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The Dodge Charger V-8 May Finally Return. Here's Everything We Know

There’s a very good chance that Dodge shoves a V-8 back into the engine bay of the Charger. The brand’s efforts to make the electric Daytona the ultimate offering haven’t resonated with buyers, and now that Stellantis has a new CEO, Dodge and the other American brands have a bit…

Motor1 · Oct 31, 2025

The Ram TRX Might Be Back Sooner Than You Think

Ram has gone through a lot of changes in the last couple of years. Tim Kuniskis left, the brand killed off the V-8, and the high-powered TRX entered retirement. Two of those three things are back, with Kuniskis helping to usher the return of the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 to the…

Motor1 · Jul 22, 2025

The Hemi V-8 Is Back: ‘We Screwed Up,' Says Ram CEO

The Hemi-powered Ram 1500 is back, and it goes on sale this summer for the 2026 model year. It won't be the standard engine in the pickup, but if you're a cylinder counter and can't live without eight of them, it'll cost up to $1,200 to upgrade. Order books are…

Motor1 · Jun 5, 2025