it appears that the EV will be making its way to America as part of Hertz’s rental fleet in the U.S. Jack Hidary, the global EV leader for Hertz, spoke about the Chinese government’s support of electric vehicles while explaining…
Chrysler Town & Country Plug-In Hybrid Specs Revealed
Last week, Chrysler announced delivery of four plug-in hybrid Town & Country minivans to the Auburn Hills city of Michigan as the initial part of an extensive two-year hybrid development project worth $25.8 million. Today, company delivered eight more units to the Duke Energy utility company as part of the two-year project. As the only minivan to boast a…
Chrysler Town & Country Plug-Ins Cost More Than $1 Million Each
As brands go, Chrysler isn’t much for making hybrids and EVs, but that’s changing. The automaker just announced that it delivered four plug-in hybrid Town & Country mini vans to the city of Auburn Hills, Mich. as a two-year demonstration project. Chrysler says it’s pouring $15.8 million into the project, which will be supplemented by another…
Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country Recalled for Possible Wheel Separation
289 Dodge Caravans and Chrysler Town and Countries manufactured from November 15th, 2011 to November 21st, 2011 are being recalled for a possible wheel separation issue. The cause of the problem is from a right rear hub and bearing assembly that might not be fully machined. Those affected by the recall will be notified by…
Nissan Quest Recalled for Software Defect, 23,531 Units Affected
Nissan has announced a recall on Quest minivans manufactured from July 29, 2010 through February 21, 2012. Due to a flaw in its software programming, an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine may occur when the Quest is driven slowly along a descent or idling on a decline with a 1/4 tank of fuel…
2012 Nissan Quest Gets $1,760 Price Cut
Nissan North American has announced pricing on its 2012 Quest minivan in addition to information on the newly revised packages. The Quest 3.5 S model will start at $25,990, while the SV model will begin at $31,050. The SL trim will be priced at $34,500 while the top-of-the-line LE variant starts at $42,350 – significantly…
Chrysler Wants Only One Minivan: Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan have ruled the minivan market for years, and are now poised to combine into one vehicle sporting the best features from each. The biggest problem with this merger however, is which name do you keep and which name do you scrap? Chrysler group CEO, Saad…
Mercedes R-Class to Live on Thanks to Demand in China
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class ranks up there with Communism on the list of things no one else likes but the Chinese. And for that reason the unloved R model will live on. According to Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche, the R-Class, redesigned in 2011, will soldier on until at least 2015. “We need it for the Chinese…
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Minivan
Thinking of putting down a minivan owner? You may want to think twice. Minivans are among the most useful vehicles on the road. Take a look at some of these reasons why owning a minivan can be a life-enriching experience. Everyone’s been in front of their car door or trunk, with the same dilemma. With…
Honda Odyssey Minivans Recalled for Liftgate Malfunction, 45,747 Units Affected
Honda is issuing a recall for 2008-2009 Odyssey minivans which will start around March 13th, for problems involving the gas-filled struts used to raise and support the rear liftgate of the vehicle. This affects Odysseys equipped with the power liftgate system, for a total of 45,747 affected minivans. The flaw can result in a leak of the…
MINI Sedan Could Join Wagon, Van in Growing Lineup
MINI might be changing the way we think of minivans by the year 2020. The British automaker is considering expanding its lineup to include a five-door station wagon, a van, and possibly even a notchback sedan. The all-new MINI Roadster will hit dealerships this month and is the sixth MINI model. Next on the list…
Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2012
Those looking to save a few bucks when buying a new car, might want to take a look at this list from Insure.com of the least expensive cars to insure. They may not be the flashiest vehicles around, but we’re sure your bank account will appreciate the frugal cost of insuring these new cars –…
Ford B-MAX Revealed Before 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Unveiled before its 2012 Geneva Auto Show debut in March, the brand new Ford B-MAX mini-minivan (the term in Europe is mini MPV) showcases a couple new innovations from the American automaker. Based on a tidy Ford Fiesta platform, the heart of the B-MAX is Ford’s clever 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine producing 123-hp while reaching an…
Detroit Auto Show Gets Highest Attendance Since 2005
According to Perkins, NAIAS has an economic impact of some $400 million for the city of Detroit and South Eastern Michigan, more than the Super Bowl.
Ford Recalls 450,426 Minivans and SUVs for Brake Fluid Leaks, Weak Torque Converter Shafts
It seems this is the first major recall of the year, and it comes from the Ford Motor Company. Ford is recalling 450,426 vehicles consisting of three different models for two separate reasons which they announced all together this morning. 205,896 model year 2004-2005 Ford Freestars and Mercury Montereys are being brought in by Ford because of a…
Chrysler 700C: The 2022 Town & Country?: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
With minivan sales still a staple part of the Chrysler’s business in North America, yet the segment for the most part suffering from a lack of new investment, perhaps the time has come to reinvent the concept of what a minivan should be.
Hyundai Hexa Space MPV Concept Debuts at New Delhi Auto Expo
Hyundai gave us a preview of its future product plans today with the debut of the Hexa Space MPV Concept at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. Targeting young urban families in emerging markets, the Hexa Space MPV Concept can morph into several different roles depending on the owner’s needs. In an attempt to reinvent how…
World’s Fastest Mercedes-Benz Vito Runs 9s [Video]
Mercedes-Benz drag cars are pretty rare. But how about a Mercedes-Benz minivan drag car? Down in Australia, one enthusiast was determined to go big, go bold and be different, and to do so he got his hands on a Vito van and turn it into a complete drag car. From there, it was gutted and…
Fed Probe Targets Ford, GM Vans for Rust Problems
In response to the probe, Ford Motor Company has already said it will fully cooperate with the Feds on the issue, according to statement by company spokesman Dan Pierce. Approximately 63,000 Ford and Mercury minivans are believed to be affected by the problem.
Top 10 Winter Vehicles Named by Kelly Blue Book
When all was said and done, the results of their findings revealed a rather diverse range of vehicles, from cars to minivans, trucks and SUVs, though all of them shared a common trait, namely a user friendly all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive system, designed to maintain traction in slippery conditions.
Toyota Corolla, Sienna Recalled For Faulty Installation Of Aftermarket Equipment
Toyota has issued a recall for 2010-2011 Corollas and 2011 Siennas sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina) that were installed with non-Toyota aftermarket entertainment, navigation and Bluetooth systems on the A-pillar. The dealer-installed aftermarket equipment may not have been installed properly with the retention clip for the A-pillar trim…
210,000 Toyota Siennas Recalled For Labeling Issue
Toyota is issuing out a recall of 210,000 Siennas from their 2011-2012 model year for a labeling issue. The recall is relatively minor, with Toyota equipping the Siennas with stickers displaying the incorrect vehicle capacity weight. The recalled Siennas do not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”…
