Last month, I was fortunate enough to be involved in the initial media testing of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona – the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. While I still prefer the feel and sound of my Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, if I had to drive an EV, the new Charger Daytona is that EV that … Read more
The base price of the Jeep Wagoneer S remains a mystery, but the well equipped Launch Edition of the new 400V electric crossover, with a single-speed gearbox, has shown its price. It’s important to realize, though, that the Launch Edition is very well equipped with options many would not normally pay for. The Launch Edition … Read more
If you have been eagerly awaiting your chance to configure and price out your ideal all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, the wait is over. While Dodge has offered a type of configurator tool that allowed us to look at different trim levels with different options, that system did not include pricing or full detail on the … Read more
The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona battery electric vehicle (BEV) was formally introduced for the 2024 model year, but due to delays in development, those first 2024 model year vehicles are arriving to dealerships now. While there was no official statement made by the company, the press release announcing 2024 sales stated that the new Charger … Read more
According to Wards Auto, a fuel cell-powered Ram 5500 with electric motors is already being produced in Poland, and a North American version is coming to Mexico with hopes of getting 100,000 sales per year. Fuel cell vehicles (such as the Cummins truck shown below) run on electrical power, but use hydrogen and oxygen to … Read more
Recently, UAW Local 1166 president Dave Willis told the WRTV of Kokomo that they had negotiated for collective bargaining at the new “StarPlus” battery plant in Kokomo, a joint venture of Stellantis and Samsung. The news is now official, according to a letter from David Green, Region 28 UAW director. The plant will be represented … Read more
I believe that a relatively low number of Jeep Wagoneer owners go off-roading and when the all-electric Wagoneer S hits dealerships early next year, I expect that even fewer of those owners will spend time playing in the mud. The ultra-plush Jeep Wagoneer S BEV could be the least likely vehicle from the brand in … Read more
Earlier this year, Dodge shared the basic pricing details for the 2024 Charger Daytona BEV in R/T and Scat Pack trim, with the R/T starting at $59,995 and the Scat Pack starting at $73,190. Neither of those prices included the destination fee, but they both included 2024-specific options without any further breakdown of pricing. Luckily, … Read more
Last week, I was invited by Dodge to travel Radford Racing School in Chandler, Arizona, to test the all-new 2024 Charger Daytona – the brand’s first ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) – on both the road and the track. If you are reading this with the expectation of a poor review, you might as well … Read more
Zeta Energy, a battery development company which claimed to have a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur chemistry, recently earned a Department of Energy grant to commercialize their research. Now, Stellantis has joined in with a joint development agreement. The advantages of lithium-sulfur are lighter weight for the same power, similar volume, and quicker fast-charging speeds. Mainly, they … Read more
Yesterday, UAW Local 1166 president Dave Willis told the WRTV of Kokomo that they had negotiated for collective bargaining at the new Kokomo battery plant, a joint venture of Stellantis and Samsung. The news came almost immediately after Carlos Tavares left office; Tavares had arguably reneged on union deals and then sued the union over … Read more
The arrival of the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona at dealerships around the country is drawing near, and in preparation of the beginning of deliveries, the company has issued the first commercial for the 670-horsepower electric vehicle. You can watch that video, titled “Saving the Planet”, below. When you hear that title, you might think that … Read more
The new Fiat 500e has proven to be a popular option for prospective EV owners who are interested in a small, inexpensive and efficient city car. They are surprisingly comfortable and fun to drive – which is why I added one to my personal fleet alongside my Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my new 2025 … Read more
Earlier this week, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares hosted an online press conference to formally introduce the STLA Frame chassis platform – the chassis that will serve as the underpinnings for the upcoming Ram REV and Ramcharger. We have not gotten any new details, but the formal introduction suggests that we are getting closer to the … Read more
The Ram Truck brand has just introduced a new advertising campaign that works with retired NFL legend J.J. Watt that promotes both their new pickups and the charitable foundation that carries the linebacker’s name. “The Ram brand’s defining tenet is ‘built to serve,’ and our trucks help deliver on that promise every day,” said Raj … Read more
The Ram 2500 and 3500 were class-leading in nearly every way when they were launched, but it has been years since their last major updates. Rumors had pegged the 2025 model year for a refresh, and it is almost 2025 now—so what can we expect?