Interesting News in the truck world

[BOSSHOG]

Dodge is bringing back the Dakota in 2026. A smaller truck, easier to get around, easier to park, easier to get in a garage. An old guys truck. Looking forward to it.

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. I leased a 2000 Dakota, extended cab, 4 WD. Perfect size.

When I was building my log home. Loved it. Wife didn't want to buy it on end of lease.

[BOSSHOG]

2. I got a a Canyon

I like it more than I thought I would. Electronic gizmos out the wazoo. Safety devices which are greatly appreciated. East to park, drive and room left in the garage. And 310 horses. I’m happy with it. Looking forward to the new Dakota hitting the road.

[Mopar151]

3. Needs to be low gizmo, high value!

And, for crissake, make it a least "salt resistant"!

[a kennedy]

4. Cool....I live in Dakota.

and such a nice change from all those HUGE trucks that try to park in a regular parking spot and hang over the line by about 3 feet. 🤬 🤬 🤬

[BOSSHOG]

5. I was talking to an old guy in town this morning

Who is having a hard time driving and parking. I think the parking spots could be a tad wider. Vehicles have gotten bigger but parking space sizes remain the same. I know the consternation ensuing from losing parking spaces if they are widened. It’s just a thought.

[Old Crank]

9. Parking space size is an issue

When you increase the space size, not just width but length and height, also you cut down on the number of spaces. Trying to do that in an existing parking garage is a problem when aisle width is set and structural supports are in place. Then building new garages means fewer spaces, taller floors and costs balloon.

[Historic NY]

6. I wouldn't count on much

Stellantis is in trouble in the auto world Jeep Grand Wagoner @130K, Wrangler isn't saving them either isn't selling along with their Fiat 500es they have more than 330 days worth of them in supply. They shutter the factory.

Killing the Charger was a dumb move considering there aren't many 4dr sedans and the police bought lots of them

https://www.motortrend.com/features/stellantis-cfo-doug-ostermann-interview-jeep-dodge-ram-chrysler/

[chouchou]

7. I miss the little Ford Ranger.

[AverageOldGuy]

8. Ford brought back the Ranger

It’s an overpriced downsized F150. My1997 Mazda B4000 — a Ranger with a Mazda nameplate - runs circles around the new Ranger — more power, more payload, easy to work on.

Let’s hope Dodge really does revive the Dakota, not just slap the nameplate on a piece of overpriced commuter vehicle that is a truck in name only.

[BOSSHOG]

10. I read another article about the new Dakota

Somewhat confusing (for me) but sounds like Dodges new truck will be competing with the Ford Maverick.

[flvegan]

11. I think it'll be the Ram Rampage, odd as it sounds.

Wouldn't mind them changing it to the Dakota as the above sounds, well, stupid. And they can't call it the Ram Page. Well, they could I guess.

Being Dodge, sooner or later it'll have a Hellcat version I'm sure. Which will be hilarious if they do.

[BOSSHOG]

12. Or the Canyon Echo

The Dakota Hellcat. Imagine the commercials