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Dodge is planning a market strategy shift after Carlos Tavares' departure and might bring back beloved nameplates from ...
In our latest look back through the decades of Commercial Motor, we visit the post-war 1920s, when decisions had to be made ...
The V8 engine is a legend in American motoring folklore. Just the mention of a V8-powered classic American muscle car can get the hairs on the back of any gearhead's neck to stand up. From the ...
General Motors is facing a new class action lawsuit targeting the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, alleging that the L87 is equipped with defective bearings that could result in ...
For decades, V8 engines have been at the heart of the luxury SUV experience, blending power, refinement, and prestige. While modern advancements have introduced hybrid and electric alternatives ...
Stellantis, the company behind popular car brands like Jeep, Dodge, RAM, and Chrysler, was once known for its iconic and powerful HEMI V8 engines that powered several vehicles across its extensive ...
The Hemi engine is central to muscle car culture, and has been since the very early 1950s. However, the future of this iconic series of engines is uncertain, as downsizing trends see all modern ...
Under Carlos Tavares, the Hemi V8 was absolutely destined to disappear. Production had actually ended at the engine factory in Mexico, where the Hurricane is now built. The Hemi-powered products ...
Dodge is reportedly developing a new Charger variant with a Hemi V8 engine, targeting a launch in late 2026. Fitting the V8 may require major platform changes, including cradle and firewall ...
V8 engines these days are, seemingly, a dying breed, which makes each vehicle with such an engine always worth celebrating. What’s even more special is a V8 that doesn’t come with any form of ...
Photo: Bring a Trailer As for the engine, it’s the previously mentioned 427 ci L71 V8 unit with the three two-barrel carburetor setup. It was rebuilt in 2005 and overhauled between 2016 and 2017.
The V8 engine has long been revered for its power, performance, and unmistakable sound, becoming a staple in the automotive world. While many have predicted its demise in the face of growing ...