What exactly is cradle-to-cradle / circular economy (Stellantis)?
Stellantis expects to earn over 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion USD) in 2030 from the “circular economy” or “cradle-to-cradle,” but what exactly is that?
Stellantis rapidly accelerating BEV rollouts; Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Chrysler on the list
Around a decade ago, European Union (EU) authorities discovered that most diesel-powered cars violated the spirit of emissions laws; some went further, illegally detecting the test and changing engine behavior accordingly. The EU severely toughened the rules, to the point that some automakers have concluded that, by 2030, only electric vehicles will be marketable in … Read more
BEV Jeep, Ram launches; “Dare Forward 2030” (Updated 10:06 am)
Stellantis has released its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan for the next eight years, with a commitment to reach carbon net-zero emissions by 2038. Carlos Tavares introduced the plan by saying “We are expanding our vision, breaking the limits and embracing a new mindset, one that seeks to transform all facets of mobility for the … Read more
Dodge Hellcat or muscle BEV? Poll results
Dodge has promised the world’s first full battery-electric muscle car; the new large-car platform promises 500 miles of range. But which do our readers want? Here are our poll results!
Matt Hagan Drives His Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car to the Finals
This past weekend, the NHRA Camping World Championship Series drivers headed to Arizona for the second event of the 2022 season. The Arizona Nationals was also the second event for the new Tony Stewart Racing team and while they still haven’t pulled down an event win, Matt Hagan drove his Direct Connection/Power Brokers-sponsored Dodge Charger … Read more
Reminder—pick the Hellcat or a Dodge BEV!
Mopar has created an unprecedented Hemi powerhouse with the fire-breathing, supercharged Hellcat V8. Electric cars, meanwhile, are running less than 3.0 second 0-60 times and tearing up the quarter mile nearly as quickly. Automakers dislike the idea of putting resources up front into a whole new kind of car, but they like the BEVs’ lower … Read more
Two Jeep Safari concept drawings released
Drawings of two concepts to be shown off at the Easter Jeep Safari (April 9-17) have been released; one is to be “4xe electrified.” 4xe is the company’s name for a full performance hybrid system including all wheel drive and, at this time, a four-cylinder engine. Whether the company will keep the 4xe name or … Read more
Is this the future of the Jeep Cherokee?
What of the Cherokee? With nearly a decade on the KL platform, the Cherokee has waxed and waned in popularity. While it’s a comfortable vehicle whose TrailHawk version did pass the Rubicon test, some of the Jeep faithful deride it; and quite a few 2021s are sitting in inventory in the middle of a vast … Read more
Has Pacifica demand increased?
While demand for the Chrysler Pacifica seems to have been lower than it should be, partly due to hotter competition from both Toyota and Kia, it seems demand may be rising. According to Unifor, which sent a message to union members, the second shift will continue on through the second quarter of 2022.
Faulty part bricks some 2022 Grand Cherokees; the fix is already here
A faulty radio module can brick 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees, according to The Drive at MSN. Writer Peter Holderith wrote that the symptoms are owners trying to unlock their car with a key fob which has lost connection to the car; if they try to unlock it using their physical key, the vehicle believes it … Read more
Two Mopars rated as Top Safety Picks
Two Mopars have been chosen as top safety picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The designation requires strong crash-test performance coupled with crash-avoidance capabilities and technologies. Vehicles are re-evaluated every year. For 2022, the Chrysler Pacifica reprised its 2021 performance as a Top Safety Pick+ (Plus). Unknown to most buyers, the Pacifica comes … Read more
Stellantis has $15 billion profit; in US, highest paid price
Stellantis had a fine first year in 2021, with net revenues of €152 billion ($174 billion). Adjusted operating income nearly doubled, reaching $20 billion, with an 11.8% margin; all segments were profitable. Net profit was $15 billion, nearly triple the prior year. Stellantis claimed that merging Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler yielded a $3.6 billion net … Read more
What happened to the 2022 Cherokee: an answer
A conversation at allpar discussed the lack of a 2022 Jeep Cherokee on the Stellantis media and Jeep.com sites. Given that pundits and analysts have been speculating that the Cherokee plant will be converted to electric vehicle production next year, they concluded that the “KL” Cherokee was being dropped for 2022. It is a reasonable conclusion, but … Read more
Hellcat or BEV? Readers’ choice—you pick!
Mopar has tuned and developed its Hemi V8s into an unprecedented powerhouse with the Hellcat engine series. The fire-breathing, supercharged V8 engines are the gasoline powerplants to beat. They drink a lot of fuel, though not nearly as much as far tamer muscle cars of the past (or big trucks), and can be customized to … Read more
Dodge Charger Funny Car Teams Shine at Winternationals but a Camaro Wins
The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season started this past weekend with the Winternationals in Pomona, California. This marked the formal introduction of the new Tony Stewart Racing Team with a pair of Dodge Direct Connection-sponsored race cars piloted by Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett. The 2022 Winternationals was also the first event … Read more
DSR Crew Chief AJ Berge’s Secret Weapon for the 2022 NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
AJ Berge is best known to many members of the Mopar community as one of the leading authorities on modern Hemi tuning. He was one of the first people to figure out how to successfully tune the modern Hemi engine and over the past 15+ years, he has had a hand in tuning many of … Read more