New 2020 Dodge Charger GT all-wheel drive (AWD) features class-exclusive all-wheel-drive system with active transfer case and front-axle disconnect, delivering year-round performance combined with muscle car stylingDodge Dodge is taking its all-wheel-drive family sedan and injecting it with the style and presence of the Charger GT, to make a much more aggressive winter warrior.The AWDs car fascia now mimics that of the GT, with a wider and lower rear splitter, more angular headlights, a functional hood scoop, and projector LED fog lamps.Four 19-inch aluminum wheels replace the standard 17-inch units, wrapped in all-season performance tires (which youll probably want to swap for real snow tires).Around the back is a performance spoiler, and to make sure you dont smash it up, a ParkView rear backup camera and ParkSense park assist. Powering this new Charger GT is FCAs venerable Pentastar V6 engine, which makes 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels thanks to an active transfer case and front-axle disconnect. The rear axle receives the power 100 per cent of the time, until sensors on the front wheels deem the need to engage all-wheel-drive.All-wheel-drive can also be engaged full-time by pushing the Sport button, which also sharpens shifts, and holds the revs higher for more performance-oriented driving.Inside the vehicle are Houndstooth high-bolstered performance seats to keep you in place, as well as a Dark Dub Plate instrument panel. Dodge Performance Pages with an 8.4-inch Uconnect screen is also included.Through the Performance Pages, the driver can activate the Super Track Pak, which enables launch control features, and displays visible performance information such as reaction times, zero-to-60-mph times, a G-force indicator and lap times. For the first time, the Charger GT AWD takes the Charger’s fierce performance exterior and features, including performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler, high-bolstered seats and performance steering wheel with paddle shifters, and mixes it up with all-weather capable all-wheel drive on America’s only four-door muscle car Dodge Traction control can also be turned off completely, for drifting according to FCA. Yes, the companys endorsing getting a little sideways sometimes.The 2020 Dodge Charger GT starts at $43,895, and will arrive at dealers in the first quarter of
Origin: Dodge adds GT muscle-car styling to its AWD Charger
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News Roundup: A murdered Dodge Charger, a resurrected Hellcat and a Raptor-rivaling Chevy
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the biggest breaking stories on Driving.ca from this past week. Get caught up and ready to get on with the weekend, because it’s hard keeping pace in a digital traffic jam.Here’s what you missed while you were away.Owner crushes classic Charger, blames no-show buyersA man who ran out of patience with people saying they wanted to buy his 1970 Dodge Charger 500 but then not showing up to a make serious offer has gone to the extreme to put it to a stop. He had the classic car crushed and filmed it. The video, now trending on various Mopar and classic car Facebook pages, shows the forks of a large machine coming down repeatedly on the Charger while the owner looks on in apparent ecstasy, shouting “that’s what you guys f***ing get…everybody wants to be a car guy until it’s time to do car guy shit!” Nice work, man — you sure showed them! We guess?Texas tuner turns Chevy truck into Ford Raptor rivalChevrolet people tired of Ford people rubbing the off-road prowess of the F-150 Raptor in their faces now have a little something to rub back with. The Jackal is Texas-based truck tuner PaxPower’s take on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with more power, more lift, more flare, more shock absorption and more more. The tuning kits come in three trims (read about them here) and start at US$15,000, plus the Chevy. YouTubers rebuild burnt-to-crisp Hellcat for US$39,000, but is it safe?The family of volunteers at YouTube’s D.I.Y. Gang managed to spend less than US$40,000 in parts (not to mention the many, many man-hours of labour) rebuilding a totally burnt-out Dodge Challenger Hellcat. You can and should watch the whole thing come together in 14 minutes in this time-lapse video, which includes a test drive with two gleeful screaming children in the back, but you maybe shouldn’t try it at home. Why? Because, despite the car looking and sounding great and moving well, there’s no telling how badly the metals were damaged by the extreme heat of the fire. The value of older classic cars is dipping, while some newer classics soarWhat do older classic cars and real estate in large Canadian cities have in common? This isn’t the setup to a dad joke, but a real question posed by our writer Alyn Edwards, and one it turns out may have kind of a sad answer. Because the commonality between the two “assets” is that, today, some are experiencing a downturn in demand and therefore value. Much like that house on your block that’s been for sale for over a year now, many classic cars are sitting idle with sticker prices nobody is willing to pay. For proof, look no further than the Charger crushed by its owner at the top of this list! Ford to offer full over-the-air updates with Sync upgrade“Have you downloaded the latest update?” That’s the new familiar refrain replacing the classic “have you tried turning it on and off again?” at IT departments around the world, thanks to over-the-air updates that keep software on devices like computers and smartphones running smoothly. Now, Ford is capitalizing on the tech evolution with its Sync system that will update everything from infotainment to the comfort systems to the brakes and engine, fixing issues as your vehicle sits idle. The move will position Ford at the forefront of the legacy automakers in terms of automatic updates — but still a ways behind
