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TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. I was once a Pathfinder owner - a first-gen four-door. Here’s the view from Downtown Canada. These are my worst of the year.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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2012 Toyota Prius V Station Wagon: First Drive Review

Green Car Reports

Presented with a list of alternatives--sedan, hatchback, minivan, station wagon, sport utility vehicle?--he Toyota executives will go to extraordinary, absurd lengths to avoid defining the body style of the new 2012 Toyota Prius V. Bob Carter, brand sales chief for Toyota Motors in the U.S.,

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How an Emergency Mobile Charging System can save you money

Setec Powerr

The Emergency mobile EV charging system is installed on the minivan to avoid the complicated environment. But especially for smaller companies, the extensive list of tasks and responsibilities can be intimidating, along with many electric vehicle owners with range anxiety.

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2012 Toyota Prius V Station Wagon: First Drive Review

Green Car Reports

Presented with a list of alternatives--sedan, hatchback, minivan, station wagon, sport utility vehicle?--he Toyota executives will go to extraordinary, absurd lengths to avoid defining the body style of the new 2012 Toyota Prius V. Bob Carter, brand sales chief for Toyota Motors in the U.S.,

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News: Mid-Year EV Sales Hit Peak

Clean Fleet Report

It shouldn’t be surprising when you scan the list of EVs (particularly the down-list models where there are several Audis and BMWs as well as the pricey GMC Hummer ), but the average sales price for an EV during the first half of the year was $66,000, according to Kelly Blue Book. Jeep Wrangler 4xe leads PHEVs.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan EPA-rated at 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined; stop/start and PHEV still to come

Green Car Congress

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 l/100km) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the US market and 12% better than the vehicle Pacifica replaces. Earlier post.)

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