AutoGuide Now for the Week of April 7

Our editors are trading in the luxurious and sporty cars from last week for practical, family-friendly minivans. See what else we’re testing this week on AutoGuide Now.

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Honda Odyssey Vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Vs. Infiniti QX60

Apparently family values matter. Conservative politicians tap-dance around these issues, pundits prognosticate about their demise and segments of the driving population make them a central issue when it’s time to purchase a new vehicle. Not surprisingly they play a starring role in this week’s installment of Ask AutoGuide.

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2015 Kia Sedona Teased For New York Debut

Minivans aren’t really exciting, but Kia is hoping to change that mentality with what looks like a redesigned Sedona, which seems destined for a 2014 New York Auto Show debut.

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Honda Recalls Almost 900,000 Odyssey Minivans for Fire Risk

Honda‘s popular minivan is facing yet another recall, this time for a potential fire risk.

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Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure
Interested to see what are the cheapest cars to insure in today's market? Read AutoGuide's Top 10 cheapest cars to insure here.
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2014 Chrysler Town & Country Priced at $31,760

Chrysler has announced that the 2014 Town & Country will be priced from $31,760 including destination.

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2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Priced From $21,390

The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan will be priced from $21,390 including destination.

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Next Chrysler Minivans to Get AWD, 9-Speed Trans

Chrysler’s next-generation minivans will benefit from improved fuel efficiency and all-weather functionality.

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Honda Odyssey Hybrid Under Consideration

A Honda Odyssey hybrid variant is under consideration and could join the minivan’s lineup in the future.

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Honda, Toyota Minivans Score Five-Star Safety Ratings

Honda and Toyota both topped the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s crash test ratings, earning five stars.

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Mercedes Might Sell a Minivan in America, and This is It

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its V-Class minivan, a model that could make its way to the U.S.

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What is the Most Fuel Efficient Minivan?

Nothing screams “commitment” or “responsibility” louder than a minivan, well, maybe a saggy pair of elastic-waist mom jeans but who’s counting?

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Honda Previews 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup

Honda has released a preview of customized vehicles heading to this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, including a wild Mugen-tuned version of its new Fit-based crossover.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Review

In the past, buying a full-size commercial van meant wandering down to one of the Detroit Big Three showrooms and buying a pickup truck based bread-box complete with a honking big pickup truck engine. But in 2001 Daimler began to change all that by bringing the European Sprinter van over to America. Originally sold as a Freightliner, then a Dodge and finally a Mercedes-Benz, the Sprinter had the designation for years as being the only van to offer multiple roof heights and multiple wheelbase lengths combined with diesel power.

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Chrysler Stow 'n Go Seats Slated for Improvement

Chrysler’s “Stow ‘n Go” seating system makes converting the vans for optimal cargo carrying easy, but not easy enough.

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Chrysler Expected to Announce New Minivans Soon

An announcement  about Chrysler’s next generation of minivans is expected very soon although it in’t clear when that will happen.

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Top 10 New Vehicles With the Worst Value

An attractive price tag doesn’t always mean you’re getting a good deal for your money. That’s especially the case when you’re shopping for a car and you have to take into account its depreciation, cost of maintenance and even how much it’ll run you each time you have to fill up the gas tank.

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Top 10 New Cars With the Best Value

Just because a car is cheap doesn’t mean it’s a good value. Taking into account the five-year owner cost of a vehicle which factors in depreciation, fuel, insurance premiums, interest on financing, sales tax and cost for maintenance and repairs, a better picture is painted on whether or not a vehicle is a good bang for your buck. 

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European Car of the Year Shortlist Announced

The European Car of the Year shortlist has been announced with seven vehicles vying for the top title in Europe.

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2014 Kia Sedona Scores Five-Star Crash Rating

Kia’s 2014 Sedona minivan is one of the latest vehicles to earn a five-star crash safety rating.

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Hyundai Entourage Recalled for Faulty Control Arm

Hyundai has issued out a recall for its 2007-2008 Entourage minivans for a faulty control arm.

