Gladiator gets new, factory-warranted half-doors
New Mopar half-doors for Jeep Gladiator are light, integrated with vehicle systems and warranties, and come with the full doors, too…
Ram TRX Racers are Inching Towards the 9s
Billy Weber, the same Ram 1500 TRX owner/driver who was the first to run in the 10-second range, ran a 10.33 this past weekend. That is the quickest quarter mile time by one of the factory-supercharged Ram trucks, but more importantly, this is the first TRX to run in the lower-10-second range. Weber’s truck isn’t … Read more
Jeep 4xe hits Ward’s Ten Best list
Jeep has once again made the prestigious Ward’s Ten Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list, with the 4xe hybrid system. The editors noted, “Wrangler 4xe is noteworthy for its rough-and-tumble off-road readiness, while clocking in at nearly 30 mpg during 300 miles of road testing around metro Detroit this past spring.”The two-liter turbocharged gasoline engine … Read more
Details on the Whole 2022 Dodge Charger Lineup
The 2022 Dodge Charger will soon begin reaching dealerships around the country and when those new model year sedans arrive, there won’t be any big changes to the lineup. There will be a significantly improved security system, but right now, that is the only big change for the 2022 Charger. However, since there have been … Read more
Is WRX a challenge for the Dodge Hornet?
The Dodge Hornet is coming, but it’s still in the rumor stage. Meanwhile, Subaru has thrown down a brand new 2022 WRX. Subaru claims upgraded handling and a new direct-injection turbocharged boxer engine for its 2022 performance sedan. The status of the STi high-performance model is currently unknown but there’s a new GT trim, and all … Read more
World’s Quickest Ram 1500 TRX Get a Little Quicker
A few weeks back we talked about a 2021 Ram 1500 TRX that had run a 10.75 quarter mile with the help of a few simple modifications and nitrous oxide. That half-ton pickup headed back to the track this past Saturday with a new engine tune, and although it was nearly 100 degrees at Palm … Read more
Inside the timely new Ram Clean Air System (also on Dodges, Jeeps, and Chryslers)
The Ram Clean Air System, standard on the 2022 Ram 1500, filters 95% of air particulates, providing the “cleanest cabin air in a Ram Truck ever,” and separating out pollen, allergens, bacteria, smoke, and other pollutants.On the Chrysler 300, it’s not called the Ram Clean Air System, but it’s still there. How does this new, improved … Read more
Dodge Charger Drivers from 3 Teams Enter Funny Car Championship Chase
This past weekend, the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Series held its final event of the “regular” portion of the schedule, with 4 of the 11 drivers heading into the playoff portion of the schedule piloting Dodge Charger funny cars. In other words, there are 4 Dodge drivers within striking distance of the 2021 NHRA … Read more
Chrysler finally has a leader—from Honeywell
Christine Feuell is leaving her post as Chief Commercial Officer of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions to become the leader of the Chrysler brand. She will report directly to Carlos Tavares.While Honeywell might seem like an odd place to be mining for a leader of a car brand, Christine Feuell rose through the ranks of … Read more
Jeep Compass moving upscale with updated features
For 2022, the Jeep Compass, already upgraded to look and feel more luxurious, has gotten more attention inside. A new 10.25 inch digital instrument cluster is optional, and buyers get an 8.4 inch center telematics display on base models and Latitude, with a 10.1 inch screen standard on all upper models.The center console has been … Read more
Got a buck for a car? (“Great Texas Mopar Vehicle Hoard Auction”)
A huge, online Mopar auction is coming, to break up a collection held in Texas and gathered over the course of many years. Some of the cars are pristine, some are junkers; and there is memorabilia for those who can’t afford the cars (or the shipping).The auction materials are already posted, via Spanky’s Freedom Car … Read more
Details on the Whole 2022 Dodge Challenger Lineup
The 2022 models will soon be here and while there are no big changes planned for the Dodge Challenger when the new model year production begins, there are smaller changes. Also, there has been all sorts of rumors about what will and won’t be offered for 2022, so today, we bring you a look at … Read more
The Real Story on the Hellcat Charger with the Broken Wheel
Over the past two days, several automotive media outlets have shared a story about a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat with a badly broken front wheel. While quite a few outlets have written about this car, literally no one has reached out to the owner of the Charger in question. Fortunately, I happen to know the … Read more
The 2022 Mopars getting huge Uconnect speed boost
The Uconnect 5 system has more changes than just capitalization, which moves from UConnect to Uconnect. Now, the system is four times faster than Uconnect 4, with three times as much memory, WiFi capability, and more flexibility.Ram. The new Uconnect 5 telematics system will be standard on Ram Chassis Cab Laramie and above, and Ram pickup … Read more
2022 300 gets standard nav
The Chrysler 300, one of the very few mass-market full-size sedans still sold in America, went through a model pare-down in 2021. For 2022, the UConnect 4C navigation system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, displayed on an 8.4 inch touch-screen, is standard.The 300 starts with an eight-speed automatic and 292 horsepower V6 engine; buyers … Read more
Mopars top JD Power IQS™ but Chrysler, Alfa don’t fare well
Mopars topped J.D. Power’s 2021 Initial Quality Survey (IQS™), which, since it only tests vehicles for the first 90 days of ownership, tends to reflect factory inspection and telematics systems more than long-term quality. Topping the list remains a high achievement.Of most importance, Ram pushed its way up to be the very top brand; the … Read more
