Today, Mary Barra, head of General Motors, announced that the company had taken steps to reduce the impact of import taxes (tariffs), and believed it would earn around $10 per share of stock for 2025. The tariffs are expected to cost the company $3.5 to $4.0 billion, not including new investments meant to counter them. …
The Jeep Recon, which was scheduled to be released at the end of 2024, may have fallen victim to anti-BEV sentiment in Auburn Hills. A reliable source told Motales that training materials for the Recon launch have been pulled. A battery-operated version of the Jeep Wrangler basic concept, the Recon modernized the basic idea of …
Alfa Romeo yesterday unveiled the 2026 Tonale, which they describe as having “iconic Italian design, class-leading driving dynamics and cutting-edge technology… [in a] bold new special edition.” We sent their release and the photos over to the Allpar folk to get their comments on the Alfa-modified Jeep Compass which until recently was also sold in …
Ram is officially the top truck of Texas again, for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Texas Auto Writers Association. After a day of on-road and off-road testing, the members voted the Ram 1500 the top full-size pickup and the Ram 1500 RHO the Off-Road Pickup Truck of Texas; the Ram Warlock was the …
Mauro Pino, who let Stellantis for Eaton Aerospace, has been appointed head of North American manufacturing, his former domain; Tim Fallon, head of North American manufacturing, has been promoted to global head of the Stellantis Production Way (manufacturing methods and innovation). The head of manufacturing remains Francesco Ciancia, who had left for Mercedes. Pino and …
Watch out for 2026 Tesla Model Ys going in reverse, because their backup lights may not work, according to recall 25V658; for that matter, Toyota Tundras and Sequoias, 2023-25, may have broken backup cameras. Fire recalls include 2024-25 Hyunda Santa Fes (bad starter wiring) and 2025-26 Bentleys (leaky fuel pumps). But what of Mopar? Some …
The Chrysler Pacifica will have its tenth anniversary next year, as both the gasoline and PHEV versions enter 2026 with few changes. The 2026 Pacificas will not advertise their ten-year run, but will include a Chrysler 100 anniversary edition, celebrating the creation of the Chrysler marque in 1924, 100 years and 24 months later. The …
General Motors appears to be determined to be America’s choice for electric cars with a new, value-priced 2027 Chevrolet Bolt starting at $28,595. The name is old but the car is brand new; it can be charged more than twice as quickly using public DC chargers, has a larger interior with new technology, and a …