The Dodge Durango has struggled to keep up with most of Toyota’s SUVs. However, on a recent list the Durango topped one of Toyota’s SUVs.
Rusty Monday: Cars Vs. Trees In Rustober
Never bet against trees when it’s cars vs. trees. Trees always win, as we will show you in these next few images as we celebrate Rustober. For some reason, it just seems like trees are attracted to cars like tornadoes are to trailer parks. They are so infinitely tied together that if a felled tree …
Snoop Dogg, a Chrysler Cordoba, and a Gas Chamber Green 1957 Chevy
So what do Snoop Dogg, a Chrysler Cordoba, and a Gas Chamber Green ’57 Chevy have in common? It was recently Snoop Dogg’s birthday, or “C-Day,” and so he gifted himself a lowrider Dodge Cordoba with T-tops, and a custom 1957 Chevy. Then the rapper went about personalizing them further to his liking. The day …
The 2020 Dodge Challenger Gives You a Lot of Horsepower at a Good Price
It used to be that you could get a vehicle with 300 horsepower, but only on some of the world’s most exotic and expensive sports cars. Nowadays, you can find some hefty power under the hood of pretty average vehicles, like the Chevy Impala and muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger. To help you find some of the …
Dodge Charger, Challenger To Stay in Production for Years To Come
The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger has a loyal fan base, despite having aging platforms. Do these models still capture your interest?
Why Owners Love Their Dodge Charger: Not Just Another Muscle Car
The Dodge Charger is more than just a speed demon. Owners love it for reasons other than its power. How do you feel about this large sedan?
Only Pick the Dodge Durango Over the 2021 Kia Sorento for Towing
The 2021 Kia Sorento just changed the game with incredible upgrades to go from feeling like a minivan to an adventurous 3-row SUV with some muscle. But can the Kia Sorento take on the Dodge Durango? It’s the beefiest rival in its class. The 2021 Kia Sorento vs. the 2021 Dodge Durango Let’s get started …
Rusty Monday: Race Car Rust Rustober
Once a race car’s useful days are over anything can and will happen to it. Most often they rust in peace behind the shop or next to the garage. Then the process of slowly returning to earth begins. By the time it would be worth restoring it is long past being restorable so it sits …
Is the 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Really a Supercar?
The 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye is one of the fastest street-legal cars on the market. Do you think this puts it in supercar territory?
The Dodge Durango Hellcat Was Already Silly and Hennessey Just Made It Worse
I have spent a lot of time over the last little while wondering how Dodge intended people to use such a powerful people carrier. I have driven many SUVs, and never once have I found myself in need or want of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat’s 710 hp. I’m not saying it isn’t cool. I’m …
The Best SUVs to Buy If You Don’t Want a Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride is a solid choice when it comes to a quality SUV. With so many options in a crowded market segment, it’s often hard to decide which vehicle is right for you. Some of the best SUVs challenge the Telluride in both price and performance. While the family-friendly Kia is among the best-selling vehicles, there are plenty of other …
Jay Leno’s 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Still Knocks His Socks Off
Large amounts of horsepower are easily available in Dodge dealerships these days. But while the brand offers a high-powered sedan, coupe, and even an SUV, it doesn’t have an actual sports car. At least, not anymore—not since the Dodge Viper was canceled. And as Jay Leno recently demonstrated with his 1996 Dodge Viper GTS, the …
This Hennessey Camaro Will Exorcise The Dodge Demon
We love muscle cars, and even if you don’t want to admit it, you probably do too. Whether its classic muscle or a modern-day powerhouse, Americans just seem to love a true American-made muscle car. For some people, that could mean a Ford Mustang, but if you’re looking for something a little demonic, you might …
2020 Dodge Durango: Pump the Brakes Before Making It Your Family SUV
The 2020 Dodge Durango prioritizes luxury and power over crucial safety features. Is that enough for you to still consider it?
The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Accidentally Became a Collector’s Item
If you wanted a 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, you may be out of luck. Did you miss out after its production was cut to ~200 units?
Dodge Demon Class-Action Lawsuit: Bad Challenger Paint
This class-action lawsuit is over a cool feature that seems like it practically disintegrates if it gets used. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was claimed by Dodge to be the “fastest production car in the world” when it came out in 2017. It was only available as a 2018 model. Part of the startling performance …
Dodge Managed to Sell 2 Brand-New Vipers in Q3 2020
The Dodge Viper utilizes a winning sportscar formula, a big V10 engine up front, a six-speed manual transmission, and drive going to the rear wheels. Unfortunately, the Viper sales were not enough to sustain it, with Dodge announcing its retirement back in 2017. Despite this, a new sales report from FCA states that Dodge sold …
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is Great at Trash Talk
Direct and open automaker feuds are a long-standing tradition in the car world – Ferrari vs. Lamborghini, Tesla vs. Lucid, and the tale as old as time, Ford vs. Mopar. Mopar isn’t a term as widely used today as it was in the late 1960s and early 1970s, but the battle for meat-headed muscle is …
Does the Dodge Durango SRT Have Enough To Topple the Ford Explorer ST?
