As far as performance vehicles go, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon… Right around the same time that Dodge officially unveiled its Demon, Hennessey… You knew this day was coming the second Cadillac revealed the insanity… The 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali is an impressive vehicle in its… We’ve been anxious to learn when the…
The Dodge Durango has long been considered an impressive performance SUV. With… The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the most powerful street legal… Dodge is no stranger to the practice of partnering up with Street… At the very beginning of this month, Fiat Chrysler teased the all-new… A little late to the Vision Gran…
The Demon better not “cross” paths with the Exorcist Photo:Hennessey Performance Engineering As far as performance vehicles go, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon might be the most ambitious production model ever assembled by an automaker. Yet many after-market models have arisen in the wake of the Demon’s arrival to challenge its supremacy on the drag strip….
Dodge can be your angel or your devil To say that Dodge put a lot of time and energy into the marketing for the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon would be an understatement. Reports surrounding all of the Demon’s specs and capabilities kept on emerging like a bat out of Hell for months before its…
The Dodge Challenger outsold its rivals in October In a year where several other major automakers are struggling to maintain strong sales, Fiat Chrysler has surpassed expectations. In September, FCA even managed to outsell Ford. FCA’s sales success continued with October, as every one of Fiat Chrysler’s major brands saw sales gains last month. What’s…
The Dodge Challenger ranked at the top of its segment in the JD Power Initial Quality Study for the fourth time in six years Even the best carmakers still have room for improvement—and this is something Fiat Chrysler knows well. Both the Chrysler and Jeep brands, which reside under the Fiat Chrysler name, were named…
We could discern as early as January that the Ford Mustang was once again the best-selling pony car in the United States in 2017, topping the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger handily with sales totaling 81,866 vehicles delivered. Now, in observance of National Mustang Day, Ford has confirmed the logical conclusion that the Mustang also topped…
The 2017 New York International Auto Show opens up to the public on April 14th through April 23rd at the Javits Center in NYC. There’s going to be an exciting amount of debuts (worldwide and North American) ranging from the highly anticipated 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to the 2018 Range Rover Velar. To celebrate,…
The latest in an ever-growing string of unexpected victories and major upsets When you think of vehicles out on the drag strip, you probably imagine sporty muscle cars, such as the Dodge Challenger. The last kind of vehicle you probably imagine is a minivan like the Chrysler Pacifica. However, that’s exactly where the staff from Cars.com…
J.D. Power has just released the results of the 2014 U.S. Initial Quality Study℠, and two Chrysler Group vehicles claimed the top spot in their segments. And the Chrysler Group 2014 Initial Quality Study winners are…the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2014 Dodge Challenger. The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country Related: Chrysler Group…
Next week, Michiganders and car fans from across the country should consider checking out the Chrysler Group at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise, as well as the displays by other automakers in attendance. Chrysler Group specifically will be bringing out the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car, for its Motor…
2019 Dodge Challenger T/A 392 Photo: FCA The 2019 J.D. Power Automotive Performance Execution and Layout Study™ recently released results that show major advancements for FCA US LLC. Thanks to the high rankings of Ram and Dodge, FCA made a larger year-over-year improvement than any other brand in the study. Check This Out: Features of…
FCA has produced 10 million of these engines Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles The award-winning Pentastar engine is used by a wide range of Fiat Chrysler vehicles, from the Dodge Challenger to the Jeep Wrangler. Earlier this month, the Pentastar engine reached a historic milestone. Pentastar engine production recently reached 10 million units. Exciting New Powertrain…
The new Uconnect system offers more savvy tech than ever If you thought Fiat Chrysler’s award-winning Uconnect infotainment system couldn’t get any better, think again. The Italian-American carmaker recently debuted its fourth-generation Uconnect system, and it’s the best yet. This new system, which debuted in the 2017 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, offers…
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Photo: Dodge A homologation special is a road-legal car with direct ties to racing competitions. Some of the most exciting cars in history have been homologation specials, as they are usually built with racing in mind from the start. But to understand more about them and why they exist, we must…
