TweetThe year 1969 was the "calm after the storm." Or, was it? Richard M. Nixon was sworn in as the President of the United States. We finally had a lunar landing, thanks to Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin, with Michael Collins waiting up in space. It was "The Age of Aquarius," according to Marilyn McCoo, …
His legacy is still being felt today. And, yes, he was one of the greatest leaders in the automotive industry in the USA.
At this year's Midwest Automotive Media Association Rally (#MAMA23Rally), there was a discussion as to which vehicle George and I should drive.
From enthusiasts in Edmonton to some of my old friends in Toronto, you promoted the good work on here for the rest of the world to see.
So far, several manufacturers have stepped up by delivering these vehicles onto the marketplace.
You may have heard that these two small crossover/SUVs are joined at the hip. Some might say that these two vehicles are an exercise in badge engineering.
Little did I know that would get me into the Chicago Auto Show the year after that.
It began in Marin County, California and ended in Northern Virginia. In-between was a series of discoveries with the automobile as a key factor along the way.
The rules are strict here – their final assembly must be solely done right here. That eliminates a lot of favorite cars, I am afraid. It also eliminates some of the best cars ever built because they were built elsewhere included in the USA.
There is a lot to unpack here. However, Stellantis made this a bit easier for me to navigate their strategy through the slogans that goes with each brand. The slogan is the messenger for what exactly they plan for each brand. Some of them are too tasty to read. Others fit what they are doing already or plan to do in the future.