Recent content by WXman

I hope this car sells better than expected, and I wish them the best. But I just can't see somebody test driving a Mustang GT and then Charger Sixpack and taking the Sixpack home. I just don't see it happening. Like I've said a thousand times before, when it comes to this segment of cars...

I still think THAT truck would not do well in the U.S. It is way too similar to the Ford Ranger and to some extent the Chevy Colorado. There is absolutely nothing there that distinguishes this truck from the rest of the pack. Why should a buyer pick this up instead of a proven Ford Ranger...

To be fair, I don't think any kind of marketing they could have done would have saved Fiat in the U.S. I'm 47 years old and my entire life I've heard people make fun of Fiat. Fiat is synonymous with junk in the U.S. thesaurus. When you have a perception that's as deeply rooted as that one for...

I'd like to see Stellantis do with Chrysler what GM has done with Cadillac. They've really cranked up the dial on Cadillac's presence as the luxury performance brand. Sporty, yet premium. That's what Chrysler deserves to be also. But, alas we're talking about the company that's still using a...

From 100 feet, you would never be able to tell that's not a Ford Ranger. I guess if you're going to copy another company, the leader in trucks is the one to copy. Toyota used to do the same thing, until they got sued.

Or even an EREV. Scout is prepping an EREV right now that will compete directly in this space, and they are promising a $60k starting price. If you're standing there looking at the Recon vs. the Traveler and the Traveler is $7k less money with 300 miles more range, which are you taking home?

My first thought when I saw the doors off was, “How many thousands of dollars is it going to take to repair that B-pillar the first time somebody snags that door hinge on a tree along a trail?” 250 miles of range in perfect conditions, means 175ish during winter. And it STARTS at $67k? Are...

I still say if Jeep would offer the standard Rubicon Unlimited Wrangler with the 5.7L V8 at a $59k starting price, they would literally get more orders than they could build. And I will die on that hill. Jeepers are BEGGING for it...but instead Jeep does the 392 engine and upcharges it to the...

The car is gorgeous. Inside and out. They nailed it. However, launching it as an EV put it on instant life support, and now offering an ICE that sounds like a 4-cylinder Toyota Corolla with a rusted muffler makes it seem like they are trying to pull the plug on themselves. I just don't get...

I love the B5. I think it works very well on most Dodge vehicles.

I think you missed the point. If all they want is 325 HP, they could do that with a small V8 more easily, with less emissions, and better longevity. Look at Ford F-250. They're getting "only" 435 HP from 7.3 liters. BUT...the reason is because that allows the engine to last forever by...

324 HP from 2 liters. The loading on the main bearings is going to be fierce. I see this as an engine with a 150k mile maximum lifespan on average, with a finnicky ownership experience along the way. I still don't understand why they do this. You can make 324 HP from a small V8 with ease...

I want to see more info on the new midsize truck. We need specs, REAL specs. Wheelbase, suspension design, powertrains, tow ratings via SAE J2807, etc. Hopefully that info starts to leak over the next few months.

Peanuts advertising is a nice change of pace after that PG-13 crap they dropped with the Wagoneer last week. I still can't believe they published that one on their official sites.

Seems like CUVs/SUVs are getting all the sales these days. A high quality large car seems very Chrysler to me, but from a business view maybe CUV/SUV would be a better choice. Advertising would have to be aggressive, and would have to showcase an attention to quality and premium status.