Beware of These 60 Used Vehicles, Consumer Reports Warns
Pre-owned vehicles
July 8, 2024
Dodge Grand Caravan
Fiat-Chrysler’s CEO keeps feeding the rumour mill with the fate of its minivans, but for now the best-selling van range in Canada returns with changes to colours and option groups. Only one drivetrain powers all Grand Caravans and Town & Countrys: the ubiquitous Pentastar 3.6L V6 (making 283 horsepower here), paired to a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Stow n’ Go in the second row is still class-exclusive and remains highly practical. Nothing provides more room for the family at this budget level!
10 Vehicles That Enjoyed More Success in Canada Than in the U.S.
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July 1, 2023
What Were the Best Minivans in 2017?
Pre-owned vehicles
Far from being as popular as they once were, minivans have trouble facing the strong SUV competition in today’s market. However, the few manufacturers that hang on to them are taking steps to help them stay relevant. For example, Kia has replaced the Sedona with the new Carnival , and …September 29, 2022
Converting Your Vehicle Into a Camper: What You Need to Know
Features and Tips
The “van life” movement has become so popular over the last 20 years that several companies now sell or rent small vans that are fitted with everything you need for a camping weekend, or a good old road trip across the country. The prices vary widely, some adventure-ready vehicles even …August 15, 2022
15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should Consider
Pre-owned vehicles
A growing number of drivers decide to keep their vehicles longer, and therefore, the average age of the automobile population is steadily increasing. According to American statistics published recently, the average is 13.1 years for cars and 11.6 years for light trucks. In addition, the sharp rise in pre-owned vehicle …June 1, 2022
Limited Mobility Vehicle Rules According to the SAAQ
Pre-owned vehicles
Did you know that it is mandatory to obtain the authorization from the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) before purchasing an adapted vehicle for a person with limited mobility? Even having equipment installed to adapt a vehicle requires permission from the SAAQ. If you have been in a …December 15, 2021
Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada in 2021
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December 8, 2021
Top 10 Vehicles With the Safest Drivers
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May 21, 2021
Top 10 Most Affordable Three-Row Vehicles in 2020
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October 16, 2020
10 Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls
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June 9, 2020
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan: One Last Time
Test Drives
The funny thing about the Dodge Grand Caravan —and many other FCA products, for that matter—is that MSRPs listed on the brand’s website are ridiculously high. Nobody actually buys one at those prices. Incentives can go as high as $15,000, which is about 30 percent off. And now time is …June 8, 2020
Top 10 Best-selling Trucks and SUVs in Canada, First Half of 2019
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July 17, 2019
The Most Dependable Makes and Models in 2022 According to J.D. Power
News
February 10, 2022
Ontario Driver Pulled Over with Cardboard Licence Plate
Buzz
Earlier this week, a motorist was spotted by the Ontario Provincial Police with what seemed to be a (very) homemade cardboard licence plate. The driver had drawn the numbers and letters by hand with a felt pen, and had used the original plate screws to keep the makeshift plate in …October 20, 2021
FCA Has 1,300 Buyout Packages Planned for Windsor Employees
News
Fiat-Chrysler’s (FCA) Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario re-opened on May 19 with new health and safety protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. And today three-shift production resumed but only for the next three weeks. According to a report by the Windsor Star , the third shift will be …June 1, 2020
COVID-19: FCA to Re-open North American Plants Soon
News
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) detailed its restart plans to suppliers on Wednesday, Automotive News reports. Production will resume on Monday, April 20 at the Saltillo assembly plant in Mexico, which is notable for building Ram trucks. As for the Brampton plant in Ontario, home of the Dodge Challenger and Charger …April 16, 2020
Dodge Grand Caravan Production Ends in May: A Final Homage
News
February 28, 2020
Report: Chrysler Voyager to be Named Grand Caravan in Canada
News
At the beginning of summer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) invited us to a media event to discover a more affordable variant of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. It was actually a brand new vehicle called “Voyager” that is set to go on sale in the U.S. next year and in Canada …October 8, 2019
The Dodge Grand Caravan still available in 2017
News
With the arrival of the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan, we were sure the Dodge Grand Caravan would be retired at the same time as its cousin, the Chrysler Town & Country. However, the high MSRP of the Pacifica, $43,995 before freight and delivery charges, likely disoriented families on a budget …September 14, 2016
The Dodge Grand Caravan Refuses To Die
News
In an effort to change the image of its brands, FCA announced last year that the Dodge brand would now focus on sports cars. Therefore, Chrysler wanted to end production of the famous Grand Caravan , a vehicle absolutely not sporty. Van production would have consisted exclusively of the Chrysler …June 24, 2015
Ignition Problems for… Chrysler?
Recalls
There seems to be a problem with the ignition switch of an American car manufacturer: if the vehicle is jarred during driving (for example, when hitting one of our enormous potholes), the key may switch from the ON to the OFF position. This will not only cause the engine to …July 4, 2014
Chrysler/Dodge Minivans Targeted by Another Recall
Recalls
One of the most touted features of the Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Grand Caravan was the third row electric-opening side windows. At the touch of a button installed in the driver’s armrest, those glass panes would pop out, a feature very useful for getting hot air (and wet dog smell) …May 15, 2014
2014 Chrysler Town & Country 30th Anniversary Edition
News
In 1983, Chrysler created a niche with a few new models which would be the precursor of a class of family-oriented vehicles called minivans. In November 1983, the first Chrysler minivan came out of the assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario. It wasn’t long before all the other manufacturers came to …September 6, 2013
Chrysler Cuts Hours At Ontario Minivan Assembly Plant
News
Canadian autoworkers were given a bit of a holiday this week - but not the fun-in-the-sun kind. Instead, Chrysler cut the hours worked at its three-shift minivan plant in half, dropping each one to four hours in a bid to reduce inventory of the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town …March 15, 2013
