Posts Tagged ‘rear seat passengers’

Chrysler ekes out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans

Thursday, September 11th, 2008
With moms now actually reading EPA fuel economy figures on the window sticker before trying out the dozen cup holders found in most modern minivans, Chrysler went back to the engineering lab and knocked out a few more miles per gallon for its 2009 minivan offerings. Bragging that no other minivan of......

Chrysler eeks out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans

Thursday, September 11th, 2008
With moms now actually reading EPA fuel economy figures on the window sticker before trying out the dozen cup holders found in most modern minivans, Chrysler went back to the engineering lab and knocked out a few more miles per gallon for its 2009 minivan offerings. Bragging that no other minivan of......

Chrysler plans to idle minivan plant in St. Louis

Monday, June 30th, 2008
Click above high-res gallery of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXTNow that General Motors and Ford have completely abandoned the minivan market for good, the American originator of the species faces only Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Kia and soon Volkswagen as manufacturers that also offer competitive choice......

2008 Grand Caravan gets mostly good crash results

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has smashed up a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and the results are mostly good.In front crash tests, the newly redesigned minivan gets all green Gs, the highest rating the Institute gives and in side crashes, the Dodge's multiple airbags helped it get all Gs exc......

Kelley Blue Book names Best New Road Trip Vehicles for 2008

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
click to view more high-res images of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXTNext Monday is Memorial Day, which many think of as the official start of the summer driving season. That means it's time to pack your families and all their associated gear in the family truckster family sedan and head out to see......

ICE Touch: British customers get trick entertainment system in Lexus RX

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
We think Lexus has struck the right balance with the sweetest in-car entertainment system yet. Called ICE (In Car Entertainment), the pair of eight-inch widescreen WVGA monitors protrude out of the back of the two front seats and feature an integrated slot-loading DVD in each, plus RCA inputs, USB p......

Officially Official: Opel Meriva Concept ready for Geneva

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Click above for more high-res images of the Opel Meriva ConceptThe current Opel Meriva on sale to Europeans is a rather ho-hum affair, which is why there's actual anticipation for the Meriva Concept that will debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. Images of the Meriva Concept have already leaked......

Geneva ‘08 Preview: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva Concept

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
GM's European divisions are preparing to unveil their latest show car at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next month. The Meriva Concept is Opel and Vauxhall's study for what form the next Euro minivan could take. The Meriva Concept, as previewed by the concept sketch above, draws on the previous GTC Cou......

Spy shots: Aston Martin DBS Volante

Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Click the image above for a gallery of high-res shots of the Aston Matrtin DBS Volante.Somewhere in the Swedish boonies there's a stunning burgundy mule testing its wares in the snow: the Aston Martin DBS convertible. Differing from its hardtopped sibling in only its roofline and side window profile......

Detroit 2008: Getting intimate with the Glass Roof Mustang

Sunday, November 4th, 2007
click above for high-res images of the Ford Mustang Glass TopProbably the last thing the world needs is another Mustang variant, but Ford's got to keep its retro pony mobile relevant. So after offering the coupe, releasing a convertible and then making eleventeen bazillion different versions to suit......