Elder Westcott wins HEMI Challenge at U.S. Nationals

Working together, the Westcotts, Charlie Sr. and Charlie Jr., pulled off another victory last night in the Mopar NHRA HEMI Challenge at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. It was Charlie Senior’s turn this time; he and his 1968 Hemi Barracuda bested David Barton, of Robesonia, Pennsylvania.
To get the job done, Westcott needed [...]

Allpar updates Grand Cherokee, Phoenix, show coverage

Allpar has made substantial updates to its coverage of the New York Auto Show and the vehicles introduced there:

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Pentastar engines (known as Phoenix before a trademark issue arose)
2009 New York Auto Show coverage

Later today, SMS will be bringing out its latest highly-modified Dodge Challenger.
We previously noted that the term “Phoenix engine” conflicts [...]

Racing champion picks up second Challenger Drag Pak

Larry Griffith, who piloted a 426 HEMI-powered Super Stock Dodge Dart to the United Drag Racers Association championship in 1968, 1969 and 1970, took delivery of the second Dodge Challenger Drag Pak on Monday, March 9 at South Oak Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Matteson, Illinois. On hand for the delivery were Griffith’s original 1968 Dart [...]

Dodge debuts heavy-duty Rams

Today in Chicago, Dodge is introducing the new Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 pickups, and its Class 3-5 Chassis Cabs. Continuing are the Cummins diesel (now with urea injection), the Hemi (up to 383 horsepower), and the basic chassis; new are the interior, with luxury-car options, and many suspension features. An exhaust brake is available on [...]

C&D says new Dodge Ram is top pickup

In a three-way comparison of the top-selling pickups, Car and Driver says the new 2009 Dodge Ram won hands down.
Called a “breakthrough truck” by C&D editor Pat Bedard, the Ram outscored the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, racking up 212 points in 25 categories compared to 205 for the Ford and 204 for the Chevy.
Editors [...]

Wise sells pickup “bedrug”

Wise Industries announced its BedRug, a $400 cushioned, charcoal gray liner for pickup trucks, which is designed to clean easily using a vacuum or pressure washer. It installs in less than an hour with no cutting, drilling, or special tools. The company claims it is impervious to gas, oil, chemical and acid stains, and is soft [...]

Chrysler selling 6.1 Hemi production line?

“LoganSix” caught this interesting advertisement at Hilco Industrial Sales, which appears to be genuine and has numerous photos of assembly line equipment: “COMPLETE 6.1 LITER ENGINE ASSEMBLY LINE; Including: Conveyor; Main Bearing Cap Bolt; Oil Pump; Front Cover; Oil Pan Bolt; Rocker Shaft; Piston; Pin and Connecting Rod Assembly; Cold Test Station”

This does not indicate [...]