FCA US, a/k/a Ma Mopar, has recently patented a casting which includes both the cylinder head and turbocharger body.
The turbocharger itself would be serviced by replacing the internal parts as a cartridge, so turbocharger failure would not require replacing the head (or heads, on a V-engine).
This morning, Stellantis issued another teaser image of a concept vehicle that will debut next month at the 56th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Unlike the previous teasers, which came with very few hints as to what we might be viewing, the brief information accompanying this Jeep tells us quite a bit.“Ever wonder … Read more
Late last month, Jeep issued a pair of teaser images that hinted to what the Trail Rated brand will be showcasing at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah in April. Those initial images showed what appears to be a new Grand Cherokee and a Gladiator made out of QR code pattern – or something … Read more
Incorrectly written software in the antilock brake control module in 370,437 Ram 2500s and Dodge Durangos can result in the ESC light failing to come on when the electronic stability control (ESC) does. This can increase the odds of a crash, as drivers will be less aware that they are approaching the vehicle’s road-adhesion limits.The … Read more
The Prowler had another trick up its sleeve, too—a pushrod suspension design which had horizontal dampers and active controls. That suspension design also appeared on the Chrysler ME-412, an incredibly potent lightweight vehicle using an AMG V12 engine which was reportedly “production intent” but angrily cancelled from Stuttgart—because it made mincemeat of the expensive Mercedes SLR. According to Muscle Cars & Trucks (cited by Mopar Insiders), Stellantis recently patented a similar design adapted for electric cars…
… the Kokomo Engine Plant, which has been repurposed and renamed from making transmissions, has officially started production. Indeed, the plant has actually been churning out engines since late February, according to Stellantis—as quoted by the Kokomo Tribune.
With nearly a decade on the same platform, the Cherokee has waxed and waned in popularity. While it’s a comfortable vehicle whose TrailHawk version crossed the Rubicon Trail, some of the Jeep faithful still deride it, and there are still 2021s in inventory despite a vast car shortage. The assembly plant that makes it has been running just one shift, and shutting down for weeks at a time. It’s clearly time for something new, and perhaps we have seen its future:
Tony Stewart is one of the most successful men in American motorsports, so it comes as little surprise that it only took him three races to win as a team owner at the highest level of drag racing. Yesterday afternoon, Matt Hagan drove his Dodge Charger Hellcat funny car to the win at the 2022 … Read more
The 2022 Gatornationals has been hit hard by Mother Nature, with cold rains hampering qualifying on Friday and Saturday, but when the track dried out, the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak teams made the most of the crisp, cold air. With a density altitude number around 300 feet at Gainesville Raceway on Saturday afternoon, all three … Read more
The new Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer were puzzling because the powertrain options were carryovers. Then the 4xe was announced for the Grand Cherokee; it should provide acceleration that rivals or beats the Hemi V8, albeit at a price. The Wagoneer, on the other hand, remains Hemi only….
At the end of the 2020 model year, Dodge had sold just shy of 40,000 Challengers powered by some variation of the supercharged “Hellcat” Hemi, including the original Hellcat models, the 2018 Demon, the Hellcat Redeye, and the SRT Super Stock, all of which have at least 707 horsepower. We don’t have the numbers for the 2021 model year yet, but based on the sales numbers from 2015 through 2020, there have been more Dodge Challengers sold with at least 700 horsepower than any other car…
Jeep has added a new Gobi paint color to the 2022 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler option sheet. the sand color, named after the Asian desert, was first available on the 2020 Gladiator; it has never been an option for the Wrangler. The color could be described as being near tan.
Russia has reacted to EU and North American sanctions by banning the export of numerous products—including motor vehicles such as the vans that Stellantis was gearing to export from a new joint-venture factory there.The vans may still be exported to other countries which are not affected by Russia’s 48-nation ban.Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, presented Stellantis, … Read more
While Dodge came close to the average for mass-market brands, Chrysler hit the bottom of the J.D. Power dealer service surveys.The reason is not readily apparent, but dealership sources claim that Stellantis has been making it harder to get warranty claims paid, slowing some repairs while they get proof that they were needed.The best brand … Read more
The Dodge Power Brokers dealer network is officially open now. The exclusive source for Dodge’s new Direct Connection factory-backed performance parts has nearly 100 dealerships in 34 states across the United States, with more dealers set to join it in the coming months.Certified Dodge Power Brokers staff have extra training in Dodge features and performance … Read more
If you are planning to attend Muscle Cars at the Strip on March 18th through the 20th, you only have a handful of days left to pre-register and enjoy a discount on your ticket price. Pre-registration for the massive Las Vegas event ends on Monday, March 14th, so you have 6 days left to save … Read more
