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American Honda Collection Honors Car Clubs, Community at Dec. 14 Event

by | Nov 19, 2024 | 0 comments

American Honda Collection Honors Car Clubs, Community at Dec. 14 Event

Bimonthly Cars, Bikes & Coffee Show at the American Honda Collection Hall in Torrance, Calif., is an enthusiasts’ open house 

Car enthusiasts stroll the lobby of American Honda in Torrance California

Shop for Honda-Acura merch in the American Honda lobby in Torrance, Calif. (Photos courtesy of American Honda)

BY MARK MAYNARD

American Honda is in the holiday spirit for its Dec. 14 Cars, Bikes & Coffee Show. This gathering of the third Saturday events honors Clubs & Community and features a Toy Drive. Clubs will get special entry and space to display vehicles and promote their work. The toy drive is in collaboration with the City of Torrance. Those who bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive a special thank you commemorative item.

The Cars, Bikes & Coffee Show is a free enthusiast event held every other month. Fans of all models, makes, and eras of automobiles and motorcycles are welcome. Each show includes free admittance to the museum and the Power of Dreams boutique of Honda-Acura merch.

The gatherings also feature:

  • DJ Music
  • Vendors
  • Starbucks and food trucks
  • Giveaways
  • Special exhibitors
a formula style race car on view in the Honda American Collection Hall

Honda Racing has a big presence in the museum.

The 20,000-square-foot Collection Hall museum opened in mid-September 2024. More than 60 vehicles are displayed from Honda and Acura, including motorcycles, power products, engines, and racing machines.

Each cars and coffee show attracts a consistent 1,200 vehicles and 2,500 enthusiasts, Carl Pulley, American Honda Heritage, said in a release. The grand opening of the Collection Hall was last September.

2025 CARS, BIKES & COFFEE SHOWS

Feb. 15; April 5; June 21; Aug. 16; Oct. 18; Dec. 13.

IF YOU GO

The American Honda Collection Hall is at 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501. Gates to the American Honda parking lot open at 7:30 a.m., with showtime from 9 a.m. to noon.

Learn more about American Honda Heritage here.

CoverSeal: Before the Winter Winds Blow

by | Sep 19, 2024 | 0 comments

CoverSeal: Before the Winter Winds Blow
CoverSeal’s weighted vehicle covers reach from the ground up.

CoverSeal’s weighted covers reach from the ground up. (Photos courtesy of CoverSeal)

BY MARK MAYNARD

A CoverSeal is not the same old car cover. Outdoor protective vehicle covers have had the same format since harried drivers no longer had room in their garages. Apartment and condominium car owners are at more of a disadvantage if there is no off-street parking.

I have bought and evaluated many car covers, and most outdoor car covers fall loosely to the ground, flapping in the breeze. CoverSeal rethought the concept and created weighted covers that reach from the ground up. The unique covers have a weighted tubing at the base that encircles the vehicle.

CoverSeal claims that the weighted bottom can help deter rodents from making a home and eating wiring in the vehicle. Rodents are sneaky about finding ways into a vehicle, but these covers weigh 45-50 pounds with the weighted lower portion.

The weighted bottoms are comprised of black water-resistant polyester fabric with what CoverSeal calls a sealing tube. The corrugated sealing tube looks like a flexible landscape drainage hose. The 2-inch tube is packed with powdered sand and secured in the baseline tubing with heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester. An enhanced heat seal closure prevents sand leakage, CoverSeal says.

I am particularly interested in how the covers will block sunlight from baking tires and causing premature stress cracks. The rubber in tires absorbs UV radiation from the sun, which causes the rubber to dry out and harden. This process is called photodegradation.

For drivers in northern climates, the heavy-duty covers shed water and prevent snow buildup.

CoverSeal’s weighted covers reach from the ground up. (Photos courtesy of CoverSeal)

The covers’ weighted bottoms are a black, water-resistant polyester fabric with what CoverSeal calls a sealing tube.

