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• The new Charger SRT reportedly has a gigantic rear wing inspired by the old Plymouth Superbird NASCAR era cars.

• The spoiler apparently sits so high it looks less like downforce and more like it’s preparing for takeoff.

• Dodge is clearly leaning hard into the “if subtle is good ridiculous is better” philosophy.

• Between the massive wing hood scoop and aggressive front splitter the thing sounds like a GTA body kit straight out of 2004.

• Honestly this feels less “modern muscle car” and more “Hot Wheels designed by a 14-year-old fueled by Monster Energy.”

Takeaway:

Dodge may have officially entered its full “give the enthusiasts everything” era again and honestly nobody else is building absurd cars quite like this anymore.

Hot Take Discussion:

Do you love that Dodge still builds ridiculous over-the-top muscle cars or has the wing finally crossed into cartoon territory?

SRT Is Making A Comeback

- Stellantis is bringing SRT back across Dodge Ram and Jeep.

- New “Copperhead SRT” may become Dodge’s next big halo performance car.

- Ram is reportedly bringing back high-horsepower street trucks including Hellcat-powered models.

- Jeep SRT models are returning after disappearing from the lineup.

- Focus seems to be shifting back toward loud performance vehicles instead of only EVs.

Conclusion:

Feels like the company realized enthusiasts still want V8s rear-wheel drive and outrageous performance cars/trucks.

Discussion:

Did automakers move away from performance too quickly chasing EV trends or is this just nostalgia marketing before regulations tighten again?

Key Takeaways:

• BMW confirmed the manual M3 CS will only be sold in North America.
• BMW says this is where buyers still strongly demand manual performance cars.
• The car will be rear-wheel drive with a 6-speed manual only.
• Many global markets have mostly moved to automatics while U.S. enthusiasts still want stick shifts.
• Could end up being one of the last special manual BMW M cars.

Conclusion:
Funny enough manual transmissions may survive in America longer than Europe because enthusiasts here treat them as a premium experience now.

Discussion:
Why do you think manuals became more desirable in the U.S. while Europe moved on? Is manual now more of a luxury enthusiast feature instead of basic transportation?

• DOJ reportedly subpoenaed Apple and Google for data tied to 100,000+ EZ Lynk diesel tuning app users.
• Focus appears to be on emissions-delete tuning and Clean Air Act enforcement tied to diesel trucks.
• Vehicle data privacy and how connected apps can become enforcement tools.
• Federal policy around diesel enforcement appears mixed. Criminal prosecutions may have eased, but EPA civil enforcement remains active.
• For diesel owners, this is a shift from shop-level crackdowns toward digital tracking through apps, cloud services, and vehicle telemetry.

Thoughts?

RWDnation: Quick Takeaways

1. GM just patented a modernized two-stroke engine system, the same basic concept once associated with dirt bikes, Detroit Diesels, and chainsaws.
2. The goal is to fix the classic two-stroke weakness: terrible emissions and wasted fuel. GM’s design uses a movable sleeve valve to better control intake/exhaust flow.
3. Two-strokes make power every revolution instead of every other revolution like a four-stroke, meaning massive power density and potentially lighter engines.
4. GM reportedly mentions hybrid applications in the patent, which could mean a compact high-output range extender instead of a traditional full-time engine setup.
5. This is still just a patent, but it shows something important: even major automakers may not be fully abandoning combustion performance engineering despite the EV push.

1. Ford plans to return to Le Mans Hypercar competition in 2027.

2. It would be Ford's first attempt at an overall Le Mans win since the GT40 era.

3. The program is expected to use a hybrid-assisted V8 powertrain.

4. Ford will compete against Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, Cadillac, BMW, and other factory teams.

5. The effort is being positioned as both a motorsport and brand-development program.

RWD Nation: Quick Takeaways

1. Next Camaro may be bigger and more practical.
2. Rumors point to a Cadillac-based RWD platform.
3. Chevy may introduce a 4-door version.
4. Manual transmission could still survive.
5. Biggest question: better daily car or less "Camaro?"