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Dodge CEO Says Electrification Won’t Spoil American Muscle

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However, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis is trying to assure the world that this won’t be the case. They see Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, everything in the same showroom. "So But, beyond the bodywork, there’s nothing about the top-tier Hornet hybrid R/T that would lead one to believe it’s supposed to be a modern Dodge product.

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Fire Related Recall Issued for Dodge Hornet R/T and Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a stop-drive notice for plug-in versions of the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale. & Recommendations include not driving the plug-in hybrid version of the Hornet and Tonale and parking the vehicle outside until the necessary repairs have been conducted.

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Stellantis is Dropping Billions on Ethanol Tech in South America

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Dodge is in the news this week with its new Charger, which will be offered with gas and electric powertrains. The automaker said its investments in South America, specifically Brazil, show its confidence in the continent and a desire to reduce emissions with bio-hybrid technologies. percent market share. seconds.

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The Abarth 600e Brings Electrified Performance in a Compact Shape

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Alfa Romeo and Dodge have twin plug-in hybrid models with the Tonale and Hornet, and Dodge will unveil its electric muscle car in about a month. Fiat's parent company, Stellantis, has been relatively slow in bringing new EVs to the U.S. market, but things are starting to heat up.

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Italy Might Soon Own a Chunk of Stellantis

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The plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet are on sale, and the electric Jeep Wagoneer S will land later this year. That location builds the Fiat 500e and has had temporary layoffs to cope with wavering EV demand. The automaker’s electrification efforts are just getting started in North America.

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Stellantis Vehicles Will Jump to Tesla's NACS Starting in 2026

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now, Jeep sells two plug-in hybrids, Chrysler has a PHEV minivan, and there are also the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV twins. We’ll see several new EVs from the automaker starting this year, from the Jeep Wagoneer S to the Ram 1500 REV. Though it doesn’t currently have a fully electric vehicle in the U.S.

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Stellantis Points Blame at California for Layoff Announcement

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Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat, recently announced layoffs that it blamed on the selective application of California Air Resource Board (CARB) rules. When all else fails, blame the government. The announcement comes after a long drama between the automaker and the state of California.