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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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There is nothing new about the concept of the super-high-performance SUV. Mercedes has long made the G-Class with its incredible Bi-Turbo V8, Dodge has been making its Durango SUV with supercharged V8s for years, and BMW has prided itself on the performance characteristics found in the X5M.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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This transmission is now in the new Ram 1500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including in the diesel version), and the Dodge Durango. The first agreement covers a rear-wheel drive 8-speed transmission for light and medium-duty applications originally introduced in 2011 in the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.

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Chrysler to Double Its Model Count with a New EV

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And, no, it’s not likely to be the Airflow – at least not the concept car which was looking all but production-ready over two years ago. Yes, that means there will be a trio of teasers for a concept car which, by definition, is itself a teaser. Few companies play that particular game like Stellantis, it must be said. One can hope.

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