A viewer asked why a Mustang doesn’t sound like a Camaro and that led to a discussion about engine sounds. Many automakers tune engine and exhaust sounds specifically as part of their branding. This is especially true in performance vehicles. Here’s an explanation.
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In this review, I look at the 2021 Pacifica minivan, now with all-wheel drive. Chrysler-Dodge have been the longest on the minivan market and with the Pacifica now fully taking over for the former best-seller in the Grand Caravan, it’s worth taking a look again. The Pacifica now has AWD in most of its gas-engine trim levels plus a new infotainment that, while really great, is missing something important.
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In this episode, Kristin and Aaron talk about all things towing. Kristin tells her epic tale of towing a big RV trailer with a Dodge Durango SRT over the summer. Aaron talks about the practical aspects of towing and his background as a commercial truck driver. Both explain the ins and outs and how easy towing is compared to what people think it is. Action packed and informative!
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The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Hight-Output Widebody is 797 horsepower, which means it will screech the tires at idle and is probably illegal in Canada. Here’s a full walkthrough of the interior with some breaks to listen to the Redeye’s engine. Enjoy!
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There are a lot of good things happening during the coronavirus social distancing. Even as automotive plants shut down the production of vehicles for the health and safety of their workers, automakers are jumping in to help communities and the country during this time. Here, we talk about the current happenings and give highlights of what vehicle brands and companies are doing to give back to communities. From building ventilators to making safety gear and feeding the hungry, the automotive industry continues its long tradition of caring for the people and nations it serves.
Stay safe and happy. We’re getting through this together.
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In our minds, the Dodge Challenger GT is the ultimate homage to Bo and Luke Duke and is the car that the Hazzard boys really wished they could have had. It took some time rallying in the dirt and doing power slides in the snow for us to forget about …
Those who walk through the doors of a Dodge dealership very likely know what they are going to be looking at. Dodge does one thing as a brand and they do it really, really well. That thing is making really muscular-looking vehicles and then shoving a matching amounts of steroids …