The 2021 Dodge Durango Photo: FCA The 2021 Dodge Durango took home a Vincentric Best Value in America award for the Large SUV/Crossover segment. This award indicates that the Durango offers more value than its competitors. Another Valuable Model: Features of the 2020 Dodge Challenger Why did the Durango win the award? The 2021 Dodge…
2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody Photo: FCA Thrilling performance and adventure-ready DNA are just two reasons why the 2021 Dodge Challenger and 2021 Jeep Wrangler, respectively, made Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $30,000 for 2021. The two FCA models also deliver unique, signature designs, intense powertrains, and…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been on a roll this month in terms of awards. Already this year, FCA has earned six 2015 Edmunds Most Popular Awards (Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500), four IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards (Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee,…
The 2015 Dodge Challenger led the charge for FCA’s April Sales March was a landmark month for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as the brand saw its 60th consistent month (total of five years) of year-over-year sales increases. Judging by FCA’s April sales this year, the company is off to a good start to accomplishing a…
On September 9, Dodge finally opened up the ordering process for the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to dealerships, who likely broke the internet trying to put in their eager requests. There has not been a vehicle launch from Dodge this exciting arguably since the launch of the Viper (whose price was significantly slashed…
The Walnut Brown coloration for the 2017 Ram Laramie Longhorn At the moment, the automotive world is waiting with bated breath for the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to finally be unveiled during the New York International Auto Show. Indeed, many models from a variety of different brands will make their official debuts during the…
2018 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Photo: FCA The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Jeep® Wrangler have taken home top designations from the J.D. Power Resale Value Awards for 2018. Earning the award for the Highest Resale Value in the industry was the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, which delivers three engine options…
Stellantis’ high-output Hurrican twin-turbo will make more than 500 horsepower Photo: Stellantis Stellantis isn’t quite ready to give up internal combustion engines just yet, but it’s saying goodbye to its iconic HEMI V8 sooner rather than later. In line to take that legendary engine’s place is a new twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder called the Hurricane. Given…
You know the Bronco Sport is cool because goats wanna hang with it Photo: Ford Kelley Blue Book is pretty good at taking that intangible idea of being cool and putting a value on it. KBB’s Coolest Cars list is a trusted standard for measuring the innate coolness of new rides year after year. And…
Dodge owners might need to make a journey to their dealer’s service center Two months ago, FCA issued a recall for more than 1.25 million Ram models due to a safety system error that was discovered in the vehicle. Today, the automaker announced a set of two recalls that roughly match the scope of that previous…
Alert: The horses are out of the barn Photo: Ford For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Not that a lot of folks would want it to — look at the response to the Mustang Mach-E, after all. But what the seventh-generation Mustang certainly does is take that well-familiar wheel…
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star Photo: FCA Uconnect has been a part of FCA vehicles since 2003 and has been awarded for providing connectivity and entertainment to drivers. Now, the FCA has announced the Uconnect Market, which is a new commerce platform that’s packed with innovative technology. Learn More: How the Uconnect enhances…
The Camaro could soon be sporting a new face, even though it just received a refresh A week ago, Chevrolet “shocked” the automotive world by revealing the new “Shock” yellow color for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. However, for many enthusiasts, the highlighter-like hue was not what caught their eye. Instead, they were drawn to the…
Having just about finished the first three books, last night I sat down to watch The Expanse series on Amazon Prime with my fiancée, only to see in the video feed that season three of The Grand Tour was already up to three episodes. How could I have missed it? So I watched that instead….
If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple… While some people have made (and in many cases, already broken) New… Another holiday season has come to a close, and so too has… There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would… To paraphrase Boyz II Men, it’s so…
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…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted…
The ever-popular Barracuda might be coming back to the FCA lineup There are few muscle cars in the history of the automotive industry that have a reputation quite like the Barracuda. Known for its sex-on-wheels styling, shaker hood, and high-octane performance, the Plymouth ‘Cuda was one of the most distinctive vehicles from the muscle-car era….
