Live interview with Frank Rhodes Jr. Why he wants to buy Dodge/Chrysler. "We Need Change!"

[@davepickering7428]

I just retired last August from Chrysler! I worked in the dealership level for 52 years. I miss the old days. This was a time when Chrysler was Chrysler!!! 1972 when I started. and I miss it still today!

[@Embargoman]

Is kind of suck to say, that it was first sold to the Germans and then they didn’t went well and then the Italians, but now Steallantis is BS and a BS company, being independent is a challenge and the only solution is to be Japanese owned.

[@magsgarage4611]

We need to protect our Iconic Brands. Thank you Frank for starting this movement for us!!! Don’t give up. We are all behind you!!

[@turbopickle9720]

American build products do not have a good reputation for quality and reliability build products. The Japanese and the Germans dominate this industry.

[@Jamesthor]

Oh please. We can’t even defend the most iconic brand. The American flag and the United States of America.

[@TrailBossTatum]

Indeed

[@garymartin1045]

Sorry too late They are Owned by China, Just. A fictitious name to throw people off.

[@DJTYLERRADIO.]

Make Chrysler great again!

[@michaelriebandt6754]

My Dad was Electrician at Sterling Heights, Mi. Stamping Plant. From 1965-1998 Retired after Daimler bought Chrysler. I had 2003 Chrysler 300M for 18 years only had 130,000 miles was really good Car. I have 2016 Chrysler 200C AWD really great performance car. Also have 2019 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4x4. I never owned any other Brand. I'am 59 as of yesterday and first car was 1976 Dodge Charger. My Dad kept lot Lee Iaccoca memorabilia from 1980's. CHRYSLER IS GREAT COMPANY!. HEMI ENGINE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY!!. HUGH MOPAR FAN ALL MY LIFE!! I GO TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP HAVE OIL CHANGED. BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER A 2013 DODGE DART TO DRIVE, I FOUND THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO WITH 18,000 MILES.

[@kimross8937]

Hi Frank! UAW member here with 13 years from the closed Belvidere plant, now at NY Mopar. You have EVERY STELLANTIS employee behind you! We are praying this happens!

[@MoparMarc426]

We also need to bring back Plymouth

[@stevenbean9706]

the cuda and belvedere gtx

[@Xterminate13]

5000$ new 392 cuda!

[@Moparornocar1989]

My family stands with Frank. Illnois family here. Mopar or no car.

[@lp64]

Rhodes to the resue! Love this guy.

[@Band1..]

God bless you Frank Rhodes Jr! We 100% support you and your ideas to bring back an American Giant 🇺🇸. Thank you Racerx for this livestream

[@392mopar4]

This was awesome, cant wait to see more interviews, He was awesome, us mopar guys stand with him

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆👀

[@roguedolphin]

Frank Rhodes Jr. is very impressive! Go get them! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!! 👍👍👍👍💪

[@RTmuscle_]

Great content Mr RacerX. If the public could donate for this cause there would be a lot of people who would be more than happy to contribute and support.

[@belloa3026]

Frank you need to approach Trump. He knows how to get it done

[@erictate8986]

RacerX Friend thank you very much for having this interview , with Frank B Rhodes Jr, the great grandson of Chrysler because it was very Refreshing !! Because it's worth saving this American brand, and for our country the United States 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪👍👍👍✊️✊️✊️🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@JoeBolin]

Keep fighting for our Mopars, we love what you are doing Frank and are fully supportive and behind you all the way. I have 6 Mopars from a 1930 Plymouth to a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and love all of them. Let’s keep fighting for our Mopars! Thank you!

[@JJ-300C-JVLE]

Great interview! 🎉 Chrysler 300C all the way, especially John Varvatos Limited Edition, has the Charger SRT front. Some mods have been done and a 392 came up short against it.

[@zanemcfarlane6087]

Mopar shore is a family thank you Mr Rhodes for putting up the fight for crysler

[@NiharM77]

I will say please do this strategically, rather than aggressively. Try to work with Stellantis as much as possible rather than against them, so you don't anger them. Play it smart, and think about profitability, because that's what will help Dodge and Chrysler succeed!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Yes I agree. If Rhodes can play along with Stellantis, he can have a discount on the brands while also being allowed to use Stellantis technology to save development costs.

