Chrysler, once a major player in the US auto industry, is now struggling with only one model, the Pacifica minivan, which is seeing declining sales. The brand's future is uncertain as its parent company, Stellantis, faces broader challenges, including the recent departure of its CEO. Experts suggest that Chrysler may be discontinued to focus resources on more profitable brands like Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.
Chrysler, once a major player in the US auto industry, now faces an uncertain future as it only produces the Pacifica minivan, which is struggling in sales. Parent company Stellantis is considering brand consolidation due to financial pressures and the departure of CEO Carlos Tavares. While Stellantis plans to introduce electric versions of Chrysler models, experts question the brand's viability, suggesting it may be absorbed into other Stellantis brands like Jeep or Dodge.
The 2025 Kia Carnival minivan receives major styling updates and a new turbocharged hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine paired with a 72-HP electric motor. The interior boasts a 12-inch central touchscreen, next-generation infotainment system, and updated driver-assist features, while maintaining the option for the VIP Lounge Seat package. With improved design and hybrid option, Kia aims to broaden the appeal of the underappreciated Carnival in the U.S. market.
Omaha Police have identified James Rose, 63, as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a minivan near Interstate 80. The incident occurred on 13th Street and Bob Gibson Boulevard, and the force of the impact threw Rose into an island near the on-ramp. The crash, which closed the 13th Street exit off I-80 eastbound, is currently under investigation by the OPD Traffic Unit.
A woman in her 20s was allegedly kidnapped by an unknown male individual in a late-model Toyota minivan at the intersection of Avenue W and Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, New York City. The NYPD is seeking the public's help in locating the minivan and the suspect, who is described as a man in his 30s with a light complexion and facial hair. Anyone with information is asked to submit tips to the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.
