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The global car industry is not in the rudest of health right now, and one of the companies bearing the brunt of that more than others is Stellantis. Whether it’s sluggish sales or sizeable losses due to a changing market, it’s no secret that the mega-company formed by the 2021 merger of Fiat-Chrysler and Europe’s PSA group has been struggling of late. However, it’s not all bad news for the company, as it’s just added around 1,700 new jobs in Canada in a third shift at its assembly plant in Winds

This just might be one of the coolest giveaways in recent memory, and that is saying something since there are so many nowadays. But this giveaway isn’t just for one vehicle, or even two, but rather THREE which are all going to the same winner. Yep, one guy or gal is going to win this soon to be ProCharged dually, a really clean matching open car trailer, and a matching Corvette. To help with the taxes, you also win $15,000 in cash! So if you buy merch, get a ticket, and then are chosen in the

Derek, David, and a Jeep Wagoneer, sounds like a party! I know David has a ton of experience making old crappy Jeeps run, but most of the time they aren’t powered by Buick’s Dauntless V8. I still have faith that between him and Derek they can make anything run and drive if it is possible. Derek doesn’t know what the word quit means, and David has been doing this long enough to not be phased by much either. Plus they’re both smart asses, so it should be a riot. Watch and enjoy.   The post De

While living in Southern California, I went to many a street race out in the middle of nowhere in the high desert. There is something about racing that far out that just makes it hit different. This race featured some killer small tire cars and lots and lots of wheels up action. Video Description: It’s been awhile but we’re back in the Mexico desert for another small tire cash days. 17 small tire cars got together in (quite literally) the middle of nowhere to compete in a classic, single elimi

Desert off-road racing is some of my favorite off-road action, and having been to Ensenada for the BAJA 1000, the King Shocks San Felipe 250 is near and dear to my heart as well. If you dig desert off-road racing as much as we do, then you’ll dig this livestream from qualifying, contingency, and race day. There are several classes of competition that SCORE incorporates into all their races, and you’ll see several of them in the streams below. If you missed any of the action from this event so fa

Having just finished watching all the racing action from the Dakar Rally, and their famed trucks, it’s cool to see what a BAJA 1000 support rig looks like. They aren’t the same, as the BAJA support rigs aren’t actually racing each other, but they are still pretty cool since they have to get to various pit areas out in the desert in order to get these race vehicles gassed up, and sometimes repaired, before sending them on down the course. Check it out as Chris Polvoorde walks us through the big

Courting America’s Auto Giants Italdesign has long been a prominent name in the automotive industry thanks to its iconic car designs, but this time, the company is strengthening its presence in the U.S. According to Car and Driver, Italdesign is investing $20 million over the next five years to expand its U.S. operations while aiming to deepen ties with the Big Three: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This would not be the first time Italdesign has worked with Detroit automakers. The company

New car prices have been rising every year since 2020 in the United States due to a combination of pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, computer chip shortages, inflation, high demand, and increased production costs, among other factors. For the first time ever, average new car prices in the U.S. crossed the $50,000 threshold in late 2025, a 32% increase over 2020, when the average price of a new car was under $38,000. It's tough out there if you're a new car shopper, as even stuff that us

Stellantis used the 2026 Detroit Auto Show to make a clear statement about where it sees its competitive edge. Rather than focusing on a single flagship launch, the company leaned into breadth, highlighting new vehicles, returning nameplates, and hands-on experiences designed to underline customer choice across its brands. The approach reflects a group trying to stabilise momentum while appealing to buyers with very different priorities.

With average gas prices in the country in the $4.50 range today, it’s no wonder folks are trying to get better gas mileage right now. For many of the drivers across the country it is going to depend on what you drive as to how much mileage improvement you can see with some of these tips and tricks. If you drive a truck, like jillions of other Americans that have no need for one, then making improvements of just a couple miles per gallon can have a big impact on the percentage of gain you get fro

Suzuki may have had a change of heart (again) regarding the electrification of its quintessential, no-nonsense off-roader—the Jimny mini SUV. You may recall that in 2023, at the presentation of its product roadmap for Europe until 2030, Suzuki teased the launch of an electric off-roader that had the unmistakable boxy silhouette of a Jimny. At the time, the automaker projected a battery electric lineup consisting of five models, including the Jimny (see presentation slide below).

