My-my-my-my Mitchell… Photo: dave_7 via CC If you’re a fan of so-bad-it’s-good cinema, you’re already well aware of the goldmine that is the 1970s. From crazy kung fu flicks to cheap sci-fi schlock, this was definitely an exploitation-heavy decade. It was also a period stuffed with low-budget crime dramas, some better than others. One of…
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…
If you drive—no matter what kind of vehicle–you might seriously be a race car driver, even if you’ve never set wheels to track before in your life. “No sport on Earth has a more profound impact on your daily life than racing. If you’ve been in a car today, your life has been impacted by…
Last week, Four Wheel Magazine named the 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk its Four Wheeler of the Year, an annual award meant to highlight the very best in off-roading. The award has been largely dominated by Jeep, which has taken home the prize more than 30% of the time since the award’s inception. In fact, Jeep…
The designers at Mopar reimagined the 2020 Jeep Gladiator as the Top Dog Concept. By utilizing custom accessories and Jeep Performance Parts, they were able to create a vehicle specifically suited for mountain bikers. An Award-Winning Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Gladiator receives Gold Winch award Off-road capabilities The Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept replaces the standard…
Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one…
When you introduce the first-ever hybrid minivan, it’s definitely reason to celebrate—which is why Fiat Chrysler has decided to put a building wrap on the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, harkening the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan’s arrival. This wrap goes for a classic, yet whimsical look with a storybook-themed illustration…
The automotive industry, especially the big three American manufacturers, has deep ties to the United Automobile Workers union. Negotiating with them for pay and benefits that benefit both the company and manufacturing employees is a constant part of their business. Last week, General Motors sued Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, accusing them of bribing UAW officials for…
Photo: YouTube Chevrolet is busy playing up the awe-inspiring 640-horsepower performance of the 2017 Camaro ZL1, and Dodge seems to be toying with the idea of putting together a 750-horsepower Hellcat. It should come as little surprise, then, to learn that Ford is working on the Mustang to end all Mustangs: a new GT500 that…
We’ve all heard the blaring noise pollution of a car alarm, and once we’ve registered the alarm wasn’t ours or that a break-in wasn’t currently underway, we have all promptly ignored its warning bells. A system that was designed to grab people’s attention often falls flat. That’s why when investing in an alarm to safeguard…
Many automotive analysts expected Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to announce the end of operations for the Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge brands in the U.S. during the automaker’s most recent investor meeting. The meeting came and went earlier this month, and while some major announcements were made, the end of Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge was not among…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles opened on Wall Street earlier this week, and things did not go as well as CEO, Sergio Marchionne, had hoped. As if closing lower than the company opened on the first day wasn’t enough of a disaster for Marchionne, he’s now facing two Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls, totaling 747,817 vehicles in the…
Not exactly the kind of birthday present you’d want to receive from your rival Photo: Chevrolet Arabia Few automotive rivalries are as long-standing or as fierce as the one existing between the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang. Still, that doesn’t mean that the automakers behind these two vehicles can’t have a little fun during…
Photo: Hachette Book Group If you’re looking for a fast summer read loaded with pedal-to-the-metal action and relentless suspense, have I got the book for you: If She Wakes by Michael Koryta. Product Details: Hardcover, 400 pages Retail Price: $28.00 Publication Date: May 14, 2019 ISBN: 978-0-316-29400-3 Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Summer Car Care…
There are many reasons why you could find yourself needing to tow a car. Perhaps you are on a family vacation and one of your cars broke down. Or maybe you have a camper or boat trailer that you need to tow. In either case, it’s a good idea to have a full understanding of…
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