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Honda S2000 Handed V10 Heart

A Honda S2000 has traded its high-revving four-cylinder for an 8.3-litre V10 from a 2006 Dodge Viper. Here’s all you need to know about the swap…

Posted by Siyavuya Mbaduli - 18 March 2025

Dodge Hellcat Driver Apprehended by Cops After Posting Reckless Driving Videos on Instagram

Social media showboating has been key in police efforts to apprehend and prosecute a reckless 20-year-old speedster in a Hellcat after multiple videos to a 700 000 strong follower base were used as admissible evidence in court.

By Alex Shahini - 3 April 2024

Alfa Romeo’s Next Giulia will Share Same DNA as Dodge Charger

Expected to be offered in both EV and ICE configurations, Alfa Romeo’s next Giulia will share its platform with the Dodge Charger. Details here.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 13 March 2024

Say Hello to the World’s First Muscle EV – the Dodge Charger Daytona

Undeniably an American Muscle car in terms of boxy aesthetics, the latest Dodge Charger can be had in either full EV or straight six guise. Diluted ICE or pure electric – we know which one we’d still have, what about you? Have a look at its details here.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 6 March 2024

Jeep Wrangler Set to Bid Farewell to its V8 Engine

It seems Jeep execs have one final V8 sendoff planned for the Wrangler, which will signal the end of the road for the powertrain in the nameplate.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 24 January 2024

Jeep Wrangler Retires Venerated V6 Engine After 13 Years of Service

Jeep has retired the naturally aspirated V6 in the Wrangler for something slightly down on power but up on torque courtesy of forced induction. Here are details on the 2024 model year for the outdoor adventurer!

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 8 January 2024

2024 RAM Trucks revolutionary EV concept

On the other side of the Atlantic, Ram Trucks has just debuted this electrified work of art and in typical American fashion, its XL stature enables it to feature three rows of seats too. The truck-only automaker doesn’t contend the South African market but when looking at this bakkie, we wish they did.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 9 January 2023

Dodge Daytona concept is an evolution of electric vehicle sound

 Hyundai has its “affordable” rolling lab concepts, Polestar is underway with next-generation electric luxury performance vehicles, and Dodge is pioneering electric car sound with the Charger Daytona concept.

By Ryan De Villiers - 6 January 2023

Dodge Hornet debuts as Alfa Romeo Tonale twin 

The Alfa Romeo based Dodge Hornet has debuted and within a day of breaking cover, 14 000 pre-orders have already been placed putting the compact crossover in good stead for future success.

By Alex Shahini - 23 August 2022

Stellantis V6 Pentastar engine plant will receive $24,7 million investment 

Despite gravitating towards full electrification, the internal combustion engine will still live on for the foreseeable future. A Stellantis V6 Pentastar engine plant has become the most recent to receive investment amidst the brands Dare Forward 2030 plan.

By Alex Shahini - 4 July 2022

No this is not a Hellucination, this is a real 745 kW Dodge Charger

This SpeedKore built creation titled the ‘Hellucination’ employs the sizable 7,0-litre V8 Hellephant engine. This means that this 1968 Dodge Charger restomod is capable of […]

By Alex Shahini - 29 May 2022

The times they are a changin’: the next GT-R might be electric

Electrification has turned the automotive industry on its head. Die-hard petrol-heads have been blindsided left and right by the constant bombardment of new electric vehicles, […]

By Ryan De Villiers - 10 May 2022

The Warlord 6×6 conversion for the Dodge Ram 1500 TRX revealed

Yet another large American pick-up truck has been given a beefy 6×6 conversion. This time it’s the Dodge Ram 1500 TRX which gets its additional […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 25 July 2021

Drag race! Lamborghini Urus vs Jeep Trackhawk vs Dodge Durango SRT

The folks over at Throttle House have put three of the most powerful petrol SUVs to the test, drag racing the Lamborghini Urus against two sporty American […]

By CAR magazine - 10 April 2021

7 supercars transformed into extreme off-roaders…

As just about any supercar owner will tell you, these exotics are not meant to travel off the tarmac. But that hasn’t stopped the folks […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 28 February 2018

Ouch! Viper SRT driver tries to show off … but fails

This (refreshingly high-quality) footage from a Cars and Coffee event in the United States shows the driver of a Dodge Viper SRT attempt to show […]

By Ryan Bubear - 7 December 2017

Chrysler, Dodge officially exit SA; FCA consolidates

Back in August 2016, CARmag.co.za reported that Chrysler and Dodge would no longer be bringing new products into South Africa. And now, with local stock […]

By Ryan Bubear - 9 October 2017

Fiat Chrysler group to be bought by Chinese brand?

A fresh report out of the United States suggests that a “well-known” Chinese automaker earlier this month made an offer to buy Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. […]

By Ryan Bubear - 14 August 2017

Say farewell to the Viper in this action-packed clip

The Dodge Viper is on its way out and to honour its life, Pennzoil put together this entertaining yet slightly cringey homage fittingly entitled The Last […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 14 April 2017

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: most powerful V8 ever

After a particularly lengthy teaser campaign, the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has finally been fully revealed, with the US brand billing the tyre-smoking drag […]

By Ryan Bubear - 12 April 2017

Watch show-off Dodge Viper driver crash HARD!

This cellphone footage from the United States shows the driver of a Dodge Viper attempting to show off for the crowd while leaving a Cars and […]

By Ryan Bubear - 3 April 2017

Dodge teases tyre-smoking Challenger Demon…

The Dodge Challenger is just one of many muscle cars that we don’t get here in South Africa, and it already has an extra-hot variant […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 27 January 2017

5 of the priciest used bakkies currently on Gumtree

We’ve had a look at the most expensive cars on Gumtree. And we’ve listed the most expensive double-cab bakkies on SA’s new vehicle market, too. […]

By Ryan Bubear - 26 August 2016

Cool Car Ad: Dodge Has A Dig At Volkswagen [video]

Enjoy this tongue-in-cheek dig at the conservative Volkswagen Passat in the latest US-flighted Dodge Charger commercial.

By CAR magazine - 22 August 2014

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat: World’s Most Powerful Sedan unveiled

Despite the best efforts of the Mercedes S65 AMG, the World’s Most Powerful Sedan title has been claimed by the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. And […]

By Steve Smith - 14 August 2014