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| Dodge officially announces Challenger Drag Race Package at Mopar Mile-High Nationals | | 2008-07-15 07:29:00 | | This weekend, Dodge officially unveiled two Challenger Drag Race Package cars that made their inaugural runs down the 1/4 mile track in front of thousands of race fans at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals near Denver, CO. Based on the standard Challenger SRT8, each of the Drag Race Package cars features a completely stripped body that has the body sealer, sound deadener, and undercoat all removed. Additional components are also left out including the windshield wipers, HVAC system, air bags, rear seats, power steering, exhaust system, side-impact beams, rear bumper beam, and more. Further weight is saved by using composite and poycarbonate components, and overall a total of 1000 pounds has been shaved off the car.Additional changes include repositioning the engine for a better driveline angle, a slightly shortened wheelbase, a bolt-in crossmember, and solid engine mounts. Engine options include the 6.1L and 5.7L HEMI or the 5.9L Magnum Wedge. Mopar will build at least 100 of the cars to me | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Get your 2009 Dodge Rams with zero-percent financing | | 2008-07-11 22:00:00 | | The 2009 Dodge Ram appears to be a top-notch competitor in the light truck market, but that won't keep the soon-to-be-released model from feeling the pinch of high gas prices. Chrysler told dealers in a July 8th conference call that the new Ram would be launched with 0-percent financing... for 72 months. To put this into perspective, an all-new $30,000 vehicle with 7-percent financing would translate into a $511 per month car payment over 72 months. With 0-percent financing, the payment would be only $417, for a savings of nearly $7,000.When the 2009 Dodge Ram was unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show, it was looked at as a potential savior for the Pentastar. Only seven months later and two months before its scheduled to go on sale, It's going to be launched with the same financing as the slow-selling outgoing model. Ouch.[Source: Automotive News (subs req'd)] Tag: Car Buying, Trucks Pickups, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge | | By: Car News | | |
| | 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8s still available | | 2008-07-11 21:47:00 | | For those of you desperately waiting for the next batch of Dodge Challenger SRT8s to be built after the announcement that the first 6,400 2008 models were already spoken for, fret not, supply is on your side. The Detroit News is reporting that while the majority of limited edition SRT8s were already sold before they were built, about one-quarter of the Challengers were set aside for dealer orders.Several retailers across the U.S. have between two and twenty Challengers sitting on the lot, with one dealer advertising in Michigan's Macomb Daily that nine Brilliant Black, eight Hemi Orange and two Silver Metallic HEMI-powered coupes are available for the taking. Naturally, supply is dependent on where you live. One dealer in Naples, Florida sold out all eight Challengers in three days, while others have only sold only one out of their allotment. And just because you can find one, doesn't mean it will be selling for sticker. Markups are to be expected, with one dealer charging $45,145 – | | By: Car News | | |
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| | Hot News: Next-Gen Nissan Titan to Get Dodge Ram Attributes | | 2008-07-02 22:20:00 | | No matter how you slice it, Nissan Titan buyers will have more options under an agreement with Chrysler to build the next-generation full-size pickup from the Dodge Ram architecture for sale in 2011.Nissan will still design the next-generation Titan—the name may change—but its underpinnings will be all Ram for ease of assembly at Chrysler’s Saltillo, Mexico, plant. Nissan will stop building the current Titan in 2010.And while the two automakers are reluctant to divulge too many specifics b | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Gun Owners Dodge a Bullet (Pun Intended) | | 2008-06-26 10:29:17 | | Take a good, hard look, people. This is the face of the man who had the stones take on our ever encroaching government and preserve your rights. This man should be hailed as a hero. Too often today we forget that the Constitution was crafted by the founders to protect the citizens from the government [...] | | By: Reluctant Republicans For McCain | | |
