Audrey Moore Honored with Trailblazer Award at Chicago Auto Show

Audrey Moore, Vice President and Chief Engineer – North American Sedan Programs at Stellantis, has been awarded the prestigious What Drives Her Trailblazer Award. The honor was presented at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show during a special event organized in partnership with A Girls Guide to Cars and Women in Automotive.

The What Drives Her program, now in its eighth year, celebrates women who are making a significant impact in the automotive industry, as well as the advocates supporting diversity and inclusion. The award recognizes Moore’s achievements, leadership, and commitment to breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Moore has been a key figure in Stellantis’ development of high-performance vehicles, playing a leading role in engineering the next-generation Dodge Charger lineup. This includes the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and the 670-horsepower Charger Daytona Scat Pack, recognized as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car. She is also spearheading the development of the upcoming four-door Charger Daytona models, set to launch in 2025, as well as the 550-horsepower Charger SIXPACK H.O. and the 420-horsepower Charger SIXPACK S.O., both equipped with the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6 engine.

Scotty Reiss, founder of A Girls Guide to Cars, emphasized the importance of Moore’s recognition: “The role of the chief engineer at a brand like Dodge or Jeep is critically important, but to see a woman in that role opens the eyes of legions of young women who believe they can do it too. And that is the mission of What Drives Her, to recognize women who are blazing a trail in this industry so that other women can follow.”

The Trailblazer Award is reserved for women in the automotive sector who actively empower others, remove barriers, and take on leadership roles that inspire future generations. In addition to Moore’s recognition, the What Drives Her program also presented honors in the categories of Automotive Ally, Best Retailer, and Best In Craft Automotive Media.

Moore’s career at Stellantis spans 25 years, during which she has contributed to several Jeep® SUV programs in addition to her groundbreaking work with Dodge sedans. Her leadership and innovation continue to push the industry forward, setting a powerful example for women in automotive engineering.

With the continued evolution of performance and electrification, Moore remains at the forefront of Stellantis’ efforts to deliver cutting-edge technology, ensuring that Dodge remains synonymous with power and innovation.