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Gordon Atkinson

Canberra SRT: Australia’s home of the HEMI

In our latest video, we visit Canberra SRT, the home of HEMI performance and expertise. Owned and operated by Ben Doble, Canberra SRT has built a strong reputation for precision engine work and deep technical knowledge. The video offers a behind the scenes look at Ben’s workshop, exploring his approach to high performance HEMI builds

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Chrysler Recalls Over 320,000 Jeeps Over Battery Fire Risk in the US

Chrysler has issued a major recall involving more than 320,000 Jeep plug in hybrid SUVs due to a potential risk of high voltage battery failure that could lead to a fire. According to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects approximately 228,221 Jeep Wranglers (model years 2020–2025) and 91,844 Jeep

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

2017–2019 Ram 1500 Diesel Recalled in Australia Over Stall Risk

Owners of 2017–2019 Ram 1500 diesel models in Australia are being urged to take note of a new recall affecting 423 vehicles. The issue stems from a potential software fault that could cause the engine to stall while driving and prevent it from restarting. According to the recall, a problem within the Powertrain Control Module

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Ram Set to Expand Beyond Pick Ups: First SUV Slated for 2028 Launch

The lines between brands under the Stellantis umbrella are about to blur even more, with Ram preparing to step into SUV territory for the very first time. Known for its tough and dependable pick-ups, Ram is now set to broaden its horizons and take on a new segment. Stellantis confirmed the expansion as part of

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

2025 Ram 1500 Review: Hurricane Six Replaces the Iconic V8

At GDL Automotive we have taken a close look at the updated Ram 1500 and it is safe to say this one is a game changer. The biggest headline? Ram has retired its iconic V8 in favour of a new 3.0 litre twin turbo six cylinder “Hurricane” engine. On paper that sounds like sacrilege but

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Our JEEP WL Grand Cherokee L Series Review

The WL Grand Cherokee L represents the newest chapter in Jeep’s flagship SUV line up but here in Australia buyers are restricted to just one engine choice the 3.6L Pentastar V6 petrol. While this powertrain has been around for years and is widely used across Stellantis products it has its limitations particularly when it comes

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

WK2 OVERLAND V8 Restoration and SRT Conversion Project

We have taken on a new project car at GDL Automotive! The vehicle is a Series 1 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 originally fitted with a 5.7L V8 engine. Unfortunately, the factory engine suffered severe camshaft damage, which led to metal debris circulating throughout the motor. Rather than patching the existing engine, We decided to turn

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RAM
Gordon Atkinson

Thinking about upgrading your Hemi? Here’s what you need to know.

In this video, we take an in depth look at upgrading the camshaft and performing an MDS (Multi-Displacement System) delete on the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 SRT with the 6.4L Hemi V8. We compare a Series 1 and Series 2 Grand Cherokee SRT, both running a Stage One cam upgrade including custom dyno tuning We

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