The compact Dodge Dakota was a hit for most of its life, but Dodge eventually discontinued it in 2011. Why did Dodge pull the plug? Here's the story.

Read this full Auto News article at Truck Trend: More Fuel-efficient, More Powerful Chrysler Group 4.7-liter V-8 Engine Debuts in New 2008 Dodge Dakota ...

2011 Dodge Dakota Photo Gallery: What's New For 2011. MotorTrend Staff Writer Sep 14, 2010. See All 5 Photos. ... The available 4.7-liter V-8 incorporates two spark plugs per cylinder ...

This 1994 Dodge Dakota SLT is one of those V8-powered editions, rocking a 230-horsepower 5.2 Magnum under its hood. That's mated to a four-speed automatic and drives the rear wheels exclusively ...

From the September 1989 issue of HOT ROD: Carroll's first production pickup, the 1989 Shelby Dakota, ditches the standard inline-four for a 318 cubic-inch V-8.