Dodge Hornet

A rocky year for the automotive industry has meant the end of the road for some models and a couple of trim levels, as well as murkiness for the fate of some others.

Dodge has ended production of its Italian-built Hornet compact SUV, citing “shifts in the policy environment.”

British luxury marque Jaguar still has cash and lease incentives available for 2024 models.

Stellantis is offering buyers and lessees a cash equivalent to the tax credit the vehicles were eligible for, effectively an upfront price reduction.

Stellantis is recalling more than 48,400 examples of its related Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet compact SUVs over an issue with the rearview camera.

While the headline trumpets the V-8-powered Durango R/T as starting below $50,000 and the Hornet below $30,000, that ignores the unavoidable destination charge.

Wheel warming has gone mainstream, with the feature standard or optional not just on luxury vehicles, but on an increasing number of models with sticker prices of $40,000 or less.

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

For 2025, the Dodge Hornet gets very minor updates. Find out if you should get a 2025 Hornet or save more than a few bucks with a 2024 model.

Cars.com has extensive data on which vehicles aren’t exactly flying off the lots, meaning you may have a bit more bargaining room to work with.