Origin: News Roundup: A murdered Dodge Charger, a resurrected Hellcat and a Raptor-rivaling Chevy
Man tired of being low-balled by buyers crushes classic Dodge Charger
Video of the owner of a classic Dodge Charger willfully crushing his car to send a message to prospective buyers that instead have just jerked (him) around is blowing up across Mopar pages and muscle car enthusiast groups on Facebook.1970 Charger 500 Im bringing to the scrap yard today because Im tired of being jerked around, the owner posted October 28 in one group, with a photo of a worn-but-solid-looking black Dodge with a white drivers side door.The man was allegedly asking for US$10,000 for the car, reports TireMeetsRoad.com in a post in one group, he says he was actually asking US$8,500 before lowering it to US$5,000 but instead of offers for around that price, he was, apparently, low-balled, visited by tire-kickers not interested in paying that much for the car, or, mostly, contacted by prospective buyers who just simply not show up. Insurance company Hagerty values a daily-driver condition 1970 Dodge Charger 500 with a 318 V8 at US$27,000 on average. To the dismay of Mopar enthusiasts everywhere, the owner followed up on his threat and had the car crushed at a wrecking yard while a friend filmed it. Beautiful! Thats what you guys f**kin get! the cameraman can be heard shouting as the forks of the tractor first come down on top of the Chargers roof. Everybody wants to be a car guy until its time to do car guy shit!As TireMeetsRoad.com notes, in the video, the engine can be seen still in the car, suggesting the owner hadnt really attempted parting out the Charger. Its not certain if the car still ran or not.The reaction on Facebook was mostly one of disgust over someone putting to waste a classic car or, at the very least, a classic set of fenders, glass, and other good parts because they were obstinate about getting their asking price. However, many also defended the owners actions, saying he is free to do with his property as he sees fit.At the end of the video, the owner dispels any speculation about his motives for crushing the Dodge Charger. He insists he doesnt use drugs, and is not doing it for moneyits strictly to send a message.He even seems to revel in the cars destruction as the tractors forks pierce through the sheet metal: Im gonna sleep good
Origin: Man tired of being low-balled by buyers crushes classic Dodge Charger
The 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody will start at $59,945 in Canada
The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody is the most powerful and fastest production sedan in the worldDodge The new 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody will start at $59,945 for the Scat Pack trim in Canada when it goes on sale this fall, a premium of $8,000 over the same car without the 3.5-inch-wide (total) fender flares and 20-inch-by-11-inch wheels.Both Scat Packs, wide-body or not, get a 392-cubic-inch 485-hp HEMI, capable of rocketing the Widebody to 96 km/h from a standstill in just 4.3 seconds, and of covering a quarter-mile in 12.4-seconds from a standing start.If thats not quite quick enough for you, you can opt for the 707-hp Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, which does the 96-km/h run in 3.6 seconds and eclipses the quarter-mile before plowing on to a 315 km/h (196 mph) top speed. For 2020 it gets electric power steering for the first time, plus 305-mm-wide Pirellis and tuned suspension.While it will cost you a fairly steep $83,495, for your money youll be getting what Dodge says is the worlds fastest and most powerful mass-production four-door sedan.The only way youll spend more at a dealer for a new 2020 Charger is if you go for the Charger Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition, commemorating the big-winged Charger Daytona of 1969. While it gets a much more modest spoiler than its namesake, it also sees 717-hp, numbers that only the 69 Daytonas NASCAR-spec sibling could dream of.Just like in 69, Dodge is building just 501 of them, with 50 set aside for Canada. They come in B5 Blue, Pitch Black, Triple Nickel and White Knuckle and will set you back $88,490, or about twice the price of a 2020 Charger R/T.The bargain-basement entry-level Charger, the SXT RWD, starts at $37,345 this year. New colours this year include Frostbite, Hellraisin and Sinamon Stick. Order yours now in F8 Green, obviously and expect delivery in early
Origin: The 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody will start at $59,945 in Canada
EVs need paying and charging conformity, says top charger maker
