Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Haters love to bash the Hellcats, and already the Demon, for only going fast in a straight line. They pounce on the fact that these Mopar muscle cars weigh over two tons.
While that's true, weight...
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Dodge Demon can actually do 0-60 mph in 2.1 seconds, but there's a catchDodge unveiled the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon and immediately made some very big claims. From having the most powerful production V-8 engine in history to running the quarter mile and 0-60 mph quicker than any production car on Earth. That's a lot of big talk, but Dodge was smart and had it all...
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The 2018 Dodge Demon's NHRA ban is hypeEverybody, including Dodge, needs to stop saying the Demon's banned from the dragstrip by the NHRA, because it's not. It can be banned for a day because it's too damn fast. Let's back up. Dodge built the hype around the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon to a boiling point, and with good reason. The car is...
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How you can buy a Dodge DemonThe 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has the automotive community buzzing, but potential buyers want to know two things: How much is it going to cost and how can I get one? With only 3,300 set for production, 3,000 of which will come to the U.S. while 300 go to Canada, those are fair questions as...
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10 things you need to know about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QuadrifoglioSome might say Alfa Romeo's return to the U.S. started with the 4C, but if substantial sales actually matter, it's the new 2017 Giulia that truly marks the brand's return. A moment Italian car fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, but was it worth the wait? If driving terrific driving...
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2018 Dodge Demon, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Trans Am: The Week In ReverseDodge let the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon out of its cage; Jeep unwrapped the 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk; and Trans Am Depot revealed its latest Camaro conversion. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. After a billion teasers Dodge finally told us everything we wanted to know...
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We knew it was coming, you knew it was coming. Now it's here. The Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived, and it's exactly what you expect.
Let's start with what's important, power. Under...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon video previewWords may fall short here. This is the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, and it's the most ridiculous thing you're going to be able to buy, in the best possible way. ALSO SEE: Dodge can't stop dealers from pricing Demons above MSRP, but is taking some measures I'm just going to run through some...
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Dodge can't stop dealers from pricing Demons above MSRP, but is taking some measuresThe 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon just made its debut, and people are already talking about how much this thing might cost, not to mention how much dealers are going to mark it up. Speaking with Tim Kuniskis, head of passenger cars at FCA North America, we learned that pricing and dealer...
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How the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon lost 232 poundsLeading up to the reveal of the new 2018 Challenger SRT Demon we learned it will weigh more than 200 pounds less than a Hellcat. Now, we know exactly how. Dodge officials tell us that the Demon weighs exactly 215 pounds less than a Hellcat, but how it got there is the stuff we love to endlessly...
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2018 Dodge Demon delivers 840 horsepower, does 0-60 in 2.3 secondsConcluding what has to be the longest teaser campaign in the history of the automotive industry, Dodge has unleashed the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon. And the car doesn't disappoint. In fact, it was banned by the NHRA because it's too fast for the dragstrip. With performance numbers that are mind...
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2018 Dodge Demon options list include front passenger seat for $1Dodge has just blown minds with the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, and there's lots to talk about. The options list for the new 2018 Demon isn't long, but there are some interesting things you won't find on most production vehicles. For instance, it only comes standard with a driver's seat. That's...
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After what seems like forever, it has finally happened: the quickest Jeep ever is here. The Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived, ending one of the worst-kept secrets of all time.
Making...
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2018 Audi S4/S5, 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, Hennessey Exorcist: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2018 Audi S4 and S5; Mercedes-AMG priced the 2018 GT R; and Hennessey gave the world The Exorcist. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' There's a new president in the United States, and that means it's time for a new presidential set of wheels. Once again...
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Ford has an experience for Ford Performance Vehicle buyers like no otherMost performance vehicle buyers don't use their vehicles as intended, or don't even know how. For that very reason many automakers now offer their own schools to teach buyers to take advantage of the capabilities of their vehicles. Then there's Ford Performance Racing School, and while it's similar...
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Meet the cars of 'Fast and Furious 8'You've likely seen the trailer for the eighth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, and soon you'll be able to say you've seen the movie itself. Now we get to meet the cars that have roles in the movie. The guys from Might Car Mods were invited to L.A. to Dennis...
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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country, 2017 Bugatti Chiron, Shelby GT350: The Week In ReverseWe got things dirty in the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country, had some high-speed fun in the 2017 Bugatti Chiron, and learned that 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 owners are suing Ford. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' The successor to the Bugatti Veyron is finally here, and we took...
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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country first drive review: the wagon Americans should wantAmericans have made it clear. We don't like wagons anymore and haven't for quite some time. That makes it hard for automakers to justify building them despite enthusiasts screaming and running with pitchforks. This, of course, presents a problem for an automaker like Volvo, whose history is tied to...
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Everyone has a parent or friend's parent who owned a Volvo. Why? Because the cars are known for being sensible and safe, and that's what you buy when you have a family.
But today, there are Volvos...
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Polestar's future will be electrified, and it's nearly hereIf you want what is about to become a retro Polestar without a hybrid powertrain, or electric-only powertrain, you better buy the new 2017 S60 or V60 Polestar, quick. Henrik Fries, vice president of product strategy and R&D for Volvo's Polestar division told Motor Authority on Monday at a media...
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'The Fate of the Furious' music video features the Dodge DemonPromotion for the eighth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, "The Fate of the Furious," is close to reach a boiling point as we near the movie's debut. Of course the stars of the movie aren't just the actors, but also the cars. And one car in particular will stand out more than others...
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The 2018 McLaren 720S has 15 air inlets, and here's what each one doesMcLaren isn't letting its Super Series cars go stale. At the Geneva auto show, the British brand revealed its replacement for the brilliant 650S, the 720S, and it's wild. Crafted from carbon fiber, aluminum, and a smidge of pixie dust, the new 720S is hard to take in all at once. It has intricate...
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2019 Volkswagen Arteon, 2018 Volvo XC60, 2017 Ruf CTR: The Week In ReverseVolkswagen unveiled the new Arteon; Volvo took the wraps off the redesigned 2018 XC60; and Ruf surprised us all with the 2017 CTR. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We slid behind the wheel of the 2017 Mini Coutryman to determine whether it's a better BMW crossover. Recall...
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2017 Honda Civic Type R video previewIt's the moment so many American Honda performance enthusiasts... no, scratch that, performance enthusiasts have been waiting for: the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is here, and it's coming soon to showrooms in the United States. Yes, you heard me correctly, it's coming to the U.S. to challenge the Ford...
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