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Turning 100, Chrysler’s Ready to Bet the Brand on New Product Launches

Turning 100, Chrysler’s Ready to Bet the Brand on New Product Launches

As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, Chrysler is a brand struggling to survive. Down to just one nameplate, it’s fallen off the radar for many American motorists and that’s fueled rumors it could be cut by Antonio Filosa, the new CEO of parent Stellantis. But...

The Pace of New Vehicle Development “Has Slowed to a Crawl” – Bad News for Buyers

The Pace of New Vehicle Development “Has Slowed to a Crawl” – Bad News for Buyers

The number of all-new models coming to market over the next four years is predicted to drop sharply as manufacturers around the world cut back on investments. That will be particularly obvious in the EV market as the industry shifts back to internal combustion, according to the latest annual “Car Wars” study.

“We Got it Wrong” – Ram Brings Back the Beloved Hemi V-8

“We Got it Wrong” – Ram Brings Back the Beloved Hemi V-8

When it comes to name recognition, it’s hard to beat the Hemi – which may help explain why sales of the Ram 1500 pickup took a big stumble when the Stellantis truck brand replaced the gutsy V-8 with a turbocharged 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 last year. Aiming to perk up demand, Ram today announced the 5.7-liter Hemi will make its return this summer as an option on most versions of the full-size truck. More from Headlight.News.

The $40,000 Truck is “Dead” – But Ram’s EV and Midsize Truck Are Still Coming, Says CEO

The $40,000 Truck is “Dead” – But Ram’s EV and Midsize Truck Are Still Coming, Says CEO

New vehicle prices are near record levels, especially in the full-size truck market. But don’t expect Ram to bring back the cut-rate Classic version of the big 1500 model. “The $40,000 truck is dead,” said CEO Tim Kuniskis during a background briefing on Tuesday. Kuniskis recently returned to Ram after a brief “retirement,” and said the brand will make 25 product-related announcements in the coming months, and that’s likely to include more on a new midsize pickup, as well as details on the rollout of both the EV and range-extender versions of its full-size Ram 1500. More from Headlight.News.

Nissan Kills Versa, America’s Most Affordable Car – Blames Trump Tariffs

Nissan Kills Versa, America’s Most Affordable Car – Blames Trump Tariffs

Nissan plans to scrap the Versa. It’s not only the cheapest vehicle in the automaker’s line-up but the lowest-priced model offered in the U.S., period. The Trump tariffs are one of the key reasons for this decision, reports Headlight.News, noting the entire entry auto market could vanish.

Musk Meltdown: Sex, Drugs and Mismanagement

Musk Meltdown: Sex, Drugs and Mismanagement

A series of new headlines reveal how Tesla CEO Elon Musk made extensive use of drugs while working as head of the Dept. Of Government Efficiency. But his use of ketamine and other controlled substances began long before Musk began working for Pres. Donald Trump. And it has contributed to what many observers have seen as erratic personal behavior and corporate mismanagement. Headlight.News has more.