The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While the majority of Americans have long since decamped in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there remains a dedicated cadre of buyers committed to the family minivan. This decision deletes a few features or makes them optional (power liftgate, ambient lighting, and the like) but opens the plug-in hybrid price point to more customers.

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Chrysler Durango Minivan Plug-in 102

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler said it will deploy electric power steering across the entire lineup in future years. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Making air suspension and AWD standard in the 2017 model has added more complexity and more things that could potentially falter. The Dodge Grand Caravan continues to have “Average” reliability, while the Challenger, Durango, and Journey all stay “Below-Average.” —Jake Fisher. Jeep has mixed results, falling two spots to 22.

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Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207