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NewsTwo Years Ago, Consumer Reports Suggested to Avoid These 9 Vehicles
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
On this day in history: December 5
  • 1977: Introducing the new Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon. They will be officially unveiled in January 1978.
NewsTwo Vehicle Factories in Ontario Now Breathing a Sigh of Relief
Amid slowing demand for electric vehicles and the economic upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, Detroit’s Big Three have had to revise some of their plans, at the expense of their manufacturing operations in Canada. However, two Stellantis and General Motors factories in Ontario had fairly good news …
NewsChrysler Unveils Rugged Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept
Inspired by the growing popularity of adventure models, Chrysler is now showcasing its vision of the family outdoors vehicle (and the van life) with the Grizzly Peak concept—based on a Pacifica Limited AWD. This minivan has been extensively modified, both visually and functionally. To tackle the trails, the van's suspension …
NewsMinivans Are Back! Latest Sales Results Highlight Sustained Growth
Long considered on the verge of extinction in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs and pickup trucks, the good old minivans are far from finished. On the contrary, they are experiencing a real resurgence in popularity. The trend we observed in 2024 continued into the first half of 2025: excluding …
NewsCelebrating Canada’s Auto Industry and Products
There’s no better day than Canada Day to remind everyone from coast to coast that Canada is the world’s 13th-largest vehicle producer and seventh-largest auto exporter by value. Vehicle and parts manufacturing account for about 10 percent of the country’s manufacturing GDP and 23 percent of its manufacturing trade. Four …
NewsProduction Resumes at Stellantis’ Windsor Plant
Stellantis, which idled its Windsor, Ontario assembly plant for two weeks earlier this month, has now resumed production with its normal two-shift beat. This is the home of the Chrysler Pacifica and Grand Caravan minivans as well as the Dodge Charger Daytona electric coupe. Chrysler was a rare bright spot …
NewsThe Best Minivans in 2025
Looking at all the full-size SUVs available on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . Although SUVs continue to dominate sales, minivans represent attractive vehicles for families looking for practicality and versatility thanks to their large …
NewsStellantis Halting Production in Windsor for Two Weeks
With 25-percent U.S. tariffs on foreign-made automobiles and parts kicking in today, Stellantis is halting production at its Windsor assembly plant in Ontario for the weeks of April 7 and 14. The news was first reported by Unifor Local 444 on its Facebook page Wednesday night, but the automaker has …
NewsAll the Vehicles Built in Canada and Mexico That Are Sold in the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …
ElectricJeep Cherokee Hybrid, Chrysler Pacifica EV Are on the Way
Stellantis’ debuts at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show this week were nothing more than special editions of the Fiat 500e and Chrysler Pacifica . However, two future electrified vehicles were also confirmed by some of the automaker’s top execs. First, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa told journalists on hand that …
NewsChrysler, Stuck With Minivans, Makes Modest Changes to 2025 Lineup
Chrysler is fighting—and struggling—to stay relevant with a minivan-only lineup. The Pacifica is losing serious traction right now, while the Grand Caravan is mostly sold to fleet customers. For the upcoming 2025 model year, the brand is making modest changes to both models mainly because it just can’t afford the …
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