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| Dodge & MSN Autos launch Dream Design Drive Challenge | | 2008-06-26 06:46:00 | | AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- If you have ever dreamed of owning an all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger, this is your chance.Dodge, in collaboration with MSN Autos, is launching the Dream Design Drive Car Challenge on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. By registering on its website, consumers can customize their dream Dodge Challenger using the options available on the site, including paint colors, wheels and striping packages. One lucky person will win a Dodge Challenger customized to his/her specifications. In addition, another winner will receive a Dodge Challenger R/T."Challenger is one of the best known nameplates at Dodge with an image and reputation that has carried it for more than 35 years," said Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand Marketing. "We are so excited to be part of this contest with MSN Autos because it offers generations of driving enthusiasts a chance to be involved in the return of this iconic muscle car and possibly to win the Challenger of their dreams."Each customized Dodge Chall | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | Dodge Challenger SRT8 by Speedfactory | | 2008-06-23 03:48:32 | | Speedfactory recently received their first 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, they went straight to work adding a 5.5-lb. supercharger and according to Speedfactory’s dyno results, the 6.1-liter supercharged Hemi V8 delivers 496Hp to the rear wheels, meaning that there should be around 600Hp at the crankshaft!! | | By: AnyTuning - Car Tuning Blog | | |
| | The Dodge Hornet To Be Built By Nissan | | 2008-06-16 15:58:00 | | The Dodge Hornet was a compact car concept which had shown a few years ago. Now it's announced that the car getting closer to production.Chrysler and Nissan haven't officially announced yet the details of the upcoming Nissan Versa-based vehicle they'll develop together. They only said that it'd be available as a 2010 model, but guesses are on a production Hornet. Chrysler vice president of international sales Thomas Hausch recently said that the Pentastar is working hard on a Hornet Study, and that Chrysler would "announce something" in the near future.The Automotive News' article is further evidence that Nissan will build the production Hornet. Not the Chinese Automaker Chery like rumored before.
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| | 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Price | | 2008-06-15 10:54:00 | | The U.S. MSRP for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is $39,995 (including $675 destination). The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 offers an available six-speed manual transmission or standard five-speed automatic transmission mated to the SRT-exclusive 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) of torque. New for 2009 is a standard limited-slip differential, High Performance Red and B5 Blue (late availability) exterior paint and black hood stripes. A classic “pistol-grip” shifter is included with the available Track Pak which includes the Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with Hill-start Assist.Other standard features on the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 include a race-inspired interior featuring performance seats with a red accent stripe and added bolstering which keeps customers in place under spirited driving conditions, four-bomb gauges with tachometer and 180 mph speedometer in the center, “Performance Pages” reconfigurable d | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Prices | | 2008-06-15 10:50:00 | | The U.S. MSRP for the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T is $29,995. Featuring the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, the Dodge Challenger R/T produces an estimated 370 horsepower (276 kW) and 398 lb.-ft. (540 N•m) of torque when paired with the standard five-speed automatic transmission. The 5.7-liter HEMI engine with five-speed automatic transmission is equipped with fuel-saving multi-displacement (MDS) technology which increases fuel economy by as much as 20 percent without sacrificing performance.Other standard features on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T include dual chromed rectangular exhaust tips, ABS, ESP, Brake Assist with vented brakes, 18-inch machined aluminum wheels with P225/60HR18 all-season touring tires, fog lamps, body-color exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear body-color spoiler and cast-metal fuel door.The available Track Pak features the Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with “pis | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Price | | 2008-06-15 10:46:00 | | With a U.S. MSRP of $21,995 (including $675 destination), the Dodge Challenger SE comes standard with a 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine which produces 250 horsepower (186 kW) and 250 lb.