Heavy duty “Denier”

The best and most long-lasting car covers I have bought were made of Sunbrella fabric. CoverSeal does not use Sunbella fabric for a couple of good reasons.

“We provide a 1-year warranty for materials and workmanship,” a spokesperson wrote in an email. “Sunbrella fabrics are made from acrylic. They tend to be more coarse and more waterproof. Sunbrella covers usually have a softer laminated layer to overcome the coarse fiber. If the cover traps moisture, it can oxidize the paint. Rayon and nylon do not hold up to UV and sunlight. We use polyester at 420D (Denier). It is a nice middle ground between durability, softness and water resistance. We do not need a soft laminate layer as we can treat the fabric with various coatings.”

According to online sources, “Denier” is defined as the weight of 9,000 meters of nylon fiber in grams. Coated in polyurethane, polyester 420D is also water-repellent and mildew-resistant. The fabric was originally developed for military parachute backpacks.

CoverSeal covers cannot be secured with a lock and cable. Adding grommets was considered but voted down for two reasons: First, it gives rodents an ingress path. Second, if someone wants your cover and clips the cable or, worse, really pulls it, you might still have your cover, but it will be severely damaged.

CoverSeal vehicle covers are not custom-fitted by make and model. However, there are sizes of large, full-size, midsize, sports cars, small SUVs, and pickups.

CoverSeal vehicle covers are not custom-fitted by make and model. However, there are sizes of large, full-size, midsize, sports cars, small SUVs, and pickups.

CoverSeal Vehicle Fitment and Pricing

CoverSeal vehicle covers are not designed specifically by make and model. However, there are sizes of large, full-size, midsize, sports cars, pickups, and small SUVs.

Of special interest will be CoverSeal pricing when compared to a Sunbrella cover. A typical Sunbrella outdoor car cover can cost $300 to $600. Pricing for CoverSeal vehicle covers ranges from $330 to $390.

CoverSeal has heavy-duty covers for short- or long-bed pickups, $410 or $620.

Light-duty indoor vehicle covers are all-weather and breathable for long-term indoor storage. The cover design is loose-fitting to protect the paintwork while making the model unrecognizable and secure. There are two sizes, midsize and full size, for $160.

CoverSeal also has a range of patio furniture covers. There are choices for large or small tables and furniture groupings. These range in price according to size, about $150 to $180.

There also are covers for propane-powered barbecues, which range in price from $110 to $130.

CoverSeal also makes heavy-duty outdoor tractor covers, $375.

Sizing Guide

Tips for selecting a CoverSeal: As the dimensions listed are of maximum fit, it is necessary to confirm the vehicle’s size before purchasing a car cover. Check vehicle dimensions online for year, make, and model. Also, consider upgraded tire sizes, if the vehicle is lifted or has a roof rack and crossbars.

CoverSeal car covers are made in Tijuana, Mexico. The covers are also marketed in China.

Order and learn more at GetCoverSeal. Use COVER24 to get 15 percent off your order.

2014 Corvette Museum Sinkhole 10 Years Later

by | Jun 26, 2024 | 0 comments

2014 Corvette Museum Sinkhole 10 Years Later

“Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined” will run through Sept. 15 in the National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Ky.

The main show space of the display “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined”

Corvettes retrieved from the sinkhole and brought out of storage include the ZR-1 Spyder, 1962 Corvette, and the 2009 1.5 millionth Corvette. (Photos courtesy of the National Corvette Museum)

REWRITE BY MARK MAYNARD

The National Corvette Museum has opened a limited engagement exhibit that chronicles the 2014 sinkhole that captured worldwide attention.

“Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined” tells a story of resilience encapsulating a decade of progress since the cave-in. Visitors will be able to reflect on the recovery of one of the most shocking automotive stories of all time.

On Feb. 12, 2014, car enthusiasts worldwide tuned in to a captivating but cringeworthy story.  Eight iconic Corvettes had fallen 30 feet in a massive sinkhole through the museum’s show floor in Bowling Green, Ky. In the days, weeks, and years that would follow, the National Corvette Museum would recover all eight cars.

