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Dodge has just unveiled its fastest ever full-size SUV with the launch of the 2018  Dodge Durango  SRT ahead of the Chicago Auto Show. Although the model doesn’t feature the brand’s 707 hp  Hellcat  engine, it does utilize a 475 hp, 392 cubic-inch Hemi V8 delivering 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. That provides enough grunt to propel the Durango SRT from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in a brisk 4.4 seconds and down the quarter mile in just 12.9 seconds. Beyond its V8, the SUV includes a number of impressive features. For starters, it includes a new cold-air intake which helps feed the engine with cool air no matter the driving scenario. Additionally, the vehicle’s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission has been specially calibrated for use in the Durango SRT and when determining the appropriate shift map, takes into account variables such as tire slip, engine torque gradients and longitudinal and lateral acceleration. Additionally, the  Durango  SRT include...

A few days ago, FCA teased some Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM models  ahead of their SEMA debut , and know it’s time to see what mods they bring to the table.  If you’re serious about modifying your car and then some, SEMA is the place to be – where aftermarket specialists come up with outrageous ideas, and car makers become tuners/customizers for a brief period of time. Chrysler couldn’t pass the opportunity to show off what it can accomplish with its Mopar brand, that’s why the American conglomerate brought three two Dodge models, two RAM vehicles, a Jeep, and a minivan. The latter  is a Chrysler Pacifica  Cadence that uses no less than 100 accessory parts from Mopar’s bin. It was created with an active lifestyle in mind (a paddleboarding theme, to be more precise), that’s why it sports Stow ‘n Go cargo bins, a Mopar/Thule paddleboard/surfboard carrier, and even a pet kennel. On the outside, its custom Mopar graphics wrap the quarter panels and rear-end, while t...