-ft. (339 N•m) of torque. Mated with a four-speed automatic transmission, the Dodge Challenger SE achieves an estimated 18 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.Other standard features on Dodge Challenger SE include comfortable seating for up to five adults, best-in-class cargo space (16.2 cu. ft.), 60/40 split-folding rear bench with arm rests and two cup holders, 17-inch aluminum wheels with P215/65R17 all-season tires, four-wheel disc brakes, side-curtain airbags, remote keyless entry, eight-way power driver’s seat, fold-away power mirrors, power locks and windows with express-down, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD radio with MP3 capability and four speakers, cloth low-back bucket seats, manual-tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual-covered visor vanity mirrors and tire press | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2009 Dodge Challenger Starting Price Low as $21,995 | | 2008-06-15 10:41:00 | | Jun 9, 2008 - Dodge announced pricing today for the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger. The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) will start at $21,995, which includes $675 for destination. Dodge dealers across the country are now taking orders for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, which will arrive this fall.“The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger gives customers a modern-day muscle machine at an incredible value,” said Mike Accavitti, Director – Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing, ChryslerHistory-of-Chrysler Sep-07 LLC.“For less than $22,000, we’ve brought Dodge Challenger back and loaded it with head-snapping styling and cutting-edge technology.”The Dodge Challenger is the first five-passenger two-door coupe produced from the Company’s proven rear-wheel-drive platform that delivers the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300.Developed with Dodge’s credo of “bold, powerful and capable,” the 2009 Dodge Challenger is available in three models featuring head-turning styling, t | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Pamela pawns her Dodge Viper for PETA | | 2008-06-14 13:55:00 | | If you consider yourself the kind of person who loves animals, perhaps you are a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Maybe that love of animals even extends to snakes, but how about Vipers? Well, if you like PETA and love Dodge supercars, this upcoming auction might be up your alley. Scheduled to go across the block at Julien's Auctions' Summer Entertainment Sale of Hollywood memorabilia, this 2000 Viper RT/10 still sports its original unmolested 8.0L V-10 and only 14,000 miles on the clock. It also happens to be owned by a prominent celebrity who is also a member of PETA. That celebrity would be Pamela Anderson. Wowaweehwah.Besides belonging to the Baywatch beauty, this Viper is said to get some of its own screen time in Anderson's upcoming E! series, "Pam: Girl on the Loose." The sale will take place June 21 and 22 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on Auction Network. Apparently Pam is such a fan of PETA that she | | By: Car News | | |
| | Chevrolet & Dodge | | 2008-06-08 11:44:12 | | ChevroletChevrolet is one of the best manufacturers of cars and it is the top selling GM marques. Chevrolet is known as best known GM brand in worldwide. Chevrolet is GM's largest brand, currently offering over 20 vehicles and many different enhanced versions in its home market. This brand is producing all kinds of vehicles, from cars to medium duty commercial trucks. Chevrolet is providing its vehicles in all over the world. The vehicles of Chevrolet are liked by stylish and rich persons. Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet corvette, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet trailblazer and Chevrolet HHR are best cars of Chevrolet. Dodge In earlier days, a bicycle company decided to change their products in auto cars. Here I m writing about the Dodge brothers. Their names were John and Horace. When they started their career in their father’s shop, they were only of 19 years old. Later, they thought to change their business in cars. Later, they came to the attention of Henry Ford. In fact he was impr | | By: cars & bikes | | |
| | Dodge Viper SRT10 | | 2008-06-06 12:42:05 | | Beware of the highly venomous viper on the roads! Dodge has launched its ever powerful 600HP 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster sports car for the brave kids on the road. It is likely to reach the American roads in the summer pausing a survival threat for the other roadster crawlers. Thanks to the engine technology developed by Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Engineering, Chrysler Group, for offering an 8.4-liter aluminum V-10 engine for this sparkling Viper SRT10 in eight different colors. Aren't you curious to know its capacity of throwing the 'venom' on the roads? SRT engineers beautifully performed their engineering skills by equipping this fast roadster with the best engine possible on the roads by complying with the regulatory measures such as Federal Tier 2, Bin 5, and California's Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) 2 mandates. Fast car SRT adopted the racer's formula for the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster - bigger displacement, efficient breathing and higher engine speed. The excep | | By: cars & bikes | | |
