Archive for the 'Dodge' Category

2010 Detroit Auto Show:Dodge announces upgraded lineup for 2010 including Nitro Detonator

A few weeks ago, everyone, including us, was wondering when The Chrysler Group was going to have anything new to show us at next week’s Detroit Auto Show. You can look at the latest news about potential Ram models, Chrysler’s special editions and Dodge’s just-unveiled offerings either as wheezing gasps, or signs of pointing […]

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

2000 Miles in a Dodge Challenger R/T

Your friends don’t understand. “You’re taking a Dodge Challenger on a road trip for five days from Los Angeles to…Where are you going?”
“Not sure yet,” you reply.
“Oh, come on.” You can hear the frustration in their voices. This isn’t normal, doesn’t fit the contemporary protocol of neatly planned digital calendars and Google Maps itineraries […]

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

2010 Dodge Viper ACR-X ready to fill your track-rat, spec-racing needs

Dodge has unveiled their new turn-key racer, the Viper SRT10 ACR-X.
Based on the Dodge Viper ACR, the ACR-X is a track-only race car designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, the Sports Car Club of America, and the National Auto Sport Association.
Power comes from an 8.4-liter V10 engine that produces 640 horsepower (40 hp […]

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

SEMA Motor Show 2009: Dodge Challenger 1320, living life a 1/4 mile at a time

It’s always somewhat dark and murky down at the Mopar booth at SEMA, but this year Chrysler managed to bring out some pretty cool concepts. One of our favorites is this Dodge Challenger 1320 (if you don’t know the reference, channel you inner Vin Diesel), which started as a Drag Pak Challenger and even has […]

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

First Drive: 2010 Dodge Ram HD comes strong with more models, configurations and classier duds

Back in 1993, truck drivers had no choice but to depend on domestic automakers for work-ready pickups, and only Ford and General Motors offered competitive haulers. That all changed a year later when Dodge set the pickup truck market on its leaf springs with the introduction of its all-new Dodge Ram. With a big-rig appearance […]

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

First Drive: 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

The pickup-truck market can be intimidating and a little complicated. Trucks come in hundreds of permutations, with different bed lengths, cab sizes, engine and transmission combinations, 4×4 or 2WD, single rear wheels or dual, plus multiple trim levels, tire sizes, and option packages. The new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup is much simpler. It’s […]

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

What does Chrysler’s restructuring plan have in store for the Viper?

Long before factors like bankruptcy and Fiat’s involvement, Chrysler was looking to offload the Viper line. Several potential buyers were reportedly being considered, but months down the line no deal has been announced. In the meantime, of course, Chrysler has announced it will be filing Chapter 11 before restructuring in a new partnership with Fiat. […]

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009