Tim Kuniskis, the happy CEO of Dodge who likes power cars and fireworks, has been named the next CEO of Ram Trucks. Stellantis said on Wednesday that he would not quit his job at Dodge and would continue to be in charge of both brands. Mike Koval, who just left his job as CEO of Ram, will become Mopar’s new North American president. This is a significant change for the company. Kuniskis is among the best-known CEOs, especially among his followers. Due to recent projects like the Challenger Demon 170 and Charger Daytona EV Concept, Dodge has taken the lead in shifting performance cars from internal combustion engines to electric power, at least in the United States. Stellantis says that Kuniskis’ “deep understanding” of the North American market will be necessary for the brand’s success in the future. Koval has recently been in charge of several important projects. He was in charge of leading the company through the early stages of creating the Ram 1500 REV production model and oversaw the creation of the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept. It will be interesting to see where Kuniskis takes the truck company, which has switched slowly to electric trucks. Changes at the top don’t always affect the average person, but this one seems essential for anyone who cares about the future of cars. Ram has been OK with letting Ford and GM start selling their electric vehicles immediately. Even the Rams’ Super Bowl ads looked like drug ads criticising “premature electrification.” Kuniskis, who says he likes petrol engines, seems to agree with Stellantis about EVs without being completely against new motor technology. Even though you shouldn’t expect any significant changes to the product right now, it’s still a good idea to keep an eye on it.