A milestone chart from 2014 to 2024

The decade’s long milestones of restoring the sinkhole damage.

Now, a decade later, the museum is telling the story of recovery and rebuilding. The three-month, limited-engagement exhibit opened June 14 and will run through Sept. 15, 2024. Among the special features are:

Recovered Sinkhole Corvettes: Corvettes retrieved from the sinkhole and brought out of storage include the ZR-1 Spyder, 1962 Corvette, and the 1.5 Millionth Corvette. These icons will be displayed alongside the 2009 ZR-1 Blue Devil and 1 Millionth Corvette.

Personal Interviews: Museum staff members give firsthand accounts of the sinkhole’s discovery, recovery, and current progress.

Museum Chronology: Reflect on the museum’s transformative journey over the past decade. Highlights include the repair of the sinkhole, two dozen new exhibits, and capital improvements to the McMichael Education Gallery.

The Ground to Sky display area

The “Road to Sky” exhibit will run through Sept. 15, 2024, in the National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Ky.

PLAN A VISIT

“Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined” opened June 14 and will run through Sept. 15. Plan a visit at this link.

Museum admission includes access to the Skydome, which features a viewing platform for the 40-foot sinkhole. Visitors can also see the boulder that impacted the 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06, the last Corvette pulled out of the sinkhole. It is now outside the Stingray Grill.

The display will have special braille labels for all five Corvettes. The project was created with the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Ky.

A crushed corvette that fell into the musem

The 2009 1.5 millionth Corvette.

IF YOU GO

National Corvette Museum is at 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, Ky 42101.

CONTACT: (270) 781-7973

MUSEUM HOURS:

Sunday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

COST:

General admission is $25 for ages 13-61; $14 for youth 5-12; $23 ages 62 years and older. See ticket pricing and packages here.

UPCOMING HOURS

Nov. 1-Dec. 31 – Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 pm. CST; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2025 – Monday -Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays in January and February

*The last admission tickets are sold by 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on-site or online. The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Weathering the Road: New Hankook Tire Survey

by | May 2, 2024 | 0 comments

Weathering the Road: New Hankook Tire Survey

New data from Hankook Tire highlights consumer stresses on the road, from inclement weather to teen driving

A passenger car on a dry road that is promoting winter-safe tires.

The latest Gauge Index survey by Hankook Tire reveals insights into the challenges faced by drivers today. (Hankook Tire)

REWRITE BY MARK MAYNARD

If it seems as if driving post-pandemic is scarier than before, you are not alone. In its latest Gauge Index survey, Hankook Tire reveals today’s biggest challenges for drivers.

Drivers face countless challenges as they take to the road each day. They must navigate unpredictable weather, deal with maintenance issues, and deal with the persistent worry parents have about teen driving.

Braving the Elements: A Driver’s Dilemma

According to the Gauge, driving in inclement weather is the top challenge for drivers (25 percent), followed by driving in unfamiliar places (17 percent) and changing a flat tire (15 percent). In addition, 51 percent of drivers indicate that bad weather would prompt them to stop driving or turn around and delay reaching their destination.Hankook Tire Gauge Index logo

When examining generational demographics, it is noteworthy that 62 percent of baby boomers, compared to 37 percent of Gen Z, identified bad weather as a reason to halt or delay their journey. Moreover, among respondents who identified changing a flat tire as the most challenging situation, 17 percent were Boomers compared to 10 percent of Gen Z.

Overall, when harsh weather is forecast, vehicle preparation becomes a ritual for many motorists:

  • 59 percent check tire pressure and tread depth;
  • 53 percent refill fluids; and
  • 50 percent replace windshield wipers.

Teen Driving a Parental Test

The Gauge survey also highlights parental concerns regarding teen driving, offering insights into the complexities of their apprehensions. While striving to maintain a sense of optimism, parents of teen drivers express varying degrees of concern depending on the distance of their teen’s journey.

