We get it; a Dodge Challenger isn’t the most practical vehicle. However, we’re betting you’d love to drive this overpowered muscle car for the next decade or so. But can the Challenger hang around for that long? Let’s examine this iconic model to figure out how many miles you might be able to get out …
When we think of muscle cars, a few come to mind first. The Dodge Challenger is one of them, earning a spot among America’s best muscle cars even after a decades-long hiatus. The 2021 Challenger has a lot to live up to, needing more muscle and power to stay on top. And the newest model …
Muscle cars are all about daring designs and high-octane performance. And getting behind the wheel of one of these intimidating machines is a surreal experience. However, the 2021 Ford Mustang holds a distinct advantage over its competitors, and you’ll notice it immediately. The 2021 Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger are some of the …
Besides perhaps its price, it’s hard to find faults with the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Especially when it comes to straight-line speed. But there’s one car that still makes waves at the dragstrip: the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. So, what happens when these two super-speeders go head-to-head? Carwow decided to find out. The …
There is no denying that the Tesla Model 3 is a fast car. A quick search on YouTube reveals countless videos of Model 3‘s drag racing and keeping up with supercars. However, when this speed is unleashed at the wrong time, chaos can easily follow. A new video published by Wham Baam Teslacam on YouTube …
It seems the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and its 717-hp supercharged V8 aren’t enough to make viral content anymore. To spice up the Hellcat even further, WhistlinDiesel on YouTube decided to give it enormous buggy wheels. On top of that, the YouTuber decided to take it around town and eventually do a massive burnout. As you …
Watching Dodge give just about everything over 700 hp with the Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 has been fun. However, the future of these Dodge Hellcat models and muscle cars, in general, is seriously under question thanks to electrification. According to CNBC via CarBuzz, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis believes that the next “Golden Age” of muscle …
The restomod is a slippery slope that often leaves vehicles at the bottom covered, wrapped cheesy fiberglass, and looking worse than they did off the factory line. However, sometimes they can be one of the classiest vehicles on the road. Unlike many goofball restomod cars, this 1972 Dodge Challenger not only saw the slippery slope …
Dodge has built its name on overpowered, knuckle-dragging monster trucks and muscle cars (see Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat). Even as far back and the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Dodge name was synonymous with power and bravado. Well, that has surely not ceased to be the case with the new crop of American muscle. …
The Library of Congress is where the important stuff goes, right? I honestly don’t know much about the Library of Congress other than apparently super rare cars can get into it for some reason. The truth is, this car is not only rare but is indelibly woven into a certain slice of Americana. If any …
Car comparisons and lists often have similar types of cars. You won’t often find someone comparing a Ford F-150 to a Porsche 911, for instance. They are so different that comparing them doesn’t make any sense, and what list would have those two cars on it? All that to say, Two unlikely cars topped the …
If you’ve had a little fun doing donuts or a burn out in a parking lot in your Dodge Challenger or Charger, Ford Mustang or, Mazda MX-5 Miata, you’re definitely not the only one. In fact, countless drivers have let the rear break free and burned some rubber for loops and laughs. But those parking …
When you think of a Dodge Challenger, chances are you imagine the Hellcat and its supercharged 6.2-liter V8. However, a particular Challenger down in Florida was tasked with a completely different purpose. According to The Drive, a company called Clean Ride Customs decided to turn the muscle car into a limousine with six doors. How …
The Lamborghini Huracan STO is an impressive car. It is basically a street-legal race car. It also has the looks and performance to back that up. But, as impressive as the Lamborghini is, there is an American muscle car on the market right now that pumps out more horsepower, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye. …
Once again, the 2021 Dodge Challenger is turning heads. Muscle-car fans are champing at the bit to get behind the wheel of the new Challenger to experience its brawn for themselves. But other 2021 enhancements speak to the softer side of this beast. Dodge added one interior feature that’s incredibly thoughtful for a muscle car. …
The Dodge Challenger is a respected horsepower brute. It is easy to group it with other American muscle cars and forget that its horsepower numbers are astounding. For example, people don’t realize that the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody has more horsepower than one of today’s respected Italian exotic cars, the Ferrari 812 Superfast. A …
It’s an interesting world we live in where a 707-hp Challenger is merely on the higher end of what Dodge offers. Still, that’s the timeline we’re in, given the muscle car is also available in 797-hp Hellcat Redeye form. However, even the Redeye has to bow to the Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the spiritual …
The Dodge Challenger is a powerful car made for people who love driving. So it makes sense that Dodge has kept this aging feature around.