As Chinese automakers are aggressively expanding in the European market–their share doubled to over 6% in 2025 compared to the previous year–established local automakers are finding it increasingly difficult to compete, particularly in the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle segments. That's because Chinese vehicles typically offer electrified vehicles at price parity with conventional cars, thanks to more cost-effective supply chains for battery technology made possible by Chinese state subsidi

The Volkswagen emissions scandal that rocked the automotive industry over a decade ago continues to be a thorn in the side of the German company. Millions of diesel vehicles with emissions-cheating technologies were implicated—including models like the Jetta and Passat sold in the U.S.—ultimately costing the Volkswagen Group billions of dollars in penalties. Now, the company has been ordered to face a criminal trial in France over Dieselgate, as the scandal came to be known. It adds another chap

Dino’s Git Down started out as a group of friends hanging out at Dino’s place and grew into a get together that outgrew the street, the neighborhood, and the first few real event venues they moved to. This show has grown to be one of the biggest Chevy shows in the entire world. It’s nuts and everyone that goes to Dino’s Git Down talks about it non-stop. This is one of the MUST ATTEND shows of the year and the 2025 edition did not disappoint. Video Description: Dino’s Git Down 2025 was absolute

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But it’s one thing for racers to push and shove each other after an on track altercation, and completely another when they start running into each other with their cars. And that’s exactly what happened this past weekend at I-75 Raceway in Tennessee, and the driver in question has been charged with assault after cra

Dirthead Dave is back at it, with the newly LS Swapped and running Butter Jeep out on the trails in Moab for a bit of tire testing. Dave has been wheeling Jeeps and everything else under the sun for decades and has tried too many tires to count, so it’s no wonder that tire companies want him to try out their latest. In this video you are going to see him putting a new set of Avix Trailtek R/T tires throught their paces on Butter Jeep. Check out the cool Moab trails he’s testing them on and let u

Glass Half Full Much has been said about the Honda Prelude, particularly its pricing. With a base price of $43,195, the coupe has garnered some comments about it being on the pricey side. The Prelude arrived in American showrooms in November 2025, with a target of 300 units per month. However, sales pickup was slow, and the first few months fell far below sales targets. However, February has been the best month for the Prelude o far, showing a small up upward trajectory. Last month, the company

We’ve highlighted DD’s Speed Shop here on BANGshift for years, but one of the most talked about videos we’ve ever shared was the first of him plowing snow with his 1955 Chevy car. It’s happened a few times over the years, and people get really excited or really mad about it, and that just makes me laugh. Remember folks, snow doesn’t rust cars. Salted roads do. And also remember, it isn’t your car anyway. LOL I saw do what you like, because someone somewhere is going to bitch about it no matter w

There are a lot of LED tail light and marker light options around now for all the most popular hot rods and muscle cars, but some of them are not cheap. Others are cheap, and they feel like it and operate like it. Sure, you can spend big money on the fancy billet options, but if you are on a budget then some of the cheap options are more trouble than they might be worth. And the performance on the plug in replacement LED bulbs can really be hit or miss, so that doesn’t feel great either. But wha

For the past couple of years there have been a ton of folks on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more that have been showing off their automotive painting success with cheap handheld airless paint sprayers. You know, the kind that are intended to shoot household paint on walls, outdoor furniture, etc. These airless paint sprayers are nothing new, but they have gotten better and cheaper in recent years. But are they worth all the hype? How about one that is specifically designed for shooting automo

I love it when you can restore an old tool. Anything that still serves a purpose and can be useful in the shop or garage is always good, and sometimes these small projects are just what you need to get a break from your bigger projects. So when Brent at Half Ass Kustoms put out this new video of him restoring an old long reach, high lift, floor jack that had sort of survived the shop fire he had in 2024, I knew I was going to dig it. It sort of worked after the fire, but jacks that sort of work

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Dodge has unveiled a special edition of the Durango known as the GT America250 (A250) Edition. Already the leading three-row SUV for sheer muscle—the Durango is the cheapest V8 SUV you can buy—the new A250 is available in V6 and V8 variants, while adding a host of patriotic visual flourishes. It aligns well with the automaker’s desire to lean into high-horsepower performance and its status as one of America’s oldest car brands. Related: Ram 1500 Cel

Triple Duty Matt McAlear will be a very busy man this year. Currently the CEO of Dodge, Stellantis has appointed McAlear not just one more role, but two. Effective immediately, McAlear is now the CEO of Chrysler, as well as the head of Alfa Romeo North America. Some key highlights of McAlear's career? Well, he's been with the company for 13 years, coming from the days of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He was responsible for launching the Pacifica way back in 2016, and also led the launch of the all-

Dodge’s muscle cars have been known for offering a variety of eye-popping color options through the years, and that’s continued with the arrival of the new-generation Charger. The vivid orange, blue, and green options already available have now been joined by a new color called Sub-Zero. A stealthier option for the muscle car, Sub-Zero joins an array of customization options to recently become available, including special hood graphics and stripes. The new paint option’s special trick is its abi

Can a gas-powered Charger Hellcat muscle car coexist with a 900-hp Charger Banshee EV in Dodge's lineup? Recent reports and remarks from Dodge's CEO seem to suggest they can, even though both of these models were written off entirely not that long ago. We recently learned from a new report that the glorious Hellcat V8 may eventually find its way into the engine bay of the eighth-generation Charger, as Dodge has apparently green-lighted the Charger Hellcat for the 2028 model year. While the insid