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USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
2026 Dodge Charger returns to its roots, ditches EV-only strategy
Dodge has unveiled its gas-powered Dodge Charger, two years after killing the previous generation of its petrol-powered muscle car and opting instead for an electrified powertrain. At a media event hosted recently by Dodge, brand representatives showed off the upcoming gas-powered Charger, which houses a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine the brand calls "Sixpack." The new Charger — available in two- and four-door variants — will come in two power levels: a 420-horsepower RT, and a tuned-up 550-horsepower Scat Pack. The car is catered to the gearhead customer base Dodge has cultivated, even without a V8. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said Dodge is "targeting" a 3.9-second 0-60 time for the high-output version of the car, which has a top speed of 177 mph. The vehicle looks nearly identical to its electrified counterpart. The largest differences in the new vehicle are on the front end, with a hood scoop reading "SIXPACK" and the absence of the "R-wing" front end spoiler, a prominent feature of the electrified Charger. In case you missed it: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the first to top $200,000 Slow response to EV When Dodge pivoted to an electrified version of its popular muscle car, the brand faced criticism and slow sales. The Charger, previously known for housing V8 engines and pushing some serious power, became an EV in 2024. The electrified muscle car was not quickly embraced by buyers. Offered in a high-performance Daytona level and a standard RT level, the vehicles stuck around on dealership lots. Earlier this year, Dodge announced it would be putting the RT Charger on hiatus, offering only the 630-horsepower Daytona Scat Pack model. Halfway through 2025, Dodge's parent company, Stellantis, reported that 4,299 electric Chargers had been sold in the United States. The details These are the details to know about the new gas-powered Dodge Charger: Liam Rappleye covers Stellantis and the UAW for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him: LRappleye@
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fatal early morning crash halts westbound I-696 near 11 Mile
Interstate 696 heading westbound was closed early Sunday morning near 11 Mile Road after a fatal crash around 7:30 a.m. Reports indicated there was one fatality in the crash. Traffic along I-696 heading westbound slowed to a crawl as Michigan State Police troopers addressed the scene. Michigan Department of Transportation announced on X at 9:50 a.m. Sunday that the crash had been cleared. It is unclear what caused the crash. Long-term closure details: Construction project to close parts of eastbound I-696 until 2027: What to know Closure Impacts: I-696 roadwork will mean detours for thousands as businesses, residents weigh impact The crash on I-696 comes one day before the final phase of the "Restore the Reuther" roadwork project, which will shut down some lanes of the freeway. Officials initially planned to begin work Friday but pushed it to Monday in response to the weather. Contact Liam Rappleye: LRappleye@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Fatal car crash near 11 Mile Road on westbound I-696 halts traffic
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fatal early morning crash halts westbound I-696 near 11 Mile
Interstate 696 heading westbound was closed early Sunday morning near 11 Mile Road after a fatal crash around 7:30 a.m. Reports indicated there was one fatality in the crash. Traffic along I-696 heading westbound slowed to a crawl as Michigan State Police troopers addressed the scene. Michigan Department of Transportation announced on X at 9:50 a.m. Sunday that the crash had been cleared. It is unclear what caused the crash. Long-term closure details: Construction project to close parts of eastbound I-696 until 2027: What to know Closure Impacts: I-696 roadwork will mean detours for thousands as businesses, residents weigh impact The crash on I-696 comes one day before the final phase of the "Restore the Reuther" roadwork project, which will shut down some lanes of the freeway. Officials initially planned to begin work Friday but pushed it to Monday in response to the weather. Contact Liam Rappleye: LRappleye@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Fatal car crash near 11 Mile Road on westbound I-696 halts traffic
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Michigan saw more than 6 inches of snowfall in some areas. Where it fell
After a Winter Storm Warning and a "coast to coast" snowstorm forecast, Michiganders are waking up with a few inches of snow in their yards. With snowfall coming intermittently — and a majority of it overnight — Michigan saw 1-5 inches of snow in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service While the bulk of this weekend's snow has already fallen, officials at the National Weather Service said more snow may fall on Sunday. Here's what to know. Lake Orion: 6.4 Richmond: 6.1 Honor: 5.7 Devils Lake: 4.7 Goodrich: 4.5 Waters: 4.2 Bad Axe: 4.1 Port Huron: 4 Chelsea: 3.9 Flint: 3.7 Menominee: 3.6 Berkley: 3.5 Columbus: 3.3 Detroit: 3.2 Saline: 3.2 Higgins Lake: 3 Luzerne: 3 Battle Creek: 2.6 Shelby Township: 2.5 Williamston: 2.5 Ann Arbor: 2.3 Shepherd: 2 Washington: 1.9 Bay City: 1.9 Ovid: 1.7 Romulus: 1.6 Roseville: 1.6 Big Rapids: 1.5 Macomb Township: 1.5 Peck: 1.5 Delwin: 1.4 Sterling Heights: 1.4 White Lake: 1.2 Hastings: 1.1 Bay City: 1 Bellevue: 1 Bloomfield: 1 The National Weather Service said an additional 1-4 inches of snowfall is expected today, with the eastern Thumb seeing the highest accumulation. Temperatures are expected to be well below normal early to midweek next week, the weather service says. Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram (@detroitfreepress), TikTok (@detroitfreepress), YouTube (@DetroitFreePress), Twitter/X (@freep), and LinkedIn, and like us on Facebook (@detroitfreepress). Contact Amy Huschka: ahuschka@ or follow her on Twitter/X (@aetmanshuschka). Contact Liam Rappleye: LRappleye@ Support local journalism. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan saw more than 6 inches of snow with more on way. Where it fell
