{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Stellantis Has Big Plans. Tim Kuniskis Told Us Almost Everything","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/stellantis-has-big-plans-tim-kuniskis-told-us-almost-everything","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RECU1211940323.mp3","description":"Stellantis has been rocked. The automaker built its current foundation upon loud noises and fast times at the drag strip all while making loud boom boom noises thanks to the Hemi and a legendary Hellcat V8 powertrain. Then the party ended. 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It’s Betting Three New SUVs Under $40,000 Can Prove It\n\nRam Is Bringing Back the Dakota and a New Compact Truck Both Under $40,000\n\nStellantis Is Launching 9 New Vehicles Under $40,000\n\nRamcharger SUV Name ‘A Pretty Obvious Guess’ Says Ram CEO\n\nThe New Dodge Charger SRT Has a Wing Straight Out of the Superbird Era and It Looks Ready to Fly\n\n00:00 Intro\n\n04:59 Copperhead\n\n09:21 Viper\n\n11:57 Scrambler\n\n16:13 Jeep\n\n22:33 Recon\n\n23:49 Ramcharger\n\n26:52 SRT\n\n30:37 GLH/Hornet\n\n33:01 Chrysler\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":32.7,"endTime":55.7,"type":"company","title":"Stellantis","url":"/glossary/stellantis","quote":"Today's topic is Stellantis, and I'll be joined by a special guest that to any enthusiast needs no introduction... Tim and I sat down while in Detroit together to discuss the turnaround plans for the Automotive Goliath. 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