It’s no secret that Dodge is known for its powerful and capable line of muscle cars. It’s one of the many reasons why agencies around the country choose the Dodge Charger for their law enforcement vehicles. They have to keep up in a pursuit somehow. What better way than in a sedan from a brand […]
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Ram Batters and Ford Falters: The 2022 Ram 1500 Outdoes the Ford 2022 F-150
Fans of classic Americana certainly enjoy pining for the days of poodle skirts, Wolfman Jack, and hot rods such as the Ford Thunderbird and Chevy Bel Air. The times have changed. Poodle skirts have given way to man buns, Wolfman Jack’s last notable appearance in popular culture was as a guest star on “Married…With Children,” […]
Last Call for the Dodge Charger and Challenger
The phrase “the end of an era” gets thrown around a lot in marketing and advertising because it sounds good and elicits a strong emotional response. Sometimes, however, it’s accurate and is the best way to describe the discontinuation of a product––this is one of those times. Dodge has announced that the 2023 model year […]
Are Midsize SUVs Roomy Enough? Examining the 2022 Chevy Traverse vs 2022 Dodge Durango
Midsize SUVs are a unique breed of vehicles due to where they fit in the marketplace segment. They’re larger than the average two-row midsize SUV but not quite large enough to be considered a full-on, full-size SUV. These unique unicorns make for interesting prospects for some drivers because of where they’re positioned in the market. […]
Picking the Best Road Trip Car: The 2022 Buick Enclave vs the 2022 Dodge Durango
Everybody wants to find a car that best fits their lifestyle and will complement and support their activities well. However, there might be one group in particular that just can’t afford to choose the wrong car: road trippers. At least those who use their car for city driving or commuting to work know that they’ll […]
Look Beyond What You See Even When Looking for an SUV
We have all heard the phrase “beauty is only skin deep,” and you have probably also been told to “look beyond what you can see.” These expressions remain important even when you find yourself scrolling the web in search of your next SUV because no matter how attractive and appealing a vehicle looks, what matters […]
Why Family-Oriented Adventurers Prefer the Jeep Grand Cherokee L
When you’re in the market for a good, off-road capable, family-sized SUV, you may notice that while there aren’t a lot of contenders in the market, the ones that are there are pretty fierce. Just look at the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs 2021 Dodge Durango faceoff, for example. While it’s fun to poke […]
Battle of the Brawn: Dodge Durango vs Kia Sorento
These days, it’s rare to find a midsize crossover that packs as much power into its chiseled physique as the Dodge Durango, and few competitors are even willing to go against this beast. If you’re searching for optimum performance with a fair share of added extras along the way, the Durango is ready to comfortably […]
The Rise of the SUV as a Family Vehicle
Maybe you have a baby on the way, or perhaps you already have children, and you are in need of something more practical for a family to drive instead of your sedan. After all, a growing family needs room in the family vehicle just as they need room in the home. If this were the […]
The 2021 Dodge Durango and a Tale as Old as Time
It is a story that is as old as time (or at least as old as automobiles) – the dreaded swap from carefree, fun-loving driving to boring and responsible family vehicles. Not many of us have the extra money that would enable us to have a spare sports car or two just sitting around for […]
The Dodge Journey Reaches its End
Eventually, every journey must come to an end, and for the Dodge Journey, 2020 is its final production year, as Dodge has chosen to focus on its performance lineup. So, is the 2020 Dodge Journey an ignominious end for this midsize crossover SUV, or is it a last hurrah before it drives off into the […]
2021 Dodge Durango: What It Means for an SUV to Feel Strong
What makes a driving experience strong? Of course, a vehicle can have strong statistics and features, but what we mean is a distinct feeling that you get from driving a physically strong vehicle. That feeling of having the rugged power at your fingertips that comes from enhanced performance, an overpowering design, and other strong qualities […]
Why Your Next Used Car Should Be a Dodge Challenger
Inside all of us somewhere is a teenager that would love to sit at a stoplight and rev the engine in a well-oiled machine, tempting the car in the next lane to try to out-gun you. Owning a Dodge Challenger is like satisfying that inner teenager, but unlike the Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro, […]
The 5 Worst SUVs of All Time
The SUV category has recently grown exponentially. This is mainly because there are so many high-quality options at every price range imaginable. From simple utility vehicles on up to the most elite luxury brands, there is an SUV for every buyer, no matter the budget. Today’s SUV options allow buyers to check all the boxes […]
The 2020 Dodge Challenger: True American Muscle
The Dodge Challenger has become the king of American muscle recently. While other cars like the Ford Mustang have used smaller I4 engines, Dodge continues to push the boundaries with just how powerful it can make the Challenger. For anyone who has ever sat behind the wheel of a V8 vehicle, there’s a completely […]
6 Ohio Celebrities and Their Amazing Cars
We all know that a lot of celebrities like to buy incredible cars, trucks, and SUVs – at a certain point, you’ve bought enough houses, and you want something gorgeous to ride around in. A startling number of celebrities over the years have come from Ohio, and that means there are a lot of […]
All-Electric F-150, Silverado Diesel & Why The Charger (Still) Rules
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
Fathers Day, ’Death Wobbles’ and Tariffs Dodged
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]