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Chrysler Is Supposedly Working On A Very Cheap New Car: Report

Chrysler doesn’t have a big lineup. Right now, you can pick between two versions of the same minivan—that's it. The 300 died at the end of 2023, and since then, it's largely felt like Stellantis has abandoned the brand. But big changes could be on the horizon.

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why American Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why American Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

Dodge and Slate are trying to figure out what they can cut to make EVs cheaper. Power windows? Radios? Where do we draw the line?

Dodge CEO: Affordable Sports Cars Still Have A Future

Dodge CEO: Affordable Sports Cars Still Have A Future

Affordable performance cars are becoming increasingly rare. Other than staples like the Mazda Miata and the Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ twins, there aren’t many options left for American enthusiasts looking for something fun and reasonably priced.

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Chrysler Has A New Boss

Chris Feuell is stepping away from her position as CEO of Chrysler. According to Automotive News, the move is for personal reasons. Feuell has helmed the minivan-only brand since 2021, while also overseeing Alfa Romeo's North American operations.

Dodge's 900-Horsepower Charger EV May Not Be Dead Yet

Last year, a report surfaced that Dodge had canceled its high-performance Charger Banshee EV—the version rumored to produce over 900 horsepower. Plans allegedly changed after the departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Now, though, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear is singing a different tune about the high-performance model.

Could Dodge Build a Side-By-Side Sports Car? CEO Says "There's Something There"

One of Dodge's executives remarked that, if the brand would make an affordable, fun vehicle, it could conceivably look more like a side-by-side and less like a sports car.

The Dodge Charger V-8 May Finally Return. Here's Everything We Know

There’s a very good chance that Dodge shoves a V-8 back into the engine bay of the Charger. The brand’s efforts to make the electric Daytona the ultimate offering haven’t resonated with buyers, and now that Stellantis has a new CEO, Dodge and the other American brands have a bit…

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Why Has Dodge Torched Its Epic Charger Daytona EV Before Launch?

Why Has Dodge Torched Its Epic Charger Daytona EV Before Launch?

Dodge's electric muscle reboot crashes before launch — Banshee EV cancelled after just 1,947 Q1 sales, tariff hits and V8 comeback

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Dodge CEO Basically Confirms the V-8 Charger's Return: 'Don't Be Surprised if it Would Fit'

Dodge CEO Basically Confirms the V-8 Charger's Return: 'Don't Be Surprised if it Would Fit'

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has all but confirmed what we already suspected. The American carmaker is leaning back into combustion-powered cars, and a Hemi V-8-powered Charger is very much back on the table.

The Dodge Charger Sixpack Is Way Cheaper Than the EV

The Dodge Charger Sixpack Is Way Cheaper Than the EV

Dodge just revealed a bunch of new details on its upcoming Dodge Charger Sixpack, including pricing. The highly anticipated gas-powered version of the company's muscle car will get two power output options, as well as standard all-wheel drive, with the ability to switch to rear-wheel drive on demand. And it'll…

Dodge CEO: There's "a Market" for a Sub-$30,000 Halo Sports Car

Dodge CEO: There's "a Market" for a Sub-$30,000 Halo Sports Car

The Charger Daytona might be Dodge's newest model, but it also exemplifies a problem with the brand—it currently lacks affordable cars. The Hornet, which starts at $33,180 for 2025, serves as the entry point into Dodge and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. However, brand boss Matt…

Stellantis Executives Finally Get What They Want: 'Freedom'

Stellantis Executives Finally Get What They Want: 'Freedom'

The 2025 Detroit Auto Show was very different from those of recent memory. Formerly the North American International Auto Show, this was once a world-leading venue brimming with new vehicle debuts, concept cars, and executives hanging out in million-dollar display booths ready to brag about their companies.

The Charger EV Can't Do a Burnout. Dodge Says It's Fixing That

The Charger EV Can't Do a Burnout. Dodge Says It's Fixing That

Dodge's omission of its line lock feature and the Charger Daytona's inability to perform standing burnouts should be resolved with the SRT variant that's coming next year. At a subdued North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear told Motor1 that line lock is "still something we're…

'Get Butts In Seats': Inside Dodge's Plan To Convert EV Skeptics

'Get Butts In Seats': Inside Dodge's Plan To Convert EV Skeptics

Dodge, perhaps alone among contemporary automakers, has seen immense success in translating the archaic 20th-century Muscle Car formula into the 21st. It has done this by stuffing increasingly outrageous iterations of its modern Hemi V8 into nearly every vehicle in its product line. Its fervent Hellcat-ing has been enough, surprisingly,…

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Dodge CEO: The Charger Daytona EV Is a 'Better, Faster' Muscle Car

The brand's new boss wants to continue pushing SRT as its halo product.

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