Last year, the Chrysler Aspen joined its big brother, the Dodge Durango, and today, both models are available with hybrid two-mode engines, providing at once powerful large vehicles and fuel-efficiency equivalent to 25% in relation to fuel-only versions, and even up to 40% in urban traffic. The naturally-aspirated fuel engine is a 5.7-litre V8 and it is linked to two electric engines; their combined power output amounts to 385 horsepower.
Although SUVs are immensely popular right now, some are less successful for various reasons. Manufacturers are forced to eliminate them, but they will always be found in the used car market. Always? Well, almost. The ones we're going to focus on here are unlikely to pop up when visiting dealers.
Automotive manufacturer marketing teams are funny things. So often neglecting some of the most interesting vehicles in their own lineup (see: the Saturn Sky) in favour of more staid, regular performers, they toil away convincing you to buy a vehicle that you're probably already well aware of, while relative unknowns …
Chrysler , which currently only sells the Pacifica and Grand Caravan minivans, has been practically left for dead in recent years. However, with the arrival of Stellantis' new boss, Antonio Filosa, the future looks brighter. Brand CEO Christine Feuell recently sought to set the record straight. Speaking to Mopar Insiders …
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
Innovations in the field of electric vehicle batteries are coming thick and fast, and they come in a variety of forms, too. While we wait for future solid-state batteries with revolutionary efficiency and range, a new breakthrough from Stellantis recently caught our attention. Through a partnership with Saft, a subsidiary …
Amid slowing demand for electric vehicles and the economic upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, Detroit’s Big Three have had to revise some of their plans, at the expense of their manufacturing operations in Canada. However, two Stellantis and General Motors factories in Ontario had fairly good news …
Inspired by the growing popularity of adventure models, Chrysler is now showcasing its vision of the family outdoors vehicle (and the van life) with the Grizzly Peak concept—based on a Pacifica Limited AWD. This minivan has been extensively modified, both visually and functionally. To tackle the trails, the van's suspension …
Long considered on the verge of extinction in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs and pickup trucks, the good old minivans are far from finished. On the contrary, they are experiencing a real resurgence in popularity. The trend we observed in 2024 continued into the first half of 2025: excluding …
There’s no better day than Canada Day to remind everyone from coast to coast that Canada is the world’s 13th-largest vehicle producer and seventh-largest auto exporter by value. Vehicle and parts manufacturing account for about 10 percent of the country’s manufacturing GDP and 23 percent of its manufacturing trade. Four …
Auto giant Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep , Peugeot and Fiat , on Wednesday named company veteran Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer as the US-European group navigates US tariffs and slumping North American sales. The Italian manager, who has led Stellantis in North and South America, will …
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