Word to Santa Claus: cars are a lot less messy and more powerful than wimpy reindeer As eco-friendly as using reindeer to transport you around the world may be, flying mammals just don’t cut it. It’s the 21st century and it’s time Santa Claus replaced his team of magical reindeer with dependable, practical automobiles. To…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA FCA is bringing a variety of interactive experiences and displays to the 2020 Atlanta International Auto Show today. Those in attendance can see Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models and even take a vehicle out for a spin in an outdoor driving experience. A Top Rated Truck: The Ram 1500…
The 2015 Cleveland Auto Show is perfect for anyone who missed Detroit or Chicago On the heels of the three major US auto shows–Los Angeles, Detroit, and Chicago–the largest auto expo in Ohio opens in Cleveland today. Running Saturday, March 7th through Sunday, March 15th, Lake Erie area residents and visitors can check out hundreds of vehicles…
The Chrysler 300 Super S Concept is the perfect combination of luxury and power It’s difficult to find the perfect vehicle that melds performance with sophistication—but that’s exactly what the Chrysler 300 Super S Concept car does. As one of the many of Mopar’s customized concept cars that debuted at the 2015 SEMA Show, this…
The 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice Edition is part of Fiat Chrysler’s new partnership with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batman has an entirely new partner in his fight against Superman—Fiat Chrysler. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced it is joining a one-of-a-kind co-branded partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice….
The Charger managed to outsell its larger cousin the Challenger, even after the introduction of the Demon For the past couple of months, FCA has maintained a steady 7% year-to-date sales decline. July was no exception, as the decline in year-to-date sales for FCA remained 7%. Meanwhile, July sales for the automaker were down 10%…
It’s been 80 years since the Jeep brand set the standard for 4×4 capability, and the brand is marking the occasion with several special-edition models. Every model in the Jeep lineup will get a special-edition model that will be available at dealerships later this year. Available Now: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Across the Jeep lineup, the…
Here’s hoping that Jeep reveals the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat at the 2016 New York Auto Show The New York Auto Show is coming up in next week, and Jeep has something major planned. Problem is, no one’s not sure exactly what—but I know I’m hoping it’s the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. According to Mike Manley, Jeep’s CEO,…
Jason Bourne remembers who he is and he doesn’t look too happy about it Jason Bourne remembers who he is now. And certainly remembers how to drive like a bat out of hell. In the most recent trailer for Jason Bourne, the next installment of the film series, we get a taste of Bourne’s driving…
2015 Dodge 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…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a couple of days time and given that I write for a website about cars, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to put together a review—the only downside being that of the seven movies that came before it, I had seen exactly none. So last week…
Watch the latest Netflix shows about cars, trucking, and motorsports racing Photo: Netflix No matter what your interests are, you can no doubt find something on Netflix to suit your fancy; the variety of shows and movies in the streaming service’s library abounds. Car-lovers and gearheads have a lineup of shows available to them that deliver…
The 2013 Ram 1500 sees a number of worthwhile cosmetic and performance updates, including a stronger V6, a stronger frame, an eight-speed transmission, larger grille, restyled headlights, and LED turn signals and taillights. 2013 Ram 1500 Exterior The Ram 1500 is a workhorse, rough, rugged, and ready to take on just about any job. Practical…
One lucky man has won Chrysler’s 2014 National Sweepstakes, which allows him to put $45,000 toward the purchase of a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, or Alfa Romeo vehicle here in the United States. That man is Michael Christman of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Christman was chosen at random out of 1,007,277…
Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the time of his death. Exor, the Italian investment group that holds the largest stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sent out an official announcement after the…
Photo: The News Wheel You have many factors to consider when choosing your next car: interior space, safety features, fuel efficiency, infotainment technology, and — of course — price. But here’s one factor you may never have considered: resale value. Why does this matter? Because unless you intend to drive your car until it collapses,…
The Hyundai Tucson has over the years grown quite a rep as… On Wednesday, Hyundai took to the stage at the 2024 New York… The 2020 Hyundai Venue debuted today at the New York International Auto… Boasting new looks, built on a new platform, and featuring new advanced… Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of…
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