The chances of having a vehicle crash into your house and end up in your living room are slim to none. However, one unlucky family had it happen to them twice in one day. The second and more serious crash into the home involved a stolen Dodge Challenger. According to RMG SPW via Motorious, the …
To soften the negative effects, the global pandemic has had on the U.S. economy, the government set up a COVID small business relief fund. However, plenty of folks have decided to abuse the various relief systems. In August, we heard of a Florida man arrested for buying Lamborghini Huracan using government paycheck protection funds. However, …
Sometimes, people buy vehicles that turn out to be lemons. No one likes it, but it happens. When you buy a car at a dealership, you want to know you’re driving home the vehicle you expected. One recent event occurred where the owner of a Dodge Demon didn’t get what he thought he was getting, so …
The 2013 Dodge Challenger is both a fast and affordable used car. Would a used Challenger make sense for your next car?
‘Tis the season for inclement weather. Every winter, northern drivers battle icy roads, unexpected snowstorms, and low visibility. But by taking precautions and finding the right car to brave the weather, you’ll be dashing through the snow in no time. When shopping for a winter-friendly vehicle, you probably think of SUVs and trucks. So you …
The Ford Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the U.S. for quite some time. From its robust V8 engine to a wide variety of available configurations, there is a Mustang for everyone. As a result, Consumer Reports has ranked the Ford as the best brand-new American sports car. However, its competition follows closely …
There are only a few classic American muscle cars. They offer a certain attitude and plenty of history. Two of the big ones are the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger. What does each offer for the model year 2021? And is one better than the other? We take a look at an Autotrader comparison …
The theft of Dodge Challengers and Chargers has spiked in recent months. It has gotten so bad that the Sterling Heights Police Department outside of Detroit, has issued a warning to owners in the Detroit Metro area. Thieves are taking them at a rapid clip. Within a 10-day spread, four high-speed chases involving a Challenger …
The 2021 Dodge Challenger is already one of the most flamboyant retro-inspired muscle cars available. To add to the overall drama, you can now option your Challenger with a new bright gold exterior color. According to FCA, the new Gold Rush color was originally introduced to celebrate the model’s 50th anniversary. Thankfully, it’s made a …
Let’s face it. The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is getting on in age. In fact, the 700-hp muscle car is based on a model that’s over 12 years old. As a result, Dodge has had to implement extensive changes to keep the model relevant throughout the years. While SRT‘s recent strategy of adding more power …
Until somewhat recently, Dodge wasn’t a brand known for its reliability. The 2014 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey listed Dodge toward the bottom of the 28 brands. Dodge worked to improve its reliability in the years since then, appearing in the top 10 on the 2019 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey, which considered vehicles between …
The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is already a beloved muscle car. However, the one we’re covering today has a unique history. That’s because this Challenger was owned by Godfrey Qualls, a Detroit police officer who made a name for himself as a mysterious street racer. According to CBS Detroit, the officer would drag race, win, …
It may not be surprising that certain vehicles either speed more or get caught speeding more often. MotorTrend recently reported on data from the car insurance comparison site Insurify, which collected speeding ticket info from 2.5 million car insurance quote requests. The information provided by drivers was then compared against national averages. While not all …
It has been said that the only thing that can unite rivals is a common enemy. The COVID-19 pandemic is that enemy. The rivals were the various automakers across the globe. I’m not saying they all hugged each other and sang Kumbaya, My Lord, together. I am saying that during the pandemic lockdowns, the rival …
For years, Chevy’s LS engines have been the go-to swap for enthusiasts that want a strong and reliable power source for their project cars. However, new crate engines from both Ford and Dodge have become increasingly tempting options. Today we’re covering Dodge’s newest offering, the 807-hp V8 out of the limited-edition Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. …
With over 700-hp under your right foot, it’s hard not to get into a bit of trouble behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. So much so that one owner recently got one of the highest tickets ever handed out by Michigan State Police. This unidentified joyrider was caught traveling at 110 mph …
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 …
The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger has a loyal fan base, despite having aging platforms. Do these models still capture your interest?
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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
The 2020 Dodge Challenger is both powerful and fun to drive, but that doesn’t mean it has to be impractical.
The 2021 Dodge Challenger bucks a lot of common trends most cars follow these days. It does all of this while remaining quite practical.
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
With the Hellcat engine finding its way into more of Dodge’s lineup, the Challenger clearly needed to step it up a notch. The Dodge Challenger ACR, sadly, is not going to happen. But even with the Charger getting its own 797-hp Redeye trim, the 2-door muscle car could still climb higher. And with the 2020 …
Dodge and its parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, have been itching to launch their 2021 lineup for months. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has held them back as manufacturers across the globe had to re-evaluate their planned launches. Today came word, via a press release, that Dodge is once again moving forward. Dodge will begin a …
