Chrysler & Dodge

      The new 2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn today was named “Truck of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Truck of Texas is TAWA’s top honor, and is earned over the course of a two-day “Texas Truck Rodeo” organized by the professional journalists’ group. 2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn Named  “Truck of Texas” Ram named top pickup in …

  The New Dodge… that’s all we’ve been hearing for years now and it seems that they just keep coming up with more and more great rigs. Sure Dodge and its components have had some flops over the years, but who hasn’t. We had the pleasure recently to use, I mean really use, the new 1999 Dakota Club Cab Sport, …

Review By Dr. David A. Zatz Photos courtesy of DaimlerChrysler   Review Notes: Dodge Caliber R/T AWD (2.4 / CVT) Personality Downsized SUV Unusual features Continuously variable transmission Above Average: Gas mileage, for an SUV Needs Work In: Pricing (R/T starts at $19,425) EPA gas mileage 23 city, 26 highway The Dodge Caliber is a feature-laden vehicle from its optional …

Review By Dr. David A. Zatz – 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4 Personality Luxury truck Why we’d buy it Styling, comfort, features, power, cornering Why we wouldn’t Gas mileage, size Mileage EPA 13/18 Story, photos by David Zatz (photos courtesy allpar.com) The Dodge Ram 1500 seems like an advancement almost as big as the truck itself. Like …

Review by Dr. David A. Zatz Review Notes: Dodge Ram Quad Cab SLT Laramie – Hemi Automatic Personality Big rig looks and luxury car interior bely a strong, serious truck Unusual features Shows computer fault codes without a scanner Above Average: Power, usability, style Needs Work In: Transmission responsiveness EPA gas mileage 13 city, 17 highway Price $29,255 base (Quad …

Review by Dr. David A. Zatz  Review Notes: Dodge Durango 4×4 Limited Hemi Personality Refined SUV with surprisingly good handling and endless torque Unusual features Hemi engine…need we say more? OK, how about being able to show computer fault codes without a scanner? Or airbags for all three rows? Above Average: Handling, value and efficiency compared with other SUVs, brakes, …

Review By Dr. David A. Zatz – Review Notes: Dodge Power Wagon 4×4, automatic Personality Heavy-duty pickup with serious off-roading gear — and manners Unusual features Off-roading equipment, 340 horsepower V8 Above Average: Stump-pulling power, cornering, ride Needs Work In: Not surprisingly, gas mileage; tenuous relationship to original Power Wagon EPA gas mileage Too low to be measured by the EPA; …

Bragging rights are everything in the world of pickup trucks. If you can’t say that your truck is the biggest, fastest or strongest, then don’t bother saying anything at all. Dodge boasts an impressive collection of class-leading pick-ups, including the fastest (Ram SRT10), strongest (Ram Heavy Duty with Cummins Turbo Diesel), most powerful (Hemi-equipped Ram 1500), and most capable off-road …

Review By Dr. David A. Zatz The 2005 Dakota has been given a new frame, more power, better gas mileage, and a larger size, yet it should be more refined and handle better. It continues to offer the only V8 in its class, with full-size styling and power, and the ability to outpull some full size pickups.   New front …