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A review of the Dodge Challenger R/T has been posted over at The Garage Blog. 'For starters, there is no getting around the fact that the Challenger is absolutely stunning. The Challenger is just a brutal looking car, yet manages a grace that I find lacking in the current Chevy Camaro. Every design element works, and there is not a single bad line to be found. I have always had a strong distaste for chromed alloy wheels, but the 20″ rims seen here looked just right on the car, and I did not mind them at all. The black R/T stripes gracing the side, the small 'HEMI' badge on the hood, and the scripted 'Challenger' nameplate all add up to make a car that is impossible to suppress a smile when you walk up to it.'

The Truth About Cars have published their review of the Dodge Challenger SE. 'From outside the Challenger's deceptively large cabin, it seems like nothing could break the spell cast by the car's sheer presence. At least until the driver sticks the Challenger's plastic key fob into the appropriate receptacle and turns it, kicking the old 3.5 liter SOHC V6 to life with all the drama of a Grand Caravan. At this point, the observer of this unremarkable process is likely to come down with a bad case of cognitive dissonance: the eyes tell you to expect the lumpy loping of big V8, but all the ears hear are, well, almost nothing. With a stab of the throttle, the muted tickover rises to a tremulous drone. With enough motivation, the engine eventually manages to sound blustery, but it's never in danger of making a sound that's in the least bit purposeful.'

TheCarConnection have published a review of the 2010 Dodge Charger. 'The Dodge Charger is offered with a wide range of engines and trim levels, and it appeals to a very wide audience. The base engine in this four-door sedan is a 2.7-liter, 178-horsepower V-6 that moves the SE model, while a 3.5-liter, 250-horsepower V-6 is optional for the SE and standard on the SXT. For those who are a little more performance minded, the Dodge Charger R/T comes with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 that pumps out 368 horsepower and can rocket the car from 0-60 mph in just six seconds.'

Search Chicago have published a review of the 2010 Challenger SE. 'Under the Challenger SE's formidable hood is not the rompin', stompin' Hemi V-8 so many enthusiasts love to love. A mildmannered 3.5-liter V-6 with a five-speed automatic transmission powers the SE. This makes practical sense. The V-6 Challenger is relatively easy on gas, achieving Environmental Protection Agency mileage ratings of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. With just 250 horsepower, however, this V-6 won't win many drag races, especially against V-6 Camaros (with 304 horsepower) and the new 2011 Mustang V-6 (305 horsepower). Lest we slip into the enthusiast's trap of valuing power over efficiency, we must also note that the newer competitive models deliver better mileage, too.'

Inside Line have published a review of the 2010 Dodge Ram Power Wagon. 'The Power Wagon is endowed with a purposeful stance by way of a 2-inch lift in ride height, 32-inch off-road tires, skid plates, a winch and requisite stickers. At the same time, it's the stuff you can't see that gives this big truck true off-road grit: Bilstein dampers; electronically locking front and rear differentials with a shorter 4.56:1 final-drive ratio; a front stabilizer bar that can be deactivated at the touch of a button; plus a high-current alternator and a trailer hitch.'

The Truth About Cars have published a review of the new Dodge Attitude. 'In the Attitude's cabin, everything's in its right place. Switchgear is intuitive and the buttonage moves smoother than the wet dream of a Chrysler Sebring. There's enough room for four Americans, and the doors and folding rear seats close with a reassuring solidity I never expected from a car this cheap. The trunk is large enough for several carry-on bags, perfect for my traveling companions and our 24-hour sightseeing excursion.'

Search Chicago have published a review of the 2009 Dodge Dakota ST Crew Cab. 'The Dodge Dakota is available with an extended or crew cab body style, each with only one bed size. Available trim levels are ST, Big Horn, TRX4 and Laramie. I tested the base ST that started at $25,260. Inside the Dakota you will find that "work ethic" treatment in all its hard plastic pain and suffering. I know there are price points to be met, but nobody can fill a cabin with so many rigid plastic surfaces and think it will go unnoticed - especially when those mounting the midsize charge are delivering softer-touch surfaces.'

Search Chicago have published a review of the 2009 Dodge Durango Limited HEV. 'The current-generation Durango debuted five years ago to mixed success. It's had a unique place among SUVs since it sits in the middle ground between big haulers such as the Tahoe or Expedition and smaller two-row options like the Explorer. Along with feel-good greenness, the Durango Limited HEV does deliver a third row and some really nice family entertainment options. Durango's body-on-frame design will not win any awards for comfort and drivability because more crossovers are going to the unit-body design approach.'

A review of the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 / 3500 Heavy Duty truck has been posted over at CarAndDriver.com. 'Given the 2010 Ram HD's three cab styles (regular, Crew, and Mega), two cargo boxes (six-foot-four and eight-foot), single- and dual-rear-wheel configurations, and five trim levels (ST, SLT, TRX, Power Wagon, and Laramie), there are a plethora of build combinations and prices will therefore vary wildly. Stripped 2500 work trucks base at $28,165, with 3500s starting at just over $35K. However, 3500 Mega Cab dualies in Laramie trim and fitted with the Cummins turbo-diesel start at more than $51,000, making it possible to crest $60K with all the bells and whistles. For buyers who need the capability, such a truck could pay back that investment in relatively short order. We don't fall into the category, but maybe we just need to find ourselves a car hauler and road-test a new Ram HD on the way to the race track. With half our long-term fleet in tow.'