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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. Everybody's panicked about [electrification]," Kuniskis told Automotive News from the sidelines of Roadkill Nights, the annual Mopar-themed motorsports event held in Pontiac, Michigan, ahead of the Woodward Dream Cruise. "It It is what it is.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Electric vehicles are interesting from a performance perspective.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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Alfa Romeo has likewise been talking a big game about going all-electric, making me wonder how their holdover combustion vehicles are going to fare when nobody running the business wants you to buy them. An ungodly amount of traffic and roadworks further lowered my spirits en route to the driving event. I am only human.)

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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Being realistic, no one will be buying a high-performance Mustang for making bread and milk runs. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. The high tech suspension system, adjustable exhaust, summer tires and multiple drive modes are what make this a driver’s car.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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seconds, but straight line speed is not why anyone should be buying a BRZ. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and round, chrome-tipped twin exhaust ends that are integrated into a wind-channeling lower fascia. Ready to rev.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Don’t worry about dodging puddles in your Prius! should i buy an ev instead of an ice? These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8

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V8 Fun in the Last Pony Car Ford says people buy the Mustang for its looks. liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 wait a minute!

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