[@dlhughes2406]

That was a great interview.

[@garrettsmith2654]

I'm proud of him. He's gonna fight with Carlos and Stellantis and get something done. I'm sure Carlos would make some kind of offer, if Mr. Rhodes pushes enough. Maybe if he can pull it off, maybe DeSoto could come back as well. We'll see.

[@jamesclark4270]

Walter please bring our American brands back to America

[@bdogjr7779]

AwesomeX《☆》Great Convo Guys⚔Keep Fighting Frank I know we can make it happen✌🏼😎☯️

[@bc9477]

As an EU citizen I want to make a point that most of us here do not like EVs, it's not "what european market wants", but its what european market is slowly forced into with no option from our auto makers apart from undersized engines of silly 1.0L displacement. If you ask an average european consumer and exclude the leftwing activist city center folks, you will find that 2.0-2.5L diesel engines are most desirable here in EU. Myself I was always a gas car guy so I drive a Dodge Challenger 5.7 and people look at me like a celebrity driving down the street with super loud exhausts while everyone else is sitting in their coffe grinder of a car :)))

[@bigd835]

yet the voters in europe continue to vote for leftists. they never learn. you are doing it to yourselves. fools.

[@DeathDrager]

I'm from the UAE in the middle east and the Chrysler 300 been my childhood car ever since. I wanted to get one for the past 6 months but the dealership are only selling v6 engines. We love these damn cars and we really want them to come back. We love the 300 so much that i can't find one person who is willing to sell their 2015-2019 300 SRTs at all. Please make this happen!

[@SIDVENOM]

The sad thing is CEO Tavares from Stellantis said he will never sell Dodge and Chrysler. It’s too late for this situation Frank Jr. should of done this long time ago before Dodge and Chrysler got sold to FCA. Frank Jr. is too late in the game.

[@jonathancolbert6666]

Tavares is getting everything AND the kitchen sink thrown at him, he might not be CEO much longer so that decision can change.

[@ryotaryuu]

When Dodge can't sell cars they will be begging someone to buy it back

[@jamesaddie4895]

Pacifica sucks they should of kept the town&country and the cab forward design

[@Elephant_Thoughts]

It's a possible...I have thought of a way but I don't want to put it out on the public but there is a way to put pressure on ANY company with enough support and one-mind. Great interview RacerX!

[@SovereignKnight74]

That was EPIC!

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆Racer X 🏆🍀 that was so cool👀✌️

[@kimross8937]

13 year Stellantis UAW Member here! Frank Rhodes Jr. for President!!

[@GuitarPlayer3-m5k]

I as well as MANY are behind this endeavor! Let's do this! I'm TOTALLY willing to help any way I can which I'm sure many others are as well!! GREAT interview X and...LET DODGE LIVE!!!!

[@conperdikooris3218]

I'm in Australia and I own a roadrunner. Bottom line --- where there's a will there's a way. I stand with you Mr .

[@thomasglieden171]

I love Chrysler. I love Dodge. I love Ram, and I love Jeep, and I want to see all of them survive and make good new exciting products. I don't care what powers them as long as they're fun and great looking vehicles to drive. Thank you for doing this live stream and interviewing Frank. I'm totally on board saving Chrysler and Dodge and all the other Mopar brands. Mopar or no car ❣️❣️ #SaveChrysler #SaveDodge

[@Sonny1989]

Without Tim dodge will never be the same all they have is one engine the hellcat everything else is smashed by ford

[@John2323-b1m]

🙏 THANK YOU FRANK RHODES JR !! 🙏 AND RACERX !!

[@bobsclassiccarsparts8772]

Wow this is the best news I’ve heard about Chrysler since the return to Hemi RWD cars. I wish Frank the best ❤

[@McChuckD]

Make Chrysler Great Again!! Bring back Plymouth!! 🤘🏼🔧💯

[@mistahogan5606]

I think frank needs to start a gofundme, you'll be shocked at how many donations he'll get from us car enthusiasts

[@jeffpensock3730]

Every day of my life I push back the sorrow and sadness of the Chrysler legacy. From my childhood the Chrysler corp.has meant most to me. Although i tried in many ways to reach those in Chrysler who may have been able to make changes to strengthen the company, my efforts went unnoticed. Frank, please know you have my support in any way possible.

