Driveline Blog

Traveling to visit family during the cold winter months can sometimes be a challenge. That’s why I opted to rent a vehicle with all-wheel drive (AWD) for a trip from Colorado to Utah to visit my parents during Christmas. Many car rental outlets won’t let you specify what make and model of vehicle you receive when [...]

I’ve written about the “minivan stigma” before, which I’ve always felt was a bit undeserved. From a practical point of view the minivan is arguably the most efficient family-mover in existence, thanks to it’s voluminous cargo space, the ease and convenience of sliding doors, and relatively car-like handling and performance. That said, some people simply [...]

Crossover vehicles are a hot market segment for automakers these days, as the car-buying public seems to be abandoning full-size SUVs and minivans. The drop in SUV sales is undoubtedly due to high gas prices, while the minivan seems to be suffering mostly from a negative (and undeserved) bad case of PR. My wife and [...]

I recently spent a week with a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee for About.com SUVs, and came away impressed. This particular Jeep was powered by a new 3.0 liter turbodiesel engine, giving the mid-sized SUV a heaping helping of towing power. Jeep and diesel engines seem like a match made in off-roading heaven, and the Grand Cherokee [...]