The UK’s Auto Express tested the new Jeep Cherokee equipped with the 2.0 liter diesel, an engine not available stateside. While the engine was deemed to be lacking in refinement when pushed, they gave it high marks for its off-road capabilities, i’s high-tech cabin and for being a top safety pick. Find an abridged review at Carscoops and the complete review at Auto Express. Video after the jump!
Dodge has released more information and photos of their new supercharged powerplant. One little tidbit: “The fuel system has an in-tank pump that accommodates variable pressures, half-inch fuel lines and eight high-flow injectors that can drain the car’s 18.5-gallon fuel tank in just 13 minutes when the engine is running at full power.” Strangely, that should not be impressive but it is. Find more info at MotorAuthority. More pics after the jump!
Check out BangShift for details on this ’71 Demon built as an honest tribute to an early seventies drag car. It was not built based on the owners drag strip memories but rather, by his twenty-something son! It has a lot of cool period pieces. More pics after the jump!
SpeedSportLife features a quick review of the Dodge Charger Super Bee and they like what they see. Love the Header Orange paint. More pics after the jump!
This week, Muscle Car of the Week features the Trans-Am-series-inspired Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Video after the jump!
The 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat has an active exhaust system that limits decibels at low rpm but becomes less restrictive as you get into higher revs. Check out autoevolution for more info. Videos after the jump!
Wild About Cars is a great source for back-in-the-day print advertisements, press releases and sales brochures. Find more second gen Charger ads after the jump!
“All stunts are performed by untrained amateurs on open courses. Please do not be dumb enough to attempt this at home.” Check out more info at CarBuzz. Video after the jump.
After what felt like an eternity, Dodge has finally officially released details the 2015 Challenger SRT! There are two versions; the SRT 392, a naturally aspirated 6.4 liter Hemi making 485 horsepower and the SRT Hellcat, the supercharged 6.2 liter beast pushing over 600 horsepower. Both will be available in the third quarter of 2014. Find more detail at Allpar. More pics and videos after the jump!
Hemmings has a neat article on the Ghia built 1956 Plymouth Plainsman concept vehicle. The car will be heading to auction in August. It’s some pretty wonky styling. More pics and promotional video after the jump. Check out the video and watch for the small-child-eating rear jump seat!
