"Stellantis Spotlight" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending September 13, 2024, include a new Dodge Durango special edition, major investments in three Michigan plants and victory in the Dodge brand’s first Nitrocross performance.
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00:00This week, there's something in the water!
00:06The Dodge brand continues to fuel horsepower-hungry Hemi lovers
00:10with its next special edition model of the most powerful SUV ever.
00:15The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead, with its dark blue Night Moves exterior color
00:22with Hammerhead Gray Laguna leather seats, is getting off deep-sea vibes.
00:27The performance credentials under the hood make the Durango Hammerhead
00:30an apex predator on the pavement as well,
00:33with its 710-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V8 engine.
00:39Some more standout features of this special edition include 20-inch satin carbon wheels,
00:44satin black painted hood, and dual silver and sepia accent stitching throughout the interior.
00:50If you're ready to get behind the wheel of the Dodge Durango Hammerhead
00:53or any of the new Durango Special Edition models,
00:55head over to DodgeGarage.com and access the Horsepower Locator
00:59to find one at a dealership near you.
01:02Dodge is off to the races in a new competition.
01:06The brand has entered the 2425 Nitro Cross Series
01:10with the introduction of four Dodge Hornet RT FC1X electric-powered race cars in the Group E class.
01:17It was an exciting start to the season this past weekend at Richmond Raceway
01:21with the Dreyer and Reinbold Racing Team.
01:24The team is headlined by two-time and reigning Nitro Cross Group E champion Robin Larson,
01:29who drove the Dodge Hornet RT FC1X race car to victory
01:33in a dominating performance in the season's opening round.
01:36Along with Larson, the DRR team includes Andreas Bakkerud, Fraser McConnell, and Leah Block,
01:43who will compete in the 10-round 2024-25 U.S. National Series,
01:47which features events on paved and dirt surfaces.
01:51We look forward to witnessing the performance capabilities of the Dodge Hornet RT
01:54and the DRR team this Nitro Cross season.
01:57And finally, the company is making significant investments in three Michigan plants
02:02to further support Stellantis' multi-energy strategy.
02:05An accelerated retooling of Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
02:08will enable the upcoming launch of Ram 1500 in battery-electric and range-extended electric variants
02:14alongside the internal combustion engine model.
02:17The Warren Truck Assembly Plant adds future electrified Jeep Wagoneer models to its production portfolio.
02:22And the Dundee Engine Plant investment supports battery tray production and beam machining
02:27to complement its gas engine assembly.
02:30These important investments focus on a multi-energy approach,
02:33spanning products, platforms, manufacturing, and supply chain,
02:37and contribute to the company's Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.
02:41Those are this week's top stories on Stellantis Spotlight.
02:44Reporting for Stellantis Digital Media, I'm Peter Spezia.