[@conperdikooris3218]

I stand with you sir. From Australia. Mopar ir no car.

[@streetgaplife6357]

MAKE AMERICAN CARS GREAT AGAIN 🎤💧!

[@arthurgonsalves2343]

My first car I owned was the 2 door sport Satellite 318.

[@jamesclark4270]

The dodge brothers are are rolling over in there graves let's make the dodge brothers proud again

[@arthurgonsalves2343]

We should get a group of guys and gals to start doing some ideas with car drawings, and others car drawings out v8 v6 engine design and this is just the beginning.

[@arthurgonsalves2343]

It would be great if a billionaire who loves the Mopar Chrysler brands and investors jump in to start a new factory. This doesn't have to be the biggest now.

[@johnbeckham1483]

Yes indeed, Frank Rhodes Jr., please keep up your quest to buy Chrysler & Dodge!

[@zanemcfarlane6087]

There are mopar clubs across the globe to support you Mr Rhodes

[@ClevelandRams65]

My Grand dad was a Chrysler & AMC guy since the early 50's as well as my dad who had a 68 Charger. I respect Ford but I will always be a Chysler guy was sick when I heard Mercedes bought the on '99. I bought a '19 truck which has turned out to the best vehicle I've ever owned. I'm behind you 100% Mr Rhoades.

[@alvinpugh9018]

Let's support the movement keep it going!

[@jjx180]

In March of 2022 I embarked on my journey as a service advisor with Dodge. I tried to keep an open mind with the EV route. With everything that's happening with the brands right now it really makes me sad. I grew up wanting to own a Dodge Muscle car after watching the Fast and Furious franchise. I became a fan of the history and the legacy of the Dodge/Chrysler brand. I even wanted to work alongside Tim Kuniskis one day. Kudos to you Frank B Rhodes Jr for stepping up to the plate. You have my vote! Thank you Racer X as always for your amazing content

[@anthonytumbarello9940]

Yes can hear you!

[@SashaC23]

Stellantis doesn't care about quality or safety. Jeep wants to fight with you. 💪

[@sandybeach7009]

100% behind you! ❤

[@henriquem491]

Thanks for the interview! I was waiting for one!

[@nitrousexplosion10]

I'd love to see the mopar brands come back and prosper. When I found out Dodge and Chrysler where going all in on EVs and ditching V8s it was like someone slamming the brakes and giving me whiplash. The company did really well from 2011-2022. The problem is that era also set them up for failure today by not investing in Dodge or Chrysler. Foreign interference has destroyed alot of companies.. our government needs to step in and watch what these other countries are doing to destroy our economy. It's not just China...

[@ducktails1695]

I agree...Dodge's marketing with V8 Muscle was spectacular and it worked great.....until it didn't. Dodge put all of their eggs into the V8 muscle car basket that just wasn't sustainable longterm and were seeing the effects from that today. They needed to slowly turn the page. Maybe not drop the V8 entirely, but make a V8 hybrid with a new more fuel efficient V8 engine. Maybe the V8 engine doesn't make 700-800HP and it's no longer supercharged but I think they would have made the majority happy with just having a V8 option available even if it was a V8 Hybrid. They could have even made the EV Charger alongside. They also forgot there are Dodge fans out there who love the brand, but don't want or need a large vehicle with a V8. I know everyone loves to shit on the Hornet but it's a necessary vehicle for Dodge and it's a shame they screwed it up with overpricing it. It's a shame they didn't keep the Dart around longer. It was a nice vehicle, it just needed some love and attention put into it. The brand will not survive on just Chargers and Challengers even if it kept going down the road it was. It needs to diversify their lineup so there are choices for all customers, or potential customers.

[@phillipjtuckersr]

Brother thanks for sharing love your pg.

[@michaelriebandt6754]

I really love my 2016 Chrysler 200C AWD!

[@Embargoman]

I would love to see Hummer in the Chrysler family.

