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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Motor1.com
Dodge is showcasing a Mopar-upgraded version of its gas-powered Charger Sixpack at SEMA, featuring new wheels, carbon-fiber accents, interior enhancements, and performance tweaks, while maintaining its 550 horsepower turbocharged inline-six engine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Urban Milwaukee
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep, has reached an agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) that will result in the closure of the Mopar parts distribution facility in Milwaukee. As part of a consolidation plan, Stellantis will close smaller distribution facilities in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Marysville, MI, and establish a "Mopar Mega Hub" in Belvidere, IL. The Milwaukee facility, which employs approximately 100 UAW-represented workers, was on strike for over a month. The agreement includes pay increases and the ability for the company to close 19 facilities, while some workers will receive a 76% raise. The closure of the Milwaukee plant presents potential redevelopment opportunities for the site.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MyStateline.com
Automaker Stellantis has proposed closing 18 U.S. facilities and creating a Mopar parts distribution center, known as a "Mega Hub," at the idled Belvidere Assembly plant. The plan would consolidate existing Mopar parts and distribution centers into larger facilities, including the proposed Mega Hub. While the deal would not require the closure of other facilities, potential closures of locations where United Auto Workers (UAW) members work must be considered. UAW workers have been on strike at major assembly plants, including Stellantis, demanding better conditions and wages. The reopening of Belvidere Assembly would not employ as many union members as before, and Mopar jobs pay less than traditional assembly factories. Stellantis is also discussing the possibility of using part of Belvidere for electric vehicle battery components.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Drive
The manual transmission option for the Dodge Challenger Hellcat is back for the 2023 model year, according to a Virginia dealership. Dodge had temporarily dropped the manual option in 2021, citing the need for updated calibration. The manual is available on both standard and Widebody models, and the first five orders will be sold at MSRP. The Challenger Hellcat is being discontinued after 2023, making the return of the manual transmission a fitting send-off for the modern classic.