Archive for the ‘Vans’ Category

It's official: "There's an app for that" has become the most annoying catchphrase of 2009 (on par with 2001's "You are the weakest link"). And yet, we have to admit that there are beaucoup apps out there -- some of them quite good. For example, developers at Appirion UG have developed a program that turns the iPhone into a remote control for a specially rigged Dodge minivan. "The Spirit of Berlin", as the vehicle is known, may not be as flashy as the iPhone-controlled Rinspeed iChange we profiled back in February, but as the clip below demonstrates, it seems like way more fun:

[BoingBoing]

If you're eyeing your next vehicle with the classic American family road trip in mind—perhaps a visit to your favorite national park out West—you might want to consider this: Hungry bears overwhelmingly prefer minivans for their next fix.

For reasons not fully understood, at one of the country's most popular national parks, your chances of a bear breaking into your Dodge Grand Caravan minivan are far greater than if you'd chosen a Dodge Journey crossover, for instance.

According to an article in the Journal of Mammalogy, researchers looked into selective foraging habits of black bears in Yosemite National Park and found that, at least...

Thanks to its easy-clean cargo floor and tall, versatile layout, the Honda Element has been a longtime favorite for dog owners. Yet the number of official pet-friendly accessories for the Element, along with most other popular dog-haulers, has been surprisingly limited, leaving families to search for aftermarket solutions—or simply improvise.

Finally, Honda is taking full advantage of the Honda Element's…ehem…pawtential for 2010, with a so-called Dog Friendly pet accommodation system.

The centerpiece of the new Dog Friendly Element is a soft-sided car kennel designed by automotive safety supplier Takata and made of seatbelt-grade vinyl...