The Dodge Durango SRT is a seriously powerful SUV. But is it powerful enough to take down the Ford Explorer ST?
The 2019 Dodge Durango Is More Likable Than You Might Think
The Dodge Durango is a family-rated SUV that offers a unique sense of flair. The Durango stands out for its brawny engine choices and comfort. Although the higher price tag on new models might be off-putting to some, so you might want to consider buying used. As you do your research, you’ll see that there’s a lot to like about the …
The Most Complained About Minivans
Minivans may not be the most exciting segment––to people other than myself, anyway––but they do comprise one of the most functional. Minivans are basically the most family-friendly vehicle on the market. There aren’t a massive amount of different minivan offerings, but of the more popular ones we see thousands of complaints filed on CarComplaints.com. If …
Rusty Monday: Pickups With Rust But Not Respect
Working pickup trucks get no respect. No garage time, no trips to the car wash, no love. Just pickups with rust but not respect. The proof of that is these Rusty Monday pickups are workhorses that in some cases continue to serve with half of their bodies eaten by the rust worm. In other cases …
The Dodge Barracuda Muscle Car’s Return Rumors Resurface
As far back as May of 2014, Sergio Marchionne released one of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ five-year plans. In it, there was a sports coupe that was slotted to come in smaller than the Challenger. Rumors started flying that the new Dodge offering would inherit the old Plymouth Barracuda nameplate from muscle cars of years gone …
The 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Car Is Finally Adding Needed Standard Features
Police cars need to be very versatile, as cops need to do a wide range of tasks with their car. In some places, the police have bought luxury sports cars to catch high-speed criminals, but most cop cars are pretty ordinary. That said, they aren’t the same as regular cars, and they were missing a few standard features, too. How cop cars …
The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Is the Cheapest Way to Get 700 Hp
Dodge’s performance division, SRT, seems to be in a horsepower race all on its own, continually outdoing itself with more powerful versions of its popular Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Charger Hellcat models. For 2021, Dodge has provided three different power outputs for their supercharged 6.2-liter V8, with the most conservative option coming in as the …
Rusty Monday: Muscle Cars Left To Rust Away
You wouldn’t expect to see muscle cars left to rust away. Yet, here we are with some of the scariest images of just that thing. Why? Who knows? There was a time when muscle cars were not popular; especially during the gas crisis of the mid- and late-1970s. And even the muscle cars that had …
Before the Dodge Durango SRT and Hellcat, There Was the Shelby SP-360
The Durango Hellcat won’t be around for long, but it’ll still be the most powerful version of Dodge’s SUV. The SRT 392 trim, though, is sticking around. However, Dodge once offered another high-powered version of the Durango before the SRT or Hellcat models existed. And it came courtesy of a name that’s usually tied to …
The 2020 Dodge Challenger Is More Practical Than You Think
The 2020 Dodge Challenger is both powerful and fun to drive, but that doesn’t mean it has to be impractical.
The 2020 Dodge Durango Is Finally a Good SUV
The 2020 Dodge Durango might have finally turned itself around. What about the newest Durango left critics actually impressed?
What Happened to the Dodge Nitro?
Some SUV styles seem to be a recipe for success. Jeep’s boxy-figured Liberty was the not-so-distant cousin of another less popular SUV, that seemed to have all of the ingredients. The familiar styling of Dodge mixed with the base of the Liberty to create a capable off-road SUV. It was called the Dodge Nitro, but …
The 2021 Dodge Challenger Is a Great Alternative To Mainstream Cars
The 2021 Dodge Challenger bucks a lot of common trends most cars follow these days. It does all of this while remaining quite practical.
The Dodge Nitro Is an SUV for People Who Like Familiarity
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of options on the used car market for an SUV. From old Nissans to even older Fords, the possibilities are endless. Look back far enough, and you might even find some cars that aren’t around anymore. That is the case for the Dodge Nitro, which was discontinued several years …
These Used Car Consumer Reports ‘Never Buys’ Are Now Ok To Buy
Consumer Reports has many helpful tips for those shopping around for used cars. And, most importantly, which used models are best avoided. However, just because some vehicles’ model years are problematic, doesn’t mean they all are. In fact, if you look for something a little newer, you’ll find some of those Consumer Reports ‘never buys’ …
3 SUVs as Capable as a Pickup Truck
Pickup trucks have their purpose. They are capable and utilitarian, boasting the undeniable utilitarian benefits of a truck bed. They are also fierce towing machines. But for many families, a large three-row SUV like the Ford Expedition may be a better option. When it comes to towing and hauling, these 3 SUVs are the best …
Is Dodge More Reliable Than You Think These Days?
