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Chrysler Celebrates Its 100th Birthday with a Special-Edition Minivan

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Few people likely view a minivan as a solid birthday gift, but Chrysler is celebrating its 100th anniversary with one. In addition to the Pacifica, Chrysler is hauling a range of historic vehicles to an event in Bell Isle, Michigan, to celebrate its birthday. and Canada.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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That left Honda severely behind in the global race toward long-range electric vehicles that Tesla kicked off in 2012 with its Model S. Since then, in North America, Honda has sold two pure EVs in tiny numbers: the 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV (82 miles of EPA range) and the 2017-2019 Honda Clarity Electric midsize sedan (89 miles of range).

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives

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The Buzz retails at $61,500 to $71,500, with EPA-rated combined ranges of 234 miles in base rear-wheel-drive form or 231 miles with optional 4Motion all-wheel drive. Range for the two versions is remarkably close: 234 miles for RWD, and just 3 miles less for the AWD variant at 231 miles. 4 compact electric crossover. Stay tuned.

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Tesla’s longer Model Y did not scale back requests for this vehicle type from fans

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A few months ago, I reported on the overall consensus within the Tesla community that the company needs a full-size SUV, minivan, or even a cargo van that would be ideal for camping or business use. Instead, they are hoping for something larger. pic.twitter.com/pzwFyHU8Gi — Neil, like the astronaut (@Neileeyo) July 17, 2025 Agreed!

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Shift aside Range Rover, look out Rolls-Royce: Zeekr 9X is China’s new uber SUV, complete with 42,242 laser engravings

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The Geely-owned brand unveiled the opulent large SUV as a signal to the likes of Range Rover and even Rolls-Royce that it plans to tread on their rarefied turf. 2025 Zeekr 009 electric minivan priced for Australia, and undercuts Lexus LM by $25,000 The 9X promises more than 300km of EV-only running and 0-100km/h acceleration in just 3.0

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Kia Details the New Electric PV5 Van At Its EV Day Event In Spain

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While the never minivan people have a point about the vehicles being boring to drive and bulky, the new Kia PV5 might be cool enough to change some minds. The larger pack offers up to 249 miles of range on a charge, but that number will likely decrease a bit when measured on the EPAs more restrictive test cycle. kWh and 71.2

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Chrysler May Finally Get the Attention It Deserves

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The storied American automaker currently only sells two minivan models, but parent company Stellantis hasn’t given up on the Chrysler name just yet. Gilles said new Chrysler models would rely on Stellantis’ STLA Medium and Large platforms, which can support a range of propulsion options, including gas and electric.