# Sept. 19, 2026 | Weekend Drive: The V-8 comeback; Stellantis’ Brampton dilemma

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-09-19T10:00:00+00:00
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Michael Martinez and Greg Layson break down the return of the V-8 at two Detroit automakers, Stellantis losing interest in its idled Brampton plant and Canada’s push toward a new partnership with the European Union.

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