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Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

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Dodge is discontinuing the Charger and Challenger after the 2023 model year, but the automaker isn’t doing away with muscle cars altogether. Like the concept, the production Charger Daytona will get a unique rear “R-wing,” an available panoramic glass roof, and an aerodynamic grille design that improves airflow and generates downforce.

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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. He’s telling anyone willing to listen that its forthcoming products will continue to deliver the kind of performance Mopar fans are accustomed to. They see Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, everything in the same showroom. "So

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Junkyard Find: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

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The official final model year for the Vega was 1977, but the wagon version stayed in production with Monza and Sunbird badges through 1979. This yard had nearly a dozen Dodge Omnis and Plymouth Horizons at the same time, a couple of years back. You never know what you'll find at the junkyard! Why do Vegas smile?

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Chevy Camaro: End of an Era

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Photo credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com The Chevrolet Camaro, a well-known model in the automotive world, has seen its final production as of December 14th says GMauthority.com. Interestingly, convertible production had already concluded by this date.

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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Rivian on Thursday provided the most significant future-product preview since the debut of its R1 series trucks at the 2018 LA auto show. Rivian used the moment to pause (and delay) plans for its massive Georgia plant to get the R2 to production by early 2025. Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week?

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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The study is designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and to drive product improvement. Dodge is the highest-ranking brand overall in initial quality with a score of 140 PP100. Among brands, Chevrolet and Kia receive the most segment awards (four).

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Kelly Blue Book: EV prices increased slightly in March, bucking general downward trend

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However, EV sales from Mercedes, Rivian, Lucid and other brands have increased at the same time, offsetting lower-priced Tesla products. Most non-luxury brands—including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen—saw ATP declines between 0.2% month over month in March.

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