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Toronto Star
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year
Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year, saying it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. However, the company said it is continuing to produce other versions of the electric Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Stellantis said there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The postponement is unsurprising, said automotive analyst Daniel Ross, who called the Dodge Charger R/T model 'a tough vehicle to sell in the market.' 'A two-door electric vehicle in this market and this climate for affordability is a really tough sell,' said Ross, senior manager of auto industry insights at Canadian Black Book. 'In the enthusiast niche of the market, EVs are a tough sell in general. I think a lot of consumers in this part of the market bleed gasoline. It's not necessarily an electric vehicle's haven for adoption.' Dodge lists the starting price of the model at $57,790 on its website. 'Riveting horsepower, incredible torque, and modern tech come together for pure muscle car performance,' the page reads. But Ross said the Charger Daytona R/T model is a lower-performance version compared with the Charger Daytona Scat Pack model, which Stellantis said it will continue to produce uninterrupted. The postponement of Daytona R/T production comes as automakers work to adapt to U.S. tariffs on the sector. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Stellantis halted work at its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April. Ross said domestic manufacturers like Stellantis have been hit hard by tariffs, which likely contributed to the company's decision on the postponement. He said Stellantis probably also determined it was more difficult to sell the Daytona R/T model in the current market due to the unavailability of certain federal incentives. In January, the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program was paused as Ottawa said it had fully committed the funds it allocated for it. The program, launched in 2019, offered consumers who buy or lease an eligible zero-emission vehicle with an incentive of up to $5,000 for longer-range plug-in hybrid vehicles or up to $2,500 for shorter range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The absence of those incentives have 'put more pressure on this specific trim and really has required some hard questions to be asked,' said Ross. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'I don't think anyone has the answers of how this car makes sense in this market today,' he said. 'There is hope for EVs overall moving forward, but if you take the EV in comparison to the vehicle enthusiast mindset, this is the last vehicle that should be electrified. The earlier it comes down the line, the less takers you're going to have.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025.
Global News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Global News
Stellantis delays production of one of its vehicles at Windsor, Ont. plant
Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year as it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. However, the company says it is continuing to produce other versions of the popular Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Stellantis says there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. The postponement at the Stellantis plant comes as automakers work to adapt to the U.S. tariffs on the sector. Stellantis halted work its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April.
Toronto Sun
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Stellantis postponing Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year
There will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility, Stellantis says Published May 22, 2025 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 1 minute read The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant is shown on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Photo by DAN JANISSE / Postmedia WINDSOR — Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year as it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account However, the company says it is continuing to produce other versions of the popular Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Stellantis says there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. The postponement at the Stellantis plant comes as automakers work to adapt to the U.S. tariffs on the sector. Stellantis halted work its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April. Sunshine Girls Columnists Columnists Sunshine Girls World
Winnipeg Free Press
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year
WINDSOR – Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year as it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. However, the company says it is continuing to produce other versions of the popular Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Stellantis says there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. The postponement at the Stellantis plant comes as automakers work to adapt to the U.S. tariffs on the sector. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Stellantis halted work its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year
WINDSOR — Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year as it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. However, the company says it is continuing to produce other versions of the popular Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Stellantis says there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. The postponement at the Stellantis plant comes as automakers work to adapt to the U.S. tariffs on the sector. Stellantis halted work its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