| | 2009 Dodge Journey: Top Award of Ward's Auto Interior Show | | 2008-06-05 09:45:00 | | June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Ward's judges presented the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover a special achievement award, "Clever Utility," for its well-thought-out and smartly integrated interior features at the 2008 Ward's Auto Interiors Show -- the publication's annual auto interior event."'Extreme functionality' sums up one Ward's judge of the Dodge's flexible interior," said David E. Zoia, Editorial Director - WardsAuto.com. "To start, the Journey has more hiding places than a Nancy Drew mansion. Flip forward the front passenger-seat cushion to reveal a nicely sized compartment for keeping valuables out of sight. There are also concealed compartments under the floor in the rear cargo bay and ahead of the second-row seats -- the latter specially lined for potential use as an ice chest."A key target for the 2009 Dodge Journey's design team was delivering a crossover with a practical, flexible interior, with seating and innovative storage features typically found in the award-winning and | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Dodge Demon concept car | | 2008-06-03 19:23:00 | | The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble "roadster with an attitude," a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance."While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream car for many, the Dodge Demon is designed to be an attainable dream car," said Jae Chung – Dodge Demon Principal Exterior Designer, Chrysler Group. "The exterior design is simple yet bold, featuring an energetic combination of curves and intersecting planes."The bodyside of | | By: Best Car Pictures | | |
| | Belgium: Dodge wants you to steam up the windows in the Journey | | 2008-06-01 18:36:00 | | When we read the tip from reader Thijs B. telling us that in Belgium, Dodge is planning a Journey launch promo centered around backseat baby-making, we thought it was a big joke. So we started using our Google powers to see what else we could dig up. And guess what? It's legit.If you go to babymadeonboard.be, you'll be greeted by the screen above, which features a play on those annoying "Baby On Board" window signs that were ubiquitous during the 80s. It's paired with a countdown timer that will zero out on the weekend of June 14, which is when the Dodge Journey officially launches in Belgium. A quick WHOIS lookup on DNS.be reveals that the site's domain name is registered to someone at the Brussels office of Proximity BBDO, a BBDO partner. BBDO is Chrysler's ad agency.More Googling led us to a Dodge press release posted on a Belgian media portal. The car is being targeted toward men, and its launch slogan roughly translates to "Become a father, stay a man." According to the PR, Dodge | | By: Car News | | |
| | Dodge Challengers headed to the crusher | | 2008-05-31 16:12:00 | | Tons of used-up vehicles are sent to the great junkyard in the sky every day courtesy of huge hydraulic crushers. We collectively shed a tear whenever a desirable old classic meets its maker before some enterprising soul is able to save it from this unfortunate fate. All of the Mopar fans waiting patiently in line for a new Dodge Challenger may want to look away for a moment, though, as we have pictures of quite a few new Challengers headed for a horrible flattening. These vehicles are either preproduction models, test mules or cars with some sort of major defect that could not be rectified. So, to the boneyard they go. Despite the fact that this happens every single day to less interesting cars, seeing photographic evidence of a desirable model such as the new Challenger being pancaked makes us wonder if there isn't something else that these vehicles could be used for. We'd gladly take a shell or two off their hands... perhaps make a desk out of the front clip, a couch out of the back | | By: Car News | | |
