Ford was the final engine maker to bring its updated FR9 to NASCAR's premier Sprint Cup Series. It was also the first to show its new 2013 stock car body. Now Ford has... March 1, 2012 by Anne Proffit
If you’re headed to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, be sure to check out the 2012 Dodge Charger Blacktop during the day, because you probably won’t... January 6, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
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Today at High Gear Media, McLaren begins testing the MP4-12C GT3 at the Nurburgring while Volvo expands its partnership with Polestar. You can now trade in your Chevy Volt... November 30, 2011 by Joel Feder
The 2012 Dodge SRT8 Super Bee made its debut earlier this month at the LA Auto Show. While we still await official pricing details, reports put the price of the buzzing... November 30, 2011 by Chris Weiss 2
There aren’t any other rear-wheel-drive domestic-brand sedans that directly face off against the 2009 Dodge Charger.
Its closest rival is likely the Pontiac G8; the G8’s performance is excellent, with handling that surpasses that of the Charger, but appearance can mean everything to sport sedan buyers, and the G8’s sheetmetal just doesn’t have that magic.
For those interested in a little more luxury and a more conservative appearance, the Hyundai Genesis is a new and very formidable rival; especially in V-8 form, the Genesis provides respectable overall performance with a feel like luxury-brand cars costing $10,000 more.
The Nissan Maxima is another rival; its styling and interior are eye-catching and sporty, but its more laid-back performance character doesn’t quite match its looks.
The Ford Taurus is another alternative in the V-6 realm, but it’s a different type of vehicle altogether—comfort-oriented and tops for safety.
However, things might get more exciting next year when a new Taurus SHO performance model debuts.