Wiz Khalifa Takes A 2014 Dodge Viper SRT For A Spin In The ‘See You Again’ Music Video
With the enormous amount of weed rapper Wiz Khalifa said he smokes daily, it’s probably a good thing he doesn’t actually drive any of the awesome rides featured in the “See You Again” music video. The song, which is currently No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, is a tribute to the late actor Paul […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Gets the Hellcat Treatment
I don’t think I’ve ever written a more exciting headline. We’re just about a year away from a Hellcat engine being put in Jeep’s strongest performer, the Grand Cherokee. According to reports, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will be the model’s high performance variant, and it’ll take the Hellcat engine that debuted on the […]
Dodge Planning to Build an Additional 1,000 Hellcats
Despite the fact that all Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcats ended up being recalled, performance enthusiasts are clamoring for more. Demand has been so incredible, in fact, that although Dodge ended production in the middle of last month, it has recently figured out how to build an additional 1,000 Hellcats. Of course, the 707-horsepower […]
[PHOTOS] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the 2015 New York International Auto Show
![[PHOTOS] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the 2015 New York International Auto Show](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F12%2F2015-Dodge-Challenger-SRT-Hellcat-Overview-2.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the 2015 New York International Auto Show")
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) might not be taking anything to New York that we haven’t seen before, but the automaker is still showing off an impressive lineup of new and exciting stuff that’s worth checking out if you swing by the 2015 New York International Auto Show over the course of the next couple weeks. […]
Furious 7, Due Out April 3rd, Features a Helluva Lotta Dodge
Dodge partners with Atlantic Records for Furious 7 music videos
Furious 7 is due out in theatres on April 3rd, less than a month away. Whether you’re a diehard Fast and Furious fan or not, the film is one to watch out for, if only to see Paul Walker’s last artistic endeavor before his untimely passing. (Walker tragically passed away before Furious 7 had finished […]
TAWA Names 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas”
FCA dominates Texas Auto Roundup
This week, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas” at the Texas Auto Roundup. While “Car of Texas” is one of the top honors of the event, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US (FCA US) managed to nab another seven awards there as well. In fact, FCA snagged eight of […]
Dodge Hellcat Recall Affects Every Single Model
Today, Automotive News reported that Dodge is recalling every single flippin’ Hellcat model—both Challenger and Charger, to be clear—released so far. The issue arose when a dealership discovered a fuel leak during a delivery inspection. Read More: Jay Leno Surprises Wounded Warrior with a Dodge SRT Hellcat on TODAY Show While no customers have reported […]
[VIDEO] Disgruntled Hellcat Driver Gives Us 7 Commandments for Dodge SRT Hellcat Owners
Both the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats lay down 707 horsepower. They should be dominating the competition left and right at the drag strip. Yet a number of videos have been uploaded to the interwebs showing less potent cars destroying the Hellcats on the strip. Why? It’s not because the Hellcats aren’t good; it’s […]
Dodge Charger, Alfa Romeo 4C Win 2015 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards
This week is a big one for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Yesterday, the automaker announced that its 2015 Ram 1500 had been named Best Full-Size Truck for the Money, and, today, it will unveil a special edition 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show (you can livestream coverage here). And now, FCA can add one more—well, […]
Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?
When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we receive more information, so be sure […]
[VIDEO] Hellcat Vs. Stingray: The Ultimate Drag Race
![[VIDEO] Hellcat Vs. Stingray: The Ultimate Drag Race](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F12%2FHellcat-Stingray.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Hellcat Vs. Stingray: The Ultimate Drag Race")
Last year, Chevy unleashed the Corvette Stingray, and everybody went wild. But the Stingray’s thunder didn’t last long when Dodge’s Hellcat engine pounced from within the Challenger and Charger SRT models. So which of the two is truly the master: the Hellcat or the Stingray? Yahoo! Autos answered that question in their recent Hellcat vs. […]
2015 Dodge Charger Configurator Goes Live
Sadly missing the Hellcat trim
The 2015 Dodge Challenger (including the SRT Hellcat trim level) began shipping to dealers about a month ago, but we’re still holding out for the Charger. In the meantime, however, Dodge has dropped the 2015 Dodge Charger configurator on its website, so fans can begin playing around with the all-new model before it hits showrooms […]
New 6.2-Liter HEMI Hellcat V8 Named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines
3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 also makes the cut
Both Chrysler Group’s 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V8 and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 have made it onto the 2015 10 Best Engines list put out by WardsAuto. This marks the second year for the EcoDiesel, which is an optional powertrain for the 2015 Ram 1500. The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 makes the Ram 1500 the most efficient […]
Charger SRT Hellcat Wins 2014 Bold Ride of the Year Award
The fans of Bold Ride have spoken: the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the 2014 Bold Ride of the Year, beating out some stiff competition from nine other contenders. In fact, the Charger SRT Hellcat claimed a whopping 54% of the total votes, even up against models like the BMW i8, the Corvette Z06, […]
Dodge Charger Swipes a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award
ALG, which is TrueCar’s analytics division, has just awarded the 2015 Dodge Charger a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award in the “Fullsize Car” category. This award is an important honor, in that it indicates how valuable the Charger is expected to be not tomorrow, but three years from now. That is, winners of a 2015 […]
Charger SRT Hellcat Is Named 2014 Star of the Show at SFIAS
This week, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was named the 2014 Star of the Show at the South Florida International Auto Show (SFIAS). The award was given out by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). Related: New Ad Series Captures the Spirit of the Dodge Brothers The all-new Charger SRT Hellcat has been turning […]
The Hellcat V8 Engine Almost Wasn’t a Thing
A moment of silence to be thankful that it is a thing
When Dodge unveiled the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat in the spring—and then the 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat over the summer—the game changed dramatically. Other performance carmakers were shaking in their racing boots, as the Hellcat V8 engine powering the two beasts was capable of generating 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, something that they […]
Dodge Rocks Gas Monkey Dallas Concert Rocked the House
Last Saturday, the Dodge Rocks Gas Monkey Dallas Concert in Dallas, Texas, was the place to be. From all across the country, more than 2,000 Dodge Nation members flocked to the concert over the weekend; some even came from Canada for this event. The event was free to anyone driving a Charger, Challenger, or Viper, […]