Hippies can now rejoice – Volkswagen plans on offering a new version of its iconic Microbus to the United States. The move comes as the company plans on boosting sales to 1 million units in the market by 2018. “If that could come into the market at some point in the future, that would be [...]
This bit of news is sure to be a bit upsetting to the purist. Reports are saying that BMW is planning on introducing their first ever MPV/people carrier/minivan crossover…or whatever you may to call it. BMW? Minivan? You can’t be serious…! BMW insiders have apparently told some reporters that they’ll be expanding the “i” lineup, [...]
New Delhi’s Auto show has given us the DC Design Avanti, but there are slightly more down to earth concepts as well, such as this, the Hyundai Hexa Space HND-7 concept. Given that small minivans are merely appliances for soccer moms/dads and fleets, the food blender notation for the name isn’t out of place, but [...]
Chrysler Group today quietly unveiled a surprise concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show known as the 700C. The Chrysler 700C Concept hints at a future minivan model and will remain on display during the public days to gauge customer reaction. As previously reported, Chrysler plans on offering just one van in the United States [...]
It may be long overdue, but Ford will sell two Prius fighters next year which, on paper seem to have their work cut out for them: the C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi plug in hybrid. Pricing is not yet in the picture, but we can report that both the conventional hybrid and the plug in [...]
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 [...]
Minivans – while boring, the segment is a very important one in the United States. The current battle for minivans has to main competitors, Toyota and Dodge. While Toyota is catching up fast, Dodge still leads the segment wit ha total of 92,930 Grand Caravan units sold through the first 10 months of 2011. Toyota [...]
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 [...]
It is now time for news about one of our least favorite segments – minivans. However, when it comes to minivans our enthusiast mindset gears us towards the 260-hp 3.5 liter V6 Nissan Quest. For the 2012 model year, prices for the Quest start at $27,750 for the 3.5 S and top out at $41,350 [...]
China is known for breaking and holding on to world records. However, this time it’s not something to be proud of. Local police in China’s Hebei Province came across a small passenger minivan that was designed to transfer up to eight people. When police pulled over the man, they found the man was carrying a [...]
