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How Dodge's U.S. compact crossover is giving Italy a boost

Dodge Hornet
The Dodge Hornet, shown, shares its platform as the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Its "mail slot"-style grille opening sculpted into the fascia, and aggressive lamp graphics, give it a different front end compared with the Tonale.
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By:
Andrea Malan
August 24, 2022 06:48 AM

MILAN -- Production of the Dodge Hornet compact crossover in Italy for the U.S. market will help parent Stellantis to boost plant capacity use.

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