August 2022

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept previews electrified future



(August 20, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge is taking a giant step forward on the performance brand’s road to an electrified future, revealing the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, a perception-shattering concept that reimagines what a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) can be. The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept offers a glimpse at the brand’s electric future through a vehicle that drives like a Dodge, looks like a Dodge and sounds like Dodge.

Two Beetles in the snow



Two mid-60s Volkswagen Beetle survivors were discovered in Nevada on a snowy afternoon. The German Beetle was one of the most popular imports through the '60s. More than 21.5 million Beetles were sold from its inception in 1938 through 2003. In 1965, its air-cooled 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine made 53 horsepower.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)

Acura Precision EV Concept previews future design language



(August 19, 2022) Acura has debuted the Acura Precision EV Concept previewing the performance brand’s future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a dynamically styled all-electric SUV. Once again showcasing the performance brand’s design direction during Monterey Car Week, one of the world’s top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts, the concept model was created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles to push the boundaries of Acura design and technology, showcasing Acura’s future vision of electrified vehicles with distinct manual and full driving automation experiences.  

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid will start at $39,785



(August 18, 2022) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia has announced pricing for the all-new 2023 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), the first plug-in variant of the brand’s longest running nameplate, starting at $39,785 including destination charge for the X-Line AWD. Prices top out at $44,285 for the X-Line Prestige AWD. The Sportage PHEV completes the electrified Sportage lineup and follows in the footsteps of the recently launched EV6 and the Sorento HEV and PHEV. 



2,243-horsepower DEUS Vayanne electric hypercar at Pebble Beach



(August 18, 2022) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.  — Following its world debut in New York and a whirlwind, multi-month European exhibition tour, the DEUS Vayanne returns to America to grace the Concept Car Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21. Following its appearance at Pebble Beach, the Vayanne heads to the United Kingdom for Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance, scheduled for Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.

All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet unlocks gateway to Dodge muscle



(August 18, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge is introducing the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, delivering the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle (CUV) under $30,000. The 2023 Dodge Hornet disrupts the fast-growing CUV segment, building buzz with a distinctive Dodge combination of muscular styling wrapped around best-in-class standard performance from a multi-energy powertrain roster and a swarm of class-exclusive performance features.

2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat returns to lineup with 710 hp



(August 17, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is back for 2023 model year and ready to reclaim its rightful mantle as the most powerful SUV on the planet. The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat loses nothing in its rebirth, once again fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque.

Dodge announces third-party Challenger convertible modifications



(August 17, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich.  — Dodge dealers are making it easy for 2022 Dodge Challenger customers to add a convertible top to the world’s quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car. Dodge dealerships will offer an expedited ordering process for third-party convertible modifications through Drop Top Customs, the oldest convertible coach builder in the U.S. The new, integrated transportation ordering process allows customers to place third-party orders and pick up finished vehicles through participating Dodge dealers.