The United States Environmental Protection Agency has, given slower than expected launches for new battery technologies and chargers, relaxed its rules for phasing in electric cars and trucks.The agency finalized a rule which is still tough on car emissions, but has cut back projections of EV sales from 67% by 2032. The agency now expects … Read more
The 2025 Ram 1500’s mileage is now out at the EPA web site, for all three engines—the carryover 3.6, the new Hurricane which replaces the 5.7 Hemi, and the Hurricane which would replace the 6.4 “392” Hemi if it had been sold on Ram 1500s.The Ram 1500 with the hot 6.4 engine, which produces 540 … Read more
Ram fleet managers will soon be able to use MyTasks, which Stellantis claims is an industry-first tool for real-time communication, task assignment, and status updates. It puts the fleet manager in touch with drivers in the field, using the built-in infotainment systems. The system can reduce distractions for drivers, use existing equipment, and avoid aftermarket complications.MyTasks … Read more
FCA US will have a bit more flexibility in meeting emissions targets over the next few years after having reached an agreement with the California Air Resources Board. Part of the deal is being carbon-net-zero by 2038, which is 14 years away.Stellantis pledged to expand its commitment to electrification through educational efforts, collaborating with Veloz; … Read more
The Hemi might not be available, but the 2025 Dodge Charger Six Pack will provide anti-EV Mopar fans with a gasoline-powered option when the next generation arrives. There will be two variations, both of which will come with the twin turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel-drive. The standard output model … Read more
With 392 engine production reportedly already stopped after building up a year’s worth of inventory, Jeep has launched the Final Edition of its Hemi-powered Wrangler.
Enthusiasts had shoved Hemi engines into Jeep Wranglers for years when the official model came; the factory faced challenges greater than the aftermarket, because they needed the vehicles to pass safety tests, last for a projected 200,000 miles, and avoid problems like overheating in extreme conditions…
As the Dodge Charger Pursuit fades into history—for now, at least—Jeep is taking up part of its mantle with an oddity, the Wagoneer L Unmarked Investigation Vehicle. This takes the largest Wagoneer, the extended-length L model, with the twin turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and adds a number of options including emergency lighting, sirens and speakers, dark … Read more
Ford has found yet another way to cause car fires with the 2024 Maverick; the company is recalling just 217 Mavericks because the gas tanks have an open pinch joint, allowing fuel leaks. Owners are supposed to immediately park and cut the engine if a fuel leak is detected, which can be indicated by the … Read more
Over the course of the past two weeks, we have discussed a ton of information on the 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger. The new Dodge Charger Daytona is an electric vehicle, but the Dodge Charger Six Pack will use the twin turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, so it isn’t an EV-only affair.Since we covered so much … Read more
Two questions have been floating around Mopar circles: is the Hemi really gone, and how can they make enough of the new six-cylinder “Hurricane” engines for Ram pickups, Jeep Grand Cherokees, and Dodge Chargers?The answers are intertwined. Over the years that the Saltillo, Mexico plant has made Hemi V8s, they slowly phased in using flexible … Read more
Today, Jeep shared the third batch of teaser images for the upcoming Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah with shots of a pair of vehicles. The first is obviously a Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer while the other is a Rubicon model or some sort – either a Wrangler or a Gladiator. Based on the brief … Read more
The unveiling of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona last week brought some confusion on the differences between the R/T and Scat Pack models. They have both mechanical and exterior differences, geared to making the best use of their different powertrains and prices.Some of the key aspects of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona are the same … Read more
The New York region has traditionally been Jeep’s greatest strength in sales, but you’d never know it from the New York Auto Show at the Javits Center. Once neglected in a desolate land of taxi repair shops, in an island of subway-inaccessibility, the show is now right by the tourist attraction/residential complex Hudson Yards, with … Read more
Since the 2024 (and 2025) Dodge Charger debuted last week, we have seen plenty of positive and negative comments about the next generation of the fabled muscle car nameplate. The vast majority of the negative comments, as expected, pertain to the fact that there is no Hemi engine option. However, we have also seen a … Read more
On March 23, 2024, the 58th annual Easter Jeep Safari will kick off in Moab, Utah and as has been the case for years, the brand will show off a handful of concept vehicles that have been modified with goodies from the Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) catalog, along with some concept items that may or … Read more
While the week’s reporting was dominated by the release of the Dodge Charger, Stellantis did have a few recalls as well. The 2022-23 Ram ProMaster could fail to warn drivers when the seat belt was unlocked, affecting around 30,000 vans—not all of them. High beams might not activate on 2023-24 Grand Cherokees (including L)—a recall … Read more
