These days, high-performance cars are increasingly turning to electrification to give drivers a rush unlike anything else while meeting ever-stricter emissions requirements. BMW and Dodge, two nameplates synonymous with motorsports and other thrill-seeking automotive exploits, have thrown their hats into the ring as they battle to field the ultimate modern street-friendly and eco-friendly performance car. […]
Category: Dodge
The 2024 Dodge Durango Is An Old-School Bruiser
In an era when the label “SUV” often denotes an all-too-civilized family hauler reminiscent of a previous generation’s station wagons, the Dodge Durango stands out as a robust exception. It combines the brawn of an old-school SUV with the performance and attitude of a muscle car. If you’re planning to shop at a Dodge dealer […]
The Dodge Charger: Looking Back on a Legacy of Muscle Car Performance
Reports of the Dodge Charger’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In late 2022, Stellanis announced that the iconic muscle car would be consigned to used Dodge dealerships to make way for a new generation of all-electric models, but just two years later, Dodge is already ready to welcome the gas-powered Charger back to the lineup. […]
Cat Out of Hell: The HEMI-Powered Durango SRT Takes Its Final Lap
When it comes to versatility, few segments can touch the humble SUV. Offering a clever mix of power, cargo room, and utility, today’s SUVs are some of the most well-rounded vehicles on the road. As adept at towing and hauling as they are at comfortably fitting the whole family and giving drivers a commanding view […]
Pickup Power: History’s Fastest Trucks
Today’s pickups come in all shapes and sizes. While most truck owners prioritize ride height, towing power, and off-road prowess above pure speed, acceleration, and handling, there’s always been a certain set who wants the best of both worlds. Enter the street truck. Also referred to as a muscle truck, these high-performance models are the […]
Looking Back at Some of the Dodge Charger and Challenger’s Most Iconic Editions
After an iconic 57-year run, the Dodge Charger took its final lap at the end of 2023. The Charger carved out quite a following during its time on the market, boldly tweaking an established formula to become one of America’s favorite muscle cars. After a brief hiatus between 1987 and 2006, the Charger was reintroduced […]
The 2025 Dodge Charger Gets a Hurricane, But Can It Make Us Forget the HEMI?
The next-generation Dodge Charger has been officially revealed, and in a surprise announcement, it’s getting a gasoline engine option in addition to an all-electric powertrain. While only the electric Charger Daytona will be available for the 2024 model year, next year we will see the gasoline-powered Charger Sixpack, with the––you guessed it––six-cylinder Hurricane engine under […]
How Dodge Is Creating a New Generation of High-Performance Vehicles
Recent years have seen the Dodge brand focusing almost exclusively on muscle cars, specifically the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. Sure, there’s also the Dodge Durango SUV––which still packs quite the performance punch within its segment––but for the most part, you opt for Dodge if you want an awesome American muscle car. The times, however, […]
Could We Ever See Another Ford GT90 Style Supercar for the Modern Age?
The Ford GT brand is built around the concept of a supercar that looks ridiculously awesome and performs about as well as it looks when it comes to on-track racing. Since 1960, Ford has been dabbling in the supercar category with the GT brand, originally with the Ford GT40, which became renowned during its epic […]
Some of the Best Standout Trucks of the ’90s
As a truck enthusiast looks at used trucks for sale near Monroe, it’s easy to get nostalgic for the 1990s. The ‘90s were a dynamic time for the automotive industry. The decade leading up to the turn of the century produced some of the most recognizable and influential vehicles that are commonplace on today’s roads. […]
Where Have All the Muscle Cars Gone?
Once upon a time, cars were the heart and soul of the auto industry. Trucks were for farmers and getting work done, and models that would today be called SUVs were a rarity, so most people drove cars. In that misty age, so long ago, standard four-door sedans were quite popular. However, for drivers looking […]
How the RAM 1500 Evolved into a True Workhorse
It seemed like it was only yesterday when it was announced that RAM would separate itself from the Dodge brand. While brands have joined and been separated throughout history in various businesses, this one was slightly different. It wasn’t because of a corporate merger or hostile takeover but because of a genuine effort to repurpose […]
Dodge Charger and Challenger: Siblings in Speed
Challenger and Charger. These names evoke a miasma of memories and emotions in car enthusiasts, going back to the 1966 model year for the Charger and the 1970 model year for the Challenger. They were originally bred to go up against the fastbacks from Ford and Chevy during the Golden Age of the Muscle Car, […]
Best Classic Pickups: Old-School Truckin’
For those with a soft spot for the rumble of a classic engine in a ruggedly engineered truck, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as classic pickups. Beyond the nostalgic memories of your parents’ or grandparents’ pickup trucks, older trucks represent a level of toughness, heart, and grit that testify to an era where simplicity and […]
Iconic Pickups Throughout History That Have Defined the Automotive World
Few vehicles stand out on the open road quite like a powerful truck. The way they command space with bold and striking designs and can take on anything with unprecedented power and performance is what attracts many people to them. Today, the trucks we tend to see on the road are sleek and technologically advanced, […]
Cinematic Icons: A Look at Hollywood’s Most Iconic Cars
Years ago, I settled in for a movie on the couch and joked about how nice it would be to have movie theater popcorn delivered. You know, the buttery delicious aroma that immediately heightens your senses and puts you in “movie mode” when you walk through the theater doors. I wanted that deliciousness delivered rather […]
The Electric Revolution Is Yielding Some Impressive Sports Cars
If you head down to your nearby dealership, you’ll no doubt see plenty of electric vehicles for sale. They’re just as sharp looking as your gas-powered models and a heck of a lot more efficient. You can discard any notions you may have had about EVs being boxy or slow. The former can be proven […]
Forgotten Trucks That Deserved More Time on the Streets
There have been some wild designs in the automotive industry over the decades. Whether it’s the fins of the Chevy Bel Air or the quirky Saab designs, the vehicles that have graced the roadways over the past century have been interesting, to say the least. Of course, there are vehicles out there that many drivers […]
Charger vs Challenger: A Dodge Muscle Car Showdown
If you’re browsing your local used Dodge dealer, you’re sure to turn up all sorts of intriguing options. Once known for its lineup of hardy trucks, Dodge has found a new niche in the last decade as the high-performance arm of the Stellantis automotive group. This new identity has given Dodge a chance to test […]
Five of the Most All-American Vehicles Ever Made
There’s no other industry in the world quite like the American auto industry. Much of the history, aesthetics, and culture of the 20th century throughout the world can be tied into what US car manufacturers did. From the establishment of major brands like Ford and GM to the creation of iconic cars like the Corvette […]