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Jeep® Brand Teases New 2026 Grand Wagoneer

Jeep® Brand Teases New 2026 Grand Wagoneer

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 7, 2025 -- The 2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer is coming later this year, refreshed with a new attitude — and proudly wears the Jeep badging. Jeep BrandFor nearly 85 years, Jeep has been a global leader in SUVs, delivering legendary off-road capability, advanced technology and exceptional versati ... Continue reading

HEMI V-8 Engines Standard Across the Entire 2026 Dodge Durango Lineup

HEMI V-8 Engines Standard Across the Entire 2026 Dodge Durango Lineup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2025 -- Continue Reading For the first time ever, every Dodge Durango — from the well-equipped entry GT model to the 710-horsepower SRT Hellcat — will come standard with a legendary HEMI V-8 engine, giving drivers more—more power, more performance and more value—than ever before. ... Continue reading

All-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Drops the Hammer With 550 Horsepower, AWD Fury and Gasoline-powered Old-school Attitude as Most Powerful Car Under $55,000

All-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Drops the Hammer With 550 Horsepower, AWD Fury and Gasoline-powered Old-school Attitude as Most Powerful Car Under $55,000

2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack powered by the SIXPACK twin-turbo inline-six engine — a powerhouse engineered to continue the evolution of modern muscle with uncompromising performance, relentless power and unmistakable Dodge attitude. ... Continue reading

Gasoline vs. Ethanol - Ten Pictures That Tell The Story

Gasoline vs. Ethanol - Ten Pictures That Tell The Story

Undecided as to whether we should change over to higher ethanol-gasoline blends for use in our vehicles? Take a look at these photographs By Marc J. Rauch Exec. ... Continue reading

HEMI®-powered 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

HEMI®-powered 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, unlocking more than six million potential customization combinations. Six different wheel options, fitted with a choice of four unique Brembo brake colors Six exterior colors options, including new-for-2026 Green Machine Six exterior badge color choices Five exterior dual-strip ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

When I like a car it's difficult to write a review. When I don't, the words just seem to flow. This will be a very short review. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda3 2.5T Premium Plus AWD - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda3 2.5T Premium Plus AWD - Review by David Colman

Our uncontested award winner for 2025 "Sleeper of the New Year." ... Continue reading

Get Cash for Your Junk Car Easily with USJunkCars

Get Cash for Your Junk Car Easily with USJunkCars

USJunkCars specializes in cash for junk cars, purchasing any kind of vehicle, cash payments, free quotes, and towing all across the country. ... Continue reading

Most and Least Stolen Cars In USA New Official Report From IIHS

Most and Least Stolen Cars In USA New Official Report From IIHS

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 raced to the top of the list of America’s most-stolen vehicles, while a software upgrade helped reduce theft rates for Hyundai and Kia vehicles, new research from the Highway Loss Data Institute shows. The Camaro ZL1 and the regular Camaro account for two of the five most-stolen model year 20 ... Continue reading

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

An effective warranty can protect your investment from unforeseen repairs and expenses. ... Continue reading

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without Getting WEB SEARCH FATIGUE

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without Getting WEB SEARCH FATIGUE

The Auto Channel's Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. ... Continue reading

CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms

CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms

As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year storms. ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

All-new, redesigned 6th generation RAV4 will be available in Core, Sport, and Rugged styles across seven grades, including a new-look Woodland and first-ever GR SPORT. ... Continue reading

How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Used Car for Your Family's Needs

How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Used Car for Your Family's Needs

Choosing an eco-friendly used car for your family can be a rewarding decision that benefits both the environment and your wallet. ... Continue reading