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Dodge CEO Opens Up About New Charger Sixpack, Company’s Plans

As Dodge celebrated the official start of production of the 2026 Charger Sixpack Scat Pack at the Windsor assembly plant in Ontario on Tuesday, The Car Guide got the opportunity to speak with CEO Matt McAlear to discuss this new addition to the lineup, among other things. In case you …December 3, 2025

What is a Hemi Engine?

The return of the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500 —and the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in the Jeep Wrangler —for the 2026 model year has made plenty of headlines. Even though there are more modern and more powerful options like the twin-turbocharged six-cylinder Hurricane engine from Stellantis, many drivers …December 1, 2025

2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack: Putting Agility to the Test

Knoxville, Tennessee —Since its introduction into the electric arena, the Dodge Charger Daytona hasn’t exactly met expectations. Some will argue that the battery-powered American muscle car targets a more upscale audience, on top of being less practical than an SUV. However, there’s another explanation for those disappointing sales, and it …November 14, 2025

The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2025 According to Wards Auto

Five hybrid vehicles and four all-electric models have made it to U.S. magazine Wards Auto ’s latest ranking of the 10 best engines and propulsion systems. This means that, for the first time, only one conventional vehicle powered by a combustion engine is among the award winners. “Consumers are more …September 24, 2025

1999 Dodge Viper GTS: Less Venomous Than Anticipated

As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …September 24, 2025

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona: From the Track to the Road

As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …September 19, 2025

12 Fascinating Videos Showing the Evolution of Iconic Cars and Trucks

As you know, we at The Car Guide love to talk about classic cars and trucks. We even dedicate an entire section to them on our website, combining articles and photo galleries. It's always interesting to see how different models have evolved over the decades in terms of styling. For …July 29, 2025

Top 10 Most Powerful American SUVs in 2025

While the United States celebrates its Independence Day, the trade war with Canada continues, with tariffs and counter-tariffs complicating matters for car companies, their suppliers and dealers. But hey, the idea here is not to bore you with politics and economics. Instead, we simply want to highlight big-muscle vehicles that …July 4, 2025

10 Best and Worst Brands for Initial Quality in 2025 According to J.D. Power

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …June 27, 2025

7 Cars and Trucks That Only Exist in an Alternative Universe

Do automakers sometimes lack imagination? Are they really offering the vehicles consumers want and need? We at The Car Guide often ask ourselves these kinds of questions. And we're not alone. Many digital artists and illustrators have fun imagining what certain models would look like in some other configuration or …May 7, 2025

Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2025 According to WardsAuto

U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …April 25, 2025

Top 10 Least Fuel-Efficient Vehicles in 2025

Alongside electric powertrains, many automakers are still working to optimize the performance and efficiency of their combustion engines. On the other hand, some keep launching outrageous gas guzzlers that are every environmentalist’s nightmare. After compiling a list of the most fuel-efficient cars and most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market, we’ll …March 29, 2025

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Your Dodge Hornet or Alfa Romeo Tonale May Lose Its Brake Pedal

Some Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs may have a brake pedal defect that could cause it to fail and prevent the driver from applying the brakes, according to a new recall that was announced in recent days. More specifically, 1,068 units from the 2024 model year are affected …December 15, 2025

Gas-Powered 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Enters Production in Windsor

The all-new, gas-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack , which The Car Guide got the opportunity to test drive in Tennessee just a couple of weeks ago, officially began production on Tuesday at the Windsor assembly plant in Ontario. More specifically, we're talking about the two-door coupe in Scat Pack trim, …December 2, 2025

2026 NACTOY Awards: Meet the Finalists

Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show , the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2026 finalists. The winners will be crowned on January 14 at the opening of the North American …November 20, 2025

New Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak Comes With a V8

With the return of the HEMI V8 engine in Stellantis' long-term strategy for American brands, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Dodge Charger will soon be offered with a V8. However, before we get there, the brand's engineers must first find a way to fit the larger engine under the …October 31, 2025

Mopar’s SEMA Display to Include Two Performance-Focused Concepts

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas is right around the corner. This year’s event will feature a number of vehicles from Stellantis-owned Jeep , Dodge , Chrysler and Ram , not to mention the Mopar parts and accessories division. Obviously, the opportunity to celebrate the return …October 29, 2025

Nine Years Later, Dodge Recalls 20,000 Darts in Canada

Remember the Dodge Dart ? The company and many of its customers likely would rather forget about it. We're not talking about the original Dart, here, but rather the Fiat-derived compact sedan that was sold under that name from 2013 to 2016 in North America. Oddly enough, six brand new …October 20, 2025

Stellantis’ Latest EV Battery Breakthrough Sure Sounds Promising

Innovations in the field of electric vehicle batteries are coming thick and fast, and they come in a variety of forms, too. While we wait for future solid-state batteries with revolutionary efficiency and range, a new breakthrough from Stellantis recently caught our attention. Through a partnership with Saft, a subsidiary …September 26, 2025

Two Vehicle Factories in Ontario Now Breathing a Sigh of Relief

Amid slowing demand for electric vehicles and the economic upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, Detroit’s Big Three have had to revise some of their plans, at the expense of their manufacturing operations in Canada. However, two Stellantis and General Motors factories in Ontario had fairly good news …September 10, 2025

2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK: The Gas-Powered Charger is Back!

It's finally here! Dodge is bringing back the combustion engine under the hood of its legendary Charger. Dubbed SIXPACK, it references the 1970 Charger, whose engine was equipped with three dual-barrel carburetors. Today, it's the 3.0-litre, twin-turbo Hurricane six-cylinder engine that powers the beast, and it comes in two configurations. August 8, 2025

There Are 6 Million Ways to Customize Your 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak

Despite being 15 years old, the current-generation Dodge Durango is still enjoying plenty of success and will return for 2026 , as we reported in May. Today, the company announced that customers will be able to choose from more than six million customization combinations when they opt for the new …August 8, 2025

J.D. Power Reveals Most Appealing and Satisfying Car Brands in 2025

New vehicle owner satisfaction continues to increase and these owners are more passionate about their vehicles than ever. That’s the main takeaway from J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released this week, based on responses from nearly 100,000 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who …July 25, 2025

2026 Dodge Hornet Production for Canada, U.S. to Be Postponed

Dodge ’s three-vehicle lineup will be reduced to two as Stellantis delays production of the Dodge Hornet for the 2026 model year. This small crossover has been manufactured in Italy alongside its cousin, the Alfa Romeo Tonale , since launching three years ago. However, the newly imposed 25% U.S. tariffs …July 15, 2025

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