When teens venture out locally, 39 percent of parents admit feeling “a bit anxious but hopeful.” However, this sentiment diminishes to 28 percent when contemplating their teen driving long distances.

Regional disparities further shape parental perceptions. Northeastern parents are in the most apprehensive group. In the Northeast, 23 percent of parents admit feeling “extremely concerned and fearful” about their teen driving locally. That percentage shows a notable difference compared to the parental concerns in the South (12 percent) and West (7 percent).

Conversely, drivers in the South exhibit a notable sense of trust in their teens’ ability to navigate long distances. A considerable 32 percent of Southern parents feel “confident and relaxed” when their teen embarks on long-distance drives. That confidence surpasses the sentiments of parents in the Northeast (14 percent) and the West (11 percent).

Choose the Correct Winter Tire

Hankook Tire's Kinergy 4S2 features excellent dry, wet and snow performance, complete with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating.

Hankook Tire’s Kinergy 4S2 is rated a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake.

Traditional all-season tires offer versatility in various weather conditions, but all-weather tires can provide peace of mind. Hankook’s Kinergy 4S2, for example, has a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating. The snowflake rating indicates a tire has met certain requirements for severe snow conditions. Dedicated winter tires, however, are the best option for deep snow and ice.

Three-peak snowflake tires have scored at least 110 on the traction index. That means the tires can accelerate at least 10 percent faster than an all-season tire that is not 3PMS-rated.

About the Survey

“The insights provided by the Hankook Gauge Index are invaluable in understanding drivers’ evolving needs and concerns,” said Rob Williams, President of Hankook Tire America Corp.

The Hankook Gauge Index surveys Americans’ attitudes and opinions about driving. The latest survey, conducted March 13-14, polled 1,012 randomly selected Americans age 18 and older.

GM to move HQ to Hudson’s Detroit

by | Apr 15, 2024 | 0 comments

GM to move HQ to Hudson’s Detroit

• GM will become the anchor tenant at Bedrock’s Hudson’s Detroit development.

• GM, Bedrock, the city of Detroit, and Wayne County will establish a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Renaissance Center site.

Conceptual rendering of Hudson's Detroit with GM branding.

Conceptual rendering of Hudson’s Detroit with GM branding. (Provided by GM Design)

REWRITE BY MARK MAYNARD

DETROIT – General Motors will relocate its global headquarters to Hudson’s Detroit in 2025, becoming the anchor tenant at Bedrock’s development on the historic site of the former J.L. Hudson Department Store. The move marks GM’s fourth headquarters location in the city since 1911, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to Detroit. GM, Bedrock, the city of Detroit, and Wayne County will establish a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Renaissance Center site over approximately the next year before GM’s move to Hudson’s Detroit.

“We are proud to remain in the city of Detroit in a modern office building that fits the evolving needs of our workforce, right in the heart of downtown,” said GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. “Our new headquarters will provide collaboration areas for our teams, executive offices, and display space for our vehicles.”

The move to Hudson’s Detroit will mark the return of General Motors to Woodward Avenue, where it established its first headquarters in the city. GM has entered into an initial 15-year, multi-level lease for the top office floors of the state-of-the-art office building and showcase space on the street level for GM vehicles and community activations.

Conceptual rendering of GM office space at Hudson's Detroit.

Conceptual rendering of GM office space at Hudson’s Detroit. (Provided by GM Design)

What is Hudson’s?

Hudson’s Detroit is a 1.5-million-square-foot development that will feature office space, ground-floor retail, a 5-star hotel, a rooftop bar, residential condominiums, a public plaza, parking, and large event spaces. It consists of a 12-story office building with event and retail spaces and an adjacent 45-story hotel and residential tower, and it presents sweeping city views at every level.

