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‘If they don't make money, we'll shut them down’: Stellantis CEO warns of dropping car brands

Despite previous reassurances that the 14 brands were safe for the time being, it appears the auto giant’s CEO is getting impatient as earnings drop.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

End of a roaring V8 era as the last Chrysler 300C rolls off the line

It’s the end of an era for Chrysler’s large rear wheel drive sedan lineage with news that the last 300C has been produced. Let’s take a walk down memory lane:

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Stellantis reveals new 373kW twin-turbo straight six for Jeep and other brands

Jeep parent company Stellantis has revealed a new six-cylinder engine that’s said to offer V8 levels of performance.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Practical tips on securing your car and the possessions inside of it in Mzansi

Don’t let your guard down. Criminals are waiting to pounce on your vehicle!

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Hacker alert: Vehicle telematics insider shares key info on cyber crime and cars

Did you know that cyber criminals are able to hack into your tracking systems?

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

DRIVEN: Powerful 2021 Opel Corsa proves it has what it takes to steal Polo sales

The new Opel Corsa brings a big car feel to the compact hatchback segment. . . and it’s priced just right to challenge the venerable Volkswagen Polo

Motoring Reviews
Willem van de Putte|Published

Nissan South Africa starts Covid-19 vaccine roll-out at Rosslyn factory

Nissan South Africa is taking it upon itself to ensure employees are kept safe from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

An all-electric car and a one-off Seoul-special heads to the Festival of Speed

KIA will be partaking in the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this year to prove that its cars really have the go to match their show

Motoring Motorsport
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

REPORT: Insights from Deloitte’s 2021 “Future of Auto Retail” SA conference

Covid-19 prevented us from getting together in-person, but we did manage to glean some insights Deloitte’s insiders on the state of automotive retail in South Africa. . .

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

Watch VideoWe found the perfect bakkie (if your name is Max and you live on Fury Road)

John Hennessey and his team have finally begun producing the Hellcat V8-powered Mammoth 1000 TRX

Motoring Custom Cars
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

5 Reasons why you’ll want a new car with a voice-controlled Google Assistant enabled infotainment system

If you live a connected lifestyle, and can’t miss a single notification banner for fear of missing out, Android Automotive might be just the thing for you

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

Gear-shift confusion causes Jeep crashes

Gear-shifters on some Jeep and Chrysler models are so confusing that drivers get out with the car running and in gear.

Motoring Cars
Tom Krisher|Published

Imagining the muscle car of 2025

US students were challenged to to design a Dodge SRT Hellcat for the year 2025. Here’s what they dreamed up.

Motoring Cars
Staff Reporter|Published

This is Chrysler's new take on the minivan

Chrysler is hoping to make minivans cool again with its all-new Pacifica, which replaces the Town & Country.

Motoring Cars
Staff Reporter|Published

Chrysler fined for recall lapses

Fiat Chrysler will have to pay the equivalent of R1. 1bn for lapses in recalls of its vehicles in the US.

Motoring Cars
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jeep and Dodge delay new models

What's going on? The Fiat Chrysler group has delayed the introduction of at least a dozen new vehicles.

Motoring Cars
Reuters|Published

Recalls: Fiat Chrysler dragging feet

Washington DC - US auto safety regulators have announced that they will hold a public hearing on whether Fiat Chrysler failed to fix defects in 20 recalls over the past two years.

Motoring Cars
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

RGM Chrysler 300C kicks out 530kW!

Locally-developed and fitted Big Bang supercharger kit outguns the factory's Hellcat flagships.

Motoring Cars
Staff Reporter|Published

Airbags: Chrysler recalls 3. 3m cars

New York - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US is to recall 3. 3 million older-model vehicles worldwide due to concerns over faulty Takata airbags.

Motoring Cars
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2015 Chrysler 300 has extra attitude

Revised Chrysler 300 picks up fresh in-your-face mojo from its attitudinous Dodge cousins, the Charger and Challenger.

Motoring Cars
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Power Wagon the big dog of 4x4 trucks

Chrysler Ram Power Wagon lays claim to the title of Americas most capable 4x4 pickup.

Motoring Cars
Published

Fiat to buy out the rest of Chrysler

Sergio Marchionne strikes a multibillion-dollar deal to gain full control of Chrysler.

Motoring Cars
Stephen Jewkes And Deepa Seetharaman|Published

Chrysler lines ‘em up for SEMA show

Chrysler prepares to go west with a contingent of creations for the Las Vegas SEMA Show.

Motoring Cars
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300C SRT8 gives badass bang for buck

This Chrysler's a big, powerful and angry alternative to usual super saloon suspects.

Motoring Cars
Jesse Adams|Published

Viper TA built to attack the track

Chrysler SRT division creates their version of the ultimate track-day special.

Motoring Cars
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