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Stellantis Fires Up the Hemi Once More: Muscle Memory Never Dies

Heritage is back on the menu, folks — and Stellantis is serving it up with a side of octane nostalgia. After a turbulent year of boardroom musical chairs, the automotive giant seems to have rediscovered the magic words that make American buyers weak in the knees: Hemi V-8.

Enter Tim Kuniskis, the recently reinstated Ram Trucks boss — the same man who practically bleeds Mopar blue. His first order of business? Put the 5.7-liter Hemi back where it belongs: under the hood of the Ram 1500. After a brief, one-year sabbatical, the burbling eight-cylinder is back, and—surprise, surprise—truck sales are roaring again. Turns out, torque and nostalgia still move metal.

But Stellantis isn’t stopping there. With whispers of the Hemi returning to the new Dodge Charger, the company is clearly intent on reminding everyone that muscle cars and trucks still matter — even in a world obsessed with kilowatts and carbon credits. And so, with momentum building and fans howling for more, Mopar’s rolling up its sleeves for a good old-fashioned SEMA spectacle.

The Purple Haze Persuasion

First up: a tantalising glimpse of what’s believed to be a Dodge Charger Scat Pack Sixpack, finished in a deliciously deep Purple Haze. And no, this isn’t the EV version — this one drinks dinosaur juice the old-school way. A blacked-out, bulging hood gives it the stance of a street brawler, while an illuminated badge and non-stock rims make it look ready to rumble down the Strip, legally or otherwise.

The Charger’s return to muscle form is more than a teaser — it’s a statement. Stellantis knows its audience. The loyalists never asked for silence or sustainability; they asked for something that makes their neighbours’ windows rattle at idle.

The Sublime (or Sub-Lime?) Street Truck

Next, we catch a glimpse of the 2026 Ram 1500 in an unmissable Sublime Green — a shade that looks one part retro throwback, one part radioactive. (Honestly, Stellantis, “Sub-Lime” would’ve been perfect. Missed opportunity.)

The truck wears the ‘Symbol of Protest’ badge proudly on its fender — Stellantis’ subtle wink that a V-8 beats within. That same fender also seems to be riding dangerously close to the tire, suggesting a lower, meaner stance. Could this finally be the street-spec Ram enthusiasts have begged for? One that’s more drag strip than dirt trail? Stellantis isn’t saying… yet.

Viva Las Vegas, Viva Mopar

We’ll have all the answers soon enough. Both vehicles — and plenty more Mopar-massaged metal — are set to debut at SEMA, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 4th to 8th. If these teasers are anything to go by, Stellantis is gearing up to remind the industry that muscle isn’t just alive — it’s having a midlife crisis in the best possible way.

Because no matter how many EVs the future holds, nothing says “America’s back” like a purple Charger and a green Ram rumbling their way into Vegas. And as far as we’re concerned, the louder, the better.

Source: Stellantis

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Dodge Is So Back: A V-8 Revival Could Be Brewing in Detroit

Dodge is firing on all cylinders again—literally. After a brief flirtation with electrification under former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the American muscle brand seems ready to burn some gasoline again. The latest buzz? Dodge might be bringing back a V-8-powered muscle car.

A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Stellantis is preparing a major U.S. manufacturing expansion under its new CEO, Antonio Filosa, doubling its previous $5 billion investment to a hefty $10 billion over the next few years. The cash infusion will focus on Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep, funding the reopening of shuttered plants in Illinois and Michigan, hiring hundreds of workers, and—here’s the fun part—potentially developing a new V-8 machine wearing the Dodge badge.

Let’s say it together: Hell. Yeah.

While Stellantis hasn’t confirmed anything yet, Bloomberg notes the investment “could result in a new Dodge V-8 muscle car.” That alone is enough to get every gearhead’s heart rate up.

This isn’t the first time the rumor mill’s revved up over a V-8 comeback. Back in August, when asked whether the new Charger’s platform could accommodate an eight-cylinder engine, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear coyly responded, “Don’t be surprised if it would fit.” That’s not exactly corporate-speak for “no.”

Since then, Dodge has quietly backed away from its ambitious EV roadmap. The high-performance Charger Banshee EV, once touted as the brand’s 900-horsepower electric halo car, has reportedly been canceled. Instead, Dodge is shifting its focus to the Charger Sixpack—a gas-powered model using the brand’s new twin-turbo inline-six—and a smaller lineup of streamlined EVs.

But with this latest investment and the sudden silence around the Banshee, the signs are impossible to ignore. The winds are changing in Auburn Hills.

For a brand that built its identity on tire smoke, noise, and unapologetic excess, a V-8 revival isn’t just a business move—it’s a homecoming. And if the rumors prove true, Dodge could soon be back where it belongs: lighting up drag strips, annoying homeowners’ associations, and reminding everyone why we fell in love with American muscle in the first place.

Source: Bloomberg

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Roadkill Nights: Dodge Unleashes the Madness on Woodward Avenue

If you can hear a distant rumble coming from Michigan, don’t worry — it’s not thunder, it’s Dodge. And they’re bringing the storm to MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge this August 9, where horsepower is a language and Woodward Avenue is the dialect.

This isn’t your local cars-and-coffee. This is the 10th anniversary of Dodge’s biggest street-legal horsepower party, and they’re bringing more octane, more noise, and more tyre smoke than a drift competition held inside a fireworks factory.

The Calm Before the Burnout

The festivities kick off Friday, August 8, with Dodge revealing its newest muscle weapon. No one’s saying exactly what it is, but you can bet it’s going to be loud enough to scare squirrels in the next county. And for those who can’t physically stand in Pontiac and breathe in the premium-grade exhaust fumes, Dodge will be livestreaming the whole thing from 11 a.m. ET on YouTube.

Meet the Badassadors

In a move that sounds like something from a 90s rock tour, Dodge is unleashing their first-ever Badassadors. These are the brand’s hardcore, grease-under-the-nails superfans, armed with cameras, social followings, and enough passion for Mopar to power the grid. They’ll be on-site all weekend, mingling with fans, shooting content, and reminding the world that subtlety isn’t a Dodge personality trait.

The roster includes ex-Marines with Demon 170s, vintage car collectors, YouTubers with millions of views, and people who think swapping Hellcat engines into literally anything is a perfectly reasonable hobby.

Stars, Strips and 12,000 Horsepower

Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, Matt Hagan, Ida Zetterstrom — basically the Avengers of NHRA — will be there, signing autographs and then promptly melting everyone’s retinas with 12,000-horsepower burnout runs. Yes, twelve thousand. That’s roughly the power output of a nuclear submarine, except this one has a blower the size of a microwave.

Also on the bill: the Direct Connection Grudge Race, the Ram 1500 NASCAR concept, the Raminator Monster Truck, Kenny Wayne Shepherd shredding the national anthem on guitar, and enough food trucks to feed a pit crew for a month.

Drag Racing in Dodge’s Backyard

This is the only legal time you’ll see quarter-mile drag runs on historic Woodward Avenue — a stretch normally patrolled by local cops with zero sense of humour about burnouts. Big Tire, Small Tire, cash prizes, and a walkable pit area so you can get up close and personal with the racers. And if you’re lucky, smell like racing fuel for the rest of the week.

For the Ones at Home

Can’t make it? No problem. From 4 to 9 p.m. ET, you can watch the madness online via MotorTrend, Dodge, and Dodge Garage YouTube channels. Not the same as feeling the shockwave of a Top Fuel burnout in your chest, but close enough that your neighbours might still call the noise complaint in advance.

Source: Stellantis