The Hudson’s department store, known as the “Big Store” and “J.L. Hudson,” broke ground in 1891 and was the foremost retailer in Detroit. At one time, it was the second-largest department store in the world. The massive flagship store anchored the bustling Woodward Avenue corridor and was a domestic and international shopping destination until it closed its doors in 1983. The structure was eventually demolished, but Bedrock has ensured that the site’s history is echoed in the new Hudson’s Detroit.

For additional information on Hudson’s Detroit, please visit Hudsons-Detroit.

Conceptual rendering of GM's street level showcase at Hudson’s Detroit

Conceptual rendering of GM’s street-level showcase at Hudson’s Detroit. (Provided by GM Design)

Renaissance Center

The decision to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Renaissance Center site comes as the office real estate market transforms. Post-pandemic, the work environment has changed how office space is utilized. A recent study by CBRE indicated that 80 percent of current office occupiers have adopted or will adopt hybrid work.

When General Motors acquired the Renaissance Center in 1996 it was a catalyst for the revitalization of the city and the transformation of the Detroit riverfront. The development of GM Plaza was the genesis of the private-public Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. The transformation provided expansive public access to the Detroit River for the first time.

Photo of GM World in 2018, located in the Renaissance Center in Detroit.

Photo of GM World in 2018, located in the Renaissance Center in Detroit. (GM photo)

GM’s continuous improvements have bolstered the Renaissance Center area and RiverWalk, totaling more than $1 billion in investment since 1996.

The initial $500 million Renaissance Center renovation was designed to make the site more accessible to the community. This included removing the external concrete towers that limited entry from Jefferson Avenue. Interior improvements were made to ease navigation, including a central glass circulation ring and the addition of the Wintergarden. From this space, visitors and workers could enjoy panoramic views of the Detroit River.

GM developed the first phase of the Detroit International RiverWalk in partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. The project built some of the most popular places on the riverfront, including the GM Fountain, GM Plaza, and the Wintergarden. More than 3.5 million people visit the riverfront each year. USA TODAY named the Detroit RiverWalk “Best in America” in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Photo of the Albert Kahn-designed Durant Building circa 1980s, later renamed the General Motors Building.

The Albert Kahn-designed Durant Building circa 1980s, later renamed the General Motors Building. (GM photo)

GM and Detroit

General Motors invested $2.2 billion in Factory ZERO (formerly the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center) in November 2020 for retooling and upgrades.

Factory ZERO builds several Ultium-powered EVs, including:

  • GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV,
  • Chevrolet Silverado EV WT,
  • The upcoming Silverado EV RST, GMC Sierra Denali EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ.

Built in 1985, the assembly center has manufactured more than 3 million vehicles. Today, it has become one of the most modern automotive plants in the country, with nearly 4,000 employees.

Over the last decade, GM has awarded more than $117 million in grants to support Detroit-based nonprofit programs. Centered around Detroit’s people and places, GM prioritizes funding toward education, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Front view of GM’s first Detroit headquarters circa early 1900s, located at 127-129 Woodward Avenue.

Front view of GM’s first Detroit headquarters circa early 1900s, located at 127-129 Woodward Avenue. (Photo provided by GM)

GM’s first home in Detroit was at 127-129 Woodward Avenue. It was along the west side of the street between Fort and Congress, where the company resided from 1911 to 1923. In 1923, GM relocated to the Albert Kahn-designed General Motors Building at 3044 West Grand Boulevard. It remained there until the company purchased the Renaissance Center in 1996.

The financial terms of the transaction between GM and Bedrock will not be disclosed.

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Overview

by | Mar 6, 2024 | 0 comments

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Overview

  • Production of the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger two-door coupe will begin in mid-2024. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

  • Production of four-door Daytona Scat Pack and R/T models and gas-powered two-door Dodge Chargers are scheduled to start Q1 2025;

The all-new Dodge Charger presents a distillation of muscle car design through a modern muscular exterior that focuses on function, avoids excess and subtly acknowledges inspiration from the clean, timeless lines of its predecessors.

