Since his departure, insiders at the company have blamed Tavares for ending production of the Hemi engine, saying, "Everybody wanted to keep [it]," while Tavares pushed for its removal.

This is how they celebrate the HEMI-powered Durango's 20th anniversary. Back in 2004, Dodge first ramped up full production of the models with the almighty engine. To mark the occasion ...

“The Durango and the HEMI engine form a powerful pair, and Dodge will continue to produce the most powerful gas engine SUV on the planet into the 2025 calendar year,” Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said.