Stellantis reported net revenues of around €36 billion, down 14% from Q1 2024 (€42 billion) but still respectable and positive. Shipments were down to 1.2 million, a drop of 9%, which the company blamed on product transitions, lower commercial van sales in Europe, extended holiday downtime, and lower North American production. The company had 1.2 … Read more
An electric Ram pickup planned for 2027 appears to be dead, according to a $25 million lawsuit between Valeo and American Axle. Kurt Nagl, writing for Crain’s Detroit, claimed that Stellantis’ dropping the truck brought a legal fight between the two parts suppliers. American Axle & Manufacturing had subcontracted with Valeo to create electric motors … Read more
April 26 was “HEMI Day”, playing on the 426 cubic inch measurement of the most famous Mopar engine; and to celebrate the day, Dodge Direct Connection introduced a new security system for the 2018 through 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger. The system is called the Start Defender theft-deterrent system, and it prevents the vehicle from starting … Read more
This week, Mercedes dominated the recall lists, with seat belts letting people fly (2022-25 C-series), a bad warning light (G-series 2025), and the wrong fusebox (many 2023-24 models). BMW only had damaged front brakes (2025 X3). Honda reported a “lighting failure” on the 2014-20 Acura MDX, while Ford noted that two 2025 Broncos could go … Read more
The first Chrysler engine to be called a Hemi was the 426 cubic inch marriage of the wedge-head “B” engines and the company’s 1951 V8 head design, but long before that was the first series of engines Chrysler made with hemispherical heads. Produced in 1944, the six V-16 Hemi engines were made for the military … Read more
The Windsor plant is back up, though only for two weeks at this point, according to the Windsor Star. The 3,500-worker plant makes minivans and Dodge Chargers, and has five local feeder plants with 1,250 employees. The Jeep Compass plant in Toluca, Mexico, is apparently still closed for April. The closures of the Toluca and … Read more
The company that celebrates the 1924 Chrysler’s 100th anniversary in 2025 has already started Hemi Day celebrations. Hemi Day is 4-26, which spells out the 1960s/1970s “elephant engine” displacement of 426 cubic inches. That engine was rated conservatively at 425 brake horsepower, so this 4-25 announcement also works. The net horsepower rating, closer to today’s … Read more
In Europe (EU, EFTA, and UK combined), Stellantis’ market share and actual volume both fell from the first quarter 2024 to the first quarter 2025, according to the European automakers’ group ACEA. In Q1 2024, Stellantis enjoyed a 17.6% market share; for Q1 2025, that’s down to 15.5%. Actual volume dropped from 598,243 to 525,283, … Read more
Next-generation car batteries for Stellantis and other automakers are getting closer, as Factorial Energy has validated auto-sized batteries with a density of 375 watt-hours per kilogram. That’s a major step towards actual production, though a 2026 demonstration/test fleet must be built before customers actually see Factorial-powered Dodges, Chryslers, Jeeps, or Rams. The Fest® technology allows … Read more
One interesting aspect of the New York Auto Show is the state’s decision to let people get Real ID driver’s licenses while they’re at the show, saving a trip to a state office. Bring along an original Social Security card, 1099 or 1098 tax from, or a pay stub with your full SSN, two proofs … Read more
Jeep has made a quarter million 4xe versions of the Wrangler 4xe, according to today’s company release. The 4xe, which combines two electric motors, a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a battery pack, provides 21 miles of all-electric running, which means it can be used as an electric car by many commuters—but also has “unlimited” … Read more
Last week, Ram Trucks boss Tim Kuniskis posted some exciting news on his Linkedin profile – stating that the all-truck label will be introducing 25 product announcements in the next 18 months. The first of those announcements is planned for June 8th and today, we take a look at what Kuniskis and the Ram Trucks … Read more
Former factory man David Van Buren told Motales about how they tested and fixed aluminum engine blocks to prevent oil and antifreeze leaks. He also pointed out why so many engines continued to have freeze plugs, and shared other factory stories, in a new Motales feature. Motales is a companion site to Stellpower, with less … Read more
The first things any visitor to the New York Auto Show might see are the competing Camp Jeep and Bronco Roadeo, competing events designed to show off the capabilities of Jeep’s and Ford’s most serious offroad vehicles. In past years, Jeep has had a variety of vehicles running the obstacle course; this year, only Gladiators … Read more
The Dodge Charger, like the Wagoneer S, is shown both in the main Mopar section on the upper floor (back in the northwest corner), and downstairs in the electric-car ride area. While the two stationary Chargers didn’t get much attention, the two that were constantly running around the driving course attracted a consistent line, that remained longer than any other electrics—including the Wagoneer S.
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The Jeep Wagoneer S, the car that many say should have been a Chrysler, appears on two floors at the New York Auto Show this week. … #jeep #wagoneer #mopar