Dodge Dart, the most award-winning vehicle in its class, continues to hit the bull’s-eye when it comes to accolades. Just this week, the 2014 Dodge Dart topped J.D. Power’s 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study in the highly competitive compact car segment. It surpassed 19 other vehicles in the segment, including the second- and third-ranked Volkswagen
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Redesigned Dodge Challengers roll out
For the past week, Portland, Oregon, has been the center of the Dodge Challenger universe. During that time, groups of journalists have come to the picturesque Northwest city to spend time driving the redesigned 2015 Dodge Challenger. In just a few weeks, the new Challenger will arrive in Dodge dealerships around the country. Need a
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Jeep Girls: California or bust!
Greetings from California, a home to the “happiest place on earth!” For the summer, the official start of 2014, we left the heat behind and headed further west to southern California. Ashley and I discovered along the way that the drive from Phoenix to San Diego can be described in one word: hot. The region,
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Ram claims lead in towing standards
Ever notice how sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s out front, in the lead, without a scorecard? Take towing capability, for example. It’s at the heart of every great work truck and something pickup truck customers lean on heavily in making their purchase decision. That’s why automakers proudly tout their towing numbers at every opportunity.
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Geared for fun
The high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, equipped now with an all-new automatic transmission, are arriving at FIAT studios this month. If you crave Abarth’s performance but prefer an automatic transmission, then this car might be right for you. Many people don’t know how to drive a stick shift or simply don’t want to,
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Chrysler Group celebrates Collector Car Appreciation Day
Just as the smoke clears from Fourth of July celebrations, you may see some classic and collector cars emerging from the haze. On Friday, car collectors and auto enthusiasts alike will celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day by taking to the streets in their collector cars or attending any of the more than 100 events planned across
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The ultimate navigation map
A Jeep vehicle can take you to some pretty out-of-the way places. Muddy doors and wheels are a badge of honor. Not sure how to get back home? Look at the hood. Mopar’s Jeep Performance Parts line now has full-size hood decals that can be customized with topographical or street map images. It’s the ultimate
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