Stellantis, the parent company behind Dodge and Ram, has absorbed another federal fine, this time for 190.6 million dollars tied to its powerful, emissions-thirsty vehicles. All told, the automaker has paid the government more than 773.5 million dollars since 2018 to keep building the cars enthusiasts love.
The penalties reflect the steep cost of producing high-horsepower machines in an increasingly regulated environment. For fans of muscle cars and trucks, the figures underscore just how much manufacturers are willing to pay to keep performance alive.