Peugeot SA, like Volkswagen AG, tended to reflect American automakers of the 1930s-to-1980s: similar cars were sold under different brands, varying in trim, soundproofing, convenience features, and such. Peugeot maintained four brands—Citroën, DS, and Opel being the other three. That system, in Chrysler’s case, led to extremely similar cars being sold, with varying sizes, trim … Read more
J.D. Power has released their 2021 review of customer service at car dealerships throughout the United States. Unlike the quality surveys, where Land Rover and Tesla anchor the bottom to make the Mopars look good, the customer service index is anchored by Mopar brands—with all but Dodge taking the bottom slots. (Maserati, along with Tesla … Read more
Earlier today, we brought you all of the key information on the new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. While the two vehicles are based on the same basic body and chassis, there are key differences inside, outside and under the hood which you can read about by clicking here. With there being so much … Read more
This morning, the all-new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were formally introduced to the world. We knew that the big debut was coming and we knew that the two vehicles would be based on the Ram 1500 DT chassis architecture, but it was unclear how the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer would differ. Some believed … Read more
When the Modern Street Hemi Shootout opens their 2021 schedule with the Legmaker Intakes event at Orlando Speedworld, NHRA superstar and Mopar racer Leah Pruett will be in attendance. Pruett will be handling a handful of duties, and while she won’t be making any passes in either of her NHRA race cars, she went down … Read more
With Chrysler down to one already-redlined car and one minivan, and Peugeot choosing to sell its cars through existing brands in North America rather than creating a new Peugeot or Citroën line, many believe that Peugeots and DS near-lux cars will be rebadged and modified (depending on the model) as Chryslers in the United States … Read more
Stellantis has provided two sketches of the modified Jeeps it will show off in Moab on March 27 through April 4 at the Easter Jeep Safari. One of them is clearly the Magneto; one is blue and one is orange; and both have working headlights. Chances are the Magneto is either electric or 4xe; and … Read more
“Who killed the electric car?” asked a movie, some years ago, implying that General Motors deliberately destroyed the rebirth of electrics. The movie ignored Chrysler’s epic electric car program of the same time—a program which sold cars, rather than leasing them, and was something of a success. Made in Plymouth and Dodge versions, the EPIC … Read more
The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer will make its formal debut online on March 11th, which was announced on the brand’s official Facebook page this morning. That announcement included four pictures of what the post claims is a preproduction model, but with some distinct differences from the concept vehicle, this is very likely our first look … Read more
GAA Classic Cars auctioned off a number of Mopars at its North Carolina auction recently; a number of 1959 Mopars were included in the sales, with six Dodges, a Plymouth, Imperial, DeSoto, and Chrysler letter-car moving across the block. A 1959 Dodge D500 truck, in the high-end Custom Sierra trim, sold for $51,000, the second … Read more
Larry Dominique will switch from leading an abandoned return of Peugeot to the United States, to being the leader of Alfa Romeo in North America. He is currently the CEO of Peugeot North America. Dominique had planned a unique re-entry to the United States: rather than getting franchisees to build large dealerships, he would have used technology to … Read more
Stellantis is planning to put more effort into battery-electric cars as it sees hybrid powertrains eventually fading out. The automaker, which includes the 14 brands of the former Chrysler, Fiat, and Peugeot groups, is acting like others on the belief that making mass-market internal combustion engines will eventually be banned in Europe and other regions. … Read more
Jeep will, according to Motor1—which has a spy shot from Europe to support their statement—come out with a seven-seater crossover based on the Compass. Slated for 2022, the crossover would only be made in India and is unlikely to reach the United States—at least, as a Jeep. The idea is for both right-hand-drive cars (Wrangler and … Read more
The upcoming Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are expected to take the luxury segment by storm Today, Stellantis announced another industry first that will be offered by the new range-topping SUV. The new Wagoneer lineup will introduce the world to the new Amazon Fire TV for Auto system, allowing passengers to stream their favorite television … Read more
The Ram 1500 TRX is an incredible machine, serving as the most powerful production truck ever. With 702 horsepower, it has already been proven to run well into the low-12-second range in stock form, even though it rides on huge off-road tires that are the furthest thing from proper drag racing rubber. That is why … Read more
Stellantis has issued its first earnings report, covering the full year 2020 for FCA and PSA. The latter was considerably more profitable, with Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel bringing in a 7.1% adjusted operating margin in their automotive operations. The second half operating margin hit a record at 9.4%. At FCA, the adjusted earnings before interest … Read more