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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Edmunds' Long-Term Dodge Charger EV Accelerated By Itself, Which Isn't Good
Earlier this year, Edmunds spent almost $86,000 to add an all-electric "Redeye" red Dodge Charger Daytona to its long-term test fleet. Just as a reminder, many consumer evaluation sites like Edmunds maintain long-term fleets. The idea is to understand the actual ownership experience, rather than simply driving the vehicle around for a week and creating a review. The Charger Daytona is a big deal for Dodge, as it proposes to translate the uniquely internal-combustion legacy of this storied muscle car to the new age of electrification. Unfortunately, Edmunds' testers have reported a major issue: their car accelerated when it wasn't supposed to. They don't know why, and this isn't good. Evidently, the Charger started to throw some warning lights, lost regenerative braking, and then began to increase speed while the driver wasn't stomping on the accelerator. Luckily, the Charger didn't tap into its full 670 horsepower (Edmunds went for the Scat Pack performance package), sending the driver and his son in the passenger seat back to the future. Read more: The 2025 Land District Might Kick Off A New-Era Of American Moto I emailed Dodge for comment and will update when I hear back, but I have a pretty good idea of what's going on here. For the record – and Edmunds also noted this – owners in Dodge forums have claimed to experience this glitch, so Dodge knows about it. My following analysis is speculative, but based on my time at an electric vehicle startup. Cars have been heavily computerized for decades, but EVs are a completely different ball game. The key distinction is that internal-combustion technologies were developed and largely perfected during the analog era, with various computer systems bolted on later, as the electronic architecture of vehicles evolved. Modern EVs, by contrast, have always been digital, with computer modules controlling just about everything. It's probably a software issue, because the whole thing is run by software. As our president so eloquently put it while checking out a Tesla Model S back in March, "everything's computer." Back in the day, if something glitched on your old gas-burning car, you went to the dealership and they plugged in some proprietary diagnostics to fix it. But in 2025, EVs are connected 24/7, so chances are pretty good that Dodge has accessed the vehicle logs for Edmunds' Charger and is remotely evaluating what went wrong. Edmunds performed a basic reset to regain full control of their Charger (not a full reboot, however). The problem hasn't recurred. But if you visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's site and review the page on the Dodge Charger EV, you'll find that although there have been no complaints, nor any investigations or recalls announced, there have been 25 manufacturer communications, mainly regarding the electrical system. The root cause here is likely some sort of software conflict, or an electrical system miscommunication with a critical drivetrain component and triggering an error or series of errors. The startup I worked for wrestled with these problems, and we were hardly alone: despite copious presale testing, required by regulators for certification, it seems that almost every EV endures software bugs. Even Tesla, pioneers of over-the-air updates to solve problems, had a gaggle of glitches and recalls with the Cybertruck. The good news is that the fix is often quite straightforward, a matter of reprogramming one supplier's software to get along better with another's. If the fix isn't at the level of a simple software update, then the automaker will typically advise NHTSA and initiate a recall. Not that I'm making excuses for Dodge; unintended acceleration is scary! But we are only just entering the era of the "software defined vehicle" and are at the early stages of learning what goes wrong with EVs. And because they are so mechanically simple, it's often the digital code that is causing trouble. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Edmunds' Long-Term Dodge Charger EV Accelerated By Itself, Which Isn't Good
Earlier this year, Edmunds spent almost $86,000 to add an all-electric "Redeye" red Dodge Charger Daytona to its long-term test fleet. Just as a reminder, many consumer evaluation sites like Edmunds maintain long-term fleets. The idea is to understand the actual ownership experience, rather than simply driving the vehicle around for a week and creating a review. The Charger Daytona is a big deal for Dodge, as it proposes to translate the uniquely internal-combustion legacy of this storied muscle car to the new age of electrification. Unfortunately, Edmunds' testers have reported a major issue: their car accelerated when it wasn't supposed to. They don't know why, and this isn't good. Evidently, the Charger started to throw some warning lights, lost regenerative braking, and then began to increase speed while the driver wasn't stomping on the accelerator. Luckily, the Charger didn't tap into its full 670 horsepower (Edmunds went for the Scat Pack performance package), sending the driver and his son in the passenger seat back to the future. Read more: The 2025 Land District Might Kick Off A New-Era Of American Moto I emailed Dodge for comment and will update when I hear back, but I have a pretty good idea of what's going on here. For the record – and Edmunds also noted this – owners in Dodge forums have claimed to experience this glitch, so Dodge knows about it. My following analysis is speculative, but based on my time at an electric vehicle startup. Cars have been heavily computerized for decades, but EVs are a completely different ball game. The key distinction is that internal-combustion technologies were developed and largely perfected during the analog era, with various computer systems bolted on later, as the electronic architecture of vehicles evolved. Modern EVs, by contrast, have always been digital, with computer modules controlling just about everything. It's probably a software issue, because the whole thing is run by software. As our president so eloquently put it while checking out a Tesla Model S back in March, "everything's computer." Back in the day, if something glitched on your old gas-burning car, you went to the dealership and they plugged in some proprietary diagnostics to fix it. But in 2025, EVs are connected 24/7, so chances are pretty good that Dodge has accessed the vehicle logs for Edmunds' Charger and is remotely evaluating what went wrong. Edmunds performed a basic reset to regain full control of their Charger (not a full reboot, however). The problem hasn't recurred. But if you visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's site and review the page on the Dodge Charger EV, you'll find that although there have been no complaints, nor any investigations or recalls announced, there have been 25 manufacturer