[@conperdikooris3218]

Allot if people have no idea what Chrysler has done unfortunately. Maybe if they thought about how their democracy was won in ww2. Without Chrysler it would not have been easy.

[@briandonald]

I missed the live discussion but man, this is so awesome. Please have Mr. Rhodes on again.

[@00duce84]

Look at Kia for example. I can't stand them overall but you can't hate them being honest. They have vehicles in every segment and at approachable prices points. That's what Dodge and Chrysler used to be. They have "compacts" that aren't so compact starting at 20k, crossovers in the mid to low 20k etc. We can have exciting cars at lower price points while keeping fast bold halo cars.

[@corrosivedevourer]

I dont know why OC doesnt mention you, but youre one of the leaders of bringing this saving Chrysler campaign onto the masses #longlivechrysler

[@zanemcfarlane6087]

Here in new Zealand we love crysler 300c as far back as crysler Australia that factory closed butaful sedans I'm behind crysler 💯percent

[@coolj9088]

I wish it could happen and bring back the 300 .The name Chrysler as a car maker just can't go out like this .There is just so much history behind the brand

[@ricknaranjo2922]

United we stand with you Chief 🫡 Bring back greatness to the USA 🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏 Jesus guide and Give this man the health, energy and favor to bring back Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Plymouth one day back to USA in Jesus name..

[@michaelperez9056]

Yes I can hear you go ahead and go with the video let's hear it

[@michaelriebandt6754]

I had buddy with slant six in 1980 dodge ram, called it "leaning tower of Power"

[@cjmopar]

Frank you are the Donald Trump of the car industry. Great interview guys well done and your great grandfather I’m sure is very proud of you.

[@tonychasey7990]

Chrysler brand needs saved! We need a full line offering from entry level to imperial. I have two imperials.. what amazing cars. With a full line of cars to offer, that will keep people coming back. Especially at affordable prices. And I do think the Step Up program would be the way to go. Some going back to the old school methods might just be what this company needs. Start with Plymouth. Then move up to dodge and then Chrysler and then Imperial. Especially if you can get quality and engineering where they need to be

[@burnnxs]

Racer x was doing mustang promo . Kamala his way back to Mopar. Haha

[@cherim5253]

That’s great!! I agree totally is to keep American cars here in the USA. I’m a Dodge gal!! Need to keep the V8 Challenger going!! God bless you

[@josephnorell8299]

Bring Plymouth back! I had a 1967 Belvedere 4dr with a 318, It was unstoppable and so reliable. I wish I never had sold it; But it was so long ago and there was cars like that all over the place. Mr. Rhodes, Please try to do something! I’m sure WE WOULD ALL HAVE YOUR BACK! KEEP FIGHTING!!!🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻👍

[@thebionicbassplayer]

Hey, back in the day, Chrysler HQ used to be in Highland Park, Michigan, which was also home to of the first Model T plant. When Chrysler moved out, that devastated that city. Sometimes, you have to look back to the past to figure out why you're in the predicament you're in now.

[@tomboone201]

Long history of Chrysler in our family, my great grandfather knew your great grandfather .. when he opened the Mt Elliot / lynch road hammer shop my dad has a picture of my family with his arm around your family in a company picture at the new plant, he started at dodge main and /or Maxwell in 1918 in the hammer house as it was called then, moved to the hammer shop when it opened ..my grandfather followed him then my dad.. I'm the 1st generation not to, it broke my heart many times over the years when a) dodge main was tore down, b) Plymouth lynch road assembly closed (building still there but everything else is gone, hammer shop, heading shop all gone from the Lee Iococa years a big vacant field from Mt Elliot to Van dyke, Dodge still fills the yards with over flow at times

[@michaelriebandt6754]

Major MISTAKE discontinuing Dodge Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300. Could have refresh on those models, kept building them.

[@redst9364]

Unfortunately its sounds like your trying to close the barn door after the horse has already left 😢

[@supersayin1]

Here you fine!

[@dodge73dart]

It all makes sense. American built quality while creating jobs. This is where our government needs to step up and get involved in helping to put real people to work. Not just fabricated numbers. Real jobs. There is great potential here and a lessen to be learned. There should have been a way to guarantee American built, American owned and jobs here back when the bailouts were given. This should have been attached to the brands as an agreement.