| | 2008 Dodge Viper Green - 2008 Dodge Viper Green Video - 2008 Dodge Viper Green Machine - 2008 Dodge Viper Green Among 2008 Dodge Viper Colors - Viper | | 2008-05-24 23:18:07 | | 2008 Dodge Viper Green - 2008 Dodge Viper Green Video - 2008 Dodge Viper Green Machine - 2008 Dodge Viper Green Among 2008 Dodge Viper Colors - Viper Greenhttp://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/2008 Dodge Viper Green - The 2008 Dodge Viper colors include a new 2008 Dodge Viper Green. The new 2008 Dodge Viper Green is one of those love it or hate it colors. Personally, I have always had a penchant for green cars and to me, the 2008 Dodge Viper Green makes the 2008 Dodge Viper look like a mean, lean, racing machine.In a video that Dodge Viper fans won't want to miss, see the new 2008 Dodge Viper Green machine take to the streets packing 600 horsepower and an attidude.Tags: entertainment, hot, video, trends, cars, videos, youtube video | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | | Chinese-made, Dodge-badged cars coming to Mexico next year | | 2008-05-15 21:36:00 | | After years of talk, Chery is finally entering the North American market later this year, but the small car will be badged as a Dodge, and it'll be sold exclusively in Mexico. The decidedly un-Hornet-looking A1, which was designed by Bertone of Italy, will be rebadged as a Dodge and virtually unchanged from its Chery twin. While Chrysler execs are adamant that the A1 isn't coming to the US, the Pentastar is still working with Chery on a small car to be sold north of the border. Don't hold your breath waiting for an ultra-cheap Chery in the US, though. Chrysler co-pilot Tom LaSorda says Chery has "three or more years" before the Chinese automaker can meet US safety and emissions standards.[Source: Automotive News ] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Rumormill: Dodge to replace Sprinter will full-size van from Nissan | | 2008-05-15 21:16:00 | | We've heard through the grapevine that another element of the collaboration between Chrysler LLC and Nissan, in addition to the latter giving the former a small car and the former giving the latter a pickup, is that Chrysler will be ditching its Daimler-sourced Sprinter commercial van in favor of a rebranded Nissan van by 2011. As we already know, Nissan is planning on producing three new light commercial vehicles for the U.S. at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, and it will be sourcing some engines for its new LCVs from Cummins. Thus, we would also expect to see the familiar sight of a Cummins diesel under the hood of Dodge's version, as well. Will we discover even more sharing between Chrysler and Nissan as time goes on? Our sources say these companies aren't finished raiding each other's parts bins by a long shot.[Source: Wouldn't you like to know] | | By: Car News | | |
| | 2008 Dodge ZEO Concept Revealed | | 2008-05-15 04:07:33 | | The Dodge Zeo is a concept car manufactured by Chrysler and was revealed on the 14th of January 2008 at the North American International Auto Show. The ZEO which means “Zero Emissions Operation” is a small four-seat electric hatchback. It was designed for both speed racers and the environment friendly alike.It has a 64 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery that powers the advanced propulsion system for up to 250 miles. Its motor is a 268 horsepower single-electric motor which can accelerate the | | By: Stuart's Automobile Blog | | |
| | Dodge Journey | | 2008-05-12 13:50:00 | | Está prestes a chegar a Portugal mais um SUV, o Dodge Journey. É esperado em Julho com o motore 2.0 TDi de 140 cv que é usado nos Volkswagen. De fora poderá estar o motor Americano 3.5 V6 de 235 cv usado nos Estados Unidos. Com sete lugares e por cá, apenas com tracção dianteira, este imponente SUV possui 4.88 metros de comprimento e possuirá um preço a partir dos 33 000 €. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | | 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt VS 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 | | 2008-05-08 09:29:00 | | The rebirth of the American muscle car is about a lot more than retro. It's about pride. It's about recalling a time when Americans looked down the road to the future with confidence, and they wanted a great big V8 engine to get them there as soon as possible.It's no wonder the 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt has our respect. It's the best version yet of the 2005 Ford Mustang, the car that set Detroit on fire again with enthusiasm for good old American muscle.Maybe the fuel-guzzling muscle car won't save Detroit from the challenge to build cars that people need, but it's surely restored the domestic car industry's confidence in its ability to do so.And it's shown that Americans can build cars that are utterly unlike anything you'll find in Stuttgart, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur or any of those other places that economists think they're so clever to know about.Now that the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is here, Chrysler is cracking the seal on its own Mopar-branded can of muscle-car whoop-ass | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | Dodge’s New Fuel Price Protection Program Is A Scam | | 2008-05-06 14:38:32 | | In an effort to boost sales, Dodge has announced a special “Fuel Price Protection” program for their trucks.
Dodge’s latest marketing ploy is bad news for consumers.
