The Future of Dodge with CEO Matt McAlear

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Dodge CEO, Matt McAlear! The guys dive into the all new Dodge Charger Daytona(EV & ICE), the "Fratzonic" artificial sound, their transition to EVs, how the new administration may shake things up, generational perspectives on EVs, defining success for the Charger EV, Hornet, Durango, Viper, EV adoption, and other opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis family. 0:07 - About our guest. 1:58 - QOTD. - New Administration. 6:34 - New Trump Administration. 9:15 - Dodge's Unique Product Strategy. 11:29 - Exploring the 2025 Charger Daytona: A New Era of Muscle Cars. 15:33 - Dual Platform Design. 18:57 - Will we see a V8? 22:30 - "Fratzonic" artificial sound. 26:44 - One-pedal driving options. 28:18 - Charging: Understanding the Buyer. 32:32 - Dealer Perspectives. 33:17 - Generational Perspectives on EV Technology. 37:19 - No Burnouts!? Performance and Physics of EVs. 39:57 - User Experience and Customization in EVs. 41:12 - Challenges and Growth of the Hornet. 44:07 - Performance and Market Positioning of the GLH. 45:02 - Future of Durango and SUV Platforms. 47:10 - Compliance and the Future of V8 Engines. 48:32 - The Legacy and Future of the Viper. 50:04 - Opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis Family. 52:19 - Benchmarking Against Competitors. 54:20 - Global Market Dynamics and EV Adoption. 59:13 - The InEVitable Shift Towards EVs.

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