New Stellantis CEO to based in USA, not Europe

Antonio Filosa

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

Can we improve on the 100th Anniversary 2026 Pacifica?

TC100: 100th Anniversary Chrysler Pacifica

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

Ford dominates recalls again, with fires and more

Ford on fire recalls

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

Celebrating 100 years of Chrysler Corporation name change today

America made us: 1500 employees for Chrysler centennial photo

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

Import taxes have already been restored

Windsor plant

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