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Winding Road Video: 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 — POV Test Drive
Oddly, the Challenger’s suspension felt softer and less poised than the Chrysler 300 SRT8 we tested back in May. Regardless of which of the three suspension modes we set the Dodge in, there was more vertical movement and roll than in the 300’s equivalent mode. The sedan offered up a flatter, grippier handling experience that instilled more confidence as we pushed down the road.
Alfa Romeo Details 4C Assembly Ahead Of Launch
Alfa Romeo, and the rest of the car-loving world, is excited about the upcoming Alfa Romeo 4C. Ahead of the car’s release, the company has detailed the production information for the new supercar.
Driven: 2014 Acura RLX Advance
Our time with the RLX was quite revealing. It’s not, as we’ve established, a very sporty or fun-to-drive car. While we’d bemoan this fact, the reality is that there’s this tendency in the market to deliver far more performance than most buyers need, often at the sacrifice of comfort and refinement. The RLX is the inverse of this philosophy, prioritizing its occupants rather than just its driver. Every once in a while, we like that change.
Update: 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8
We’re sorry if you clicked in here expecting a detailed report on how the Chrysler 300 SRT8 handles, brakes, rides, or looks. We’ll give you this: good, great, poor, excellent. Instead, we’re going to talk about this car’s sensational engine.
Hennessey Tunes A Pair Of Blue Oval Sleepers
Enter the delightful maniacs at Hennessey, makers of the ballistic Venom GT and tuners extraordinaire. The team at Hennessey has turned its wrenches towards the Taurus SHO and MKS, and delivered a pair of all-wheel-drive rockets that are sure to wow unassuming Mopar drivers.
Video: 2014 SRT Viper TA On The Track
Chrysler Group’s performance brand SRT recently announced a special track-focused version of the 2014 Viper, called the Viper TA. Now, the company has an official video to go with it.
SRT Reveals Track-Oriented Viper TA
SRT is offering this, the Viper TA. With the “TA” standing for time attack, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this Viper is designed for track duty (although it is, in fact, street legal). First and foremost for the TA is a bespoke suspension tune, oriented towards on-track ability. A two-mode Bilstein suspension offers stiffer damping over the “standard” Viper, while springs and sway bars have also been refocused. A carbon-fiber x-brace takes the place of the of the aluminum unit found in lesser Vipers.
Update: 2013 Dodge Dart — Mopar Edition
Dodge has announced a Mopar-tuned limited edition of its 2103 Dart small sedan, with performance upgrades, styling package, and wireless smartphone charging.
Update: Ram 1500 ST Crew Cab 4X4 — Interior
The ST isn’t listed on Ram’s consumer or media website. It’s actually identical to the Ram 1500 Tradesman, but is considered a “fleet-only” vehicle. It’s something for utility companies or construction firms to buy in bulk, and at a reasonable price.
First Look: 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition
Jeep has announced another addition to the Wrangler lineup, the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition, which the automaker promises will be “the most capable production vehicle ever.”
SEMA 2012: Chrysler Previews Seven “Moparized” Concepts
Chrysler is going all out for the 2012 SEMA show, with 24 vehicles modified by its Mopar brand. Covering its gamut of brands, the vehicles will be on display in Chrysler’s 15,300-square-foot exhibit at the Las Vegas show.
Quick Drive: 2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD
The problem with the Lincoln MKS is this. It is essentially a Ford Taurus SHO. This is a good thing, as we like the SHO a great deal. It’s a big, comfortable, fast, well-equipped sedan, and is a sportier, cooler alternative to the blingtastic Chrysler 300C. The MKS, meanwhile, seems rather supp. Which means its $49,800 starting price is pretty offensive, especially considering the SHO starts at $39,200.
Rumors: Industry Report—Alfa Romeo’s US Return Delayed (Yet Again)
With the exception of the limited-edition Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione supercar, the storied Italian marquee has been absent from the US market since 1995, despite repeated proclamations to the contrary. If recent rumors are true, it looks like we may have to wait a even longer for Alfa to have a presence here again.
First Look: 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Called the Trailhawk, it debuted as a concept at the Moab Easter jeep Safari last spring. We’re happy to announce this isn’t just some badge-and-sticker job. Its eighteen-inch wheels are wrapped in Kevlar-reinforced Goodyear tires, for extra durability. It’s built to last as well, with a solid-steel rock guard protecting the underbody (on top of the Grand Cherokee’s standard protections). Power comes from either Chrysler’s award-winning Pentastar V-6 or the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8.
Driven: 2013 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4 3.6
On the road, the 2013 Ram 1500 was nothing less than the smoothest-riding pickup we’ve ever tested. Secondary motion, notably that obnoxious shuddering sound that you hear and feel when you hit a big bump in a regular truck, was precisely controlled. It’s this quality that gives the Ram a feeling of real solidity. What pass for potholes in Tennessee just couldn’t disrupt the smooth ride, with little in the way of impact noises or other disruptions. There was some vertical motion over undulating roads, but by and large the Ram feels nicely planted and composed.
Rumors: Industry Report—Jeep Gladiator Pickup For 2015?
In a recent interview with Australian automotive website CarAdvice, Mike Manely, president of Jeep, hinted at the company being excited about the idea of Jeep pickup and that Jeep would make a decision to build such a vehicle “pretty soon”, potentially for 2015 when the next generation Wrangler appears.
List: Ten Greatest Shelbys
On Friday afternoon, the legendary Carroll Shelby passed away at the age of 89. He leaves behind a legacy of outstanding performance machines that spans over 40 years, and includes such hits as the GT350 and GT500 Mustangs, an Oldsmobile V-8-powered supercar, and a spate of Chrysler products, which culminated with the birth of the V-10-powered Dodge Viper.
Beijing 2012: Auto Show Round Up
As this year’s Auto China show in Beijing begins to slow down, it’s becoming more and more obvious that the Chinese show is not one to be missed. Helped along by the ever-increasing number of cars the Chinese economy consumes, auto makers the world over have taken notice of Auto China, and brought some serious hardware to reflect that.
Beijing 2012: Rolls-Royce Ghost Six Senses Concept
It’s no secret that the Chinese market is a big deal. What you may not know, though, is that it’s the limousine business that’s really booming in the communist country. Look no further than the Jaguar XJ Ultimate or Chrysler 300 Ruyi Design Concept that debuted yesterday, or the Rolls-Royce Ghost Six Senses Concept that debuted today.
Beijing 2012: Chrysler 300 Ruyi Design Concept
Along with the Jeep Wrangler Dragon Design Concept, Chrysler has released a design concept of the 300 sedan. The Ruyi Design Concept is meant to celebrate Chrysler’s return to the Chinese market.
Beijing 2012: Jeep Wrangler Dragon Design Concept
Jeep took the wraps off of a Wrangler Concept at the 2012 Auto China show in Beijing. The Wrangler Dragon Design Concept features a dragon motif, inspired by the 2012 being the year of the dragon.
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