New Dodge Charger SRT-8

Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles introduces "Never Neutral" and the 2011 Dodge R/T lineup at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

Fast forward to 19:45 and check out the all new Dodge Charger SRT-8.

It is one tough looking car. Or as Ralph Gilles puts it, "the car that was never hugged as a child."

Dodge Challenger commercial

Of course the awesomest car in the world would have the awesomest commercial in the world.

Gators over Grizzlies, tiny cars and one lucky dude

I've heard of a variety of animals coming into your house if you leave the door open. And it depends on what area you are located at as to what type of animal comes in.

For example, in Texas it would be an armadillo.

New York, never leave door unlocked in New York City.

Washington, a soaking wet raccoon. (Cause again, it rains. A lot.)

Montana, well, it might be a Montana Grizzly fan.

So it's no surprise to me that an 8-foot long alligator found it's way into the home of Sandra Frosti in Oldsmar, Florida. She had only a screen door and the gator pushed it open to enter. (however, it appears the one in the picture is actually knocking. How polite)

Although if I could choose which animal to come into my house, I would take the soaking wet raccoon over the gator. Yet, probably the gator over a Grizzly fan.

The Environmental Protection Agency (yes, kinda fitting for Earth Day) anyway, EPA released their report of the top five fuel economy cars. Here they are, with price and MPG:

Toyota Prius ($21,100) - 48/45 city/hwy mpg

Honda Civic Hybrid ($22,600) - 40/45 mpg

smart fortwo PURE ($11,590) - 33/41 mpg

Toyota Yaris ($11,350) - 29/36 mpg

MINI Cooper ($18,700) - 28/37 mpg

Now here's the thing with this list. My car, a 2002 Dodge Neon gets 32 mpg city and 36 mpg hwy. Oh, and it cost WAY less than even the cheapest of these. Let's just say about a quarter less.

And I know, I know. The Neon may not be the manliest of cars, but it sure as heck beats that smart fortwo. And if I get hit by a car, at least I won't be crumpled into a ball. Cause if even a bike messenger hit the side of the smart fortwo I would be more worried about the people in it, then the bike messenger. I trust Schwinn.

And lastly, did you hear about the couple who threw away their wedding rings while on vacation at Disney World? Well, I should say it was HIM and HE threw away a paper bowl that HIS wife had put her platinum and diamond engagement, wedding and five-year-anniversary rings.

The workers told them that it was hard to get garbage back because once it left the lot it went to huge compactor. So the Campanales (that's the couple) left. And could you imagine the ear full he was getting on the way to the airport?

But then a worker noticed that days garbage hadn't left the lot yet. So the workers dug in, literally, and fished out the rings. Now that is what you call heroes. Oh, and the husband had better of mailed them a HUGE tip. Cause he would have been in the dog house for a very long time.

That's all for this Tuesday afternoon. Now I'm going to go close my door so no children of the corn get in. This is Nebraska after all.

It only took 'em four years

Whenever I hear about car recalls, it kinda makes me laugh.

The newest recall is by Toyota. they are recalling 539,500 Corolla and Matrix cars because the bolts on the driver and passenger window come loose. These loose bolts cause the window to shatter.

The best part, (or worst if you own one of these) is that it is on 2003-2004 models. So, it's taken over four years for someone to realize this? When all these windows were shattering nobody said, hmmm.... maybe it's something with the car?

But don't worry.

Toyota will notify owners of the recall in late April. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts at no charge to owners.

Darn right you better fix it at no charge. Oh, and late April? I guess it has be over four years. What's another few weeks.

That's why I'm thankful I'm a Dodge guy. Oh, and cause they make really badass commercials for really badass cars. Like this one.




I'd like to see Scion try that. "This is our ugly box shaped car. Please buy it. You can customize the wheels to make it look even lamer. Please buy it."

Yeah, no thanks. I'll stick with the muscle.

Challenger Mission Countdown 5...4...3...2...1

In 2005 Ford rocked the automobile world by resurrecting the Mustang with a new body style. The style was reminiscent of the 1967 model.

This model sparked the idea in other manufactures to join in with retro look.

In 2006 Dodge announced that it would bring back the Challenger. And shortly after that, GM announced that in 2009 the Camaro will be reborn as well.

Well, the 2006 Dodge Challenger concept was perhaps the hottest car to hit the motor show in a very long time.

It was modeled after the 1970 Dodge Challenger. And the day that the production model is released is just around the corner. According to http://www.dodgechallengercountdown.com/ we are less than a day from the official unveiling.

Tomorrow the new Pony War begins. This generation's muscle cars have finally arrived. The past has come full circle, and I can't wait!

This car will be amazing. And I will blog about the official car when it is released tomorrow. Until then, I will be waiting in anticipation. This is more exciting than Christmas!