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Junkyard Find: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 Mystery Machine

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The Chrysler Corporation sold vans based on the B-Series platform from the 1971 through 2003 model years, giving them Dodge , Plymouth and Fargo badging along the way. General Motors built the G-Series Sportvan / Rally / Chevy Van / Vandura in essentially the same form from 1971 through 1996. The build tag says it was built at St.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT.

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Dodge adding a simulated engine rumble to an upcoming EV

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Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, is set to add gas engine-like noise and vibrations to its upcoming Charger Daytona EV, expected to make the vehicle sound like it has a HEMI V8 engine. Dodge announces RAM Revolution reveal and hints at other EVs What are your thoughts?

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Dodge Confirms No Manual Transmission for New Charger

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With the 2024 Dodge Charger having finally been previewed , driving enthusiasts have been arguing about whether the all-new model is an improvement from the original or a grotesque misstep. Considering the above, it should be no shocker that the brand likewise snubbed manual transmissions — with Dodge having just confirmed the decision.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Aries SE Four-Door Sedan

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For the 1980s, GM created the X-Cars , Ford offered Fox sedans and American Motors had the Concord. Like the Dodge/Plymouth Colt or Omnirizon of the same era, the two generally had identical sticker prices and were distinguishable from each other only if you looked closely at grilles and emblems. Look at that interior!

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Dodge unveils concept electric muscle car

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Dodge has unveiled its new concept electric muscle car. It’s powered by “banshees,” equipped with the world’s loudest EV exhaust note, and it’s 100% pure Dodge. The Dodge Charger Daytona concept is the new electric muscle car to take the torch from the discontinued gas-powered Challenger and Charger.

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Charged Up: The 2024 Dodge Charger is Finally Here

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That said, there will be at least one muscle-car EV on the market soon: The 2024 Dodge Charger. Both cars will be all-wheel drive thanks to front and rear electric motors (250 kW each). The front motor can disconnect for improved efficiency while the rear has a mechanical limited-slip differential. Dodge is quoting a 3.3-second

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