communications, mainly regarding the electrical system. The root cause here is likely some sort of software conflict, or an electrical system miscommunication with a critical drivetrain component and triggering an error or series of errors. The startup I worked for wrestled with these problems, and we were hardly alone: despite copious presale testing, required by regulators for certification, it seems that almost every EV endures software bugs. Even Tesla, pioneers of over-the-air updates to solve problems, had a gaggle of glitches and recalls with the Cybertruck. The good news is that the fix is often quite straightforward, a matter of reprogramming one supplier's software to get along better with another's. If the fix isn't at the level of a simple software update, then the automaker will typically advise NHTSA and initiate a recall. Not that I'm making excuses for Dodge; unintended acceleration is scary! But we are only just entering the era of the "software defined vehicle" and are at the early stages of learning what goes wrong with EVs. And because they are so mechanically simple, it's often the digital code that is causing trouble. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Motor 1
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Stellantis Delays the Electric Ram 1500 and Ramcharger Again
It's been over two years since Ram revealed the 1500 REV. It was supposed to hit dealerships in the United States by late 2024, but Stellantis pushed back the electric truck's launch to 2025. The Ramcharger with its range-extending V-6 broke cover about a year and a half ago and was scheduled to go on sale in late 2024. That didn't happen either, as the launch was postponed to 2025. Now, the two models have been pushed back yet again. You'll have to wait until the first quarter of 2026 to get behind the wheel of the Ramcharger. Stellantis says it needs more time to finalize the product by 'extending the quality validation period' to iron out kinks. As if that wasn't bad enough, the 1500 REV now has an on-sale date of summer 2027. When it does eventually arrive, the purely electric truck will be a 2028MY in the United States. In an email to Crain's Detroit Business , Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson explained the latest 1500 REV delay as a response to 'slowing consumer demand for half-ton BEV pickups.' The 1500 REV was initially meant to precede the Ramcharger, but the rollout order was reversed last year. By the time the electric truck reaches customers, more than four years will have passed since its debut in February 2023. The Ramcharger , which premiered in November 2023, is now expected to launch in Q1 2026, just over two years after its debut, assuming there are no further delays. Both pickups will be built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, where Stellantis is investing $235.5 million to prepare the facility for production. This will be the automaker's first U.S. factory to build a fully electric vehicle. The Dodge Charger Daytona is assembled in Brampton, Ontario; the Jeep Wagoneer S in Toluca, Mexico; and the slow-selling Fiat 500e is imported from Turin, Italy. Catch Up With Ram Trucks: The Ram 1500 Express Is Back, and It's Surprisingly Cheap Hell Yeah: The Ram TRX Could Return Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Crain's Detroit Business Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
CBC
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
One-week shutdown hits Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor
The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant will shut down next week as the trade war with the U.S. drags on, but the company isn't pointing to tariffs as the reason behind the closure. LouAnn Gosselin, head of communications for Stellantis in Canada, says the change relates to the plant's transition to building 2026 models. "As the company prepares for the upcoming launch of the 2026 model year Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Grand Caravan/Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Charger Daytona, we are adjusting production at the Windsor Assembly Plant in order to complete the build out of the 2025 model year vehicles," Gosselin said. The plant is closed for the week beginning May 5, and the company said it will "continue to monitor the situation." Unifor Local 444, which represents workers at the plant, also announced the shutdown on Thursday. "We will keep you informed as more information becomes available regarding the following weeks," the union said on social media. The union did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Production at the facility was paused for two weeks last month after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported vehicles, but the plant reopened on April 22. Trump has since enacted some measures to offer automakers some relief. U.S. tariffs on foreign parts are set to kick in on May 3.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Global News
Stellantis auto plant in Ontario set for another week-long shutdown
A major Ontario auto plant is set to shut down again for a week beginning Monday because it is 'adjusting' production to launch a new model, as the threat of tariffs from the United States continues to disrupt the province's auto industry. The Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., will be closed for a week beginning May 5, a closure that comes on the heels of a two-week closure in April. Stellantis, which employs thousands of auto workers in southwestern Ontario, confirmed the shutdown in a brief statement to Global News, suggesting it was related to the launch of a new vehicle. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A spokesperson said it was 'adjusting production' in Windsor ahead of the launch of the 2026 models of several vehicles, including the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger Daytona. 'As a result, the plant will observe a down week the week of May 5,' they said. 'We will continue to monitor the situation.' Story continues below advertisement The company did not immediately respond to follow-up questions asking if the closure was tariff-related in any way. Global News also contacted Unifor, which represents workers at the plant, for comment. The short-term closure comes with fears high for Ontario's auto industry as U.S. President Donald Trump levels tariffs on all foreign-made cars and threatens to increase and vary the levies. Trump has repeatedly said he doesn't want to import vehicles made in Canada or Mexico and would prefer to see them assembled in the United States. That threat was a central theme in February's snap election, when the Progressive Conservatives promised tens of billions in stimulus funding to help workers and areas hit by tariff layoffs. Since the election, the government has announced $11 billion in wage deferrals for businesses. Alongside the Stellantis shutdown, an electric delivery vehicle plant run by GM in Ingersoll, Ont., has faced layoffs.
