08/04/2020
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What FCA is joining: Stellantis’ hits and misses
FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV) and PSA (Peugeot SA) are set to merge into Stellantis, creating one company out of American Chrysler, Italian Fiat and Alfa Romeo and Maserati, French Peugeot and Citroën, and German-American Opel. Most Americans haven’t seen a Peugeot in many years, and only see Citroëns in movies if at all. So […]
08/03/2020
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Is it good or bad for Chrysler when the Pacifica Hybrid wins awards?
Is it good or bad for Chrysler when the Pacifica Hybrid wins awards? The latest accolade for the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is from the AAA, or American Automobile Association, a mildly influential group which named the Hybrid its topic SUV-and-minivan; it was also one of the top three cars picked by AAA overall. What’s wrong […]
08/02/2020
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2020 – no, wait, 2021 – maybe 2022 is when the flood of good electric vehicles is coming
Lucid Air starts production next year, and Rivian will be pumping out tens of thousands of Amazon vans and maybe some Ford-badged pickups and other vehicles. But the electric vehicle world will really be hopping in 2022, when all the various new electric car companies will either be running at full speed, or at least be […]
07/23/2020
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A 392 Wrangler to compete with the Bronco?
A little over a week ago, three versions of the new Ford Bronco were unveiled to compete with other Jeep vehicles such as the Wrangler. However, Jeep may have a trick up their sleeves to make sure their prized SUV is fresh and competitive with the Bronco. Mopar Insiders has posted spy shots of what […]
07/17/2020
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We saw this coming: Voyager renamed Grand Caravan
We all knew this would happen sooner or later: in Canada, because Pacifica and Voyager sales have remained pitiful, the cheap version of the Pacifica has had a name change from “Voyager” to “Grand Caravan.” (Not Caravan, but Grand Caravan.) Chrysler Voyager and Canadian Grand Caravan look so similar, we are not even bothering to […]
07/15/2020
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FCA and PSA Groupe to be called Stellantis
Months after the finalization of the PSA and FCA merger back in December of 2019, Stellantis is the new, post-merger name. The new name will go into effect in the first quarter of 2021 and stems from the Latin verb “stello” meaning “to brighten with stars.” Chrysler does have a past connection with stars. In […]
07/13/2020
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The Ford Bronco lineup is finally here!
The Ford Bronco lineup made its debut Monday night. There will be 3 variants offered. These are the 2-door, 4-door, and Sport. There is a lot to unpack so let us break it down. The Bronco will be built alongside the Ranger in the USA while sharing its 2.3-liter engine making 270 horsepower. A manual […]
07/12/2020
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392 Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator teased on Twitter
Jeep posted a picture on Twitter of what appears to be a Wrangler or Gladiator with a 392 badge on the hood. In FCA lingo, the 392 is the 6.4 Hemi which boasts different power levels for different applications. For example, the Ram HD equipped with the 6.4 Hemi makes 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft […]
07/10/2020
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FCA recalling a million 2007-11 SUVs, minivans
FCA is recalling roughly one million 2008-2010 minivans and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitros, starting next month, because clips and steering-wheel logos could come loose and “act as projectiles” when the airbag deploys. There have been at least 14 possibly related injuries, all affecting the drivers. The type of clip used in these cars is not in […]
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Jeep aims at Ranger, Colorado with new diesel Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a serious off-road pickup, providing fine towing capacity but only a short bed; length was sacrificed for off-road capability. Until now, though, there was no torque-monster engine, responsive from idle, to match the old 4-liter straight-six. What’s more, those looking at Chevy Colorados, Toyota Tacomas, and Ford Rangers may have been […]