Form over function: 5 motorcycles that look awesome but make no sense

How good does a bike have to look in order to make up for the fact it’s functionally compromised? From futuristic customs to retro throwbacks, these five motorcycles make hefty practical sacrifices at the altar of vanity.Continue ReadingCategory: Motor… Continue reading Form over function: 5 motorcycles that look awesome but make no sense

The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet isn’t what we expected

The 2023 Dodge Hornet looked to be a decent entry into a popular vehicle segment. It’s relatively compact, looks nice and, on paper, has good numbers. But most of my colleagues have not been kind to the Hornet. However, I think they’re wrong.Continue R… Continue reading Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet isn’t what we expected

Dodge Charger EV concept shows highly tunable future for e-muscle cars

Dodge has no intention of dooming its muscle cars to obsolescence as the world switches over to electric vehicles. In fact, its latest Charger Daytona SRT Concept shows that its electrified muscle car lineup will be even sharper and more tunable than i… Continue reading Dodge Charger EV concept shows highly tunable future for e-muscle cars

Review: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is still the minivan benchmark

There’s a lot to be said for a well-done minivan. These are the most versatile vehicles on the market, combining people hauling, cargo carrying, and mixtures of the two in a way other vehicles can’t match. A well-done minivan is spacious, comfortable, … Continue reading Review: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is still the minivan benchmark

SEMA gets Mopar’d with seven Jeep, Ram and Dodge concepts

The Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) happens every year, and usually features some seriously customized vehicles. Mopar’s offerings this year include a nose-thumb at Tesla, a customized plug-in Jeep, and a scary apex predator truck.Co… Continue reading SEMA gets Mopar’d with seven Jeep, Ram and Dodge concepts

Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 – power meets off-road prowess

We’ve driven our share of muscular off-road machines. From the Ford Raptor to the uber-lush G Wagen and the Ram TRX, it’s all been fun. But wait, there’s more. Now there’s a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a 6.4-liter monster under its hood.Continue Reading… Continue reading Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 – power meets off-road prowess

Review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat brings 710 hp to the school pickup

Dodge seems intent on shoving horsepower into everything possible. The company’s potent 6.2-liter supercharged V8 and its Hellcat moniker are becoming synonymous with “ludicrous muscle.” Now you can take the whole family along for your drag strip sprin… Continue reading Review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat brings 710 hp to the school pickup

Review: Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye – as if 707 HP weren’t enough

For anyone who hasn’t been paying attention, Dodge has become a performance brand … in the old-school, loud pipes, “bigger is better” crate engine kinda way. As the last remaining throwback muscle car maker, the company keeps the American dream alive… Continue reading Review: Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye – as if 707 HP weren’t enough