AutoblogAutoblogChrysler plans to idle minivan plant in St. Louis- June 30, 2008 Filed under: Trends, MinivansMPVs, SUVs, HiringsFiringsLayoffs, PlantsManufacturing, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep, EarningsFinancialsClick 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 choices. Perhaps you'd think that Chrysler would be benefiting as the...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/30/chrysler-plans-to-idle-minivan-plant-in-st-louis/ Subaru Exiga: Up close and personal- June 25, 2008 Filed under: MinivansMPVs, WagonsEstates, Japan, SubaruClick above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Subaru Exiga.When we showed you Subaru's new MPV last week your response was pretty much unanimous: man that is fugly. The car's reception on the other side of the Pacific has been a lot warmer though, particularly for the headlights' signature blue flash; the only criticism is that it's taken Subaru way too long to get this car to market.Make the jump to read our initial impressions of the...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/25/subaru-exiga-up-close-and-personal-opinion/ Fiat apologizes to China for Richard Gere commercial- June 20, 2008 Filed under: MinivansMPVs, China, GovernmentLegal, MarketingAdvertising, Videos, FIAT, CelebritiesAccording to Olivier Francois, Chief Executive Officer of Lancia, Richard Gere was chosen for a recent ad for the Lancia Delta because he "is not merely a fine actor; not merely one of the most famous men in the world. He is a man with a great difference: the ability to combine talent, fame and style with great character. I'm talking about his commitment to peace." That affinity for peace stretches.http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/20/fiat-apologizes-to-china-for-richard-gere-commercial/ Spotted in Illinois: Dodge Caravan "hybrid"- June 14, 2008 Filed under: MinivansMPVs, Etc., Chrysler, LLC., DodgeClick the image above for a high-res view.An eagle-eyed reader has spotted a hybrid Dodge Caravan in the Chicago, Illinois area. Don't get your panties in a bunch, though, as this hybrid is not the sort consumers have come to know and love as of late. This Caravan has no electrical propulsion system, but rather two front ends. Before Honda and Toyota forever tied the hybrid term to gasoline-electric drivetrains, it was used to describe...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/14/spotted-in-illinois-dodge-caravan-hybrid/ First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex Limited AWD- June 12, 2008 Filed under: MinivansMPVs, Ford, First DriveClick above for high-res gallery of our first drive of the 2009 Ford FlexThose of you who follow the auto industry as obsessively as we do will immediately recognize the all-new 2009 Ford Flex as the production version of the well-received Ford Fairlane "People Mover" concept from the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. The suicide doors are gone and the front has been opened up a bit to allow the engine to breathe... but Ford's execution from concept to...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/12/first-drive-2009-ford-flex-limited-awd/ Autoblog Podcast 96- June 3, 2008 Filed under: Podcasts, HybridsAlternative, MinivansMPVs, TrucksPickups, WagonsEstates, CrossoversCUVs, Cadillac, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Mercury, SaabFor three weeks in a row, now, we've brought you a new Autoblog Podcast courtesy of the B-Team. Here's episode 96 of the Autoblog Podcast, where Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid, and Dan Roth kibbitz over some morsels of recent news. There's the requisite trip to the Autoblog Garage to start things off, then we move into actual discussion points like.http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/03/autoblog-podcast-96/ In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Chevy HHR SS- June 2, 2008 Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, MinivansMPVs, ChevroletClick above for high-res gallery of the 2008 Chevy HHR SSOur first experience with the Chevy HHR was back in 2006 when we rented one in Los Angeles while covering the 2006 L.A. Auto Show. Being a fleet vehicle, our HHR rental failed to impress with its raspy, underpowered Ecotec four-cylinder and cheap interior materials. The HHR does, however, have a way about itself. Its retro-inspired design is just plain good looking, better than...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/02/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-chevy-hhr-ss/ Honda goes to the dogs- June 1, 2008 Filed under: Economy, MinivansMPVs, Japan, Hatchbacks, Honda, LifestyleClick the photo above for fur friendly Honda images.Many folks consult their best friend before making a big purchase. Since the dog is known as man's best friend, owners tend to cater towards their pets when buying a new car. In the United States, that means dog lovers often end up with trucks, SUVs or crossovers. However, in Japan, efficient use of space is a bit more of a priority. That is why Honda Japan developed the...http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/01/honda-goes-to-the-dogs/ |