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For the record, I am not a fan of sporty SUVs.

Dodge is reentering the compact SUV market with the all-new Hornet. Using a historic nameplate from its past, the Hornet is a sportier SUV that trades in a bit practicality for personality. It can come with a choice of drivetrains, making either 268 hp or 288 hp. 

The Dodge Charger lineup expands for 2026 with the introduction of the gas-powered, entry-level SIXPACK R/T. Moving away from the all-electric variants and higher-tier performance models previously introduced, this edition aims to capture a wider audience. In evaluating this new muscle car, Mike Schlee shared his driving impressions, detailing how the vehicle balances performance, practicality, and value. Based entirely on Mike's firsthand analysis, here are the three major pros and two notable cons of the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK R/T.

Sometimes, automakers have holes in their lineups bigger than Van Halen did in 1985.

The 2026 Dodge Durango GT Plus may be one of the oldest SUVs in its segment, but age alone doesn't tell the whole story. After spending a week with the V6-powered model, Managing Editor Mike Schlee found that Dodge's three-row SUV still brings plenty to the table. While some competitors offer newer platforms and more modern driving dynamics, the Durango continues to stand out with its styling, practicality, and user-friendly design.

Solid-state batteries have long been hyped as a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, promising faster charging, greater energy density, and improved efficiency.

Before I undertake this review, let’s address the detractors. Yes, the Dodge Durango is old. The current generation of the SUV has been on sale long enough now that it could apply for a driving learner’s permit in most states. But just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s past its prime. Vehicles don’t have expiration dates, and the fact is, there’s still a lot to like about the Durango: not just the ridiculous torque monster V8 engines. To prove this point, I grabbed a 2026 Dodge Durango GT Plus (with the V6) for a week’s worth of evaluation.

Dodge’s next halo performance car is beginning to emerge from the shadows, and if the early details are accurate, it could become the brand’s most ambitious sports coupe since the Viper. Known as the Copperhead SRT, the upcoming two-door is expected to arrive before the end of the decade as a high-performance flagship designed to sit above the Charger and showcase the full might of Dodge’s performance division.

The 2026 Dodge Charger Six Pack marks the return of gasoline power to the Charger lineup, joining the all-electric Daytona as part of Dodge's new approach to the muscle car segment. After spending time behind the wheel of the Hurricane-powered Charger Six Pack Scat Pack, Greg came away impressed by how closely it captures the traditional muscle car experience while bringing the Charger into a new era. Here are five key takeaways from his drive.

Dodge is making a huge change to the all-electric Charger Daytona for 2027, and it will be hard for many buyers to ignore.

Dodge may finally be preparing a true flagship performance car again, and this time it looks like the brand is reaching back into its Viper-era playbook for inspiration.

The annals of American history are full of truck-based sport utility vehicles like the Dodge Ramcharger. Today, traditional body-on-frame SUVs have lost favor in the face of stiff competition from car-based crossovers, but there are still some rough-and-tumble trucky SUVs on the market.

Stellantis, or more specifically Dodge and Jeep, are recalling 20,271 versions of the 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. The problem has to do with the display screens. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, which causes a bunch of non-compliances with federal safety standards since so much of a vehicle's functionality is tied into display screens these days.

Stellantis, specifically the company's Dodge and Jeep brands, are recalling over 20,000 examples of the 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona. Within these two all-electric vehicles, a software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. More than just limiting the driver from being able to see what the vehicle is doing, some critical systems, including those for safety, may also fail to operate.

If there's an automotive company that ever feels like it's in a state of permanent flux, that brand is Stellantis. The group never really feels settled, possibly a consequence of CEO shakeups and ever-evolving markets.

Stellantis and Dodge were really hedging their bets when they developed the 8th-generation Charger.

Inside, Dodge has carried the theme further with a custom cabin. The Durango A250 features Black Laguna leather upholstery with embossed American flag detailing in the seats. Blue accents show through the perforations, while Demonic Red seatbelts and red-and-white contrast stitching add to the visual punch.

In an era where efficiency is supposed to be driving the narrative, there’s still one irreconcilable factor that refuses to go away: sound.

Dodge is reintroducing the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 in a new Durango variant that delivers the syncopated V8 performance you love at a significantly lower price point than before.

Dodge is continuing to lean into bold styling and personalization with its reborn Charger, adding a new exterior finish for 2026 that aims to stand out without shouting too loudly.

Following the new-generation Dodge Charger’s all-electric introduction a year ago, the first two gas-powered models of the coupe and sedan have finally arrived. These new cars are designated under the SIXPACK sub-family, and as the name suggests, both the 2026 R/T and Scat Pack are powered by Dodge’s 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 Hurricane engine.

Stowe, VT - Third time is the charm. This cliché may hold a lot of water when it comes to the new Dodge Charger. First introduced as the Daytona Scat Pack over a year ago, the 630 hp all-electric large sedan was very impressive during our first drive. But that car was always going to be a niche product with a limited market. What we were really waiting for was the gas-powered, SIXPACK variants.  

According to new reports, Dodge has started development work on a Hellcat-powered version of the current-generation Charger.

Stellantis has confirmed it plans to build more than 100,000 Hemi V8 engines in 2026, a huge increase that indicates the automaker understands there is still very real demand for traditional V8 power, even as turbocharged six-cylinders take up more space in modern lineups.

Our Take: Just do it.

It sounds like Dodge is keen on offering shoppers a V8-powered Charger, but the automaker is having trouble seeing a real business case for the old 5.7-liter Hemi.

