I thought that a Hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee would be extremely cool. In the days of electric vehicles and "green" cars, it's generally refreshing to know that someone, somewhere is still pushing high performance and big engines. Apparently, someone from Jeep read the post where I compared super-SUVs and decided to pitch the... Continue Reading →
Risky Proposition: FCA to Focus on SUVs and Trucks.
Fiat-Chrysler's CEO, Sergio Marchionne, announced last week that his company will shift their production and sales focus to SUVs and Trucks, more so than their passenger cars. If I could compare this decision to something, it would be like the fictional comic book character, Tony Stark's decision to fall away from Stark Industries focus on... Continue Reading →
2017 Fiat 124 Spider: The Short Throw
So 50 years later, the Fiat 124 Spider has finally returned to the market. This time it's seeks to make some noise in the small roadster market. According to Fiat, the 124 Spider: ...is a roadster with Italian flare beautifully designed and exquisitely executed. The exterior turns heads with seductive styling. A wide, powerful stance,... Continue Reading →
100th Post!
I reached an acheievment. This post will be number 100 for The Car Files: Thoughts of an Enthusiast! So I have to make this one the most epic post ever. There's only one issue. What should be the subject for this milestone post? I got it. I guess I could write about the VW... Continue Reading →
2015 in Review
Here we are. The final day of 2015. I hope that everyone has had a great year and wish the best of fortune in 2016. With all of that said and with 2016 looming on a little over 12 and some change hours, I'm going to join the "2015 in Review" band wagon and say... Continue Reading →
2016 Dodge Viper ACR: The Short Throw
The Dodge Viper ACR in previous iterations, was a pretty stout vehicle. The 2016 version not only follows suit with the past, it takes the past and full throttle and then some. This is probably one of a few last hurrahs for the Dodge Viper as it is scheduled to be finished in 2017 and... Continue Reading →
C’mon Jeep
So I was scrolling the endless pages on the internet and came across a new Jeep concept, dubbed the Wrangler Red Rock. Its a beautiful example of what the engineering and design team at Jeep, could do it they wanted to. As much as I like the Red Rock concept, I know it will probably... Continue Reading →
Farewell…Dodge Viper
Of all the shaking up FCA, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles for those that don't know, is doing over at Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, they not only assainate the SRT brand, which is agreeable, but could, with the help of the pigs at the UAW, United Auto Workers Union for those that don't know, murder the newly... Continue Reading →
How FCA could become the Leader
So earlier this week, in between taking care of my newborn and watching something on TV, I had another epiphany. The thought was sparked by FCA wanting to still merge with GM, after failed negotiation and how FCA is running the company. I actually like how FCA is taking a different approach than last owners... Continue Reading →