The adoption of common charging and payment standards is a vital step towards the widespread take-up of EVs, according to one of the biggest makers of charging points. Swiss-based technology firm ABB supplies equipment to a number of charging networks worldwide, including Ionity, which recently opened its first 350kW rapid-charging station in the UK. Tarak Mehta, the boss of ABB’s electrification division, said working towards common charging standards is “a role we take very seriously”. Mehta said that although he understands the reasons for car firms wanting to gain an edge with their own systems and infrastructure projects, this complicates the situation. “With the nature of politics, the way the automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) feel about themselves lends itself to not having too many common standards,” said Mehta. “The infrastructure is proportional to the (number of) standards, so one standard versus two has a substantial impact on the cost of infrastructure you need in any one geography. “On the commercial vehicle side, we see a far more collaborative evolution. On the automotive side, let’s put it this way: it’s a bit more challenging. The good news is that, so far, in any one geography, we’re down to one or two standards, and that’s probably good enough.” Although there has been a move towards a common charging plug design, EV owners still face the need to sign up with several companies in order to use a variety of charging points. “The biggest issue (on the payment side) is data,” said Mehta. “Convergence could happen very quickly if there was an agreed data-sharing model, because a lot of data that comes with EV charging has value. Getting that data shared is a bigger issue than getting credit cards working (across different accounts) and having it standardised might take some regulatory
Origin: EVs need paying and charging conformity, says top charger maker
New Dodge Charger Daytona edition boasts 717 horsepower
Dodge debuts limited-production 717-horsepower Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition on new 2020 Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody If youve held off buying a Dodge Charger Hellcat because it only has 707 horsepower, get your wallet ready. Theres now a Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition available on the new 2020 Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody that boosts its 6.2-L Hemi V8 engine to 717 horses.The new model, introduced during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise near Detroit, makes 717 horsepower, along with 650 lb.-ft. of torque. The trick is an increase in the shift points to 6,100 rpm in automatic mode, which yields the 10-horsepower boost exclusive to the model. As a tribute to the 1969 Charger Daytona, its limited to 501 units as the original was, and features unique Daytona decals with a matching spoiler.Four colours will be available B5 Blue, Pitch Black, Triple Nickel, and White Knuckle while other features include unique 20-inch Warp Speed wheels with Pirelli all-season or optional three-season performance tires, Brembo brakes, carbon fibre interior accents, blue-stitched seats, a suede flat-bottom steering wheel, and a plaque indicating the production number. A unique “Daytona” decklid, rear-quarter decal with matching spoiler and Daytona-exclusive B5 Blue paint are throwbacks to the 50th Anniversary. Like the legendary 1969 Daytona, production of the Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition is limited to 501 units. Handout / Dodge Like all Chargers, the Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition will be built in Brampton, Ontario. It pays tribute to the Dodge Charger Dayton introduced fifty years ago, which included a large rear wing and nose for NASCAR, and which was the first car to break 200 mph (320 km/h). Only 501 were built because that was the minimum needed to qualify for the race circuit.Dodge claims that the 707-horsepower Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody is the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world. The widebody styling adds 8.8 centimetres to the car, along with wider wheels and tires.Pricing hasnt been announced, but Canadian enthusiasts will be able to order theirs this fall, with delivery in early
Origin: New Dodge Charger Daytona edition boasts 717 horsepower
Dodge making a Pikes Peak hill climb run with new Charger Hellcat Widebody
Mere hours after letting the rabid feline that is the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody out of its cage for the first time, Dodge has announced that it’ll be testing the 707-horsepower car on the slopes of Pikes Peak. The automaker is teaming up once more with Michigan racers Wesley Motorsports to bring the Hellcat Widebody to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado. The team is hopeful that this year, with the new set of wider tires and adjusted fender flares and fascia, the Hellcat will be more nimble than ever. Dodge will run its new Charger Hellcat Widebody at this year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Handout / Dodge The stock 2020 Charger Hellcat Widebody has a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 good for those 707 horses and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, and paired to an eight-speed automatic. Top speed is 315 km/h, but that’s running on flat ground. For the sloped test, Dodge and Wesley have added a racing exhaust, upgraded shocks, brakes and tires, stripped the interior for weight, and added roll cage, just in case. Pro racer and four-time Pikes Peak vetran Randy Pobst will coax the car around the 156 turns and up to the 14,115-foot (4,302-metre) summit of the 2019 Time Attack 1 class this
Origin: Dodge making a Pikes Peak hill climb run with new Charger Hellcat Widebody
Ionity to expand EV fast charger network at Extra services
