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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Chrysler celebrates a century of motoring
Reaching 100 years in the automotive world is no small feat, and Chrysler has officially joined that rare club. Since 1925, the brand has played a significant role in shaping how Americans and much of the world drive. Here are some key milestones… Looking for a new or used Chrysler? Find it here with CARmag! Part of the Stellantis stable, the once locally available Chrysler has been around for more than 100 years after being founded on June 6 in Detroit by Walter Chrysler. To commemorate its anniversary, the American automaker has celebrated some of its past innovations, which include introducing the high-tech Chrysler Six back in the day, developing the legendary HEMI V8 and catalysing the minivan segment. To mark the milestone, the company recently brought together more than 1 500 employees at its Auburn Hills headquarters for a tribute that focused less on sheet metal and more on the people who've kept the brand moving forward. A time capsule, designed to resemble founder Walter P. Chrysler's machinist toolbox, was packed with mementoes, including old vehicle badges and original design sketches. It's a snapshot of how far the brand has come. Related: Buying Used: Chrysler 300C (2005 – 2015) The brand is stretching the festivities with community events that speak to the loyalty of its fan base. The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals in Pennsylvania and the famous Woodward Cruise in Detroit will showcase some of the brand's standout moments. Meanwhile, Chrysler is rolling out a seven-part video series online, highlighting the vehicles and tech that helped define its legacy. While much of Chrysler's story is rooted in the United States, the brand's footprint in South Africa is worth remembering, too. Chrysler began selling cars here in the early 20th century and went local in 1941 with an assembly plant in Cape Town. Durban followed in 1947, and by 1960, the American automaker had officially launched Chrysler South Africa. The Valiant, in particular, became a familiar name on local roads, helping the brand gain a solid following. Even though its direct presence in the country has shifted over the years, the influence it had on South Africa's motoring history remains clear. Now, the brand is looking ahead. Like most automakers, the company is grappling with how to honour its heritage while embracing the shift to electrification. Whether through muscle cars or electric drivetrains, the brand continues to navigate the industry with the kind of boldness that's defined its past 100 years. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Chrysler Celebrates a Century of Motoring appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dodge Is Reportedly Bringing Back The Hemi V8 And It Might Go In The New Charger, Despite Dodge Telling Me It Wouldn't
If a new report is to be believed, we have been hoodwinked, bamboozled, led astray, run amok and flat-out deceived by Dodge. There are now rumors from inside the company that engineers are actively working on bringing the HEMI V8 back to the Charger by 2026, despite the fact they told me a while ago it wasn't possible and they weren't interested. Still, the twin-turbo I6-powered Charger Sixpack is scheduled to come first. Production on the Sixpack is scheduled to start in May, and deliveries will begin this Summer, according to Mopar Insiders. While any internal-combustion-powered version of the Charger is welcome for its most loyal fans, real ones still want a V8 under its long hood. I mean, I get it. The new Charger Daytona is a good electric vehicle, but a V8 would probably take everything up a notch — even if performance suffers. The outlet also reported that, regardless of the Charger, Hemi production is ramping back up for vehicles like the Ram 1500 and Dodge Durango. In a recent interview with Mopar Insiders, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear had this to say: "If you look back across the last generation, you go through the engines between the Charger and the Challenger and the Magnum. We started out with a 3.5L V6, 6.1L V8, then a 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.4L, 6.2L, 6.2L Demon, 6.2L Redeye, 6.2L Demon 170. Do you know how many different powertrains, RWD and AWD, we had on those engines? This is a multi-energy platform that can accommodate all of that. This is just the first year, and you've got four powertrains that outperform every one that they're replacing, with standard AWD? We're just getting started. We're going to have a lot of fun." "We haven't disclosed that," McAlear said, when asked directly about a V8's return. "But one of the things that's encouraging is that with the change in leadership, you know, V8s are no longer a bad word around the company. But with anything, we still have to be compliant." Read more: Dodge Will Pay You $10 Per Horsepower To Buy A New Charger, Challenger, Or Durango It certainly sounds like Dodge is no stranger to adding powertrain options as vehicles get older. Now, it's sort of open season as car companies deal with a slower-than-expected EV adoption rate and the fact the U.S. President wants to do away with most of the environmental regulations that called time on those massive V8s in the first place. From a financial standpoint, I certainly get why Dodge would cram a Hemi V8 under the hood of the Charger, even if it violates the next-generation muscle car ethos it was trying to convey. The simple fact is Charger Daytonas aren't selling. They're piling up on dealer lots and getting huge discounts just to get them out the door. When I asked Dodge engineers about putting a V8 under the hood of a Charger, I was reassured multiple times that it simply wouldn't fit on Stellantis' STLA Large architecture. I suppose where there's a will there's a way, if this report from Mopar Insiders is to be believed. Jalopnik has reached out to Dodge for comment, and we will update this story when and if we get one. 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.
