Despite second-half troubles caused by slow management reactions to price pressure, Stellantis made a good profit in 2024, with reasonable margins. The North American unit cleared $5.8 billion in profits for the full year. Union workers may see checks of up to $3,780 for the year, which is respectable but nowhere near GM’s record profit-sharing—or … Read more
According to The Athletic, part of the New York Times, Ram is planning to return to NASCAR truck racing with the 2026 season, and Dodge may be rejoining the mainstream car series later on. Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota all compete in the national truck series. Ram has not fielded a truck there, but Dodge has. … Read more
Stellantis has appointed Kaileen Connelly the new Senior Vice President of North America Communications. The change will take effect on March 10. Connelly has been with Stellantis since early 2021, leading the global corporate communications content team; she was hired away from marketing and public relations firms, and has an MS in mass communication from … Read more
Stellantis saw a fairly hefty decline in 2024 sales and profits, but still made a good profit. The company sent out 5.4 million vehicles (down 12% from 2023), earning €157 billion in net revenue (down 17%). The AOI margin was 5.5%, down from 12.8% in 2023, as incentives skyrocketed and warranty costs rose. The company … Read more
According to the ACEA, Stellantis’ European market share, including the EU, EFTA, and UK, plummeted from 18% in January 2024 (and 17% for 2024 overall) to 15.5% in January 2025. Quite a bit of that drop went straight to Volkswagen, which rose from a 25% to a 27% share. Overall, electric cars rose to a … Read more
There were many recalls on the NHTSA’s weekly roundup today; but first, one from the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-22 Grand Cherokee L. On these SUVs,
Stellantis has paused the retooling of its Brampton, Ontario plant, which was to make the Jeep Compass and possibly other STLA Medium vehicles, according to Automotive News. The move has been rumored among employees for some time, given the American President’s repeated statements that Canadian goods would be subject to high tariffs unless the country … Read more
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry takes the Sahara and adds nine-speaker Alpine audio, the Jeep Power Box for accessory power, 32-inch General Grabber A/T tires, front and rear steel bumpers, and a body-color hardtop, for $66,185 including delivery ($76,190 in Canada). The company plans to make 5,800 vehicles for North America, and will include … Read more
While it’s smaller and less luxurious than the Jeep Wagoneer S, the Chevrolet Blazer SS will be at dealerships soon, fostering comparisons. Buyers can find 303 miles of range with the new GM, which sports an Ultium battery that can be repaired after a crash. Acceleration using the “Wide Open Watts” mode is similar to … Read more
Back in October 2024, I added a new 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition to my personal fleet and since then, I have put more than 4,300 miles on my new truck. It effectively replaces my 2006 Ram 1500 Laramie, which has endured over 140,000 miles of hard life, with tens of thousands of … Read more
The NHTSA announced two Toyota recalls last week, one for leaking rear brake hoses on the 2024-25 Tacoma and one for damaged second-row seat belts on the 2025 Camry Hybrid, 2025 Lexus NX, and 2024-25 Lexus RX. In addition, those who had Vantage Mobility convert their 2023-24 Siennas may not have enough welds on the … Read more
If you are at all active in the modern Mopar community, you likely know that some 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon owners purchased a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 with a matching VIN and matching paint. Knowing that those pairs exist, we knew that it was only a matter of time before we saw … Read more
After riding shotgun in the new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 yesterday, I wanted to shared my thoughts on the brief experience and my overall thoughts and feelings as an enthusiast and a current Charger owner. I’ve been around Mopar for the better part of the last 20 years, so I’ve experienced … Read more
Two new ProMaster EV setups are now available for 2025, with the same 110 kWh battery pack and 164-mile range as the 2024 step van. That model, selling near the apex of ProMasters, had cost nearly $90,000; it is now $72,000 including destination charges, and has a free Safety and Convenience Group, with a city-cycle … Read more
Over the past decade or so, Chryser/FCA/Stellantis has had a handful of impactful, memorable commercials during the NFL’s Super Bowl. The company took a break from Super Bowl advertising in 2024, but for 2025, the company came charging back into the Big Game fray with a pair of commercials – one humorous spot for the … Read more
The New York Auto Show knows nothing is more romantic than walking down crowded aisles of new cars, so it is offering a 15% discount on advance tickets to this year’s show, slated for April 18 through 27, 2025, and might or might not include a display of historic police cars (as seen below from … Read more