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona will be available first in R/T and Scat Pack trim levels. All Charger models will have standard all-wheel drive. (Photography courtesy of Stellantis)

Jump To Features

‘Multi-Energy’ Powertrains
Electric Driving Range
Performance Features
0-60 mph Acceleration
Charging Times
Daytona Suspension Hardware
2024 Charger Styling Elements
Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust
2023 vs. 2024 Charger Specifications

BY MARK MAYNARD

Dodge has just revealed its new electrified Charger Daytona, declaring it “the World’s First and Only Electric Muscle Car.” For all the old-school Dodge Charger enthusiasts, the 2024 model will be available as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. And for enthusiasts with gasoline in their veins, Dodge also will offer “multi-energy” powertrains for the 2024 Charger. There will be two internal-combustion engine options, including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O. powered by the 3.0-liter Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine and the 420-hp Dodge Charger SIXPACK S.O. fueled by the 3.0-liter Twin Turbo Hurricane Standard Output engine. The new Dodge Charger features standard all-wheel drive for all models.

Electrified versions of the 2024 Dodge Charger will feature the 496-hp 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and the 670-hp Daytona Scat Pack, which can launch from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and run the quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 seconds.

Two-door coupe versions of the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T will begin production in mid-2024.

Production of all-electric four-door Daytona Scat Pack and R/T models will begin in the first quarter of 2025.

Gas-powered two-door Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O. and four-door Dodge Charger SIXPACK S.O. models are also scheduled to begin production in the first quarter of 2025.

The new Dodge Charger will be built at the Windsor (Ontario) Assembly Plant.

Interior shot of 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack.

Driver entry to a 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack.

‘Multi-Energy’ Powertrains

The next-generation Dodge Charger models are the first vehicles to debut on the STLA Large platform. Dodge calls this platform a highly flexible, battery-electric native platform with the potential to carry extreme power. A variety of suspension modules and powertrain cradles can be used for vehicle-specific performance objectives.

All-electric Charger Daytona models are powered by a 400-volt propulsion system, which Dodge says delivers supercharged V-8 performance with zero tailpipe emissions and instant torque response.

The propulsion system comprises a high-voltage battery pack, a dual integrated charge module, and front and rear electric drive modules. The battery pack is liquid-heated and cooled with a chiller. The lithium-ion-based battery features a high-energy density nickel cobalt aluminum chemistry.

The front drive module has a front-wheel-end disconnect to improve driving range, while the rear EDM includes a mechanical limited-slip differential to increase traction and performance. Both drive modules have a 3-in-1 architecture (inverter, gearbox, and motor); each generates 335 hp (250 kW) and 300 foot-pounds of torque.

Using paddle shifters, the force of regenerative braking — which converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy during deceleration into electricity — can be adjusted by 0.1g, 0.2g, or 0.3g regen.

All-electric, all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger Daytona models are driven by a 400V propulsion system that delivers supercharged V-8 power with zero tailpipe emissions and instant torque response. The partial vehicle image of the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack highlights the wheels, half-shafts, front and rear electric drive modules and the high voltage battery pack.

All-electric, all-wheel-drive 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona models are driven by a 400-volt propulsion system. Below, a ghosted illustration of the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack highlights the wheels, half-shafts, electric drive modules, and the high-voltage battery.

A ghost view of the Charger showing the skateboard powertrain

Electric Driving Range

The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T is expected to have a battery-driving range of 317 miles, while the higher-performance Charger Daytona Scat Pack provides 260 miles of all-electric range.

Optional Level 2 wall-charging units or public charging credits will be offered through Free2move Charge. In 2023, Stellantis launched the so-called 360-degree ecosystem.

Using a Level 3 DC CCS fast charger, both electric Chargers can be recharged from 20 percent to 80 percent in just over 27 minutes. A 350-kW fast charger will add 9.9 miles of range per minute for the Daytona R/T and 8.1 miles per minute for the Daytona Scat Pack.

When comparing the total cruising ranges of the gas-powered and electric Charger models, the gas model wins. Factoring in combined fuel mileage estimates and the 18.5-gallon fuel tank, the 2023 Dodge Charger has a possible maximum range of 425 miles and a low of 333 miles.

