Stellantis today reaffirmed that it is giving each of its 14 “powerful, iconic brands” a ten year timeframe to “build a profitable and sustainable business.” The statement called out Chrysler and Dodge as being “at the forefront of Stellantis” transformation to clean mobility” and specified that “The Company is not pursing splitting off any of … Read more
There are always some unique vehicles at the annual Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge in Pontiac, but this 1968 Dodge Charger might be the most unique that I have seen at the legendary automotive festival. At first glance, you might assume that this is just a classic car clad in a custom body, but it … Read more
The two sales leaders in Europe, Volkswagen and Stellantis, both lost market share in July; Volkswagen fell from 27.6 to 26.6%, and Stellantis from 15.7% to 14.9%. The third largest seller in Europe, Renault, stayed stable with a 9.4% share. The top American brand, Ford, had a 3.2% share, coming in after Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, … Read more
Allpar member Nihar has been creating new renders of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles for quite some time, attending to sizes, prices, platforms, and interiors. He tries to keep his renderings realistic and producable, and includes interiors. This second video covers his proposed Chrysler lineup, which is not based on rumor or insider information, but … Read more
Let me start by saying that this is not an attempt to talk Hemi lovers/people who hate electric vehicles into buying one or even liking them. The point of this piece is to explain how vehicles like the Dodge Hornet and upcoming Dodge Charger Daytona EV can play a key role in the return of … Read more
With the Charger becoming a neo-retro EV muscle car with an inline-6 turbo option, the days of the affordable muscle car are becoming a thing of the past faster than a Mustang in the rear view mirror of a Hellcat. Stellantis’ inflated pricing is making new vehicles are sitting on dealer lots for longer periods … Read more
Allpar member Nihar has been creating new renders of Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep cars for quite some time, paying attention not just to looks but also to sizes, prices, platforms, and interiors. His renderings are unusual in his attempt to make them as realistic as possible, and to render both interiors and exteriors. This first … Read more
The Waltpar podcast, created and hosted by Scott Gresser, has a new segment with Allpar.com and Motales.com founder David Zatz and a wide-range discussion over Chrysler’s past and the future of Stellantis North America. The postcast is available on: YouTube (@WaltParPodcast) Rumble (WaltParPodcast) Social media (search for WaltParPodcast) Apple Podcasts Or search for WaltPar on … Read more
Earlier this week we brought you a look at the second “Last Call” special edition package for the Dodge Durango in the form of the SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and today, we take a look at the third package in this lineup – and the first based on the venerable R/T. The R/T package was … Read more
Yesterday, the UAW revealed that the midsized pickup truck, referred to by outsiders as the Dodge Dakota though it could carry the Ram 1200 or another badge, had been delayed and would no longer be at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in 2027 as promised. The UAW argued: … the union won the right to strike … Read more
Two pieces of good news came out of Trenton Engine recently, even as Stellantis temporarily closed the plant due to an oversupply of V6 engines. Industry insiders noted that running a plant seven days a week at full tilt, only to close it because of overproduction, is not unusual—it’s been industry practice across many automakers … Read more
Ram’s toughest off-road trucks are the Power Wagon and Rebel HD, and both are getting a Lunar Edition as they close out 2024. These have popular features and unique designs with Ceramic Gray paint in a two-tone black color scheme with tow mirrors, powder-coated bumpers, wheel flares, and side graphics. Ordering is open, and pricing … Read more
Earlier this year, Dodge announced that there would be some “Last Call” models for the Durango, with the first being the SRT 392 AlcHEMI edition. Today, the brand has announced two more special edition packages for the popular 7-person SUV, including the SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and the R/T 20th Anniversary edition. Today, we take … Read more
While Ford dominated the week’s recalls, Jeep had two of its own—obstructed tail-lights on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and insufficient welds on child-seat tethers on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Only 27 Wranglers in the USA were affected, and the fix is to replace the tail-lights with new ones that won’t be blocked by the … Read more
This past weekend, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona 2-door made its public production-form debut at 2024 Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. While the original Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee has been on display at events around the country for the past 18 months, the automotive festival in Pontiac, Michigan marked the first time that production-spec … Read more
Earlier this week, we brought you a look at the 2001 Dodge Ram Charger from the Mexican market that was recently showcased in the 2024 Roadkill Nights Hurricane Grudge Match. In our piece earlier this week, our goal was to discuss the Mexican market Ram Charger, as it was apparent that many people were unfamiliar … Read more