A New Dodge V-8 Muscle Car Could Be Right Around the Corner: Report
Stellantis is reportedly investing $10 billion into US manufacturing over the next few years, with plans to revive the V-8 muscle car.
Dodge is so back. Following a brief push toward electrification under former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the American automaker is shifting gears once again. Dodge has scaled back its EV ambitions and is now looking to return to its roots with gas-powered performance cars—which could include a long-rumored V-8 muscle car.
A new report from Bloomberg adds fuel to the fire. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa will reportedly announce a significant expansion of its US manufacturing investment later this week, doubling the company’s original $5 billion commitment to a total of $10 billion over the next several years.
This new funding will support the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands specifically. The money will go toward reopening shuttered plants in Illinois and Michigan, hiring hundreds of workers, and—most notably—potentially developing a new V-8-powered muscle car. Hell yeah.
While nothing has been confirmed by Stellantis, Bloomberg‘s report notes the investment “could result in a new Dodge V-8 muscle car.”
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This isn’t the first time rumors of a Dodge V-8 revival have surfaced. Back in August, when asked whether a V-8 could theoretically fit under the hood of the new Charger, CEO Matt McAlear responded, “Don’t be surprised if it would fit.”
Since then, Dodge has canceled the high-performance Charger Banshee EV, which was expected to produce over 900 horsepower and lead the brand’s electric future. Instead, the company is shifting focus to the upcoming Charger Sixpack and sedan variants, streamlining its EV lineup to just a few core models.
There’s still no official confirmation of a new V-8 muscle car—but the writing is all over the wall.
Tesla’s Cheapest Model Y Is Here
Meet the new Tesla Model Y Standard, with a starting price of $41,630 with destination.
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By: Jeff Perez
Oct 7, at 3:18pm ET
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Tesla has introduced a new, lower-cost version of its best-selling SUV. The new Model Y Standard starts at $41,630, including destination fees—making it $5,000 cheaper than the previous base model.
Here’s a breakdown of the 2026 Model Y pricing structure (with destination and the mandatory $250 order fee included):
| Trim | Price | Range | 0-60 MPH |
| Tesla Model Y Standard | $41,630 | 321 Miles | 6.8 Seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Premium | $46,630 | 357 Miles | 5.4 Seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | $50,630 | 327 Miles | 4.6 Seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Performance | $59,130 | 306 Miles | 3.3 Seconds |
What You Get (And Don’t Get)
The new Model Y Standard is essentially a stripped-down version of Tesla’s popular electric SUV. To hit the lower price point, Tesla removed several premium features. Gone is the panoramic glass roof, leather seats, and front light bars—replaced with a metal roof, fabric upholstery, and simplified lighting.
Buyers will also have to make do without some comfort features. The steering wheel is manually adjustable, ventilation is removed from the front seats, and heated rear seats are no longer available. Tesla also ditched the 8.0-inch rear touchscreen, though the familiar 15.4-inch central touchscreen remains up front.
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The Model Y Standard rides on 18-inch wheels, with 19-inch wheels available for an additional $1,500. Paint options are limited to three basic colors: Stealth Grey (included), Pearl White (+$1,000), and Diamond Black (+$1,500).
Optional upgrades for the Model Y Standard include a tow hitch ($1,000) rated for up to 3,500 pounds, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for $8,000, and a high-speed home charger ($450), which adds about 44 miles of range every hour.