Simply put, you get a special credit card when you buy a new Dodge (not every new Dodge, but most). You can use this credit card to buy fuel for [...] | | By: Tundra Headquarters | | |
| | Comparison: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 | | 2008-05-06 06:42:00 | | Something's wrong. Parked outside is a brand-new Dodge Challenger. Next to it, a freshly baked Ford Shelby GT500. Yet nowhere in the CBS television lineup can I find a listing for that funny new series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Also, what's with all this gray hair? I'm only nine years old.Quick check of the morning newspaper: A-ha! It's 2008, not 1970. Those two muscle machines outside sure confused the issue. Hey! Who ate my Space Food Sticks?Viva the American retro-car revolution. Three years ago, Ford struck first with its late-1960s-inspired gen-five Mustang and still had the segment all to itself when it released the reincarnated, high-output Shelby GT500 version for 2007. But Ford's solitary rule of the musclecar time machine is over. In six months, the Mustang's most feared rival, the Chevrolet Camaro, will return after seven years of reclusion in a suite high atop a Radisson near Warren, Michigan. Not that the assault against the Mustang's dominion will take even that long t | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | | 2 Cute 2 Tiny 2 Pointless: 1970’s Chevy & Dodge Vans | | 2008-04-30 18:36:02 | | From the fine folks over at Carscoop comes word of another disturbing wave of auto related cuteness from Japan (that should be a whole category unto itself, huh).
What we have here is something inexplicably odd. Japan’s knack for taking anything and making it as small, non-threatening and cartoonishly cute is well known. They also have [...]
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| | 7-year-old heeds Dodge marketers, "grabs life"...and grandma's Durango | | 2008-04-26 18:54:00 | | Dodge's marketing slogan is "grab life." Apparently, the message has resonated with the youth demo in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where a 7-year-old swiped grandma's car keys and commandeered her Durango while she was unawares. An unplanned demolition derby on the streets of the Florida enclave immediately ensued. His eight-minute joyride saw him take out a pair of mailboxes, hit two parked cars in a Costco parking lot, and then two more moving vehicles at an intersection before he drove into a street sign and broke the right front wheel off the truck, ending his impromptu cruise through the neighborhood. Miraculously, no one was hurt throughout all this. The obvious quote of the day comes from PBG police officer Ellen Lovejoy, who noted that the kid's actions constituted "unusual behavior for a seven-year old." Maybe he was just getting himself amped up for this week's impending Grand Theft Auto IV release.[Source: Palm Beach Post] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Dodge Viper Takes a 100ft Fall Off Cliff | | 2008-04-25 15:18:53 | | So we have a Dodge Viper racing a Ferrari 355 on a mountain road. The Viper passes the 355, starts to go around a turn, and the brakes lock up. This tends to be one of those things you don’t want to happen, particularly when you’re traveling at high speeds on a road named “Deadman’s [...]
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| | Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger by DUB | | 2008-04-23 04:20:00 | | Chrysler has called in the help of tuning experts DUB Magazine to create two limited edition models, one for the Chrysler 300 Touring and one for the Dodge Charger SXT. Both cars will go on sale later this spring with an MSRP of USD 33,140 for the 300 Touring and USD 30,235 for the Charger. Both DUB Editions receive more than their fair share of chrome exterior details like mirror caps, MOPAR honeycomb grille and door handles. Under the hood both cars use a 250-horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine hooked up to a five speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick feature. Chrysler has also fitted a performance tuned suspension. Of course DUB logos are found throughout the car, both inside and outside. The limited edition models both feature leather-trimmed seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 13-speaker KICKER audio system and a MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System. The cars sit on 20-inch aluminum wheels with 245/45R20 all-season performance tires. "The Dodge Charger and Chry | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Jornada Dodge en China como JCUV | | 2008-04-23 03:00:44 | | China está rápidamente emergiendo en los mercados de automóviles como un actor importante, tanto en cuanto a la construcción como para la compra de automóviles. Chrysler es muy consciente de ello y ha aumentado su gama de modelos en China de sólo dos modelos en 2004 y doce en 2008. La última adición es el [...] | | By: Maquinas Fantásticas | | |
