There are few cars that capture the spirit of classic American muscle quite like the Dodge Charger. With its bold proportions, distinctive design, and unmistakable presence, it has become one of the most recognizable names in American automotive history. As part of our upcoming Road Trip: RAM & Dodge DLC for American Truck Simulator, we're bringing the 1970 Dodge Charger 500 to the road.

The Dodge Charger 500 was introduced in 1969 as a performance-focused version of the second-generation Charger, developed with improved aerodynamics in mind for NASCAR competition. Its most recognizable features included a flush-mounted rear window that replaced the standard Charger's recessed glass and a modified front end designed to improve airflow. For 1970, the Charger 500 returned with updated styling for the new model year, including a redesigned grille and front bumper.

The 1970 model marked the final year of the second-generation Charger, building on the iconic design that had defined the nameplate during the muscle car era. The Charger 500 featured a distinctive front end with a wraparound chrome bumper, a clean grille, and the signature hidden headlights. Its long hood, sweeping roofline, sculpted bodywork, and revised rear styling gave the Charger 500 a character that remains instantly recognizable.

In American Truck Simulator, the 1970 Dodge Charger 500 will offer plenty of options to make this classic muscle car your own. The vehicle comes in two trim levels: Standard and SE, with the SE featuring a more luxurious interior and a special exterior badge. Players can also choose from different vinyl roof covers, a variety of exterior and interior colours, and two different steering wheels designs. It will also feature its iconic sliding headlight covers, adding to its distinctive front-end design.

Under the hood, players will be able to enjoy the Charger 500 with a V8 engine. Inside, both the Standard and SE interiors bring their own character, with multiple colour options to complement the car’s classic styling. A wide selection of aftermarket parts will also offer even more possibilities for personalisation.

Now, this classic piece of American automotive history is making its way into American Truck Simulator. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 will be one of the several iconic vehicles featured in the upcoming Road Trip: RAM & Dodge DLC. Whether you're taking a scenic drive or simply enjoying the open road, this classic Dodge is ready to add some muscle to your next virtual road trip.

We hope you're ready to hit the road with the Dodge Charger! Be sure to add the American Truck Simulator - Road Trip: RAM & Dodge to your Steam Wishlist! To stay up to date with the latest development news for Road Trip, don’t forget to follow our blog, subscribe to our newsletter[www.scssoft.com], and follow us on X/Twitter[x.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], BlueSky[bsky.app], TikTok[www.tiktok.com], YouTube, and Instagram[www.instagram.com]. Safe travels and happy driving!

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Since the release of the Road Trip: Ford DLC for American Truck Simulator, it has been fantastic to see so many of you swapping big rigs for four wheels and setting out to explore the USA in a whole new way! From scenic drives and sightseeing stops to screenshots, videos and stories from the road, we’ve really enjoyed following your adventures behind the wheel of these iconic Ford vehicles.

Today, we’d like to shine the spotlight on some of the amazing content shared by you and celebrate the many different ways you’ve been enjoying Road Trip!

For those of you who haven’t yet started your own journey, we’ve picked out a few YouTube videos from creators who have been exploring the Road Trip: Ford DLC. Whether they’re taking a relaxed drive across the open road, collecting postcards using our new Atlas feature, or taking on some courier jobs, we're sure there is something everyone can enjoy watching below.

A big thank you to everyone who we featured above! Be sure to check out their channels, leave them a like and subscribe for more content.

We also reached out to several content creators who have been checking out Road Trip: Ford DLC and asked them to share their thoughts. Take a look at what they had to say below, and be sure to visit their channels for even more great Truck Simulator content!

Krewlex"Road Trip is a completely new avenue for ATS. From when it was announced, many of us were optimistic, and some were confused. Having now tried the first iteration of it, I can confidently say that it is a great addition. The ability to step away from your truck, have a casual cruise, and explore roads from a different angle, is an awesome experience. I have already obtained two of the postcards available in the Atlas mode, and will definitely be hunting the rest over the coming months. 

With the Ford DLC pack, we got the first examples of the vehicles we'd be driving. The vehicles themselves are very well made, and they all sound great. A personal favourite for now is the Mustang. The gritty sound of the engine when it growls is great. I would often sit stationary while mashing my pedal to the floor, just to hear it. The customisation options in all of the vehicles are very well made as well, allowing you to get it looking just right. I'm optimistic for future additions to the Road Trip mode, and to the variety of vehicles we'll soon be driving"

DaSimSimma

"I had an absolute blast with Road Trip. I’ll admit I questioned the direction at first, but spending time in the Mustang completely turned that around. The parcel runs didn’t hit me the same way trucking does, but just driving and exploring with Atlas really hooked me. Being at that height, at those speeds, with that handling completely changes the way you experience the game. Roads I already knew felt different, and it made me want to go see the whole map all over again."

My Over-The-Road Trucking Adventure

"When Road Trip Ford DLC was first announced, I was not enthused about the idea of adding 4-wheelers to a truck driving simulator. As a former real life truck driver, I enjoy the truck driving simulation provided in ATS. I didn't see the point of adding cars to a truck driving simulator; but, SCS has proven they can think outside the truck! I didn't realize until shortly before release that this was going to be much more than just driving cars around the ATS map! The Dispatch Market feature has added a delivery system I didn't anticipate and the Atlas feature, with its Tourist Boards adds something I wish I'd had the ability to do when driving truck; leisurely sightseeing all the awesome things to see that I never seemed to have time for while trucking. I've already collected a few post cards and I'm looking forward to collecting them all!" 

Our social media channels have also been full of fantastic Road Trip content since its release on X[x.com], Bluesky[bsky.app], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], TikTok[www.tiktok.com] and more. Thank you to everyone who has tagged us and shared their first experiencing Road Trip with us. Our team always enjoys seeing where the road has taken you, and here are just a few of the posts that caught our eye!

@Jamie_Shields27[x.com] - @Shadowc40481222[x.com] - @Xivionation[x.com] - @FaLL3nGh0St[x.com] - @Carolus[x.com]https://x.com/C_arolus/status/2105014515586998449https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjk22VgtJPyusZLXfjnnVW5wYnVNNvm1PAwt6jYyJfqiwNMP7N3XP-uzW2EmOM8urzAQ3GbpI2nlszMafuXMZUsBhwrsz91eNIJ1AQ1j_3AazjD1QnvdoCFynsK_sI27evbgLy5XEqXCrXGiKDY-7qHZZnvGRw46l1AsmcWjyFwIdOVSooAXNH59Z8N8w/s1920/@MarianGameplay%20-%20X.jpg@MarianGameplay[x.com]

We’d also like to thank everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts and leave a review on Steam. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to the teams working on American Truck Simulator and Road Trip, and it has been wonderful reading about your experiences with this new way of exploring the game world. 

If you’ve been enjoying the Road Trip: Ford DLC, we’d really appreciate it if you considered leaving a review on its Steam Store page. Whether you’ve been hunting down Postcards, completing jobs or simply enjoying something different to drive, we’d love to hear what you think!
Thank you once again to everyone who has joined us on this latest journey. We’re delighted to see you discovering American Truck Simulator from a new perspective, and we look forward to seeing where your next Road Trip takes you!

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