The morning’s recalls are much more minor than yesterday’s Cummins fuel pump bombshell. First, some 2021 Ram 1500 pickups don’t show the rearview camera image at times, because of a conflict with the Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module. Ram doesn’t actually have a solution yet. The 38,157 trucks (in the USA) covered were built from … Read more
Lithium-ion batteries have been miraculous for laptops, phones, and watches, but have some issues in cars. The next generation, many believe, will be solid state batteries, which use a solid electrolyte material to provide greater range and increased safety. Factorial Energy has developed what they believe to be a breakthrough in solid state battery technology; … Read more
I recently spent a week driving the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 with the Xtreme Recon package. My first seat time with the Xtreme Recon-equipped 392 Jeep was an off-road test session during which time I found it to be the most capable production vehicle that I have ever tested – and I tested the … Read more
Ram is recalling around 222,000 heavy duty pickups and chassis cabs, due to a surprisingly high number (6,399) of warranty claims coming in from August 2018 through this September. Despite the claims, the investigation apparently did not begin until this October. The problem is premature wear in the Bosch CP4 fuel pump, which causes metal … Read more
In 1952, Willys created a subsidiary in Brazil; its first engines came off the line in 1956 for local Jeeps, with local production of cars starting in 1958. These were the “Hurricane Six,” a mere 161 cubic inches (2.6 liters), with a single barrel carburetor and 90 gross horsepower output (around 50-70 net horsepower). Willys … Read more
I recently traveled to Moab, Utah to test the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee in its traditional two-row form. As you may know, the next generation Grand Cherokee debuted earlier this year in the “L” form, serving as the first GC with a third row of seats, and it has been remarkably successful. That launch is … Read more
We have covered the return of Direct Connection and the introduction of the Power Brokers dealership program quite a bit since the Dodge Never Lift Plan began earlier this month. One of the most common questions that we have gotten on social media relates to whether or not these programs would be offered in Canada. … Read more
Dodge will issue a list of the first 100 Power Broker dealerships on December 15, 2021, but as some of the first dealerships to be accepted into the program have been notified, they have made their own announcements on social media. As a result, we have an early look at a few of the Dodge … Read more
While speaking with Motor Authority at the ongoing 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis confirmed what we have all been fearing – that the Hellcat models will be gone from the lineup after the 2023 model year. “I will have this car, this platform, this powertrain as we know it through the … Read more
Last year, Mopar brands trawled the depths of the J.D. Power™ dealership satisfaction numbers. This year, while the Chrysler brand itself is still down in the dumps, the others have improved quite a bit—which Automotive News credited to initiatives from new CEO Carlos Tavares. In a rather stunning development, Dodge leaped up to the top … Read more
Did you really want a Chrysler Concorde back in 1994, but failed to buy one when they were new? Now is your second chance; Primo Classics has one which is, for all intents and purposes, brand new, with just 987 miles on the clock. Photos show a mint condition car. The Concorde has a four-speed … Read more
Ram is recalling 22 2022 pickups. All two-dozen Ram 1500s were made with the wrong systems and will not effectively defrost their windshields, making it a safety issue. Ram Big Horn pictured but we have no idea which vehicles are actually affected. It seems more likely it would be base models. The recall does not … Read more
Motales has done a 1971-72 Mopar extravaganza this week, with four different articles covering various aspects of the late-muscle Mopars—and how decisions made then could have prevented the bailout. The first in the series covers an effort to change Chrysler’s product strategy, so they would focus on a smaller number of cars—fixing customers’ complaints and … Read more
Americans can still buy Fiats, as long as they take a 500X, with the 1.3 liter turbocharged engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. New for 2022 are a retractable fabric roof on every trim levels, and in black, red, gray, or, for the Yacht Club Capri, blue. The Yacht Club Capri, since you asked, is a … Read more
Once again, Chrysler is leaving Australia. With this move, drivers Down Under will have to pay over $100,000 to get a V8 engine in their car—and the 392-powered Chrysler 300 SRT, not to mention right-hand-drive Chryslers, will leave production. Dealers have an inventory of around 30 cars, according to news.com.au, which broke the news. The … Read more
An explosion and fire yesterday at the Windsor Assembly Plant, which makes Pacifica, Caravan, and Voyager minivans, has been confirmed by police, who said it appeared to be intentional. Arson investigators found a “suspicious package that detonated,” according to the CBC. Windsor, Ontario police have arrested a suspect, and he is not one of the … Read more