Dodge's 2.7-liter V6 cannot move a car of this size with enough verve, but the 3.5 V6 is an acceptable performer, providing more than adequate power. Ditto the R/T's Hemi V8, while the SRT8 is a [...]
Ram's "big-rig" styling shouts for attention, but its performance, comfort, and solidity are what made it a Recommended choice when this generation went on sale. Dodge offers body styles and [...]
Like the similar-concept Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe, Caliber boasts a different look and greater utility than the traditional compact station wagon. Noisy, weak engines on most versions are [...]
Though small for a midsize SUV, Nitro's boxy design provides acceptable space for four adults and an impressive amount of cargo. Relatively tidy exterior dimensions take the hassle out of [...]
Despite a few demerits, Durango is a well-designed truck that approaches full-size models for brawn and space, and therefore deserves strong consideration as a late-model, secondhand SUV...
When first seen as 1998 models, both the Intrepid and the Chrysler Concorde made other full-size automobiles look--and feel--dated. Roomy, athletic, and eye-catching, handling much like European [...]
Each year, Dodge has built just enough Vipers to keep demand ahead of supply, selling them with little discounting. Some of the early crudities were improved over the years, but Viper remains a [...]
Tepid acceleration aside, the regular Neon is a capable, fairly refined, and well-equipped subcompact at an appealing price--perhaps even more tempting when secondhand than as a new car. SRT-4 [...]
Caravan's hold on the minivan sales title can only be strengthened by the 2001 redesign, which added desirable innovations to a vehicle that's hard to beat for refinement, utility, and carlike [...]
The previous Ram was a sound design, made popular by attention-grabbing "big-rig" styling. The current model is better in every way--performance, comfort, solidity--and merits attention from [...]