Chrysler has reintroduced the a well-known nameplate for 2020, replacing base Pacifica trim levels with the Voyager. This move will allow them to claim that they have four models in their lineup: 300, Voyager, Pacifica, and Pacifica Hybrid. Mechanically, the Voyager is identical to a Pacifica but will presumably undercut the current Pacifica’s $28,730 base […]
For the past several years, Dodge has been rolling out performance updates to their popular Charger and Challenger to prolong the lifespan of the current cars. This began with the introduction of the 707-horsepower Hellcats for 2015, and in the following years we’ve had numerous color and stripe packages, special edition models like the drag […]
The Jeep Grand Cherokee and new Chevrolet Blazer are two vehicles that many people will be cross-shopping. They are both midsize, two-row SUVs and have similar price points for their mainstream trim levels; however, their missions are quite different. The Grand Cherokee is positioned as a semi-luxurious SUV that leans more toward truck-like capability with […]
Do Dodge or Chrysler have a future? FCA has three brands that are definitely global: Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Ram is slowly becoming semi-global, appearing in greater quantities outside North America. (Mopar doesn’t count, since it’s a parts business.) The key to looking at the future of any FCA brand is to consider whether […]
The Grand Cherokee has long been a staple of the Jeep brand. Punching above its own weight, the Grand Cherokee outclasses competitors like the Ford Edge, Chevrolet Blazer, and Nissan Murano with its unique blend of off-road capability, rear-drive layout, powerful engine options, and luxurious interior. With the upcoming of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep is […]
Ram, maker of the first modern half-ton pickup with a diesel, caught Chevy and Ford by surprise; it was a remarkably popular option on pickups, especially given that few people wanted it in Jeep Grand Cherokees. The next-generation version of that engine (ironically, created partly for GM) has been announced for the 2020 Ram 1500 […]
Ram was first to have a diesel engine in a modern Class 1 (half-ton) pickup truck; others worked quickly to catch up, but all the while, VM engineers were working on upgrades to their 3-liter V6 engine. The wait was worthwhile: the Ram 1500 diesel, with 480 pound-feet of torque on tap, beats any other […]