ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- It's not 2026 quite yet, but the 2026 new car model year arrives right now thanks to the Orange County Auto Show .

"We're always thrilled to have one of the first auto shows in the whole country, right here in Orange County," said John Sackrison, director of the Orange County Auto Show.

The big thing this year is choice, no matter how you want your next car powered. The various Stellantis brands say basically "yes" to the question of what's moving something. Starting with the big Ram 1500, which gets its Hemi V8 back for 2026. It's on display at the show.

"Consumers demanded. They screamed at us. So the Hemi is back in the Ram truck," said Scott Brown, Stellantis spokesperson.

"Dodge Charger Scat Pack, which has been electric, this is one of the first shows

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