Stellantis has paused the retooling of its Brampton, Ontario plant, which was to make the Jeep Compass and possibly other STLA Medium vehicles, according to Automotive News. The move, not confirmed by Stellantis, has been rumored among employees for some time, given the American President’s repeated statements that Canadian goods would be subject to high … Read more
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry takes the Sahara and adds nine-speaker Alpine audio, the Jeep Power Box for accessory power, 32-inch General Grabber A/T tires, front and rear steel bumpers, and a body-color hardtop, for $66,185 including delivery ($76,190 in Canada). The company plans to make 5,800 vehicles for North America, and will include … Read more
While it’s smaller and less luxurious than the Jeep Wagoneer S, the Chevrolet Blazer SS will be at dealerships soon, fostering comparisons. Buyers can find 303 miles of range with the new GM, which sports an Ultium battery that can be repaired after a crash. Acceleration using the “Wide Open Watts” mode is similar to … Read more
Back in October 2024, I added a new 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition to my personal fleet and since then, I have put more than 4,300 miles on my new truck. It effectively replaces my 2006 Ram 1500 Laramie, which has endured over 140,000 miles of hard life, with tens of thousands of … Read more
The NHTSA announced two Toyota recalls last week, one for leaking rear brake hoses on the 2024-25 Tacoma and one for damaged second-row seat belts on the 2025 Camry Hybrid, 2025 Lexus NX, and 2024-25 Lexus RX. In addition, those who had Vantage Mobility convert their 2023-24 Siennas may not have enough welds on the … Read more
If you are at all active in the modern Mopar community, you likely know that some 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon owners purchased a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 with a matching VIN and matching paint. Knowing that those pairs exist, we knew that it was only a matter of time before we saw … Read more
After riding shotgun in the new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 yesterday, I wanted to shared my thoughts on the brief experience and my overall thoughts and feelings as an enthusiast and a current Charger owner. I’ve been around Mopar for the better part of the last 20 years, so I’ve experienced … Read more
Two new ProMaster EV setups are now available for 2025, with the same 110 kWh battery pack and 164-mile range as the 2024 step van. That model, selling near the apex of ProMasters, had cost nearly $90,000; it is now $72,000 including destination charges, and has a free Safety and Convenience Group, with a city-cycle … Read more
Over the past decade or so, Chryser/FCA/Stellantis has had a handful of impactful, memorable commercials during the NFL’s Super Bowl. The company took a break from Super Bowl advertising in 2024, but for 2025, the company came charging back into the Big Game fray with a pair of commercials – one humorous spot for the … Read more
The New York Auto Show knows nothing is more romantic than walking down crowded aisles of new cars, so it is offering a 15% discount on advance tickets to this year’s show, slated for April 18 through 27, 2025, and might or might not include a display of historic police cars (as seen below from … Read more
Trump today announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, which appear to be in effect already due to poorly written news stories. It appears, though, that these will take effect on Monday if Trump does not change his mind, as he did with Mexico and Canada, tariffs which were admittedly only postponed. In an unusual … Read more
Dodge and Ram took two of the 15 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice awards, while General Motors won the best choice of the year with its Chevrolet Equinox EV. The editors noted that the Equinox has a range of over 300 miles with a price starting under $35,000; its Ultium batteries can be repaired after a crash. … Read more
At the Chicago Auto Show today, Jeep showed off the new Wagoneer S Limited, which is considerably cheaper than the Launch Edition but also has fewer luxury features and a 100-hp power cut—albeit to 500 hp, which means it has more horses than the old 392 SRT engines did. The Limited may not be the … Read more
When the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S was introduced, it was only offered in fully-loaded Launch Edition, with 600 horsepower, every premium feature imaginable, and a price of $71,995. At the Chicago Auto Show today, another model for the battery-powered Jeep arrived at last. It has lower power, fewer standard features, and a lower price. The … Read more
Recently, GM’s Mary Barra told shareholders that GM had increased its full-year revenue by 9%, leading the United States in total, retail, and fleet deliveries alike. GM was not the only company to make profits off Stellantis’ sales drop, though; Ford has just weighed in with high profits from 2024. Ford’s adjusted earnings before interest … Read more
With its stale product line soon to be updated by a refreshed Model Y, Tesla has remained the biggest seller, by far, of electric cars in North America and Europe. However, its leader’s political moves in the United States, Germany, and United Kingdom have led many to seek options—which Stellantis now has. In the month … Read more