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History/Description: In its last generation, the Dodge Charger was a Canadian-built American sedan that offered up plenty of space, power and feature content.

Sharing the same rear-drive “LX” platform as the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum, Charger offered up three engine options. A 2.7L V6 made 180 or 190 horsepower, though reliability issues meant that shoppers should exclude this engine option from their list from the get-go.

2006 Dodge Charger (Photo: Philippe Champoux)

A 3.5L V6 delivered 250 horsepower. Available was Chrysler's HEMI V8, a 5.7L unit that made 340 to 370 horsepower, depending on the year. Automatic transmissions were fitted to all models, and all-wheel drive was optional.

Look for feature content including Bluetooth, navigation, heated leather seats, a sunroof, automatic climate control, remote access, cruise control, power seats, and plenty more.

What Owners Like: Styling, roominess, a generous trunk, overall value, and overall performance were all highly rated by Charger owners. Particularly, HEMI-powered models were loved for robust acceleration and sound effects. Many owners also raved about the up-level stereo system.

What Owners Dislike: Some owners complained of limited outward visibility, big blind spots, poor fuel consumption (especially with the HEMI) and a “slippery” feel when driving the Charger in the rain. Consider winter tires mandatory for driving on snow and ice. Some also wished for a more refined and upscale interior, an issue which Dodge addressed in an interior makeover for 2008 on.

Common Issues: Start your test drive with a full check of the Chargers on-board electronics, ensuring all motorized or computer-driven features work properly and as expected. Pay close attention to all windows, door locks, the climate control system, and the power seats.

2008 Dodge Charger (Photo: Chrysler)

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The Toyota TS030 Hybrid LMP1, which already set the pace in the free practice sessions on Thursday, set the pole position ahead of the Sao Paulo Six Hours, next round of the World Endurance Championship.

Audi was back in the lead in the last free practice session on Saturday morning, but Alex Wurz was again fastest during the qualifying, as the Austrian set the best performance of the session. The former F1 driver, who will share the car with Nicolas Lapierre during the race, gives Toyota its first pole position since his return in endurance racing this season.

Photo: Toyota Racing

Luca di Grassi was performant since the first practice session, and the brazilian, who makes his prototype racing debuts, set the second best performance aboard the Audi R18 Ultra that he will share with Tom Kristensen and Alan McNish. The second Audi R18, the Hybrid (last Le Mans 24 Hours winning car) driven by Andre Lotterer, Benoît Treluyer and Marcel Fassler, will start from third position on the grid.

The Rebellion's Lola Toyota of Neel Jani and Nicolas Prost was the quickest petrol powered car, and will start from 4th position on the grid. The best LMP2 car was the Starworks' HPD-ARX 03b-Honda, who set the 8th best performance with Stéphane Sarrazin.

Darren Turner and Stefan Mücke's Aston Martin Vantage was quickest in the GTE Pro class, while the AF Corse-Waltrip's Ferrari F458 driven by Enrique Bernoldi set the best performance in the GTE Am class.

Last yearand#8217;s Amelia Island Guest of Honor will be this yearand#8217;s Amelia Island Honoree.

To say that every car has a story is not only a bit cliché, but also patently untrue. The beige

Want a chance to win a free Chrysler 300 SRT? Of course you do. The

The new, more Evoque-ative Range Rover was officially unveiled a little over a week ago. At the time, Land Rover only deigned to announce pricing for the United Kingdom.

Also in this episode: The new Buick Enclave can be yours for less than $40,000, and registration opens for the

It is not clear whether the weak European automotive market is stabilizing, but executives in the industry are talking more than ever about reducing capacity to match lower demand in the region, General Motors CFO Dan Ammann said today.

It is not clear whether the weak European automotive market is stabilizing, but executives in the industry are talking more than ever about reducing capacity to match lower demand in the region, General Motors CFO Dan Ammann said.

Supplier Delphi Automotive plans to repurchase up to $750 million of its outstanding shares.

TRW Automotive said it has developed a new electronic horn system, which will be ready for production in late 2014 and probably be used first by an unnamed European automaker.

2012 Dodge Charger SXT Plus - Piling On The Miles

We added more than 3000 miles to our Charger's odometer in July, recording the busiest month for the Dodge since it arrived in January.

We added more than 3000 miles to our Charger's odometer in July, recording the busiest month for the Dodge since it arrived in January. A bulk of those miles can be credited to photographer A.J. Mueller who enlisted our Charger to scout a photo shoot in Nashville, Tennessee. During the long trek down I-75, Mueller noted that the Charger is blessed with "amazing, big, beefy seats that let you ride in serious comfort." He also came away impressed by the Dodge's frugality over 1400 miles. "The gas mileage was very impressive and the tank never seemed to get down to E." In fact, the Charger's fuel log shows multiple fill-ups of just about half a tank; Mueller and his crew couldn't outlast the massive 19.1-gallon tank. Averaging 26 mpg -- well above the Charger's 23-mpg EPA city/highway combined rating -- they could have covered as much as 500 miles on a single tank.

Photo Gallery: 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Plus - Four Seasons Update - July 2012 - Automobile Magazine

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First Look: BMW Concept Active Tourer

A look at the 1 Series' front-wheel drive future.

Pay no attention to the C-word stuck in its moniker. The BMW Concept Active Tourer, which debuts later this month at the Paris Motor Show, is more than a concept: it's our look at the future of the 1 Series portfolio.

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The Hot Wheels boys are at it again. This time with a stretch of orange track and a 92-foot corkscrew jumpand#8212;enough for a new world record.

Japan's auto lobby today urged the government and the central bank to quickly implement measures to counter the strong yen, after it hit a seven-month high against the dollar on Thursday.

News 14 Sep, 2012

New software upgrade should eradicate the security issue highlighted by the BBC Watchdog programme

First Look: 2013 Mini Paceman

Mini's biggest vehicle loses two doors and gains a new name.

Since its reinvention a decade ago, Mini has looked to expand upon its success with the Cooper hatchback. Since then we've seen the addition of the Cooper Convertible, long-wheelbase Clubman, Countryman crossover, and the two-seat Coupe and Roadster. Behold the seventh Mini: the 2013 Paceman.

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News 17 Sep, 2012

The next-generation Bentley Continental Flying Spur has been spotted

GM South Africa's Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth has built 200,000 Opel Corsa-based Chevrolet utilities.

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