When you’re in the market for a good, off-road capable, family-sized SUV, you may notice that while there aren’t a lot of contenders in the market, the ones that are there are pretty fierce. Just look at the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs 2021 Dodge Durango faceoff, for example. While it’s fun to poke […]
Category: Dodge
Battle of the Brawn: Dodge Durango vs Kia Sorento
These days, it’s rare to find a midsize crossover that packs as much power into its chiseled physique as the Dodge Durango, and few competitors are even willing to go against this beast. If you’re searching for optimum performance with a fair share of added extras along the way, the Durango is ready to comfortably […]
The Rise of the SUV as a Family Vehicle
Maybe you have a baby on the way, or perhaps you already have children, and you are in need of something more practical for a family to drive instead of your sedan. After all, a growing family needs room in the family vehicle just as they need room in the home. If this were the […]
The 2021 Dodge Durango and a Tale as Old as Time
It is a story that is as old as time (or at least as old as automobiles) – the dreaded swap from carefree, fun-loving driving to boring and responsible family vehicles. Not many of us have the extra money that would enable us to have a spare sports car or two just sitting around for […]
The Dodge Journey Reaches its End
Eventually, every journey must come to an end, and for the Dodge Journey, 2020 is its final production year, as Dodge has chosen to focus on its performance lineup. So, is the 2020 Dodge Journey an ignominious end for this midsize crossover SUV, or is it a last hurrah before it drives off into the […]
2021 Dodge Durango: What It Means for an SUV to Feel Strong
What makes a driving experience strong? Of course, a vehicle can have strong statistics and features, but what we mean is a distinct feeling that you get from driving a physically strong vehicle. That feeling of having the rugged power at your fingertips that comes from enhanced performance, an overpowering design, and other strong qualities […]
Why Your Next Used Car Should Be a Dodge Challenger
Inside all of us somewhere is a teenager that would love to sit at a stoplight and rev the engine in a well-oiled machine, tempting the car in the next lane to try to out-gun you. Owning a Dodge Challenger is like satisfying that inner teenager, but unlike the Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro, […]
The 5 Worst SUVs of All Time
The SUV category has recently grown exponentially. This is mainly because there are so many high-quality options at every price range imaginable. From simple utility vehicles on up to the most elite luxury brands, there is an SUV for every buyer, no matter the budget. Today’s SUV options allow buyers to check all the boxes […]
The 2020 Dodge Challenger: True American Muscle
The Dodge Challenger has become the king of American muscle recently. While other cars like the Ford Mustang have used smaller I4 engines, Dodge continues to push the boundaries with just how powerful it can make the Challenger. For anyone who has ever sat behind the wheel of a V8 vehicle, there’s a completely […]
6 Ohio Celebrities and Their Amazing Cars
We all know that a lot of celebrities like to buy incredible cars, trucks, and SUVs – at a certain point, you’ve bought enough houses, and you want something gorgeous to ride around in. A startling number of celebrities over the years have come from Ohio, and that means there are a lot of […]
All-Electric F-150, Silverado Diesel & Why The Charger (Still) Rules
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
Fathers Day, ’Death Wobbles’ and Tariffs Dodged
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
Which is Better: the 2019 Buick Enclave or the 2019 Dodge Durango?
SUVs are often celebrated for their power, performance, and versatility. When examining the 2019 Buick Enclave vs 2019 Dodge Durango, buyers will find that these two SUVs are no exception. Both of these large vehicles have a lot to offer in the competitive SUV market, but there are also some key differences between these […]
Trump…Tariffs…& Tires That are Reinventing the Wheel.
Annnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all your current automotive news headlines, as we kick off the month of June. So, let’s get down to business. Ford Beginning with the ticking countdown of President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a 5% tariff would be implemented on all shipments out of Mexico by this coming Monday, unless the […]
FCA & Nissan Merger (plus Ford & GM Merger?)
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]
2019 Chevy Traverse vs 2019 Dodge Durango: Who Wins?
Searching for an SUV that can meet all the criteria on your list can be time-consuming. Most likely you’ve done your research and have narrowed down your choices and when you diligently research your options, you can decrease the stress involved in the vehicle buying process. During your research, you may have come down […]
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and THIS is Your Weekly Auto News!
Annnnd we’re…high? AutoInfluence back with all your automotive news for the week of May 24th even though work is being done in our studios, using some strong-scented chemicals. So bear with us, even if it means listening to Dan giggle indiscriminately while he works around us. Either way, we’re getting a head start on […]
It’s Your Weekly Auto News, Featuring ‘Space Orange”!
Annnnd we’re back… AutoInfluence with all of your automotive news headlines for this week of May 17th. Starting with… Ford Much to the chagrin of stateside enthusiasts, Ford unveiled the wagon-styled variant of the Focus ST, an offering that isn’t available in the U.S. Offering a welcome 58 cubic feet of passenger / cargo space, […]