On January 14, the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show after a year-long jury process designed to identify the best-in-class vehicles. 
The organization announced its “Best of 2026” semifinalists in September at CAR MBS, and narrowed t

On January 13, Dodge confirmed the discontinuation of the Hornet crossover in its U.S. lineup. Hornet production for U.S. market was suspended in July 2025, awaiting any developments in the U.S. tariff regime then in place.
"Production of the Dodge Hornet, built in Italy, has ended due to shifts in the policy environ

On December 2, Stellantis announced that orders are now open for the SIXPACK-powered, 420-hp 2026 Dodge Charger R/T in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan models, making the full 2026 Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup now available at U.S. dealerships.
Production of the SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T begins at the W

On November 4, Dodge announced that it has opened orders the all-new four-door 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the high-output (H.O.) SIXPACK engine, the most powerful internal combustion engine in the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six Hurricane family.
Already available in a two-door model, the high-output (H

Suppliers of unique systems for an upcoming  range-topping, all-electric halo car for Dodge’s EV strategy have been suggesting that the upcoming 800-volt Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee is being put on hold.
While Stellantis has yet to issue an official statement, the development comes as little surprise. Sales of

Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) announced that its twin GT2054 turbochargers are featured on the new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, which is equipped with the turbocharged SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine.
The twin GT2054 turbochargers feature a 54 mm low-inertia, high-flow architecture, deliver up to 30 psi of

Dodge is equipping every Durango 2026 model with a HEMI V-8 engine, from the entry-level GT to the top-tier SRT Hellcat.
Starting August 13, all models will eschew the V-6 in favor of more power, performance, and value. The Durango GT now comes with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 producing 65 more horsepower than before, start

On July 14, Stellantis announced it is postponing production of the 2026 Dodge Hornet compact crossover to “assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies” .
The Hornet, sibling of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is also built at Giambattista Vico Assembly Plant in Naples, Italy, and is subject to a 25% tariff when shipped into t

On July 9, Stellantis announced that its connectivity platform, Mobilisights has partnered with Vinli, U.S based automotive data intelligence. The deal increases Vinli’s ability to offer better fleet management, risk analysis, and mobility solutions.
The partnership adds Stellantis to Vinli’s growing list of OEM conn

On May 29, Dodge announced the Durango’s product line for the 2026 model year, with special focus on the popular HEMI-powered Dodge Durango R/T, introducing a new 2026 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop Redline package, bringing back the R/T Tow N Go package as a standalone option, and delivering a refreshed wheel lineup for

On May 21, Dodge debuted the all-new, all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona sedan. 
Two-door and four-door Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles share a common roofline, liftgate, and front and rear fascia, creating a bold, sleek, coupe-like appearance for both trims. Four doors were intentionally integrated into the over

Dodge is postponing the 496-hp Charger Daytona R/T base version for the 2026 model year for at least one year while the company continues “to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies”, following a lukewarm reaction in the marketplace. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear confirmed that the 670-hp Charger Daytona Scat Pack dual-m

On January 13, Dodge and Jeep brand executives announced that their first EVs are starting to reach U.S. dealers after the launches of both EVs faced delays.
Approximately 100 Windsor-built Dodge Charger Daytona performance cars, built in Windsor, Canada, had arrived at dealers as of January 10, according to Dodge br

On December 19, Dodge announced production of HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models will continue into the 2025 calendar year and is currently available for order.
The development is significant as the HEMI engine was scheduled to be dropped under the strategy of former-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
Due in part to marke

On December 4, the Dodge brand revealed its marketing campaign for the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Dodge Charger Daytona.
First to arrive in dealerships are the two-door Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and two-door Charger Daytona Scat Pack. 
The all-new Charger Daytona features an all-electric, 400-volt, dua

Dodge has begun pilot-production of the internal-combustion-engine Charger Sixpack at the Windsor Assembly Plant in four-door form, according to sources, with as many as 100 units being produced daily, following news that the company would be expediting the launch of the ICE-powered versions. 
Following the launch of

On October 16, Stellantis announced consolidated shipments of 1,148,000 units for Q3 2024, a 20% decrease compared to Q3 2023. The shipment decline was more severe than the underlying sales decline in the period of approximately 15%, due to the temporary impacts of transitions in our product portfolio and dealer inve

On September 16, the Dodge brand is officially opening orders for the all-new electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona.
Two-door coupe versions of the Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Charger Daytona R/T, which qualify for full USD 7,500 federal EV tax credit when leased, will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships in Q4.
Led by

On August 7, the Dodge brand revealed details of the all-new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, which begins deliveries in Q4.
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T will have a starting price of USD 59,595, and the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which retains the title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, wi

On June 13, Stellantis announced its model launch plan during Investor Day 2024. The company plans to launch 16 new models from 2024 to 2026 in STLA Large and Medium platforms. This includes 3 new Fiat models for the European market and 1 new model for South America in 2024 and afterward (Wave 3).
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