Show Notes
The inside story of how Dodge returned the legendary Charger to the top of the muscle-car segment. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear joins host Greg Migliore to talk EVs, Hemis and what the Charger means for Dodge.
Then Mike joins to review the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness after attending the first drive last week in California. In the AutoGuide Garage, Greg has been testing the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn, which features the return of the Hemi V8. In our weekly gear test, we look at the benefits of Sailun Ice Blazer winter tires, and in the mailbag we discuss the prospects of a Honda Ridgeline hybrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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