Consumer Reports performs extensive testing and sends out annual member surveys to collect lots of information about automotive brands. Each year, it determines which automotive brand makes the best vehicles. This year, Consumer Reports gave the “best vehicles” spot to Porsche. Genesis came in second, and Subaru is third. The top companies like Dodge have great results for their …
These Consumer Reports ‘Never Buys’ Are Now Recommended Cars
Consumer Reports is a great resource, whether you’re buying used or new cars. Its list of used cars to avoid is especially helpful. However, while the cars listed there may have come with design flaws, their makers have been tweaking those designs since. As a result, some of Consumer Reports’ ‘never buys’ are now actually …
These 3 2020 Sedans Have the Biggest Trunks of All
Perhaps you’ve decided not to follow suit with the trend of the masses and upsize to a crossover. If so, you may wonder which sensible sedan offers the most cargo space. Of all the 2020 sedans on the market, not all trunks are created equal. What car has the biggest trunk? Some trunks are large, …
The Powerful 2021 Dodge Charger Is Way More Practical Than You Think
The 2021 Dodge Charger is a seriously powerful car. However, it is also way more practical than you’d think. Could it be right for you?
People Complain About These Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks the Most
When you need a workhorse truck, there are only a few brands that offer what you are looking for. A heavy duty pickup truck is a special vehicle with an intended purpose. There is a decent-sized volume of buyers for these trucks for both commercial-type uses as well as personal. But these trucks aren’t always …
The Most Complained About Pickup Trucks
Pickup trucks are the most popular segment in the US. People love their trucks. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t complaining. There are a few popular truck models that have a larger number of complaints than the rest. The trucks on this list are the most complained about pickup trucks, according to CarComplaints.com. GMC …
Last Ford Highway Patrol Crown Vic Gets Dumped
You’ve seen them in movies, on TV, and maybe even in your rear-view mirror. The last, ubiquitous Ford Crown Vic California Highway Patrol car just got dumped. Last night was its final prowl. It has been a staple of California freeways and highways for 34 years. Now the last Ford Police Interceptor has been retired. …
Does the Dodge Challenger Need a Lifeguard Package
Automotive custom shops around the world create amazing things and some amazingly horrible things too! But, those things start with an idea. Those ideas sometimes get transferred into a paper sketch or digital media rendering. From there, workers at the custom shops get an idea of how to bend the metal, what fabricate extra parts need to …
The 2020 Dodge Challenger Sits at Just the Right Price
Different car segments have different purposes, and automakers want to serve every customer as best they can. For example, SUVs are great for families, while pickup trucks are great for people who need to get the job done. But, sporty cars like the 2020 Dodge Challenger are great for folks who want to go fast and avoid dropping half a million …
The 2021 Dodge Durango Is Totally Worth the Price Increase
Prices for the 2021 Dodge Durango trims have been released, and this SUV has gone up in price. But is the 2021 Dodge Durango overpriced, or does it come with enough new features and upgrades to make it worth buying? How much does the 2021 Dodge Durango Cost? You can get started in the base …
The Dodge Demon Is the Most Powerful Challenger Ever
Known for his obsession with power on Tool Time, even Tim Allen was impressed by the incredible power of the 2018 Dodge SRT Demon present in Jay Leno’s Garage. Touted by Leno as “the most powerful muscle car on the planet,” the Demon’s rule of the streets has ended. A June 2019 announcement of the Demon’s discontinuation made by the …
Will Dodge Bring Back the Viper as a Mid-Engine Car?
With the long-awaited arrival of the new mid-engine C8 Corvette, fans and critics are left trying to form their opinions. Having a mid-engine seems to be one of the key markers that set sports cars apart from supercars, so they beg the question: will another American supercar like the Dodge Viper get a new mid-engine …
Rusty Monday: The Way Cars Rust In California
If you thought rust and California don’t go hand-in-hand you are wrong. That bit about “rust-free California cars” is bunk. Cars do rust in California. But just like most other things related to the Golden state it does things differently. And salt plays a part in both Snowbelt and beach cars. It, too, is the …
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Rendered as Ramcharger
Those of us that are old enough can remember a day when the two-door SUV reigned. There was the full-size Ford Bronco, Chevrolet K5 Blazer, and the Dodge Ramcharger. But, then smaller, four-door SUVs became all the rage. So, those three models were given the old boot out of the respective automakers’ lineups. Now the …
Will the Manual Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Make You Forget About the Hellcat?
The Hellcat engine has evolved quite a bit since it first debuted in the Dodge Challenger. But even as it gained horsepower in Redeye and Super Stock form, it’s always lacked something: a manual transmission. That’s not necessarily unusual amongst high-power modern muscle cars: the Shelby GT500, for example, is also automatic-only. However, if you’re …
Does the Ram 1500 TRX Have a Manual Transmission?
The new Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck is an all-new designated off-road prowler brought to us with 702 horsepower. It’s not fast, but it’s set to be one of the most capable off-pavement vehicles on today’s market. With the recent Ford Bronco release of an off-road SUV that sports a seven-speed manual transmission, it’s no …
