Sep 8, 2010
Minivan market shrinking
Fewer choices mean fewer discounts. Facing a transmission repair bill of nearly $4,000 for his Toyota Sienna minivan, regular reader John Huffman is ready to trade. But for what? “What has happened to the minivan market?” he wonders in an e-mail. “Do the manufacturers think that those of us who needed minivans five years ago don’t need them now?” John is facing the Incredible... read more
Sep 8, 2010
2010 Dodge Journey R/T: Sporty alternative to minivan
CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT / TRIBUNE PHOTO The 2010 Dodge Journey R/T combines the looks of a sporty crossover with the carrying capacity of a seven-passenger minivan. ADVERTISEMENTS Our test model 2010 Dodge Journey R/T arrived dressed up for a fight. With its bright red paint, bulging fenders, big chrome wheels, black leather interior and dual chrome exhaust tips, the mid-size crossover looked... read more
Sep 1, 2010
Chrysler Canada Announces Customer Choice Financing – A Breakthrough in Vehicle Financing
- Innovative way to own a vehicle - Low monthly payments - Option to return vehicle at end of financing term WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 31 /CNW/ – Chrysler Canada today announced an innovative new way to own a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep(R) or Ram vehicle called Customer Choice Financing. This program allows consumers to purchase a new vehicle with low monthly payments and have the option to return the vehicle... read more
Sep 1, 2010
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
A surprising thing happened after Ford and GM left the minivan market: People kept buying vans. The uber-utility vehicle for families remains the minivan, and the Dodge Grand Caravan and related Chrysler Town & Country are among the best-sellers on the market. But what makes them so attractive to buyers? Can’t be the looks; they’re as ordinary as can be. Is it the performance? Are you... read more
