Minivans – what a boring segment – however, we’re pretty sure that someone, somewhere out there cares about them so we’re here to update you on some minivan news. Chrysler, which has dominated the segment for around 28 years. plans on offering just one single model that will be branded differently in the United States [...]
Five minivan models have earned the 2011 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The winners are the safest vehicles around, with better rollover crash protection than other models. Other qualifying factors include the highest ratings for side, frontal, and rear crash protection, along with electronic stability control. On the top [...]
There are some big changes going on in the Chrysler Group LLC lineup. According to Chrysler Group and Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne, the company will offer just one minivan in the future – the Chrysler Town & Country. The move is a part of a plan to end duplication in dealerships. Also under the [...]
Almost 300,000 minivans are being recalled by Chrysler in efforts to avoid a potential problem. After two incidents in the past nine months, the brand has determined that there may be a problem with the heating and air conditioning system. Letters were sent out to regulators in regards to the problem, where the heating and [...]
A test of eight Chrysler Group LLC vehicles by Consumer Reports has revealed that the company’s cars are getting better – however the level of improvement varies from car to car. Consumer Reports said that the Dodge Durango and the Dodge Charger have improved the most. “Both the V6 and V8 tested versions of the [...]
Chrysler Group LLC announced that it is recalling 11,351 units across its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands due to an incorrectly installed steering column. The recall involves the 2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass and Jeep [...]
Chrysler offered all-wheel-drive on minivans until 2004, when it was discontinued to make room for Stow ‘n Go seats that folded into the floors. But when it comes time for the next-generation Chrysler minivans, CEO Sergio Marchionne says that they will have all-wheel-derive. The platform will be shared by a companion crossover. During a brief [...]
We’re not sure how man of you are fans of the minivan segment but as Cars.com points out “It’s not often you see an entire segment of the auto industry redone at the same time, but 2011 is a renaissance for minivans.” All the major players in the segment including Nissan, Honda, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota [...]
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling a total of 248,437 model year 2010 minivans and crossovers due to a problem that can lead to sudden engine stalling. The models being recalled include 2010 model year Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and the Dodge Journey that were produced between June 3, 2009 and August 17, 2010. [...]
Lancia will come to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with 6 new models (5-shown here). Four of the six models will be rebadged versions of Chrysler vehicles including the Chrysler 300, 200, 200 Convertible and the Town & Country. What’s are the Chrysler vehicles going to be called in Europe: Chrysler 300: Lancia Thema. Chrysler [...]
