11/17/2020
4 Comments
Stellantis “dropping new engines”—does that include the Mopar turbo six?
Future Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares reportedly told the Reuters Automotive Summit that “we are not investing more” into gasoline or diesel engines, due to the need for rapid cost reductions. Reporting on the event by Detroit News did not elaborate (nor did Tavares, most likely) on whether his statements were on behalf of PSA (Peugeot), […]
10/15/2020
0 Comments
Good news for Canadian auto workers
After reaching a deal with Ford, which includes investments in the company’s existing plants, the Canadian auto workers’ union—Unifor—has apparently struck a deal with Fiat Chrysler. While Fiat Chrysler has stood by its Canadian plants, investing heavily in the Windsor minivan facility and more lightly in the Brampton large-car assembly plant, there were some questions […]
09/25/2020
0 Comments
Chrysler’s rumored straight-six goes dark
Rumors have stopped circulating about Chrysler’s straight-six turbo engine, based on the 2-liter turbo four in the Jeep Wrangler. The engine, to be made in the company’s Saltillo, Mexico plant which currently makes V6 powerplants, was to be used in pickup trucks and possibly Jeeps, according to rumor site Allpar—which referred to it as the […]
09/23/2020
0 Comments
Will Chrysler stay in Canada at all? They don’t have to.
Hidden from most Americans by a wall of apathy, the Canadian union representing auto workers and others, Unifor, recently reached a deal with Ford of Canada which puts around $2 billion of investments into the Windsor and Oakville plants. That will include a new 6.8 liter engine in 2022—a monster of an engine by today’s […]
09/19/2020
0 Comments
Jeep Gladiator gets a Willys Edition for 2021
For 2021, it appears Gladiator is following in the footsteps of Wrangler by adding a Willys model that upgrades a Sport with better off road capability. Willys isn’t Rubicon level, but has some nice upgrades and the package contains a nice discount as was the case with the Wrangler’s Willys editions. Some parts of the […]
09/01/2020
0 Comments
Every Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler Change for 2021
What’s the American part of Fiat Chrysler have for us, for 2021? Some of it you already know, like a Jeep Wagoneer, three-row Grand Cherokee, and extra-hot Challenger SS. But some, which normal people are more likely to buy, have just been announced. Pickups The new-generation Ram 1500 “DT” is getting a hefty number of […]
08/17/2020
0 Comments
The 2021 Ram TRX has roared to life
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has been one of the most anticipated vehicles of 2020. After years of speculation, Ram has finally unveiled their supercharged beast. The powertrain is the familiar 6.2 supercharged Hemi V8 that puts out 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. That’s good enough for a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds, […]
08/13/2020
9 Comments
Here’s What We Know About The Next-Generation Grand Cherokee
Although the ongoing pandemic has delayed many planned debuts, Jeep is still planning to take the wraps off of their next-generation two-row Grand Cherokee toward the middle of next year, after first unveiling the unnamed three-row variant in the first quarter of 2021. Here’s everything we know about the next-generation Grand Cherokee (WL). Exterior […]
08/06/2020
0 Comments
GMC Hummer EV to debut this fall
The pandemic has delayed many auto shows and has barred many manufacturers from debuting their new vehicles. One of the most highly anticipated cars of 2020 has to be the GMC Hummer truck. The fully electric Hummer is set to make 1,000 horsepower, over 10,000 lb-ft of torque, go 0-60 in about 3 seconds, and […]
08/04/2020
0 Comments
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 […]
