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Review: 2013 Ram 1500
This is the master landing page for the Ram 1500. From now on, as we further review this car, we will be updating this page with whatever fresh content we create. Future drive reviews, updated specifications, videos, and other relevant information will all be found right here, in one convenient spot.
First Look: 2013 Ram 1500
Ram Trucks have unveiled a significantly upgraded version of its bread-and-butter pickup, the Ram 1500, for 2012. The new model gains access to a new engine, a new transmission, stop-start technology, and air suspension, just to name a few things.
First Look: 2013 SRT Viper
The 2013 SRT Viper has arrived.
Car Audio Test: 2012 Chrysler 200S Convertible
This is one of those Jekyll and Hyde systems where the midrange and treble sections seem to have been designed by people who listen to music and value accuracy, and the bass seems to have been tuned according to the whims of a product manager.
Car Audio Test: 2012 Chrysler 300S
Dr. Dre might want to stick to making hip-hop. This is a surprisingly bland system that generally doesn’t sound bad, but rarely sounds very good. The problem is that the midrange is depressed and uneven, the bass is blurred and the treble only just above average. The system will play loud enough for our tastes (though based on what we hear from neighboring cars, we’re on the demur side when it comes to cranking it). It also manages to keep complex instrumentation from collapsing in a muddle. But it just doesn’t sound as clear or balanced as most premium systems, despite extensive twiddling with the EQ.
Driven: 2012 Hyundai Azera
Hyundai has done with the Azera what it did with the Sonata, Genesis, and Equus. It’s built a car that is exceptionally styled, packed with technology and standard features, and bestowed with a comfortable, quality driving character. Considering the last-generation Azera’s anonymity, this new car represents a significant leap forward for Korea’s largest car manufacturer.
Rumors: Industry Report—Detroit Scrambling To Keep Up
It wasn’t so long ago that the American car industry was on the edge of the abyss—tanking sales, government bailouts and quality issues had The Big Three in a tailspin.
Driven: 2012 Dodge Durango Citadel AWD 5.7
It’s this combination of old and new that really makes us like the Durango. The fact that it’s a decently entertaining way of hauling seven people doesn’t hurt either. That V-8 engine is Chrysler’s 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, and produces 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, meaning the three-row Dodge can really scamper. We didn’t run any performance tests, but we’d feel comfortable estimating a sprint to 60 miles per hour in the seven-second range. Not blistering, but plenty quick for a 5400-pound vehicle.
Driven: 2012 Hyundai Equus Signature 5.0
This smooth and appropriately throaty V-8 feels just right in this big sedan. Throttle tip-in is quick without feeling too sharp, and the initial delivery of torque is linear and predictable.
Driven: 2012 Chrysler 300S
First things first: the main reason we were excited to drive the 2012 Chrysler 300s was because we were dying to try out its new automatic transmission. We weren’t disappointed.
First Look: 2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute
Dodge showed the 2013 Dart GTS 210 Tribute at today’s Chicago Auto Show. The car is part of Mopar’s 75th anniversary celebration, and is meant to evoke the spirit of the original Dart from the heyday of muscle cars.
Driven: 2012 Ford Edge Limited EcoBoost
“X-cylinder power, Y-cylinder efficiency.” It’s a mantra we’ve been hearing for decades now, as manufacturers struggle to squeeze as many miles out of a gallon of gas, without impacting outright performance. More often than not though, power is sacrificed for economy, or vice versa. Like a set of scales, it’s difficult to get the balance quite right.
List: The Ten Coolest Shifters
Arguably the stylistic centerpiece of any cabin, the shifter has evolved a great deal from its humble, column-based origins. Now, there are seemingly as many variations on its function as there are cars on the road. We’ve selected ten of our favorites (five autos, and five manuals), and would love to hear which ones you agree with and which other shifters you think should be on the list. The automobile has been around for over 100 years, and there’s been no shortage of designs. Let us know what you think.
Rumors: Model News—Chrysler Dropping Challenger Name For Barracuda
Motor Trend is reporting that the Chrysler Group may be dropping the Dodge Challenger in order to revive the legendary Barracuda.
Detroit 2012: Auto Show Round Up
Here’s the full list of Winding Road’s coverage of Detroit 2012. Check back on this post over the next few days, as there are always a few stragglers that make their way into the fold at the last minute.
Detroit 2012: Live Photographs Of The Chrysler 700C Concept
Chrysler brought an interesting concept to NAIAS in Detroit, called the 700C. We don’t really have much information on it, as Chrysler is keeping mum for the moment. It looks like some sort of futuristic minivan, perhaps hinting at an upcoming project in the works. Your guess is as good as ours.
First Look: 2013 Dodge Dart
Dodge has pulled the wrapper off of its all new 2013 Dart compact, revealing a car with truly interesting design language and interesting powertrain options.
First Look: 2012 Dodge Charger Redline By Mopar
Stage Three is where things get crazy, as the standard 5.7-liter V-8 has been replaced by a 426-cubic-inch (7.0 liters in modern parlance) Hemi crate motor, good for 590 horsepower. The aluminum crate motor also shaves 100 pounds of fat under the hood. So yes, it’s quite crazy and we want it very badly.
First Look: 2012 Chrysler 200 Super S By Mopar
In the hopes of upping the fun factor of the Chrysler 200, Chrysler will be displaying a 200 Super S model that makes extensive use of the Mopar parts catalog. Coming in two stages, the 200 Super S features both aesthetic and performance enhancements that should make for a more engaging driving experience.
Mini Comparison: 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 And 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
Part of the fun of driving these big-engined vehicles is the feeling of power you get when you mash the throttle. Despite the colder weather, the tires (summers at that) hooked up without much trouble. In fact, during our time with both cars, grip was rarely an issue, even under wide-open throttle. What really struck us, besides the accelerative force on a WOT run, was just how usable the power in the SRTs was. Even with a 6000-rpm horsepower peak and a 4300-rpm torque peak, there’s so much juice in the lower part of the rev range, that both the Charger and 300 are very easy to drive around town.
Winding Road Video: 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8
Powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8, Chrysler’s new 300 SRT8 is, to put it simply, a beast. There’s no better way of illustrating that fact than by taking it out for a few acceleration runs on the wet roads around the Winding Road offices.
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