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Kia Sedona Recalled for Faulty Suspension Component

Kia is recalling nearly 80,000 Sedona minivans for a faulty suspension part that can break and possibly lead to loss of control.

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Mercedes V-Class, Vito Could Be Heading to US

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz V-Class minivan and Vito commercial vehicle could make its way to the U.S. in 2015.

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Ford Transit Connect Hot Wheels Concept, First Look Video: 2013 SEMA Show

Even the Ford Transit Connect received some awesome modifications this year at SEMA, this one created with some inspiration and help from the Hot Wheels team.

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Bisimoto Honda Odyssey Power Van Packs 1,029 HP

Thought the Bisimoto Hyundai Genesis Coupe boasting 1,000 hp was extreme? How about this Honda Odyssey minivan built to the tune of 1,029 hp?

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Honda Odyssey Recalled for Unexpected Braking

Approximately 344,000 Honda Odyssey minivans will be recalled in the U.S. to fix a software defect that leads to a braking issue.

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Daihatsu Previews Bonkers 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Concepts

Daihatsu will be bringing several concepts to this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, including the FC Deck concept mini truck pictured above.

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2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi: More Space, Less Fuel
What does Hong Kong have in common with New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles? Other than being a large, cosmopolitan metropolis it’s also the latest municipality to select Ford’s Transit Connect Taxi for duty.

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2014 Fiat 500L Review

For years, Arby’s has been telling us that ‘different is good’. But as delicious as those roast beef sandwiches are, that slogan doesn’t necessarily translate when it comes to cars.

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Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow Contract Rejected in Court

The Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow is in jeopardy as a state court rejected Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s program, stating that it is an overreach of executive authority.

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Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database

Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.

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Toyota Sienna Recalled for Faulty Shift Lever Assembly

Toyota has announced a recall for 2004-2005 and 2007-2009 Sienna minivans to address problems with the shift lever assembly.

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Ford 'Taxi of the Future' Looks Like 'Taxi of Tomorrow'

Ford has a thing or two to say about Nissan‘s NV200 “Taxi of Tomorrow,” dubbing its 2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi the “Taxi of the Future.”

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2014 Nissan Quest Price Stays Same at $26,850

Nissan announced today that the 2014 Quest minivan will be priced from $26,850 including delivery, keeping the same price as the 2013 model year.

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2014 Toyota Sienna Priced From $27,780

Toyota has released details on the 2014 Toyota Sienna, with pricing starting at $27,780, including an $860 delivery fee.

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2013 Honda Odyssey, Pilot Recalled for Stalling Issue

Honda has issued a recall on its 2013 Odyssey and Pilot vehicles for an issue that could cause the engine to stall.

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Toyota's Fuel-Sipping Estima And Alphard Hybrid Minivans - Off Limits For US

Americans have seen a number of Toyota and Lexus hybrids introduced in recent years, and more will follow, but a couple of efficient hybrid minivans the company has for over a decade kept away from U.S. shores are the Estima (in front) and Alphard (following).

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Dodge Charger, Challenger Getting Refresh for 2014

Dodge is going through a major makeover in the coming years, as it tries to rebuild its identity with moderately priced performance models.

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Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan 30th Anniversary Models Announced

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the  Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, the American automaker has released special edition models for both of its minivans.

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2014 Honda Odyssey Aces New Crash Tests

It may have a built-in vacuum cleaner, but when it comes to safety the Honda Odyssey most certainly doesn’t suck.

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Ford S-Max Concept Monitors Passenger Health Status

Ford’s minivan isn’t sold in the U.S., but when the brand debuts the new S-Max concept in a little over a week, it will preview the next step in its global design language. 

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Nissan NV200 'Taxi of Tomorrow' Begins Production

The Nissan NV200 Taxi, also known as New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow, has begun production.

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2015 Kia Sedona Spied Hot Weather Testing

The Kia Sedona has had a strange last couple of years, first being axed and then resurfacing as a 2014 model year with subtle changes to its exterior.

