Over the past few years, owners of Toyota Highlander and Sienna minivans with the direct shift 8AT transmissions have experienced many problems. This involves the eight-speed transmission known as UA80, UA80E, and US80F. As a result, a class-action lawsuit has been filed in California. It covers over 1 million Toyota 8-speed transmissions. The issue has …
Not many people are aware of the latest trend hitting the campervan scene. The minivans driven by suburban housewives and soccer moms are getting a transformation. It turns out that not only are these vans suitable for hauling around the kids and carrying groceries, but they also make an excellent template for a campervan conversion. The Toyota Sienna is a popular …
Let’s face it, minivans have never looked as cool as their three-row SUV counterparts, but that doesn’t mean that Toyota didn’t try its best with the all-new 2021 Sienna. With a new design inside and out and enough tech and convenience features to keep you and your family entertained and happy for at least the …
Today there aren’t as many minivans remaining on the market as there once were. Still, the latest models offer car-like handling, feature advanced technologies, and feature the best safety equipment. Minivans may be a smarter choice for you than a crossover because they have more seats and cargo capacity. Purchasing a reliable used model is …
Since the Kia Telluride debuted last year, it’s gotten rave reviews from just about everyone that’s ever driven it, seen it, or even heard of it. And from what we know, it’s worth all the praise as Kia has stepped up their game a lot in the past couple of years. It’s true that the …
The Toyota Sienna minivan has been an option for family vehicle buyers for more than 20 years. While so far, it’s hung on in a shrinking field of minivans still being produced and sold, the Sienna sometimes shows up on lists of the worst minivans. Is this really true? Not everyone thinks so. History of …
Usually, the word ‘classic’ conjures up images of old Bugattis, British Minis, or first-gen Broncos. Rarely is a minivan called ‘classic’. But going just by pure age, there are quite a few vans and minivans that are old enough to be classics. And long before Mercedes gave a minivan 500+ hp, there was another unconventional …