The steering wheel of the Dodge Charger is performance oriented and technical in feel, with a heated flat top/flat bottom design, and includes paddle shifters to manage regenerative braking and a PowerShot button — located on the front of the wheel for quick access — for the Charger Daytona Scat Pack and R/T.

The heated steering wheel of the 2024 Dodge Charger has a flat top/flat bottom design and includes paddle shifters to manage regenerative braking and a PowerShot button.

Charging Times

Level 2 AC11 kW 5-80 percent: about 7 hours, from 5 percent to 80 percent;

DC Fast Charge 175 kW: about 1 hour, from 5 percent to 80 percent;

DC Fast Charge 350 kW: about 30 minutes, from 5 percent to 80 percent;

  • 11 kW onboard charger, Level 2.
An all-new, modern "pistol-grip" shifter and the start/power button are packaged close together on the center console of the all-new Dodge Charger, which also incorporates a wireless phone charger.

The center console has a modern “pistol-grip” shifter, a start button, and a wireless phone charger.

Performance Features

Keeping true to the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle, Charger Daytona models offer several levels of driver-selected performance. In addition to the Drag, Track, Drift, and Donut modes, there is the PowerShot mode, which adds 40 hp. With a throttle punch, the PowerShot gives a 15-second overboost.

Donut Mode: Enables the vehicle to spin only the rear wheels and to rotate around either of the front wheels without intervention from the traction control system;

Drift Mode: The driver can select three levels of slip angle, and torque is rear-axle biased, using the front axle to help maintain slip angle. Front dampers become full soft, and rear dampers go full stiff to enable an oversteer condition, and the traction control system allows for different wheel speed differentials without setting fault codes;

Line Lock: To prepare for a launch event, the driver can lock the front wheels, removing torque from the front axle to spin the rear tires to clean and warm them.

An optional augmented head-up display (HUD) for the all-new Dodge Charger projects a large field of view with an improved virtual image distance.

The augmented head-up display projects a large field of view and improved virtual image distance.

0-60 Acceleration

0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds R/T; 3.3 seconds Scat Pack

1/4 mile: 13.1 seconds R/T: 11.5 seconds Scat Pack

Top speed: 137 mph R/T; 134 mph Scat Pack

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, shown in Triple Nickel.

The rear of all Charger models has the red “ring of fire” LED taillamps.

Daytona Suspension Hardware

Wheels and tires: The Track Package option for the Daytona Scat Pack adds the biggest tire package used to date by Dodge: 20-inch wheels and staggered Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 305/35ZR20XL (12 inches wide) front/325/35ZR20 rear tires (12.8 inches). The tire package is the first street or road-course-oriented staggered set-up for a Dodge Charger. Front and rear tires can be tuned independently, with the front tuned to achieve maximum lateral acceleration and the rear tuned for stability.

High-performance brakes: Available with the Track Package option on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, 16-inch Brembo vented rotors with red six-piston front rotors and four-piston rear fixed calipers increase the swept area more than 30 percent from the outgoing SRT.

Suspension: Front multi-link with forged aluminum links. Independent rear suspension with a Charger-unique rear four-link geometry.

Dual-valve semi-active damping: Optional on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack with Track Package, the adaptive damping suspension uses dual valves, one for compression and one for rebound. Dodge says the suspension has three times the number of body accelerometers, four times the wheel-hub accelerometers, and four times the ride height sensors from the outgoing Charger. Using dual valves allows for more force in handling scenarios, a smoother ride over rough roads, and more personalization choices in each driving mode.

New wheels for the all-new Dodge Charger feature center caps with the Fratzog logo.

New Charger wheel designs feature center caps with the Fratzog logo.

2024 Charger Styling

Both two- and four-door body styles share a widebody stance and a common wheelbase. An optional full-length glass roof (a gloss black painted roof comes standard) provides an expansive glass canopy.

