This is a quick roundup of what’s happened in automotive for the week of September 8 through September 14, 2024.
Dodge Unveils 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Special-edition
The 2025 Dodge Durango sport utility will have a special SRT Hellcat Hammerhead model that follows two previous SE models, the Hellcat Silver Bullet and the R/T 20th Anniversary. Featuring a hammerhead gray look, the new model sports a 6.2L supercharged Hemi.
Bentley Unveils 4th-Gen Flying Spur
Featuring 782 PS and 1000 Nm of power, the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain in the new Flying Spur flies to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. It includes 47 miles of all-electric range and up to 515 miles of total range.
Hennessey Announces Venom F5-M Roadster, Already Sold Out
Only 12 of the new Venom F5-M Roadsters will be made and they’re already sold out. The 1,817-bhp car is the most powerful manual transmission vehicle in production.
Honda EV Hub Reimagines Manufacturing in Ohio
Honda has been retooling its Marysville, Ohio plant into a Honda EV Hub, which allows manufacture of gasoline, hybrid-electric, and electric vehicles on the same production line. The plan is to produce the new Acura EV on the hub later this year.
Stellantis Invests $406M In Multi-Energy Strategy at 3 Michigan Facilities
Stellantis is investing more than $406 million into three Michigan facilities to support its multi-energy strategy. The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, which received much of that investment, will produce the new Ram 1500 REV and become the company’s first U.S. plant to build a fully-electric vehicle.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Is Refreshed With More Tech and Power
Volkswagen announced updates for the 2025 model year Taos SUV. The updates include a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, an integrated 8-inch infotainment display, and revised exterior styling.
Hyundai, GM Sign MoU for Collaboration On Vehicles, Supply Chain, and Clean Energy Tech
Hyundai and General Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint product development, manufacturing, and future energy technologies together.
Lando Norris Takes Silverstone Circuit In Life-Size LEGO Technic McLaren P1
Lego and McLaren were challenged to create a life-sized, working Lego Technic version of the McLaren P1 supercar. Formula 1 team driver Lando Norris put the resulting car onto the Silverstone Circuit, completing a lap. The car is made up of almost 343,000 pieces and is powered by an electric motor.
EVgo, GM Add New Flagship Destinations Set for Charging
EVgo and General Motors have announced an expansion of their electric charging network to add 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metro areas.
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Hits Dealerships, 50 MPGs
The new 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback has entered dealerships nationally, sporting a 50 mpg city rating and high-selling hybrid option.
