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Dodge Viper History Detailed in Video
Given the long list of high-horsepower sports cars available today, it’s easy to forget where the Dodge Viper came from — or more importantly how it came to be.
EPA vs CAFE: The Two Sides of Fuel Economy Numbers
Fuel economy numbers are more important now than ever before, as gas prices continue to rise in North America. Recently Dodge came under criticism for announcing its upcoming Dart compact will get 40 mpg combined. An impressively high number, even a class-leading car like the Hyundai Elantra, which gets 40 mpg highway, only achieves…
Ward’s Auto 10 Best Interiors for 2012 List Announced
Ward’s Auto has released its top 10 picks for best interior in 2012 today, though in no particular order. Here they are with brief notes on each car’s engine specs and starting price. The 2012 Mazda CX-5 crossover is powered by 2.0-liter Skyactiv inline four cylinder that makes 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque…
2013 Dodge Dart Pricing Announced, Starts at $15,995
The all new Dodge Dart was presented to us at the Detroit Auto Show this past January, and now Dodge has announced the car will come with a base MSRP of $15,995. The Dart will be offered with five different trim levels, and will have a price range from $15,995 all the way up to…
Top 10 Car Makes For Cheating Women
After releasing a list of the Top 10 car brands preferred by unfaithful husbands, AshleyMadison.com, a website dedicated to spouses looking for a little something on the side, surveyed 1,080 of its women members to determine what their most popular automakers are. Coming in at tenth place is German automaker Volkswagen at 2.8 percent. It’s…
Top 10 Cars For Cheating Men
Now that you know Toyota is the top brand for cheating men, what other automakers are on the list? According to the 2,520 men that were surveyed at AshleyMadison, a website dedicated to affair-seeking men and women, Mercedes-Benz came in 10th place with 2.9 percent. Even though it’s in the top 10 list, the small…
Why Buy a Diesel Car? Get the Facts, Know Your Options
Price, looks and size… these are the few factors that used to decide what vehicle you’d park in your driveway. Looking for a cheap and small car? A Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic will do. Need something bigger, perhaps a mid-size Hyundai Sonata or an SUV. Things used to be pretty easy. With increasingly high…
Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country Recalled for Possible Wheel Separation
289 Dodge Caravans and Chrysler Town and Countries manufactured from November 15th, 2011 to November 21st, 2011 are being recalled for a possible wheel separation issue. The cause of the problem is from a right rear hub and bearing assembly that might not be fully machined. Those affected by the recall will be notified by…
SRT Auctions First Viper To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper is without a doubt the star of this year’s New York Auto Show. Boasting big numbers, the Viper’s enormous 8.4-liter V10 engine produces 640-hp. Plus, SRT has announced a factory-backed return of the Viper to the American Le Mans Series and international endurance racing. But here comes the most important…
Viper GTS-R to Reclaim Racing Glory – Photo Gallery: 2012 NY Auto Show
Yes, the Viper is back and with its debut SRT boss Ralph Gilles announced another surprise: it’s returning not just to the street, but also to the race track. The Viper GTS-R, backed by a factory SRT team, will compete in this year’s American Le Mans Series (ALMS), taking on Corvettes and Ferraris. “Racing has…
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Delivers Performance in a V6 Package: 2012 NY Auto Show
Try to look past the fact that it’s a Dodge Challenger without a Hemi. Heck it still boasts 305 horsepower, which is about what a Mustang GT did in 2010. If you can manage that, have a look at the 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline edition: it’s a V6 version of the coke bottle muscle…
2013 SRT Viper Video, First Look: 2012 NY Auto Show
The most highly anticipated reveal of the 2012 NY Auto Show did not disappoint. Sure it’s has a remarkably similar 8.4-liter V10 engine with 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, but that’s hardly something to complain about. The rest of the all-new Viper is wildly new, however, with some rather Ferrari-inspired styling (the red…
Travis Pastrana Shows Off New Dodge Dart Rally Car – Video
Just about a week ago, we told our readers about the new Dodge Dart Rally Car that will compete in the Global RallyCross Series, with X Games ace Travis Pastrana at the helm. Now Dodge has revealed a video of their 600-hp, all-wheel drive Dart, being put to the test by Pastrana. The video is…
2013 SRT Viper Leaked Ahead of NY Auto Show Reveal
Desperate to get a glimpse of the 2013 Viper when it’s unveiled at the New York Auto Show tomorrow? Why wait? Several screen captures have leaked online showing the American supercar in all its shiny red glory. It’s expected they’re from a video that will be shown during the car’s world premiere in Manhattan tomorrow….