A patent-pending front R-Wing hood feature, exclusive to Charger Daytona models, is a callout to the original Charger Daytona. The R-Wing allows airflow to enhance downforce.

The new Charger brings back the three-pointed, triangular badge that Dodge used on its muscle cars from 1962 through 1976. The return of the Fratzog logo represents the electrified future of Dodge.

No automaker has such descriptive paint color names as Dodge (and Plymouth). The new Charger continues the creativity with eight paint choices: After Dark, Bludicrous (as in Be-Ludicrous), Destroyer Grey, Diamond Black, Peel Out, Redeye, Triple Nickel, and White Knuckle.

The patent-pending front R-Wing, exclusive to Dodge Charger Daytona models, is a callout to the original Charger Daytona design while also enabling air to flow through a front pass-through area, enhancing downforce while creating a unique visual profile.

The front R-Wing hood detail, exclusive to Dodge Charger Daytona models, is a callout to the original Charger Daytona design.

Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust

Gas-powered Dodge muscle cars have long had their unique exhaust sound. So, too, will the electric Chargers, using a patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system. Its two passive radiators create an exhaust tone that Dodge says has Hellcat (V-8) sound intensity, worthy of the Brotherhood of Muscle. The Fratzonic system also has a stealth sound mode.

The patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system for Dodge Charger Daytona models creates a unique exhaust profile with Hellcat levels of sound intensity that shatters the preconception of a typical quiet BEV.

The patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona models creates a unique exhaust profile, which Dodge claims has Hellcat sound intensity levels.

Interior Features

A driver-focused cockpit begins with a layered instrument panel with free-standing, wide-format 10.25-inch or 16-inch driver-info screens. A 12.3-inch center display in the center stack is angled toward the driver.

The heated flat top and flat bottom steering wheel includes paddle shifters for regenerative braking and the PowerShot button. A new “pistol-grip” shifter and the start button on the center console also incorporate a wireless phone charger.

Interior badging corresponds to the model: Daytona for the all-electric vehicles and Charger for gas-powered SIXPACK models.

Daytona Scat Pack and R/T models have a standard nine-speaker, 506-watt Alpine stereo with a subwoofer. An 18-speaker, 914-watt system is optional.

Cloth and leatherette seats are standard, with premium options for heated Black Nappa leather and Demonic Red Nappa leather seats. High-backed fixed headrest seats have a unique pass-through and are optional with the Plus Package, Track Package, and Carbon & Suede Package.

Charger’s “hidden hatch” roof design is about cargo capacity, including fold-flat back seats. The max rear cargo area is 38.5 cubic feet, which is 133 percent more cargo volume than the outgoing Charger. A “frunk” space adds 1.5 ft cubic feet of storage.

The optional full-length glass roof of the all-new Dodge Charger enhances the open-air feel of the cabin, and along with the large rear hatch provides an expansive glass canopy.

The optional full-length glass roof and large rear hatch create an expansive glass canopy.

2023 vs. 2024 Charger Specifications

Length/wheelbase: 198.4*/120 inches *SXT to Scat Pack Widebody

Width/height: 82.7*/57.6 to 59.5 (SRT Hellcat to SXT AWD) to *including mirrors

Track, front/rear: 63.3 to 65.6 inches (SXT to Scat Pack Widebody)

Turning circle: 37.7 to 39 feet, SXT to Scat Pack Widebody)

Curb weight: 3,940 to 4,594 pounds, SXT to SRT Hellcat

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gallons

Fuel economy estimates

Pentastar V-6: 19/30/23 mpg (RWD), 18/27/21 (AWD);

345 Hemi V-8: 16/25/19 mpg (midgrade recommended)

392 Hemi V-8: 15/24/18 mpg (premium required)

Supercharged 6.2-Liter Hemi Hellcat V-8: (12/21/15 mpg (premium required)

For more information, the March 5, 2024, reveal of 2024 Dodge Charger can be viewed online at Dodge.com.