Going into December, many were predicting that the last gasoline-powered Chargers and Challengers would be built in Canada in 2023, to be replaced by US-made battery-electric vehicles. Then two reliable sources told Stellpower that there were preliminary plans to bring new generations of large cars to Brampton; and that there was indeed an LB Challenger … Read more
Dodge and Ram have given sneak peeks at their electric ambitions already; now it’s Chrysler’s turn. The long-neglected brand, currently down to selling one sedan and one minivan, will show off the Airflow concept for the first time on January 5, 2022, in Las Vegas. At 11 am Pacific time, Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell will … Read more
Regular readers may have noticed quite a few recalls of various Mopars, but it’s not entirely fair to present these without context. Every automaker recalls cars, including those with the highest quality ratings; indeed, those with the best quality purposes may well catch more issues than others, through careful perusal of warranty data. Since Ford … Read more
The historic Plymouth Road Office Complex, once headquarters of AMC (and before that, a refrigerator factory), will be knocked down next year to create an “employment hub.” The facility, possibly the most attractive remaining office building or factory from America’s classic automotive past, includes an art deco tower and well-styled administrative building in front, with … Read more
Stellantis will have on-site and virtual experiences to showcase their technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 5-8. The event will give Americans a chance to see some cars not sold in the United States; to see the Chrysler Airflow in person, for the first time; and to see the Grand … Read more
It’s barely been launched, but already the Grand Cherokee L has been updated with three new colors (Ember, Hydro Blue, and Midnight Sky), gained new Limited Black and High Altitude packages, and added a 10.25-inch front passenger display and dual ten-inch rear seat entertainment with everyone’s favorite privacy eliminator, Amazon Fire TV. The front interactive … Read more
Tuscadero paint ordering has been extended for 2022 Jeep Wrangler buyers. The option opened for orders in August 2021; since then, it racked up around 30,000 orders, making it the most popular Wrangler special edition color of the year. Jim Morrison, head of Jeep North America, said, “It’s so popular, we’re extending production into 2022 … Read more
Recently, Stellpower reported that an unofficial but reliable source had pointed to the next-generation Dodge Challenger as the car likely to be the first to get the new straight-six engine. This engine is expected by many to replace the 5.7 Hemi, possibly over a number of years, or until a new version of the venerable 5.7 … Read more
In one of the most bizarre recalls to date, 2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs may not display mileage on their odometer after reaching 13,342 miles. It’s not an Easter egg, and it only affects 2,903 Jeeps. The problem is a software issue, but Chrysler was provide more details on this most amusing of recalls. Just 2,903 … Read more
Last week, we broke the news that a new GME (Global Medium Engine) based turbo inline six would be debuting in the next Dodge Challenger, body code LB. Today, we’ll put some meat onto the bones of those stories, but keep in mind this is more of a review than breaking new ground. The engine … Read more
It’s got eight speeds. It was engineered by ZF, originally, and was modified by the friendly Mopar powertrain engineers. It’s able to handle a lot of torque, and can have an integrated electric motor. It’s the brand new, fourth-generation ZF 8-speed, dubbed 880RE. The first eight stands for eight forward gears; the second is a … Read more
Buyers can now order their 2022 Dodge Charger Jailbreak and Dodge Challenger Jailbreak. The cars, listed in the dodge.com build and price system, are based on the widebody Redeye models, which have bulging fenders to accommodate plus-sized tires. Those are essential for putting 797 horsepower to the ground—except that the $995 Jailbreak package boosts output … Read more
Did you wonder how much a Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock might cost you? Fast Eddie provided this window sticker to give you an idea. First, let’s look at the fuel economy cost… which is fairly steep, as you might expect from a car with this level of performance. 21 mpg highway really isn’t too bad, all things … Read more
When Stellantis showed its new technologies on Software Day, the key example was a new Chrysler Airflow concept, showing a streamlined version of the Pacifica/200 styling. Those worried about how well the Mopar brands will fare under Stellantis may be relieved somewhat by a look at the sample cars in the future platforms graphic: The … Read more
An unofficial but reliable source told us which car might be the first to get the new straight-six engine—and it won’t shock you if you’re read the headline. The first car to get the 3-liter in-line six-cylinder dubbed GME T6 is likely to be the next-generation Dodge Challenger, as well as any platform-mates (likely Charger … Read more
Yesterday, we covered the official launch of STLA Brain, a combination of hardware and software to be used on all Stellantis’ new platforms. Part of the idea is that, instead of having general-purpose processors handling most functions, dedicated custom microprocessors will handle specific types of analysis, simplifying the programming and reducing parts counts. It’s a … Read more