July 5, 2025
Stellantis Granted Patent for Biometric Vehicle Entry System
Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has just been granted a groundbreaking patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 1, 2025, for a “system and method for accessing a vehicle with a biometric key.” Originally filed back in March 2023, this patent aims to change how drivers get into their vehicles—especially in situations where their key fob, smartphone, or other typical access devices are unavailable. This isn’t just a futuristic idea anymore—it’s a fully patented solution that could make its way to production in the near future. In fact, Stellantis gave us an early look at similar…
July 5, 2025
HEMI-Powered Thunder: The 1964 Dodge D-100 Cherry Bomb Truck
When it comes to wild custom builds, it doesn’t get much louder—literally or figuratively—than this one-of-a-kind 1964 Dodge D-100 Cherry Bomb truck, now for sale at LaFontaine Classic Cars in Milford, Michigan, for $42,995 (before tax, title, and fees). This beast has been featured on MotorTrend and Stacey David’s Gearz, and once you hear it run, you’ll understand why. This D100 started life as a forgotten barn find in Georgia—a $300 relic covered in dirt and bird nests. But what it became is nothing short of badass. The crew at Delaney Automotive dropped in a monster Ray Barton-built 528 cubic-inch…
