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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) owns many popular brands we see here in America. Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge to name a few. On the iSeeCars list of most complained about vehicles, there is an overwhelming amount of data for FCA. Of 10 cars and SUVs on the list, 6 of them are affiliated with FCA. So …

With Labor Day coming and summer almost over those yearly incentives, car manufacturers rely on to move the iron are upon us. But this year Chevy is taking a different approach. As Ram trucks beat out Chevy for the number two slot in sales last year the folks at Chevy are mad. The combination of …

We have a battle of the three-row family SUVs today. The underdog known as the 2020 Dodge Durango is taking on the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Even though the Dodge Durango has more awards, the Toyota Highlander is a more popular option, so let’s learn why.  Dodge Durango vs. Toyota Highlander  The 2020 Dodge Durango is …

We don’t know why some are compelled to restyle their cars with fins. It’s an odd freak show niche that we can’t explain. The reason we wonder is that blending 1950 jet-age fins to newer cars never blends well. Ever. Yet, we continue to see these mobile mismatched mutations here at Freak Show headquarters. So …

When GM and Ford first announced they were abandoning sedans to double down on pickup trucks and SUVs, you knew it was a bad idea. All you needed to know was that the Japanese, Korean, and European car companies did not follow suit. That was two years ago. Now that it has happened only Chrysler …

Attention Michigan residents: if you bought or leased any vehicle with a Tigershark engine, a lawsuit has been filed. Allegedly, Chrysler equipped several models with a defective Tigershark engine. According to CarComplaints they filed on August 9, 2020. The Chrysler lawsuit is for defective engines. Apparently, 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engines burn excessive amounts of …

Inspecting things can be a dirty job. Home inspectors have been known to climb down into damp crawl spaces under houses. Zoologists often inspect animal manure to determine if it shows the animal is healthy. Septic tank technicians drain and inspect tanks. One Fayette County Police Deputy in Texas recently stopped a 2014 Dodge septic …

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is seemingly preparing for a huge recall that is yet to be announced. Emissions have been a big topic of several industrywide recalls in recent years and may be the subject for the supposed recall action at the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands. Approximately one million vehicles could be affected.  …

It’s something you don’t see every day. On the one hand, it’s a three-row SUV that can haul the entire family and all its stuff. On the other hand, it’s an aggressively dressed powerhouse of a vehicle that gets 710 hp and can tow up to 8,700 pounds. What are we talking about? The Dodge Durango …

It doesn’t matter how old you are. You still daydream about driving fast and powerful cars while making vrooooom eart crrrrsh noises. Two cars that may have that effect on you include the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. However, the Challenger recently outpaces the Mustang to win an award.  The Dodge Challenger beat the Ford …

The Honda Pilot and the Dodge Durango are among the most popular midsize SUVs. Both of these models are family-friendly and are enjoyable to drive. But which one is better for you? What it’s like to drive the Honda Pilot and the Dodge Durango  The 2020 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Dodge Durango offer entirely different driving experiences. With …

Fiat Chrysler head of passenger cars Tim Kuniskis is gung-ho about Dodge. You can see it in his eyes when you talk about all things high performance, Dodge, and the competition. He’s been guiding the sedan ship for years and in that time we’ve seen quite an unusual thing happen: Dodge sedans selling more year-over-year-over-year. …

Who knew that JD Power had a study for measuring automobile excitement and emotional attachment? Who knew you could actually measure that type of thing? Nonetheless, here we are with its Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout Study. It has the whole rundown of which car brands lead in excitement and emotional attachment.  This is part …

Now that even the Durango has a Hellcat option, where’s Dodge to take its old-school muscle car, the Challenger? Unfortunately, the rumored track-focused ACR model isn’t happening. But then, Dodge is arguably more synonymous with drag racing. So, while the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak isn’t an ACR, it is a genuine factory-prepped competition-ready drag race …

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, or FCA, is the parent company of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and Ram. It is an Italian American company. Soon, the Italian American company will be speaking French as it merges with PSA (Peugeot, Citroen Automobile). That merger of FCA and PSA is still several months out. But, a new …