Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis has navigated the brand through very lean development times. Dodge has seen ever-increasing use of 700 hp Hellcat engines to liven up a very stale lineup of very old Charger sedans and Challenger coupes. Old, as in the Charger debuted in 2004 and the Challenger in 2008. They have seen only …
Some drivers swear they’ll never own a minivan. Conversely, there are plenty of families out there that swear by their van. Models like the Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna continue to improve year over year. But what’s so great about minivans? First off, I’ll start by saying that I am definitely one of …
When two vehicles go head to head, more often than not one becomes the clear victor. That’s not always the case, however, as there are simply too many similarities for some vehicles. That seems to be the case for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2021 Honda Odyssey. While minivans aren’t exactly the top-selling vehicles …
With the Stellantis merger complete we get to guess which vehicles live and which die. This applies to some of the 14 brands currently within the new Stellantis company. Two models from the former PSA group that will probably die are Lancia and DS. That could also hold true for Chrysler and Dodge. Peugeot just …
Fiat Chrysler is circling the Chrysler wagons as it continues to pare away models. Or is Chrysler just circling the drain? The latest is the Chrysler 300 SRT8 down in Australia. Killed off in 2015 here in the states Fiat Chrysler just announced it is also killing it off Down Under. It has yet to …
The longer one works at something, the better they can become at it. The Chrysler 300 platform, for example, seems like it has been around for eons. So, manufacturing bugs and processes should have been worked out all these years later, right? It would be reasonable to think that the carmaker should have become really …
With the approval by shareholders today of the joining of Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA, the merger is upon us. The nuts and bolts of the union should be wrapped up before spring. But with it comes the fact that there are now too many brands in what will be called Stellantis. That means the …
No, your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, MotorTrend placed the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica on its shortlist for the 2021 Car of the Year. Just how did a minivan find itself in such a rarefied company? In an award section dominated by cars, the Chrysler Pacifica tries to prove why it made the list. MotorTrend’s Car of the Year awards A …
In recent years, more automakers are increasing their efforts to manufacturing cars with more autonomy and, ultimately, fully self-driving capabilities. In March 2020, Hyundai announced that it would be partnering with Aptiv, an auto parts company focused on cleaner automobiles. This joint venture, dubbed Motional, hopes to create self-driving cars for ride-hailing services, according to …
Starting in 2010 most Jeep and Dodge models began offering active headrests as part of the restraint system. They’re called “active head restraint system headrests.” When there is a rear-end impact the headrests deploy to help prevent whiplash injuries. But now there is a lawsuit over these active headrests deploying randomly with no warning. These …
For many drivers, the ultimate quest is finding a vehicle that they love and can afford. Driving a McLaren might be the dream, but given the price, a dream is all it will ever be for many consumers. With that said, many were shocked when the Chrysler Voyager landed a place on Kelley Blue Book‘s …
Consumers have a fascination with the Hellcat engine. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recognizes this and has been busy shoving the Hellcat engine in whatever it can. So, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and even the Ram 1500 TRX pickup have all seen the powerplant mounted on their platforms. Interestingly, someone recently rendered what …
If you’re shopping for a minivan, then you’re going to want to pay attention to all of the features it has inside and out in order to keep your family safe and entertained for the drives ahead. One of the most important features that you can easily overlook, though, is a minivan’s fuel efficiency. It’s …