Minivan/Van

It's an important question that many people overlook when they're in the market for vehicle. "Would I buy the same vehicle I just owned again after the experience I had with it?" A new study suggests that Porsche and Cadillac owners are happy with their vehicles, and return to each ...    Read more

For some, May 2013 was a month for the record books. Others are glad to see the fifth month of 2013 slip away. Overall, Detroit enjoyed a solid May with all three major automakers (Ford, Chrysler Group, and General Motors) seeing a bump in sales when compared to the same ...    Read more

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It's safe to say that even if minivans sell better in the U.S. than abroad, Asians and Europeans don't have nearly as much "Oh my gosh, what do the Joneses think of my car?" stigma attached to their rides. The latest evidence of this is Carisma Auto Design's wild take ...    Read more

First, it was Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on large-size sugary beverages. Now it's his taxicab. In yet another display of judicial oversight, a state Supreme Court judge has struck down Bloomberg's proposed "Taxi of Tomorrow" plan that ...    Read more

"Next year." Those two words during a dinnertime conversation are all you need to know when it comes to the Kia Quoris full-size luxury sedan going on sale in the U.S. Speaking with an official from Kia Motors at last week's launch ...    Read more

When Fiat took over Chrysler back in 2009, there were rumblings that the Italian automaker would bring the Pentastar back to Turin. Now, as Italy's economic turmoil rages on, it appears that Fiat is kicking around the idea of ditching its home of more than 100 years in Lingotto--and its ...    Read more

This whole automaker shutting down thing is starting to get old. First, it was Fisker Automotive, which technically still exists as it struggles to find a new owner. Then, it was ...    Read more

Without a Kia Sedona for the 2013 model year, the Korean automaker was left to its devices of selling however many of its aging, but award-winning, minivans as long as it could. We knew that the Sedona was returning, as it's been confirmed multiple times. The last time we spoke ...    Read more

Believe it or not, Mercedes-Benz actually makes vehicles that excel in a harsh working environment. No, we're not talking about the GL-Class or even the SLS (although it would be wildly entertaining to see an SLS AMG try to outrun a Sidewinder missile). We're thinking more along the lines of ...    Read more

It all comes down to personal preference. Do you want a beefy V-8 engine? Or are you more concerned with your carbon footprint? Do you want smartphone integration? Or do you like left being left alone while you drive? According to a recent report by J.D. Power and Associates, when ...    Read more

In the biggest piece of non-news you'll read all day, Volkswagen is discontinuing its slow-selling Routan minivan after the 2013 model year. The automaker made the announcement to Automotive News, VW CEO Jonathan Browning saying "The segment is contracting in favor of crossovers and SUVs." Most of the rest of Routan production is ...    Read more

If that kid playing with the HondaVAC didn't melt your heart and make you want to click on this, we give up. It's official: You have no soul. If, in fact, you clicked on this, thinking to yourself that you wanted to find out more about a minivan of all things, ...    Read more

Nissan last week announced a recall for model year 2012-2013 NV passenger vans for a potential steering column shifter installation deficiency. The affected models were assembled between December 2010 and January 2013. The defect, a transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, may have been incorrectly installed at assembly. As a ...    Read more

Ford is recalling about 230,000 Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans assembled from the 2004 to 2007 model year after corrosion was discovered on the third-row seats. The recall concerns 196,500 Ford and Mercury minivans in the United States. More specifically, this recall affects vehicles sold or registered in 20 salt-belt ...    Read more

The utility and cargo van segment has quietly become very competitive with the likes of the Nissan NV, Ford Transit van, ...    Read more

A month after officially bowing in Chicago, Fiat has hung a price tag on the 2014 Ram ProMaster van, and it starts at $27,025 including a $995 destination fee. The 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500 cargo van with a 159-inch wheelbase, high roof, and extended body will set you back $37,145. ...    Read more

As if we hadn't seen this coming. Today, Chrysler Group finally announced that the Ram 1500 will be offering a diesel engine. Starting with the 2014 model year, a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine, mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission, will be an available option in all Ram 1500s. ...    Read more

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been pushing for new and improved transportation for the city, with the most notable attempt being the implementation of the Taxi of Tomorrow, a modified version of the Nissan NV200 minivan. If Bloomberg ...    Read more

The first month of 2013 is already in the books and it's already mimicking what we saw in 2012. Chrysler Group reported a profit of $1.7 billion in 2012, up from $183 million in 2011, and momentum continues to flow in 2013 as two of its brands (Dodge ...    Read more

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How the times have changed. Back in 2009, Chrysler Group entered bankruptcy and Italian automaker Fiat came in to rescue the Pentastar by acquiring chunks of the company over the course of a few years. Now, over three years later, it appears Chrysler is back on its collective feet and ...    Read more

According to a report released by Consumer Reports, high-back booster seats are safer than a backless booster seat. Now, don't go and throw out your booster if it's not high back; using a booster, regardless of back shape, is better than not using one. However, the high-back booster seat is ...    Read more

Southeast Toyota Distributors, a separate entity from Toyota North America, is recalling 3,600 vehicles built for the 2009 to 2012 model year including Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, Prius V and RAV4. Other models affected by this recall include Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid. Nearly all affected models ...    Read more

Nissan has been keeping a low profile at stateside auto shows over the past few years, but starting with next week's North American International Auto Show, the automaker will return to the limelight, but maybe not in a way you're thinking. To draw attention to their displays, automakers have used ...    Read more

There are only a few days remaining in 2012 and as the year winds down, more people are expected on the road going from one party to another. AAA, a self-described motoring and leisure travel organization, ranks New Year's Day as the deadliest day of the year for alcohol-related fatalities. ...    Read more

The 2013 North American International Auto Show is still a few weeks away, but some automakers just couldn't wait and unveiled what they'd be bringing a little early. This week brought the early, yet official debut of vehicles like the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, ...    Read more