Car Charger Network CEO: Enough on Cities, We Need to Focus on Highway Chargers Now
Electric vehicle infrastructure is such a well-known issue that it is almost too tiresome even for the commenters going “but there isn’t enough charging infrastructure” on most every article on electric vehicle trends. So, when someone of authority says, “I think we may have enough car chargers in this area,” it kind of rings out […]
2018 Dodge Charger Overview
While the Dodge Challenger might be the brand’s most often-discussed model, it is routinely outsold by its smaller cousin: the Dodge Charger. The Charger offers a similar drive and performance, only for a significantly smaller pricetag. Although the Charger has consistently been regarded as a strong performance model, it hasn’t exactly earned that same reputation […]
Roush and Ford Performance Supercharger Kit Boosts Mustang GT Output to 700 Horsepower
The new 2018 Ford Mustang is already shaping up to be an even more evolved performance beast with its improved powertrains and features like electronic line-lock and Drag Strip Mode. But since the evolution of this particular beast is ever continuing, there is always room to make it more powerful. Ford Performance and Roush Performance […]
Rumor: Dodge Challenger and Charger Redesigns Delayed Until 2021 Due to New Platform
Reports suggest that Dodge is switching out the initial Giorgio platform planned for the Challenger and Charger redesigns with the Maserati Ghibli platform, potentially delaying the development of these future performance models
Two of the most highly-anticipated vehicle redesigns in the automotive industry are that of the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger. The current iteration of the Charger has been around since 2011, albeit with a facelift in 2015, while the current Challenger design has been in use since 2008. However, according to Automotive News, Hellcat fanatics will have […]
Tesla’s Supercharger Network Expands to Boston and Chicago to Make EV Technology More Accessible
While electric vehicles provide an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel, there are still some barriers that make owning one impractical. While homeowners with garages have the capacity to charge the vehicle overnight, urban residents who live in apartments typically don’t have access to a personal garage. No wonder that around 70% of millennials have no […]
UPDATE: California Highway Patrol Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans Begin to Arrive
122 of the 588 Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans that have been ordered by the California Highway Patrol are already out on the road
Last July, The News Wheel ran a story about the California Highway Patrol exchanging its older patrol vehicles with Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans. As 2017 progresses, it would seem that some of those Dodge Chargers are beginning to arrive at Highway Patrol stations across the Golden State. As the transition takes full swing, the California […]
Great Idea: Two Oil Companies Decide to Build Electric Chargers in Gas Stations
Want to hear a really good idea? Royal Dutch Shell, the petroleum company, has started installing electric car chargers at its gas stations. That is a great idea. What better place to install new vehicle refueling/charging infrastructure than in places where people are already used to refueling their vehicles? Want to hear something sad, though? […]
2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit to Come Standard with Motion-Detection Technology
A new security system developed by Dodge is set to keep law enforcement officers safe from ambush attacks
According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 135 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty last year, the highest number of officer fatalities in the past five years. Of those 135 law enforcement officers, 21 were killed as a result of ambush-style attacks, the highest rate for that specific cause of death in […]
50 Special Edition Black and Gold Dodge Chargers Join the Michigan State Police Patrol Fleet
Patrol cars in Michigan are easily recognizable due to their bright blue coloration. However, Michigan residents may need to take a second look at the Michigan State Police patrol fleet beginning this year. According to a Michigan State Police news release, 50 special edition black and gold Dodge Chargers will join the Michigan State Police […]
2017 Dodge Charger Overview
In a world full of bland sedans, the 2017 Dodge Charger stands out thanks to its aggressive styling and powerful engine options. This four-door sedan was Dodge’s best-selling car in 2016 with 95,437 units moved and the company is trying to eclipse six figures this year by offering two new trims. Besides offering eye-catching good […]
GM Announces Official Supplier of Chevy Bolt Home Chargers
When buyers pick up a new electric car, then one further step that they usually take is to also order a Level 2 AC home charging station, which offers 240V charging as opposed to plugging into a normal house outlet, which typically offers 110V. This is usually offered as an added accessory by the dealership […]
General Motors to Require Bolt Dealerships to Install CCS Fast Chargers
Charging infrastructure—there isn’t enough of it. That particular bit of the electric car landscape has been trod and retrod so many times that it has become like a sharp splinter caught in the arch of your shoe sole—annoying, persistent, and you just can’t seem to get rid of it easily. Yes, we know, there aren’t […]
Dodge Charger Takes Home Third Straight ALG Residual Value Award
Even though the next-generation Dodge Charger probably won’t be released until 2020, the current model certainly isn’t anything to sneeze at, which is proven by the fact it recently picked up the ALG Residual Value Award in the “Full-Size” category for the third consecutive year. More Value For Less Money: Three Hondas Named “Best Cars […]
Rumors Suggest Next-Gen Challenger and Charger Won’t Come Until 2021
Things just don’t seem to be going Dodge’s way at the moment. Dodge fans who can’t get enough of the current Challenger coupe and Charger sedan are in luck, as a new report from Automotive News implies new-generation models of both cars won’t come until 2020 at the earliest. CDJR News: The new RAM Rebel TRX Concept […]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUVs Comes with Free Home Charger for UK Customers
If you live in the United Kingdom and buy one of the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUVs, you’ll also get a free home charger kit to go with it. Those interested will have to act quickly; this isn’t a permanent bonus but rather a limited offer for customers that register between October 14 […]
NHTSA Awards 2017 Dodge Charger Five-Star Overall Safety Rating
When you think safety, it’s likely you don’t automatically think of an iconic muscle car like the Dodge Charger—but it looks like that’s about to change. The 2017 Dodge Charger was recently awarded a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), making it one of the safest vehicles out on […]
ChargePoint to Create Virtual Lines for EV Charger Time
As more and more electric cars hit the roads, the biggest problem continues to be that there aren’t enough charging stations. In more congested areas where more people have bought EVs, for example, large numbers of electric cars might find themselves competing for time on a limited number of public chargers. Electric charger network operator ChargePoint, […]
California Utilities Getting in on EV Chargers, And Why You Should Care
When it comes to electric vehicles and emissions policy, much of the country looks to California to lead the way and set precedents. This makes decisions like the one currently coming up for debate in California much more important than just a local concern. California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has proposed a […]