EV charging network Ionity, backed by BMW, Daimler, Ford and the VW Group, has partnered with Extra MSA Group to expand its network of fast chargers at motorway service stations across the UK. Up to six 350kW fast chargers will be installed at eight Extra’s motorway service areas, starting this year with the company’s £60m Skelton Lake, Leeds facility on the M1 motorway. The scheme will later take in Extra’s services at Cobham, Cambridge, Beaconsfield, Cullompton, Blackburn, Baldock and Peterborough. Ionity says its 350kW fast chargers, first deployed in the UK last month in Kent, are capable of charging vehicles in less than 20 minutes, although no mass production EV is yet capable of charging at this speed. Audi’s new E-tron electric SUV is currently the fastest charging EV on the market, at 150kW. The new Porsche Taycan, launching next year, will be the first production electric car capable of a 350kW charge rate. The company said: “Due to their 350kW capacity and the strategic positioning of its stations, Ionity’s network will make EV travel across the UK and Europe a truly hassle-free experience.” The network aims to have opened 40 fast charging stations across the UK and 2400 charging points across Europe by the end of 2020. Recently, Tesla unveiled a new generation of its Supercharger EV charging point, promising charge rates of 1000 miles or range per hour, and 75 miles in five minutes. The highest-speed superchargers will only be compatible with certain versions of the Tesla Model 3. BP Chargemaster, the UK’s biggest provider of EV infrastructure, is planning to install 400 points capable of ultra-fast 150kW charging (the current maximum speed) across the UK by
Origin: Ionity to expand EV fast charger network at Extra services
Dodge teases Widebody version of 2020 Charger
The next time some hackneyed old Boomer drones on about the good old days of cars and horsepower, please point them to this news article.Dodge, master of the tease, dropped a new video today that alludes to the impending introduction of a Charger Widebody variant. While this isn’t the first time such a machine has been speculated about on these digital pages, it is the first time we have official video from the manufacturer.The quick clips starts off in typical teaser fashion, with the thin veneer of a silk sheet covering the body of what is clearly a Dodge Charger. Its grille-mounted SRT badge is familiar, but those wheel arches portend something much more delicious.Alert readers will recall Dodge showed off a Charger Widebody Concept earlier this year at a SpringFest fan expo. Clad in all manner of camo, the brands head of performance said it was just a prototype. Yep, mmhmm. And the Raptors victory celebration was just a small party.Predictably, the video cuts off before we get a chance to see any of the good stuff, not unlike when someone picked up the phone during the days of dial-up just as the good pictures were about to load onto the screen. Theres every chance in the world well see multiple Widebody variations once production starts, ranging from Scat Pack to Redeye. What? Redeye? Yes, gossip is rife that its not only the body that will be puffed up like a kid on a field trip who got stung by a bee and forgot his EpiPen. Rumours are flying that this, or potentially another variant, will be packing Redeye power under its bulging bonnet. That means we are about to live in a world where one can waltz into a showroom and buy a 797-horsepower sedan with factory warranty.Trust us folks, these are the good old days. We should know more about this beast on
Origin: Dodge teases Widebody version of 2020 Charger
BP Chargemaster unveils 150kW ultra-fast EV charger
BP Chargemaster, the UK’s largest electric car charge point provider, will install 400 points capable of ultra-fast 150kW charging by 2021 – including 100 at 50 sites by the end of 2019. Unveiled today at Silverstone, the new Ultracharge 150 is the first such unit to be built in the UK, and will allow electric vehicles to charge at their maximum rated speed. It is claimed the charger will deliver around 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, which approaches the 75 miles per five minutes offered by Tesla’s third-generation Supercharger, revealed in March. The Californian maker’s new unit is capable of splitting 1MW of power between four cars, for a 250kW charging rate per car. The new Ultracharger 150 features both CCS and Chademo connectors, making it compatible with the majority of EVs on UK roads. Customers can either subscribe to the service for regular use, or pay by the hour. Speaking at a BP Chargemaster conference, Tufan Erginbilgic – CEO of BP’s product and service-led arm, Downstream – said the roll-out of 150kW chargers on its petrol station forecourts would begin in July. The chargers will be part of the Polar network, which is made up of more than 6500 public charging points across the UK. The roll-out will help future-proof the UK’s charging network, as currently very few EVs are capable of charging at 150kW. Audi’s E-tron is one that is, and its 95kWh battery can be charged to 80% in around 30 minutes. The current network of ‘rapid’ chargers are mostly capable of a 50kW charge rate, while Tesla’s current Superchargers are capable of charging at up to 120kW. Companies such as Pod Point, Fastned and Ionity all claim to be rolling out chargers capable of supplying power at 150kW and above, but there’s currently only a handful that are operational in the UK. BP Chargemaster’s announcement is the biggest commitment so far as a result. The development of the UK’s charging infrastructure is seen as one of the most crucial factors to enable the UK to meet climate change targets, including its promise to end the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040. In 2018, London-based Pod Point installed the UK’s first 150kW chargers, claiming that its intelligent smart-charging technology would be able to cope with high levels of demand without placing too much strain on the electricity
Origin: BP Chargemaster unveils 150kW ultra-fast EV charger
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