TTAC Podcast Episode 11: Talking 2023 Dodge Hornet and More
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2025 Dodge Charger Preview: Everything we know before the big reveal
The electric 2025 Dodge Charger is going to be revealed on March 5 next week, but before its big day in the sun, we figured now is a good time to sum up everything there is to know about the car ahead of the reveal. Most of our learnings stem from the gnarly-looking Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept, though photos of a pre-production prototype are now the best thing to go off when it comes to exterior design.
Dodge Charger EV will artificially generate V8 vibrations, says patent
First came the fake exhaust tips. Then came fake engine noises. Fake vents have always been a thing. But now the upcoming Dodge Charger EV will reportedly introduce an all-new form of deception: fake vibrations to mimic the rumble of a V8 engine.
Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs
When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. But others felt it broke new ground in terms of vehicular sound design and would ensure electric cars could retain some of the magic of combustion vehicles. Regardless of which camp you happen to staked your tent, parent company Stellantis has continued on with the premise and has likewise patented a system that creates fake engine vibrations to further the illusion of combustion-derived propulsion.
What is the fastest car in the world in 2024?
There was a time when reaching 200 miles per hour in a car seemed basically impossible. But that didn't last long, and once that threshold was crossed, the automotive world immediately began eying the next triple-digit benchmark. It may have taken a little while, but the 300-mph line has been crossed, and some cars have moved well past that seemingly insane speed number. While some of these speeds have been achieved in simulations (including the fastest car listed below), there's little doubt that a driver with nerves of steel and a heavy right foot could indeed push several automobiles up to 300 miles per hour and beyond.
Chicago Auto Show: Our favorite reveals from shows past
This year's Chicago Auto Show seems like a shell of its former self, but it still holds the title of the largest consumer auto show in the United States. It didn't get that reputation simply by being efficiently produced or convenient for locals desperate for something to do in February — it earned it over decades of breaking automotive news and powerhouse reveals, eventually earning an informal designation as America's truck show.
Stellantis not looking for further mergers, including with Renault
MILAN — Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Monday denied the carmaker was hatching merger plans, responding to press speculation about a possible French-led tie-up with rival Renault.
SpeedKore returns with carbon fiber 1970 Dodge Charger 'Ghost'
If you're into carbon-fiber rebodies of vintage muscle cars, SpeedKore is probably already on your radar; if not, you're still probably familiar with their creations. SpeedKore was responsible for Kevin Hart's "Hellraiser" and the Fast & Furious clone dubbed "Hellacious," both of which made the rounds when they were completed. This time around, the car is called "Ghost," but the formula should be familiar.