Traditionally, muscle cars go into hibernation with the first signs of winter. The new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT launches a new tradition – a four-season modern muscle coupe. The Challenger GT, now rolling into dealer showrooms, adopts the high-performance all-wheel-drive powertrain from the Dodge Charger AWD model. That setup includes the powerful Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6,
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Whither the humble yardstick. It makes the abstract more understandable. Think football field … Now think 100 yards. There are similar means to judge a vehicle’s performance … Zero-to-60. MPG. And in the case of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, miles-per-gallon-equivalent, or MPGe. This unique measure factors in the effect of an electric vehicle’s power
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Superman! Many may seek the title, but few actually earn it. Tucker Hibbert is one of the talented few! This snowmobile-racing ‘phenom’ from Minnesota has defied both gravity and age over the years to become the ‘man to beat’ on the Snocross circuit. And, he shows no signs of slowing down. At 15, he became
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Reveals of new vehicles dominate the headlines during the preview of the Detroit auto show, but several industry events make it a busy week. The annual WardsAuto event that distributes awards to honorees of its 10 Best Engines program is a must-do for members of the FCA US Powertrain group. At least one FCA engine
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In metro Detroit, the hometown of FCA US LLC, there are two major newspapers, each featuring a staff that covers the automotive industry. These reporters and columnists at the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News thoroughly review new cars and trucks that are introduced, and choose the best vehicles auto makers have to offer. This
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Open the door to the 2017 Dodge Durango Citadel with the new Anodized Platinum appearance package and you open the door to a refined, upscale look and feel that spreads across the entire interior of the spacious three-row performance SUV. This package is loaded with luxury features, including a new hand-wrapped instrument panel with silver
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The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is now open at Cobo Center in Detroit, and the public can finally get up close and personal with some of the latest models from FCA US in a multimedia-rich display. For those planning to attend show, and for those who are unable to visit the NAIAS in
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