Chrysler, Ford US Sales at Highest Level in Four Years
A number of analysts believe the growth in auto sales last month can be partly attributed to this year’s unseasonably mild winter, which had consumers flocking to dealers earlier than the traditional spring selling season; other factors include a plethora of new models hitting the streets as well as lower unemployment statistics and easier access...
Ram 1500 Fourth Teaser Image Released Ahead of New York Auto Show Debut
As we draw closer to the New York International Auto Show, Ram continues its slow release of teaser images ahead of its official unveiling later this week. The latest teaser image features two more macro shots, this time of what looks to be the interior trim of the Ram truck – the first of an interior…
2013 SRT Viper Teased for the Last Time
You have to give it up to the folks at SRT, they just don’t give up. Even after their latest teaser campaign on Facebook failed, they still gave the crowd what they wanted. Today they’ve stopped fishing for likes and released a new image (above) for their loyal fans. The new pictue shows a lightly dimmed…
SRT Viper to be Teased Again on April 2: NY Auto Show Preview
After SRT failed to gather enough Facebook likes, the American automaker still granted its fans the above teaser image, claiming it would be the last before the new Viper debuts at the upcoming 2012 New York Auto Show. But whether it’s because there isn’t enough buzz surrounding the new Viper, or the general public is…
SRT Viper Fails to Gather Enough Facebook ‘Likes’
Despite the small army of auto journalists best efforts since noon yesterday, it seems the social media world is refusing to drink the Kool-Aid on the DriveSRT Facebook fan page. Literally millions of people collectively read posts on automotive news sites every day, so it’s real shock that the latest teaser campaign for the SRT…
2013 RAM 1500 Teaser Released: 2012 NY Auto Show
The Ram 1500 will be getting some upgrades and a refresh which will be shown off at next week’s 2012 New York Auto Show. The teaser is captioned reads: “a giant awaits,” and shows us a tiny bit of the grille as well as the front RAM logo. In 2013 the RAM will be getting…
Alcatraz Season Finale ‘Bullitt’ Car Chase Re-creation – Video
A pioneer in modern cinema, director Peter Yates received critical acclaim for the camera work and editing done for the car chase in the 1968 movie Bullitt. Starring Steve McQueen, the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger, as well as the hilly streets of San Francisco as the backdrop for the chase, Columbia University professor Emanuel Levy praised,…
SRT ‘Cuda Spied in “60 Minutes” Chrysler Profile?
Sunday night’s profile on the Chrysler turnaround and on Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may have seemed a bit light on actual content, but perhaps you weren’t looking closely enough. Don’t worry, the folks at Allpar.com were. A part of the piece involved an interview with Ralph Gilles, the man in charge of Chrysler design and…
Dodge Challenger SRT Limousine Is The Ultimate “Ready To Party” Ride – Video
Making an appearance at the 2012 Spring Festival of LXs in Irvine, CA, the “Ready To Party” Dodge Challenger SRT limousine looked like it was going to rock and roll all night (and of course, party every day). We love us some crazy limos, and this one is no exception. Philip Eiselin, president of LA…
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Priced at $28,745
Dodge revealed full details this past weekend on it’s new 2012 Challenger Rallye Redline, including the $28,745 price tag. The new package is a tuned Challenger SXT Plus, which comes with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, making 305 horsepower. Normally an SXT would start at $24,995 but the extra $3,750 offers a list of go-fast parts…
