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 …
Both of these American sports cars are popular choices when you want something fun, fast, and relatively affordable. The 2019 Dodge Challenger might beat out the 2020 Ford Mustang despite being a year older. Though many people often make this choice based on brand loyalty, a little digging into the standard specs and features of …
These three American muscle cars have an iconic rivalry. There are large fanbases for the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro. But which mid-size sports car dominates? In at least this one category, the Mustang beats out the Challenger and the Camaro. In fact––depending on how much dependability means to you––the Ford …
The Classic Dodge Challenger has become increasingly more popular among collectors as of late. The Challenger was a muscle car brute in the 1970s. They were offered at the time with the availability for the Dodge to receive the legendary hemispherical (Hemi) engines. These engines brought with them even more horsepower over the standard engines. …
While SUVs may have started supplanting them, sedans remain a popular vehicle choice. However, some people want the more stylish looks of a coupe. Hence the creation of so-called ‘4-door coupes’ (which are really sedans) like the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. But does going for a true 2-door coupe mean you’re giving up on practicality? …
So, you’re thinking about buying a used Dodge Challenger. The 2015 model year for this muscle car might be on your radar. And while it received high praise from some of the pros when it was new, it isn’t necessarily a great used car. It received the worst reliability ratings out of several other model …
The horsepower wars gave birth to the muscle cars in the 1960s and 1970s. Iconic nameplates such as Mustang, Challenger, and Camaro were birthed out of that period. But, then came the oil embargo of the late 1970s, as well as the environmental restrictions that were enacted by the United States government. Suddenly, the 300 …
The Dodge Challenger is the ideal car for many Americans. It boasts a muscular old school style and blends that with a wide variety of performance options. But Dodge doesn’t exactly get a gold star for its reputation in terms of reliability. So how did the Dodge muscle car win a dependability award over the …
While they make for hilarious fun, the Hellcat variants of Dodge Challenger do give up something to their muscle-car competition. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE are down on power, true. But their handling upgrades make them better overall. And it seems like Dodge has been taking notes. Recent rumors are …
When it comes to unconventional off-road builds, a Dodge Challenger doesn’t necessarily spring immediately to mind. People previously modified the Mazda Miata, Porsche 911, and Ferrari 308 GT4 for off-roading. Even Corvettes converted for it. So why not Dodge’s muscle car? That’s the question the owner of a four-wheel-drive 1973 Dodge Challenger wanted to answer. …
Dodge muscle cars are symbols of nostalgia, style, and revved-up performance. The Challenger and Charger have dominated the American muscle car scene and continue to turn heads every year, every decade. But the Challenger and Charger aren’t just Dodge’s best vehicles. These two performance cars are the reason why the automaker keeps winning awards for …
Today’s new muscle cars are definitely faster than their 60s predecessors. In fact, quite a few innocuous-looking modern cars can, too. For example, a Hyundai Veloster N can go 0-60 faster than a Hemi ‘Cuda ever could. But even ignoring how necessary emissions restrictions decreased performance, some muscle cars simply didn’t live up to their …
Ask an automotive enthusiast what the best selling sports car is, and often the answer will be the Mazda MX5 Miata. So, this might come as a shock, but things are not as they seem. For 2019, The Ford Mustang was the world’s best-selling sports car. There are also other World’s Best titles that the Mustang holds. Today, April 17th, …
The Dodge Challenger is a modern American muscle car. Its iconic image paired with its rumbling nostalgic engine are timeless. By keeping up with modern technology it is competitive in its class. But if you are looking for a nimble navigator, avoid the Dodge Challenger. This Dodge coupe is hyped up and in many ways …
On the track, the Chevy Camaro can more than keep up with the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. But that might not be the case for much longer. The Mustang lineup is expanding, and not just through the Mach-E crossover. There’s a new Ford Mustang Mach 1 in the works, and the current GT500 is …
The Dodge Challenger is one of America’s most beloved muscle cars. However, the 2015 model year stands out as a black mark.
When it comes to affordable muscle, it’s tough to top the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger. That’s partially why the Hellcat versions of these cars were named Autotrader’s Car of the Decade. And despite their age, both are surprisingly popular and daily-drivable. But there are a few differences between the two. Dodge Challenger vs. Charger: …
There is no denying that the dawn of the V8 muscle car in the 1960s certainly changed things. High horsepower vehicles, growling deeply, and moving metal quickly down the road was a definite attraction to automotive enthusiasts and well as the regular consumer. In today’s market, however, those old cars are a joke. There’s nothing …
Whether you love them or not, there is a spot in everyone’s heart for a classic American muscle car. Year after year, generation after generation, American manufacturers have been tweaking, updating and improving their muscle cars to offer more style, more power, and more performance. Here’s our 2020 lineup of the beefiest American muscle cars …
The Dodge Challenger is an iconic sports car that has stood the test of time, maintaining popularity and status over multiple decades. But as things change year to year, new designs are implemented, and new tech emerges, a vehicle will never be exactly the same from one model year to the next. The Dodge Challenger …
Overall, vehicles have gotten better over time. Sure, they’ve also gotten larger and heavier. But in terms of technology and safety, new cars trump classic ones. However, not every vehicle improved over the years. In chasing refinement, some risk losing their way, and their reputations along the way. And there’s one car, in particular, that …
Despite the popularity of off-road SUVs like the Wrangler, muscle cars still loom large. Perhaps the best example is the Dodge Challenger, unchanged in 13 years. But its sales have grown with the help of high-powered models like the Hellcat and Demon, and it’s also earned above-average reliability scores from Consumer Reports. In contrast, the …
When your vehicle has received fewer redesigns than the Toyota 4Runner, you know it’s getting old. And yet, the Dodge Challenger is still remarkably popular. While the Ford Mustang may be ranked as higher on the used-car market, and Chevrolet’s updated the Camaro regularly, the Challenger actually beat out the Camaro in 2019 sales. In …
No matter what’s going on in the world, two things are consistent when it comes to cars in the U.S. People like familiarity and comfort, and they also like displaying their American pride. This translates to the things they eat, buy, and do, but it also makes sense that one of these things would be …
When Dodge introduced the new Challenger back in 2008, many were surprised that the second generation’s appearance was nearly identical to the first. Since the release of the second-generation Dodge Challenger more than a decade ago, its powerful engine options have made sure it’s still as desirable a muscle car as it was back in …
Two legendary muscle cars go head-to-head in a race. Both are quick as they roar off the first line. Brand fans think they know which car should be faster. If you try to be objective, though, it might be hard to predict the winner. The two cars vying for position are the 2019 Ford Mustang …
What would you think the average age of a muscle car buyer is? 40? 60? 75? He or she would need to have the bread to purchase it in the first place, right? Or at least be able to get a loan—which these days is anyone with a pulse. So maybe money isn’t a factor? …
