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NewsRear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS Warns
You’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …
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BuzzThese Are the Weirdest Vans You’ll See Today
Minivans are boring, right? Wrong. Some manufacturers are finding ways to make them bold, cool and fast—or just fascinatingly weird. You may remember last year’s Ford Pro Electric SuperVan , an ultra-high-performance van concept that was developed in secret by Ford Performance and the electrified rally and racing specialists at …
NewsThe Best Minivans of 2023
Minivans are few and far between these days—most families prefer SUVs and crossovers—yet they offer a ton of space and versatility. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top minivans on the market in 2023. Check them …
Recalls41,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled in Canada for Faulty ESC
Toyota is recalling just over half a million vehicles in North America including 41,084 in Canada. The automaker’s luxury brand Lexus is also affected. More specifically, the recall targets the 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , Sienna and Venza , 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as well as the 2022 Lexus NX …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota Sienna
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While they continue to lose market shares to SUVs, minivans remain practical solutions for North American families. And with some models now available with hybrid technology at a time when …
NewsToyota, Large SUVs Lead Ranking of Most Durable Vehicles
Automotive research firm and car search engine iSeeCars is back with its annual ranking of the most reliable and durable vehicles as determined by the models that are the most likely to reach 320,000 kilometres (200,000 miles). For its latest study, it looked at nearly 15 million vehicle transactions made …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Toyota Sienna
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While minivans are losing tons of customers to SUVs and crossovers, they remain immensely practical vehicles for Canadian families. For 2021, our Best Buy award goes to the completely redesigned …
NewsRedesigned Toyota Sienna Goes Hybrid-only for 2021
Not to be outdone by the Chrysler Pacifica , which is getting a lot of attention in the minivan segment now with its plug-in hybrid variant and new-for-2021 all-wheel drive option (the latter is not available with the former, mind you), the refreshed and upgraded Toyota Sienna made its debut …
RecallsA recall for the Toyota Sienna and its power-sliding doors
More than 60,000 units of the Sienna minivan are concerned by a recall in Canada regarding a problem with its power-sliding side doors. The motor of these doors could stall in certain conditions that could prevent the doors from opening, such as an accumulation of snow or ice. When the …
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