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Ask AutoGuide No. 21 - Toyota Sienna Vs. Honda Odyssey Vs. Chrysler Town & Country

Congratulations, you’re all grown up! At this point in life you’ve probably made it through college with more than an associate’s degree in the field of interpretive dance; you’ve more than likely claimed a life partner that’s the opposite gender and of breeding age and, consequently, you’ve manufactured a genetic replica or two. You’re going places, and you need a suitable vehicle for this exciting new lifestyle.

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: July 14 – 21, 2013

Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel so why should this week be any different? This week, AutoGuide went on a search for front-wheel-drive greatness, pitting the older 1998 Acura Integra Type R against a new 2013 Honda Civic Si.

Find out what happened, as check out the other two most-watched videos below.

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2013 Chrysler Minivans Recalled for Airbag Defect

A total of 282,200 Chrysler minivans are being recalled because the side airbags can deploy on the wrong side in the event of an accident.

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Honda Odyssey Under Investigation for Possible Brake Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a probe on 2007-2008 model year Honda Odyssey minivans for a possible brake issue.

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New NYC Taxi Rules Approved, Nissan NV200 Lives On

The Nissan NV200 will live on as the “Taxi of Tomorrow” as the Taxi and Limousine Commission has amended the rules, allowing cab operators to purchase a hybrid alternative to the NV200 minivan, at least until Nissan comes out with its hybrid variant.

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2014 Honda Odyssey Priced From $28,825

Honda has announced pricing on its 2014 Odyssey minivan, with the Odyssey LX starting at $28,825 excluding an $830 destination charge.

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Revo Volkswagen T5 Sets Nurburgring Record for Vans – Videos

Vans aren’t exactly the type of vehicles we think of when we think about setting Nurburgring lap records, but Volkswagen tuning specialist Revo wanted to buck tradition by building a T5 to see how it would perform at the legendary track.

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Chrysler Town and Country to Live On, Dodge Caravan Out?

Adding more fuel to the fire that Fiat could kill off Dodge by 2016, reports are coming in that the next-generation minivan from Chrysler will be a Town and Country and will launch as a 2016 model.

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2014 Kia Rondo Review

While the reverse used to hold true not a decade ago, currently, Canadians get a number of exclusive products not found south of the 49th parallel. Smaller vehicles, designed for global markets, that include the likes of the Chevrolet Trax and Orlando, as well as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

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IndyCar's Simon Pagenaud to Pilot 500-HP Honda Odyssey at Pikes Peak

Last week’s Detroit IndyCar winner, Simon Pagenaud, will be climbing into a Honda Odyssey for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

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NY Court Rules Against Nissan NV200 Exclusive Taxicab Rights

The New York supreme court has ruled in favor of opening up the market in the state to various hybrid taxicabs, curbing the Nissan NV200’s plans of becoming the exclusive Taxi of Tomorrow.

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Kia Quoris Confirmed for U.S. in 2014

The Kia Quoris full-size luxury, rear-drive sedan has been confirmed to go on sale in America starting next year.

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Chevy Corvette Convertible, Porsche Boxster, Lexus LS Top 2013 Total Quality Vehicles

Strategic Vision has announced the winners of its 2013 Total Quality Index (TQI), with American automakers reinstating their position in some very competitive segments.

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US Regulators Close Probe on Ford, Chrysler Vehicles

Two separate probes into Ford and Chrysler vehicles have been closed by U.S. auto safety regulators now that both automakers have conducted safety recalls.

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Ford, Mercury Vans Under NHTSA Watch for Rust Issues

Roughly 100,000 Ford and Mercury minivans might be added to a recall announced earlier this year.

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2014 Kia Sedona Returns With Few Changes, Priced From $25,900

Last year, Kia announced that the Sedona minivan had reached the end of its lifecycle and would be getting the axe; then the Korean automaker did a flip-flop and said it would return, just at a later time.

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Honda Concept M is One Wild Looking Van

Honda has introduced a new concept multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show called the Concept M.

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