Category: BisonOriginals
05/29/2020
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Does the end of FCA-Windsor’s midnight shift mean there won’t be new product?
By now, if we believed Allpar.com and other rumor sites, we should have had a Chrysler Portal (like the one shown in New York years ago) and some form a crossover based on the Pacifica (like the old Pacifica, but presumably named Town & Country to really confuse older buyers). Rumor after rumor has come […]
05/28/2020
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Rendered: Chevrolet Trax Refresh
The Chevrolet Trax is a crossover, with global origins—it’s based on the same Gamma II platform as the South Korean Chevy Aveo and Sonic, the Buick Encore, and the Opel Mokka. After being sold elsewhere from 2013 to 2014, the 2015 Trax finally made it to the United States to go up against the Jeep […]
05/24/2020
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Is a new Ford sedan in the works?
Back in March of 2019, the Ford Taurus officially ended production. The Taurus had a long and successful history in the United States with thousands still on the road today. The SHO was one of the most underrated performance sedans on the market. It was a so-called “sleeper” that could keep up with V8 Dodge […]
05/22/2020
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Dodge Dakota making a comeback?
Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has once again trademarked the Dakota name—should we get excited about the Dodge Dakota possibly making a comeback? Maybe. Probably not. What the Dakota would look like Here’s the case for: the Dakota was trademarked. We know that midsized trucks are a burgeoning market, with the long-alone (at least in terms of […]
05/12/2020
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Design Study: Electric Dodge SUV
Over the past few years, the number of electric cars available has increased dramatically. From hypercars to pickups, there are electric options for nearly every segment of the market. One trend that has emerged is the coupling of versatile body styles–utility vehicles, for instance–with extreme performance that can be achieved through electrification. Ford’s Mustang […]
05/08/2020
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It is time for the Dodge Stealth to return
The Dodge Stealth was produced from 1991-1996 under the old Chrysler Corporation. Many overlooked the base model for either the R/T or the R/T twin turbo. The R/T twin turbo was the Stealth to get. When it debuted, it had AWD, 300 hp and real state of the art technology for the time. However, Dodge […]
05/05/2020
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Fiat-Chrysler losses rivals Ford’s
Fiat Chrysler (FCA) lost $1.84 billion last quarter, nearly as steep as Ford’s $2 billion loss. Net revenue fell by 16%, dropping to $22.3 billion. The company’s adjusted net loss was roughly $514,000. Debt servicing was the main issue for FCA, which only last year celebrated having no net debt—balancing debt with cash—after years of […]
05/01/2020
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Wow, Ford is in good shape, despite that loss
Ford lost $2 billion in the first quarter of 2020—not surprising given the sudden shutdowns of economies around the globe. But Ford is able to weather the storm, including an expected $5 billion loss in the second quarter, and possible losses in the last half of 2020: they had $34 billion in cash, and $35 […]
04/30/2020
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Whatever happened to the Chrysler turbo six?
For years, it seems, Mopar site Allpar.com has been talking about a turbo six cylinder engine, based on the new turbo 2.0 liter four-cylinder—an engine which has yet to be seen without forced induction. That engine was coded GME, or Global Medium Engine; the six-cylinder version was reported the GME T6. Allpar had reported that […]
04/28/2020
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Detroit delays restarts, GM and Ford grab cash as Ford loses billions
Detroit automakers were planning to restart production on May 4, barring any interventions by state governors—but it appears Michigan’s governor, not to mention the UAW, had other ideas. The Wall Street Journal claims that the new date is May 18, though the UAW apparently hasn’t been told about it yet. The companies are working with […]