Is the Hemi V-8 Engine Coming Back? We Asked Ram's CEO

"Honestly, the bigger issue is not Hemi vs. T6," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said in an interview with Road & Track. "The bigger issue is we took away a fundamental American thing. Americans love freedom of choice more than anything. When you take away their freedom of choice and tell them 'you must take this,' they revolt. Whether it makes sense or not, it doesn't matter. It's anti-American, you've taken my flag away, f*** you. It doesn't mean they are making an irrational decision, maybe they are, maybe they aren't, I don't know. But we as Americans, that's what we do."

View in Browser  SHOP EXCLUSIVES SUBSCRIBE Is the Hemi V-8 Engine Coming Back? We Asked Ram's CEO "Honestly, the bigger issue is not Hemi vs. T6," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said in an interview with Road & Track. "The bigger issue is we took away a fundamental American thing. Americans love freedom of choice more than anything. When you take away their freedom of choice and tell them 'you must take this,' they revolt. Whether it makes sense or not, it doesn't matter. It's anti-American, you've taken my flag away, f*** you. It doesn't mean they are making an irrational decision, maybe they are, maybe they aren't, I don't know. But we as Americans, that's what we do." READ MORE The Porsche 911 Just Had its Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S. Porsche just had its best 911 sales year ever in the U.S. in 2024. The 718 twins killed it, too, but Taycan faltered. READ MORE The Fiat 500e is Delightful and Possibly Irrelevant The baby EV encapsulates the cost-versus-range issues of cheaper electric cars. READ MORE An Oregon Kei Van Importer Built a Drift Sim Out of a Toyota HiAce Where tiny van meets virtual racing fun. READ MORE Canadian Driver Accidentally Busts Self for DUI, Police Say Police arrested an impaired driver after that driver called police to report another motorist. READ MORE Aston Martin Racing Reshuffles Top Leadership Roles Ahead of Adrian Newey's Arrival When Adrian Newey arrives at Aston Martin, his focus will be on preparing the team for the sweeping changes coming in 2026. So, what does that mean for 2025? READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Road & Track is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779