Chrysler charging into NY’s Electrify Expo

2018 Pacifica PHEV

The Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, is hosting the Electrify Expo on August 27-28. A fleet of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids will charge up the event, which will also have a large Chrysler-brand display. While Chrysler’s sole electrified car is a plug-in hybrid minivan (in fairness, the world’s first hybrid minivan), the old Chrysler … Read more

2023 Jeep Gladiator revealed

2023 Jeep Gladiator in high velocity yellow

Few rumors have been buzzing around the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, so perhaps it’s not surprising that few things have changed—though one new package may be interesting to buyers who really need the pickup’s off-road capabilities. The new “Capability Package” for the High Altitude model has a winch-capable steel front bumper, steel rock rails, and a … Read more

Challenger Shakedown: homage to a “classic-based concept”

2022 Dodge Challenger Shakedown concept

It’s Dodge’s “last call” for 392 and Hellcat cars, and the latest special edition celebrates a retroconcept—the original Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept shown at the 2016 SEMA show. The new special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown keeps the black-and-red interior and exterior, using a modern Challenger as its base. Six special-edition Challengers and Chargers will be revealed … Read more

Chrysler: selling one minivan, one sedan, and clothing

Chrysler clothing

When Walter P. Chrysler proudly introduced the revolutionary Chrysler 80, he probably had no idea that his name would one day be attached to a skyscraper, air conditioning systems, railroad cars, and athletic leisure wear. The Athleisure Merchandise Collection was created in collaboration with Winnie Cheung, the chief designer of Stellantis’ advance studio.  It has hoodies, … Read more

Car shortage easing with higher production

Building TigerShark 2.4 at Dundee

While car shortages are expected to continue for another year, due to parts shortages, North American production has been rising—according to Automotive News. Within the Big Three, in June 2022 compared with June 2021: FCA US: 159,677—up by 34,885 General Motors: 186,979—up by 29,101 Ford: 153,401—up by 27,665 For the year to date, the numbers … Read more

First 2023 Dodge Buzz Model to Debut on Wednesday

Dodge Challenger Buzz Model

During the first day of Dodge Speed Week “muscle announcements”, brand boss Tim Kuniskis teased six buzz models that will debut over the next few weeks. When they were displayed at the invite-only event during which we were introduced to the Drag Pack Rolling Chassis, the Challenger body-in-white, the Challenger Convertible and the 2023 Durango … Read more

Road Runner, Barracuda coming—but not the way you’d think

1972 Cuda

Last week, Mopar announced a number of new additions to its Direct Connection portfolio, aimed mainly at racers—Direct Connection’s original 20th-century audience and purpose. These include a new Drag Pak rolling chassis for the Sportsman class in drag racing and a new $8,000 Challenger body-in-white. These were covered by Stellpower in some detail last week, … Read more

Mopar opens goodies store on Amazon

Mopar memorabilia

Mopar has opened up an accessories store on Amazon, making it possible for people to buy memorabilia and Mopar-branded clothing without having to go through car dealers. If this story sounds familiar, it’s because Dodge has already done so. The store is likely to excite some and disappoint others—because aftermarket and replacement parts still go … Read more

Dodge Introduces the 2022-2023 Challenger Convertible

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Convertible

One of the key complaints about the modern Dodge Challenger is that the brand has not offered a convertible, but that is changing tomorrow. Dodge has teamed up with Drop Top Customs – a company that has been building Challenger convertibles since the modern muscle car was introduced – to deliver open-air muscle cars to … Read more

Direct Connection Adds Bodies, Blowers, Headers, Carbon Fiber and More

Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Rolling Chassis

Along with the loads of news pertaining to 2023 Dodge models, the brand also announced an array of new items coming to the Direct Connection catalog. Not surprisingly, Dodge is looking to support those Challenger and Charger owners who race on the track as well as those who want more power and style on the … Read more

2023 Dodge Challenger, Charger Get Three Popular Past Colors, More Jailbreak Models

Plum Crazy Dodge Challenger

Dodge has announced the first details for the 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger, and in addition to the expansion of the Jailbreak package, the brand has brought back three popular colors from the recent past. Returning for the 2023 Challenger and Charger are B5 Blue, Plum Crazy and Destroyer Grey, all of which have proven … Read more