The great grandson of the man who founded Chrysler is asking Stellantis STLA and CEO Carlos Tavares to return the brands back to American ownership. In an open letter to Tavares this week, Frank B. Rhodes Jr. proposed acquiring the brands —including all operations, facilities, and employees — through a newly formed company named “The New Chrysler/Dodge LLC.” The new firm would then launch an “aggressive design and renewal plan” to develop a “Phoenix-like” rebirth.

The Chrysler family heir wants to buy back the brand from Stellantis to stage a 'Phoenix-like' rebirth

Stellantis receives proposal to keep Chrysler Dodge Brands alive for Americans. Stellantis received a proposal to keep Chrysler’s most iconic brands alive for Americans. Frank B. Rhodes Jr., the great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler who is the founder of the Chrysler Corporation, is fighting to keep his grandfather’s brand and other popular Chrysler brands alive in the United States.

Stellantis receives proposal to keep Chrysler Dodge Brands alive for Americans

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The Chrysler family descendant's manifesto is targeted at Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.

Chrysler heir shares plan to rescue his family's brand from Stellantis

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The new QX65 is going to be a luxury looker, and it's not the only new car on the way.

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Jim Nabors refused to fire co-star Frank Sutton and then CBS cancelled his TV variety show. Here's what happened. The Jim Nabors Hourwas broadcast on CBS from 1969 to 1971, following Nabors' decision to end his hit sitcom Gomer Pyle - USMC (CBS, 1964-1969).

Jim Nabors Refused to Fire Co-Star Frank Sutton and Then CBS Cancelled His TV Variety Show

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Stellantis is in the throes of a corporate upheaval. The stark contrast between the soaring fortunes of its European brands and the precipitous decline of its American counterparts Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram is a glaring concern. Despite this, CEO Carlos Tavares maintains that North America, where profits are also plummeting, requires substantial revitalization.

Stellantis Faces Corporate Turmoil as Iconic American Brands Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Struggle Amid European Success

When it comes to compact powerplants, the twin-turbo V6 has been one of the heroes of the segment. Until now, that is. In recent years, the V6 has been phased out by some automakers in favor of the inline-six engine, due to its smoother operation and higher power potential. We'll probably see the V6 in pickup trucks and SUVs for a while, but when it comes to sports cars, the V6 is largely dying, though it's not dead yet.

There's Only One Manual Twin-Turbo V6 Sports Car Left In America

This is the one time that a loud V8 in a muscle car is a good thing.

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In a letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Taveres, a great-grandson of Walter Chrysler asks to buy Chrysler and Dodge. Here's the automaker's response.

Chrysler's great-grandson wants to buy, rebuild Chrysler, Dodge brand; Stellantis responds

The Aston Martin Vanquish has been a long time coming, and today we're finally getting our first glimpse of the production model. It was first introduced in 2001 as a successor to the Aston Martin Virage and stuck around until 2007 before a new generation arrived for the six years from 2012 to 2018, both times appearing as a range-topping grand tourer. Attempts to reinvent the moniker as a 700-horsepower mid-engine supercar ended last year, but what we're getting instead will be more faithful to the original, with a front-mid-mounted engine like the Vantage and DB12.

Aston Martin Vanquish Starts Showing Sexy Skin Ahead Of Imminent Reveal

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The Ford Maverick minivan is on the way. It will share a frame and two powertrains with the tiny truck. 
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The Ford Maverick is being turned into a literal minivan

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

The fantastic sports sedan could get new life, and a new badge.

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Despite ballistic glass and armor, it's still capable of over 200 mph.

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24/7 Wall St. Insights Automaker Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) will lay off almost 2,500 workers in the United States. Ford and General Motors should take warning. Also: Dividend legends to hold forever. The huge multinational car company Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA), which owns Chrysler, Ram, Jeep, and Dodge, will lay off 2,450 of its workers […]
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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

What is the coolest car you can buy these days? The new BMW M5 Touring might be a fatty, but there's no denying that it's ice-cold. The Corvette ZR1 wears a blue-collar badge, but it's hypercar fast, and that has to make it one of the frostiest cars launched this year. The new Mini will give you frostbite from 50 yards away because it's a Mini, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is carrying the torch for EVs. But all these cars pale in comparison with the Honda Odyssey, which is now officially the most frigid car thanks to a certain billion-dollar movie. It's so cool, it leaks oil-flavored slush and requires five gallons of antifreeze per day just to keep it going.

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