Jeep is preparing the next-gen Grand Cherokee with a fresh platform, following a long stint using an old Chrysler-Daimler layout. The new model is set to adopt the Alfa Romeo ‘Giorgio’ platform. This platform is currently used to underpin the Alfa Romeo Giulia medium-size sedan and the Stelvio medium-size SUV. […]
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FCA to confine Chrysler brand to US market only – report
One of Detroit’s most hallowed brands may be headed to the grave, at least everywhere in the world but the US, if intel leading up to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’s June 1 investor meeting is to be believed. A radical upheaval of product plans is expected to be announced tomorrow, including […]
FCA announces Hellcat ‘Hellcrate’ crate engine package
You might not be able to buy a Dodge Charger or Challenger Hellcat in Australia, but at least FCA is offering the engine. Yes, that’s right. The V8 Hellcat engine is now available as a crate motor. The 6.2-litre supercharged V8 has been buzzing motoring culture ever since it was […]
Top 10 fast Aussie sixes – Part Two
Following on from our part one Top 10 fast Aussie sixes feature, we’ve gather up another eight vehicles that also deserve celebrating – even more so now that Holden has officially ended its local manufacturing operations and effectively closed off our market as a vehicle producer. Ford Falcon 2V twin carb (XA […]
2019 Chrysler 300 to get revised platform, Hellcat last hurrah planned – report
While the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcats are withheld from the Australian market, plans to introduce a Chrysler 300 Hellcat could finally get local muscle car fans into a 527kW sedan after all. According to a recent Automotive News report, Chrysler is planning a redesign for the 300 sedan. It […]
Great Wall interested in Jeep brand, FCA says it has “not been approached”
Following reports of a Chinese carmaker being interested in acquiring Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, FCA has now released an official statement. It was reported that a Chinese carmaker was in talks with FCA, although details of what carmaker specifically were never confirmed. It was believed to be one of the big […]
BMW & FCA sign deal to co-develop autonomous platform
BMW and FCA have signed a partnership deal to co-develop an autonomous vehicle platform, the companies have confirmed. They’re joining forces with Intel and Mobileye. According to a BMW press release, the platform in specific will be scalable for Level 3 and up to Level 4/5 automated driving capability, with […]
Chinese carmaker makes bid on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – report
An offer from a Chinese automaker has reportedly been submitted with intent to purchase Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which is said to be the first serious offer. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is apparently of interest to other Chinese auto groups as well, purportedly including Great Wall Motor. According to a recent Automotive […]