[@NiharM77]

As an idea for a future video, could you look into the performance of BMW and Land Rover V8s? They seem to achieve high smog efficiency scores, and it would be cool if Stellantis could partner with one of them to make a better V8 for Dodges and Chryslers. Because they care about smog and the environment, and I do too, but maybe some innovation can bring something both clean and fun, not necessarily electric. Actually, let me be more specific: Find a Jaguar F Pace SVR.

[@phillipjtuckersr]

More models with the brand would be nice so everyone be happy I love V8 but I now there others like 6 and 4 make all happy be better for all. God bless

[@michaelperez9056]

Because I started off with the 60s and 70s cars Dodge in Plymouth and now they came out with a demon I got me a Hellcat that's the history of that

[@raywong5454]

I can remember the Dodge dart. 225 ci slant 6. Loved the reliability.. I have bought 6 Dodge Caravans and 3 Chrysler Town and Country. Great Vehicles. Go MOPAR!!! CDJR!!

[@redst9364]

A lot of quality guys were reassigned and put in empty positions from people who were laid off , managers are signing off on vehicles that are defective just to push product out the door Stalantis has ruined the reputation of all the American brands from what I've been told, moral is down the drain , I think it's by design from what I heard Stalantis wants to send everything to Mexico 😮

[@phillipjtuckersr]

Keep this company going as American company I love our Chrysler Dodge Ram I don’t want to buy any other ride I’ll by old ones before buying new agin I they don’t stay. Our American people losing jobs took me hard jobs are hard as is keep the jobs in America American made I’m all for.

[@zanemcfarlane6087]

Crysler Australia straight 6 Hemi an the old school 318 Hemi ranger pacers an charges awesome cars

[@henriquem491]

I hope Frank can make it big again! A brand as iconic as this one can't stay as it is! Or worse: go bankrupt! 🤦🤦🤦 This is certainly the worst moment for it since its creation! It seems like they really want to bankrupt it! They don't listen to the brand's fans and consumers! I wish Frank much success! Congratulations on trying to preserve your great-grandfather's legacy and don't give up!

[@陳冠志-e9k]

Even in Australia there was Chrysler valiant and chargers during 70s

[@zanemcfarlane6087]

Totally woodent it be great to see crysler back in Australia

[@raywong5454]

Yes u are live

[@RacerX9]

Thanks

[@DaleKnepshield]

I really Hope that Mr. Rhoads Can Do This…

[@jamaalstrength1894]

I’m with Frank Rhodes, Jr. Do what you gotta do to bring Dodge/Chrysler/Mopar back to its roots.

[@Bruiseki]

Bring back American brands back to America and to American workers so that we can all proudly call it “Made in the USA”.

[@raywong5454]

I bought my 2nd car a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. In Ssn Leandro, California. . Old time, mopar dealer.. Peabody Motors.

[@brucemartin8519]

Outboard boat engines too.

[@donaldwiller9238]

Chrysler needs to come back to US ownership if we lose or manufacturing we will be done. 😢

[@EricCanady-nb3ux]

I hope America gets Dodge back. They’ve made extraordinary cars dating back to the sixties and me myself is on my fifth new Charger and I had a new 2017 Chrysler 300. It’s safe to say I just ditched my 2022 Tesla Model 3 for my second Scat Pack, my sixth Mopar!

[@macmacagnone1882]

God bless you Frank Rhodes hope you save Chrysler and Dodge !

[@phillipjtuckersr]

Prices are going crazy I’m having a hard time with how to buy a new ride and it cast more than my home it’s crazy.

[@mikenestor7498]

Stay with it Frank -everyone wants Chrysler great again!

[@allent208-kf4hv]

I own a challanger, a jeep, and a promaster!

[@michaelriebandt6754]

Daimler started SRT brand, AWSOME!

[@ChargerusPrime]

I'm absolutely with Mr. Rhodes Jr. We NEED to get dodge and Chrysler AWAY from stellantis and make it an American company again. Give us back the 300, give us a chrysler muscle car! Hell, give us a Chrysler pickup truck!

[@belloa3026]

Like Trump said Fight Fight Fight. Never giveup