Because of its legacy name, and perhaps in part because of its familiar shape, the Charger has been tasked by Dodge with keeping the brand’s muscle-car flame alive. In recent years, that mission was accomplished in large part by the installation of large V8 engines, all part of the “Hemi” family, under the hood of the car. Not only did the Charger look the part, when properly equipped, its performance was, indeed, in keeping with muscle-car tradition.

The Ford Racing team has crafted a vehicle that feels composed, confidence inspiring, and tremendously fast, while addressing many of the handling criticisms that have followed the car for decades. The bigger question isn’t whether the SC delivers the goods but if enough buyers will be willing to pay for it.

Jill and Tom welcome Jamie Butters of Autotown to the show. Jamie shared his thoughts on the General Motors hybrid move, Audi's new U.S. factory, and the midterm elections.

On October 28, 2026, MTM rolled its one millionth vehicle off the line. They were expectedly cagey about which vehicle was 1,000,000 and which was 1,000,001, stating they were “neck and neck” off the line.

In this bonus episode of the Car Stuff Podcast, Jill sits down with Mazda North American President and CEO Tom Donnelly.