Recent content by bill burke

Oh the memories! My first new car after graduating college was a’68 Charger R/T. I ordered the Hemi, about an $900.00 option then, as soon as I saw a picture of the new Charger. Turns out there was a long wait time for the Hemi since the new Dodge was just launched, so my dealer convinced me to...

I might differ on the usage of has become and substitute on the path to. We seem to agree, beyond small differences, an outright Chinese product has no place here, regardless of any profit or cost advantages. Call me protectionist, so be it, guilty as charged.

Your right Carlos, this venture would not meet with acceptance in North America, certainly finding strong government and union opposition. This would be another slap in the face to American engineering, design and manufacturing talent and.begs the question “what the hell” ! These are government...

I must state clearly, Dodge did as much as they could under severe corporate policy to build a fantastic electric vehicle. This innovation is one example of a tough challenge that was met with talent and vision. Call me optimistic. Problem is this vehicle is being launched, again under a...

Rooting for Belvidere and the new Ram small pickup. These are hard working folks that deserve support for their loyalty. They built my Cherokee and it’s too good to part with anytime soon. Good luck everyone.

The STLA small platform is there waiting to flesh out the Dodge lineup with small performance vehicles. I’d suggest a compact coupe, companion sedan or hatchback with a Hurricane four with a hybrid option in this segment. An obvious no brainer. Did it before, why not now?

Although this truck may not be the spin off solution, one can’t help but wonder if Brazil, through Fiat, can develop a midsize truck very successfully, why not Ram North America? Sure I’ve heard the reasons (excuses) but the elephant in the room is beyond the excuse stage... yesterday. The lag...

I love my Hemi, but I still am excited about the Hurricane. Related my history with a Turbo 4 Eagle Talon TSI/ AWD and it’s performance and exhaust note being very satisfying that bodes well for the different but exhilarating Hurricane. Without doubt Dodge has spent far too much on the Daytona...

Any word yet on who will sponsor the Hurricane Six Challenge? Might be a good thing for Dodge along with a NASCAR Charger team or two. Hope springs eternal.

Having been a legal representative for union member I have seen the good and bad of unionism. When asked, I always stated that my fundamental guide in defending individuals was the contract. Act in compliance, you win, violate the contract, my client wins. Strikes are ugly, but working...

This lady has a tough challenge on her agenda, but if managed honestly, facing the facts heads up, it can be accomplished. As a Dodge Hemi Challenger owner I may represent what I believe is a sizable segment of the population that will determine her fate. Let’s look at my profile. I am deeply...

Encouraged to see tangible evidence in a shift in policy at Stellantis. Call it a blunder, call it weak leadership, call it myopic acquiesce to over estimated trending by intimidated “yes people” but thank God someone admitted corporate’s poor judgement and a necessary quick change in course. Is...

A beautiful car, not quite traditional muscle car but certainly a performance vehicle that will appeal to many. The elephant in the room...Electric only. Let’s face it, all electric is being rejected in mass and the Daytona, at best, will be a niche model. Let’s get that Hurricane front and...

The corks have been popped, the champagne drunk and the celebration quieted for the UAW’s short lived labor deal illusion and now the dust is settling. In a version of urban middle class flight to the suburbs, engineering jobs are being migrated in large numbers to other countries with...

Frankly, taking the various opinions in their most fundamental elements, the plain fact is the public in general is not interested in pure electric vehicles for three reasons, cost, range and inconvenience. The market has peaked and is falling off a cliff and as a business case, manufactures...