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A person claiming to be a CDJR dealer manager says Stellantis is preparing huge lease deals. They allege the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T could be leased for as low as $268 a month. Furthermore, they say employees may lease the Jeep Wagoneer S for just $129 a month. The electric Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona both have a lot of work to do for their respective brands. Stellantis sees both as key players in ushering in a new generation of vehicles. Unfortunately, neither has generated much excitement and in fact, both have received lackluster reviews from journalists, not to mention some pretty heavy early discounts from dealers. According to one person who claims to have insider knowledge, the company may have a drastic plan to boost interest—one that could soon benefit the public as well. More: Electric Jeep Wagoneer S Fire Sale Has Begun With Discounts In Excess Of $12k Before we get too far, let’s highlight that the person behind this Reddit account posting ...

Stellantis has announced a new 4×4 conversion, compatible with its small and medium vans. The “4WD by Dangel” adds a rear e-motor to ICE vans, converting them into mild hybrids. The Opel Combo 4×4 is the first model to benefit from the upgrade but others will follow. Stellantis has introduced the facelifted version of the Opel Combo 4×4, created in collaboration with French company Dangel, which specializes on AWD conversions. The interesting bit is that the updated van abandons the traditional all-wheel-drive system of its predecessor for an electrified rear axle. More importantly, the same conversion will gradually become available for all of the small and medium vans from Stellantis brands. Powering the van is a familiar 1.5-liter turbodiesel engine, producing 129 hp (96 kW / 130 PS) and paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The front wheels handle the combustion-powered duties, while an electric motor takes care of the rear axle when extra ...

Vanwall’s racing team unveiled real-life photos of the hot hatch along with new details. The EV rides on Hyundai underpinnings, with its top trim matching the Ioniq 5 N’s output. It features a custom carbon fiber body and is expected to be produced in limited numbers. Back in 2023, Vanwall teased the world with renderings of its all-electric Vandervell hatchback . Now, two years later, the car is finally here in the flesh boasting up to 641 horsepower (478 kW / 650 PS) and making good on its promise of high-performance thrills. According to Vanwall, the Vandervell is built on Hyundai group’s E-GMP platform, the same architecture that underpins several Hyundai and Kia EVs, including the Ioniq 5 and its high-performance sibling, the Ioniq 5 N. While Vanwall doesn’t explicitly mention the Ioniq 5, the resemblance is hard to ignore—everything from the door mirrors to the door outlines suggests this is essentially a reskinned version of Hyundai’s high-riding electric hatch. ...

Ram is gearing up to launch more affordable versions of their 1500 pickup truck. The gas-powered Dodge Charger with an inline-six turbo will arrive by this summer. Three new Jeeps are on the horizon and one should be the Cherokee successor. Carlos Tavares had a rocky relationship with U.S. dealers, so Stellantis is trying to improve things now that he’s gone. As part of that effort, the company recently attended the National Automobile Dealers Association to tell their partners things will get better. A big part of this will be new product and Ram will launch the 1500 Ramcharger later this year. It’s a range-extended pickup that has a 92 kWh battery pack, which powers a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing 663 hp (494 kW / 672 PS) and 615 lb-ft (833 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in approximately 4.4 seconds. More: 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Is An Electric Truck That Actually Makes Sense, Thanks To A V6 Engine Howe...