CHRYSLER/JEEP and missed OPPORTUNITIES

At this point I'll bet those folks at Chrysler/Jeep are kicking themselves for not working with the Speed Energy Team convert the Hummers to Jeeps. Opportunity missed.

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Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on January 6, 2012 at 11:37pm

Yeah but the company that was bailed out no longer exist. Now it's all FIAT money. If the powers that be at FIAT wanted their Jeep/Mopar/Dodge/Ram name out there on the international Rally Raid circuit it'd be there with funding, equipment & management second to only the Ferrari F1 team.

Now that I think of it, Iveco currently holds all 3 podium spots for the Truck category, and well they are a FIAT brand.

Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Maserati Kubang are the 3 SUVs they have in their lineup now. Hey maybe they can find a way to make this fit within the rules, even the paint is only a shade or so off from being the right color.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 7, 2012 at 12:08am

if 'all' mean's 58.5% ownership.Majority maybe?

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Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 6, 2012 at 11:45pm

Oh man, the Lancia Stratos. What a car. So much history in rallying. Markuu Alen, how are you doin' dude?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Taylor on January 7, 2012 at 12:28am

I agree that if they wanted it out there it would either be there now, or be in the works now. I just dont see it happening, but I dont know...its my opinion. Im not saying they wont make an attempt I just dont think RG will be involved

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Permalink Reply by Mike Taylor on January 7, 2012 at 12:37am

Man I have been a fan of maserati for years but I was hoping for a little more from the Kubang, to me....they pretty much ripped of Infinitis FX line, and a little porsche in there too. I wanted to see something different and new. I know that had nothing to do with the rally, sorry lol.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=pics+of+maserati+kubang&hl=en&am...

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Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on January 7, 2012 at 11:44pm

Mas are junk. I hope he doesnt use them next year

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Permalink Reply by Josh Fisher on January 8, 2012 at 5:33am

The only difference between the Mas Kubang & the Durango/Cherokee is the body.

Mark McMillin was in a Cherokee this year (though I'm pretty sure it didn't have any factory support) and he was out of the Rally on Stage 3 with a blown head casket.

I have no idea how the Ram is doing (though also it's not factory supported AFAIK) but it's not listed on the Withdrawl & not listed in the Overall standings on the Dakar website (unless I'm missing it).