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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

Green Car Congress

When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. The affected vehicles are the 2013-2017 RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD) and. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. Tim Kuniskis’ (President and CEO Dodge Brand) Investor Day presentation emphasized brand attitude and the performance orientation of the brand.

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News: 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Gets a Gas-Powered Sibling

Clean Fleet Report

Three Variations to Offer Customers Choices Dodge lifted the covers this week on the eagerly awaited Charger Daytona. But Dodge offered up a few surprises during a media briefing on its newest entry. Second-half 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 2-door will debut with the Stage I performance pack. Estimated 0-60 times of around 3.3

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Seven-day test: Living with the Porsche Taycan RWD

EV Central

German cousins: 2017 VW Golf with 2022 Porsche Taycan RWD. The Dodge’s colour is better. After exhausting all options, the Taycan ended up on the back of a tow truck. I forget to remind them we’re not on solar so the emissions have just moved from the tailpipe to the polluting power station.

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