Mattel is still one of the best when it comes to toy cars. And up to the 2K era they are still making some waves and reaching new heights in the toy car industry. TRU has the Exclusive released on a Second Final Run Series. In many Store Exclusives still going full blast with the Fire Rods, Series 2 Cop Rods, Editors Choice and even Wal-Mart joins in with the best Auto Milestone Series. The 2-Packs are also still being made and released in large packages. The 1st Hauler and Pavement Pounder Treasure Hunts were made and introduced. The Black Box Cool items and Collectibles gets a new Box packaging and is now being called the 100% Hot Wheels.

The 36 1st Editions were also made and produced again. In 2002 the Big changes with 42 1st Editions and 15 4-Car Series in the manufacturing line-up. 2 more innovative New Style Wheels are released.Just like a four wheel drive Import Dragster version of the Dodge Neon was made and introduced in 2004. It was driven by well known racer Shaun Carlson of NuFormz Racing for Mopar. The car was raced and campaigned for just a short time as Shaun moved up in to the Pro Stock soon after debuting this nice and now classic car. Shaun went on to build the best 2010 New Models Drift Charger and has also a 3rd Hot Wheels Casting his 1st, in the Ford Focus Dragster made from 2001.

Another specific example of Mattel's Dodge Neon is the loose Hot Wheels Dodge Neon from 2005 Asphault Jungle 3/5 Collector No. 083. Its official car name is: Dodge Neon Series of 2005 Aspalt Jungle Series, year 2005. has a body color of Red, base color: Chrome. Its Window color: Black tinted. Just like the original and actual car made for racing. Such items and releases are soon to be great collectibles. The Chrysler Neon known in North America as the Dodge Neon, based on research information, is a compact front wheel drive car. This automobile was introduced in January 1994 for the model year of 1995. According to research it replaced the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance also the Duster models. Production of the automobile ended, it is reported in September of 2005. The Mattel Hot Wheels Dodge Neon scale model, was especially built based on this automobile, according to research, and is one of the most popular collector items of the Hot Wheels models.

The Mattel Company which manufacturers Hot Wheels model cars, along with other popular items such as the Barbie Doll was founded in 1945 by Harold "Matt" Matson and Elliot Handler. The company headquarters is located in El Sequndo, California based on research data. Mattel is reported to be the world's largest toy company. The Hot Wheels website features a Hot Wheels 2004 Dodge Neon, advertised as being made for tearing it up on the strip, it is number 125, and designed by Chrysler. South Texas Diecast Collectors offers on its website a Hardnoze, Hot Wheels 2004 Dodge Neon, IMG, #018, First Edition, in Pearl White, with Blue, Black and Grey Tampos, "Mopar" and Mopar emblem on the sides and hood, if loose this item is priced at $2.00, if carded, it is $5.00, based on the advertisement and research information. South Texas Diecast Collectors features other Hot Wheels 2004 cars on its website as well, based on information secured.

Wikia lists a Hot Wheels 2004 Dodge, First Edition Neon, designed by Eric Tscheme, in Light Blue and Grey, #65 in the Realistics Series, based on research. Also the TWD Import Dragster version of the Dodge Hot Wheels Neon, which was introduced in the Hot Wheels 2004 model after the Dodge Neon, driven by Shaun Carlson of Nu Formula Racing for Mopar, based on information obtained. It is featured in Black and White, a First Edition, 1:64 scale, in Grey plastic, #065, with Black windows, 5SP wheel type, and Blue/White "Mopar" on the hood according to research data.

Amazon.com features a Hot Wheels 2004 Neon, First Edition, Dodge, 65/100, Mopar MHRA 065, 1:64 scale model, it is new and priced at $2.79 based on information listed for the product. There is also a Mattel Hot Wheels Neon 2004, Firat Edition, 1:64 scale, White Hardnoze, Dodge Neon Diecast Car, #018, which is advertisd as new and listed at a price of $1.76, with two in stock, based on information obtained. E-Bay features a Hot Wheels 2004 65/100 Dodge Neon Mopar, which is new, unused and advertised as undamaged, a Diecast, made to a 1:64 scale which is being offered for $.99, open to bids, with shipping listed at $2.59 on the E-Bay website, based on research information.