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
Stellantis has gotten three automotive loyalty awards from IHS Markit. The Pacifica minivan had the most loyal buyers of any minivan for the second year in a row; the Ram 1500 had the highest loyalty of any light-duty pickup for the fifth consecutive year; and Alfa Romeo was “most improved to make.” General Motors was … Read more
Today, the Ram Truck brand introduced the fifth and final Built to Serve edition Ram 1500 pickup. This final installation in the military-themed lineup is designed to pay tribute to the United States Coast Guard, with these trucks being offered in Spitfire (orange) or Bright White. “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our … Read more
The Dodge Store by Amazon officially opened its doors to automotive enthusiasts this week. Dodge//SRT fans can now shop hundreds of options for authentic licensed gear and merchandise across the Amazon storefront beginning today. Materials sold “align with a wide range of passions, including Brotherhood of Muscle, ’70s Collection and Vintage Garage,” according to Dodge … Read more
We know what the new three-row Grand Cherokee L, which functionally replaces the Dodge Durango (though that’s sticking around at least for this year), will cost—in the USA and in Canada. The first three-row Grand Cherokee L Laredo will start at $36,995 plus $1,695 destination—$38,690 all together; in Canada, that price is $54,490 including destination. … Read more
Adding smaller-than-stock doors has long been a popular aftermarket upgrade for Jeep Wrangler owners, but thanks to the new Dual Door Group, you can now get a half-door from the factory. To be more specific, the half-doors come along with the vehicle when ordered as part of the Dual Door Group, but the “normal” full … Read more
Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, has been crusading to save the brand, making his points on television, newspapers, and the Web. His work on making contact with the Stellantis chief executive yielded a note from Mr. Tavares’ office, which reads in part: “We do reaffirm that we are very proud of this powerful … Read more
We don’t know the final price of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, with its 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque; but we do know the price of the Launch Edition. That has the 6.4-liter V-8, full-time 4×4, functional hood scoop, dual-mode performance exhaust, and many standard features; and it will cost $73,500, plus … Read more
Mopar-specific social media was inundated with news that the Dodge Dakota project had been cancelled. In the fine print was news that this only affected plans to create a Dodge version of the Jeep Gladiator, a heavyweight engineered off the Wrangler mainly for off-road prowess. The decision is probably good for Dodge fans, because the … Read more
The Kia Sedona has been a perpetual far-distant-last-place entry in the American minivan market, but that may change with the 2022 model. Kia is switching to the global nameplate Carnival at the same time. The new Kia Carnival minivan is shaped more like a Range Rover than a Dodge Caravan, with a two-toned interior whose … Read more