Dodge has shown some exterior pictures of the upcoming Charger Six Pack, featuring the twin turbocharged, 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six engine, and there have been some spy shots of test cars on the open road, but we have not seen any pictures of the interior or the hood badge of the gasoline-powered model – until now. … Read more
New Stellantis leader Antonio Filosa has surprised many observers by making his base of operations in Auburn Hills, rather than shuttling between there and Turin as Sergio Marchionne did, or staying in France as Carlos Tavares did. According to Les Echos, a French newspaper, and confirmed by Stellantis, the surprise move comes after years of … Read more
The Chrysler brand is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2025 and to highlight some of the historical vehicles from the past, the company held a small media event on Detroit’s Belle Isle. In addition to an array of concept cars on display, we got to drive a handful of some of the most significant models … Read more
While the Plymouth Barracuda is often regarded as being the first muscle car from Mopar during the “Muscle Car Era”, the 1955 Chrysler C-300 was a muscle car before muscle cars existed. It was the first mass produced American vehicle to reach the 300 horsepower mark while also offering 345 lb-ft of torque, at a … Read more
On seeing the Chrysler 100th anniversary Pacifica, which is a decal and options package (below), Allpar member CudaPete suggested a number of possible additions. These would, he felt, make the special 2026 Pacifica Select more worthy of celebrating the 1924 Chrysler B-70 and the many cars that followed it. The 2026 Pacifica above has a … Read more
After a great deal of speculation and a few low quality images that leaked from the media preview, Mopar’s return to NASCAR is officially official and below, you will find much better pictures of the Ram 1500 race truck. The new Ram racer officially made its debut this weekend at the NASCAR race at Michigan … Read more
Ford continues to outperform other automakers in fire-related recalls, as per this week’s NHTSA summary. The company also had non-pyrotechnic recalls: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus: panoramic and center display failure 2025 Maverick: Airbag status light invisible 2020-21 Lincoln Aviator: battery may short-circuit 2021 Ford F-150: Reverse light failure 2016-17 Explorer: Door trim might fall off 2020 … Read more
The first Chrysler was shown at the New York Auto Show in January 1924—the same month the first buyer walked into the dealership and bought their own six-cylinder Chrysler B-70. Made by Maxwell Motors (chaired by Walter P. Chrysler), the Chrysler lineup had been designed by Fred Zeder, Own Skelton, and Carl Breer. It was … Read more
It is official – the 5.7-liter Hemi is returning to the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup and the company expects to have new Hemi-powered pickups on dealership lots this summer. To be more specific, the 5.7-liter Hemi eTorque engine will return as an option in the Tradesman, Big Horn, Express, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, Limited and Longhorn … Read more
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its 1924 launch with the B-70, Chrysler introduced the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition at a Belle Isle event today. Available in red, white, or blue, it builds off the Chrysler Pacifica Select, in gasoline and PHEV versions, with front or all wheel drive. Added content for the … Read more
Today, Chrysler released two videos on its past and future, around 101 years and six months after the first Chryslers were made, unveiled at the New York Auto Show, and sold to customers. The first Chrysler was an almost revolutionary car in two ways: its surprisingly powerful six-cylinder engine, which produced enough power to run … Read more
Ford has once again proven it can be #1 in recalls with this week’s NHTSA report. First, the 2024-25 F-150 Lightning can lose control due to the front control arm separating. This affects around 30,000 vehicles, and was caused by not tightening the nut properly. The same problem was reported separatly for the Ford Bronco … Read more
As Antonio Filosa moved up from the CQO (Chief Quality Officer) position to become Stellantis CEO, Jacquet was tapped to replace him as head of quality. Stellantis released little about Jacquet: he was the deputy chief engineering and technology officer, has 25 years of experience, and played a major role in the creation of STLA … Read more
In January 1924, Maxwell Motors launched the first Chrysler, the B-70. Today, owners and pundits alike are questioning whether Chrysler has a future, as its product line has been cut to a single model (four models as the company counts Pacifica, Voyager, Pacifica PHEV, and Caravan). Its leader, Christine Feuell, told the Detroit Free Press … Read more
Yesterday’s injunction on U.S. import taxes, ordered by three judges (two Republicans, one Democrat), has already been stayed by an appeals court. Import taxes, often called tariffs, are charged to buyers within the country charging them, acting as a sort of country-specific sales tax. Currently they are set to 25% for the United States’ closest … Read more
The 2026 Dodge Durango continues well past the big sport-ute’s original sell-by date, with little changed from prior years. Dodge is refreshing where it can with easy-to-swap parts. The 2026 Durango R/T includes new 20×8 Black Noise wheels, and starts at $49,995 plus $1,995 for delivery. The Durango GT starts at $38,495 plus delivery, with … Read more