It's another year of exciting new metal across all segments, and here are the ones we're most excited about.

Let’s say you’ve got an insatiable appetite for speed but you also have other responsibilities like three kids, a golden retriever, volunteer work on weekends and other domestic duties.

After announcing earlier this year that the Durango would become an all-V8 affair, Dodge has reversed course. The now familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is returning as the base engine in the Durango GT, bringing a lower point of entry and giving rental car agencies a popular option.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – There’s an old Kenny Chesney song that opens with the narrative of a man in the ubiquitous Virginia is for Lovers T-shirt. The subject has a bible in his left hand and a bottle in the other. If Kenny’s right, all we really get is the sunshine and our name. And when it starts to rain, you sure as hell better have a sense of humor.

Dodge is just teasing us now—the automaker is bringing the V8 Charger back for SEMA 2025, meet the Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff, proof that a Hemi V8 fits under the hood of America's latest muscle car.

With the debut of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Stellantis has unveiled its newest gasoline engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder called the Hurricane 4, marking the latest evolution in the automaker’s internal combustion lineup. The Hurricane 4 is designed to deliver six-cylinder performance from a compact, efficient package and replace the aging Global Medium Engine.

After a short-lived electrification push under former CEO Carlos Tavares, Stellantis is once again embracing its American brand's gasoline roots, with a new report suggesting a new V8 car could be just around the corner.

The American arm of Stellantis has filed a patent for what the company calls a high performance three motor electric drive. Having one, or even two electric motors on a single axle is common, but housing three separate power units is unusual.

Dodge knows how to butter its own bread. The automaker is maximizing the profit potential of the Durango lineup, making Hemi power standard across the board.

Dodge has released full pricing and specifications for the gas-powered 2026 Charger Sixpack, giving us a clear picture of what to expect when the brand’s turbo-six muscle car hits showrooms.

The Ghost of 1968 Inspires, But Remains In The Past

DETROIT—Gasoline is once again pulsing through the Dodge Charger’s veins. Dodge officially took the covers off the 2026 Charger Sixpack today, revealing the coupe and sedan models powered by six-cylinder engines.

Remember when the Durango Hellcat was supposed to be a limited one-year production special? Yeah, well, it's still alive, and for 2026 Dodge just pulled the wraps off the most customizable version of the muscle SUV it's ever built: the Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak.

It’s official—the Ram 1500 TRX is returning. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the high-performance truck’s revival during the company’s Q2 financial call, calling out the truck's strong profit margins and fan-favorite status.

Stellantis is accelerating production of its gasoline-powered Dodge Charger models at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, a strategic pivot back to internal combustion engines welcomed by enthusiasts.

Yes, you read that right. The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, noted for its controversial, and very loud Fratzonic exhaust system, is being recalled for being too quiet. In fairness this has nothing to do with the chambered speaker Fratzonic system that can emit an ear piercing 126 decibels.

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is facing questions regarding unintended acceleration after a troubling claim from Edmunds. This joins a growing list of issues facing Charger Daytona owners documented through the AutoGuide forum network.

Dodge announced that the Durango will return for another year, retaining its multiple V8 powertrain options.

We're one of the first to get behind the wheel of the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack 4-Door. Having driven the coupe previously, what's this car like?

Dodge has decided the four-door Charger Daytona EV won't go on sale until the latter half of 2025. The adjustment means the four-door electric sedan will debut as a 2026 model year vehicle—same as the internal-combustion Charger Sixpack.

Stellantis and Massachusetts-based Factorial Energy have successfully validated a new semi-solid-state battery cell, with plans to begin real-world testing in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs starting in 2026.

The Dodge Durango will reportedly remain in production through 2028, extending its lifecycle to 17 years—an absurdly long run for a modern SUV.

Dodge’s transition to electric power is going about as well as you imagined. Sales data for Q1 2025 show the brand sold more discontinued Chargers and Challengers than its all-new Charger Daytona EV, validating the question of why the battery-powered replacement came first.

Dodge engineers are reportedly working on reacclimating the new Charger with Hemi V8 power, potentially reviving one of the brand's most recognizable vehicles. The play would follow the rollout of the Hurricane inline-six-powered Sixpack variants, which are set to hit the street this summer. Production of the Charger Daytona EV is already in full swing.

You've heard it before— the Hemi V8 may not be gone for good. According to the latest report, Stellantis is preparing to restart production of several Hemi V8 engine variants as early as this summer at its Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan.

Dodge has been inexplicably steadfast in its push toward an electrified future, but recent comments from CEO Matt McAlear suggest the brand is considering dropping a V8 in the new Charger.

Dodge has confirmed that the new combustion-powered Charger Sixpack will finally reach dealerships by the summer of 2025.

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann revealed a series of significant U.S. investment plans during a meeting with President Donald Trump.

The first all-electric vehicles from Dodge and Jeep are finally making their way to U.S. dealerships following delays caused by software-related issues.

Republican Senator-Elect Bernie Moreno is pushing Stellantis to return its American brands to American hands.

The 2024 Dodge Charger is a completely new take on the classic nameplate. Although gasoline powered versions are on their way next year, to start we are driving the all-electric Daytona. Two models are available at launch, the R/T and the Scat Pack. Both feature dual motors and all-wheel drive standard and will initially come as a two-door coupe.

Can an electric vehicle stir one’s soul? Can it indulge that child within us that never grew up? Can it be a muscle car? Can it make noise?

Carlos Tavares' recent departure from Stellantis has revealed a series of missteps that left the automaker reeling.