| | | New Dodge Ram Hybrid Announced, Nissan-Built Titan Is Dead | | 2008-04-15 16:29:10 | | There’s lots of exciting news that’s come out in the last two days from the Chyrsler corporation. First of all, the Dodge Ram 1500 will be offered as a hybrid in 2010. Secondly, Chrysler and Nissan will be collaborating on future products - specifically Chrysler will be making the next Nissan Titan - basing it [...] | | By: Tundra Headquarters | | |
| | Hot News: Dodge Ram Hybrid and DSG Transmission | | 2008-04-15 02:35:00 | | Amidst company-wide changes set to decrease overall expenditures and losses, Chrysler LLC's executive vice president of product development Frank Klegon recently announced at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit that the company plans to build a hybrid Dodge Ram truck, install a DSG transmission in selected international models, and increase standard features available in all models.According to a report by Automotive News, the Dodge truck will be built by 2010 and | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Dodge Challenger 725 hp by Hennessey | | 2008-03-26 14:06:00 | | Hennessey is apparently not happy with what Dodge has provided for its new millennium Challenger, among other cars, and has set out to rectify things the Hennessey way. Therefore what you are about to read is a true account of how things stand as far as a vehicle called the SRT700 Turbo is concerned.Starting off with a 426 ci motor that strokes forged aluminum pistons, forged steel connecting rods, a 426 stroker crankshaft, polished intake manifold and a balanced rotating assembly, Hennessey then built upon this mighty house that’s clearly not founded on sandy land.Added is a single 67mm turbo that works alongside a stainless steel turbo Y pipe, a single 44mm wastegate and a front-mounted intercooler. You know at some point, probably soon after turning the ignition, things are getting’ hot up in here!How hot exactly? Try 725 bhp hot. Or 750 lb-ft of torque hot. It’s all downhill from there as the Challenger SRT700 literally charges down the road from naught in a matter of 3.5 sec | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | New Dodge Challenger - 2009 New Dodge Challenger - New Dodge Challenger Unveiled at the New York Auto Show - New Dodge Challenger Video - Car News | | 2008-03-26 00:42:33 | | New Dodge Challenger - 2009 New Dodge Challenger - New Dodge Challenger Unveiled at the New York Auto Show - New Dodge Challenger Video - Car Newshttp://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/The countdown to the New Dodge Challenger 2009 is over.It is always exciting when a concept car becomes reality and none was more exciting than when the Dodge Challenger Concept Car became The New Dodge Challenger 2009.In a video that car fans and Dodge Challenger fans won't want to miss, see the unveiling of the new 2009 Dodge Challenger at the New York Auto Show.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews. | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | NY Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 | | 2008-03-21 18:14:00 | | Dodge has carefully orchestrated an unusual buildup for the triumphal return of its storied Challenger muscle car. First, it showed a fetching concept—not abnormal—but when time came to show a production variant, the high-performance 425-hp SRT8 was shown first, long before the rest of the line. You know, the ones that most of us will actually ever get the chance to own—less potent and less expensive V-8 and V-6 models to compete with the refreshed Ford Mustang and upcoming Chevrolet Camar | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Red Hot Dodge Challenger | | 2008-03-21 09:52:56 | | Lucky US buyers can now get behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger for less than $20,000 (about £10k). The base model is the 250bhp 2.5 V6, described as an ‘economy car’ because of its 25mpg, then there’s an RT with a 370bhp 5.7-litre Hemi, and then, of course, there’s the one everyone really...
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| | Dodge Challenger R/T and SE uncovered | | 2008-03-19 21:13:28 | | The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger merges the best American muscle-car characteristics - unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines, and technology - designed to delight driving enthusiasts across several generations. “Our all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger is a modern-day muscle machine representing the best from the past and present,” said Mike Accavitti, Director, Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing, Chrysler LLC. “Thirty-five years following the debut of the original, we are bringing Dodge Challenger back and loading it with essential hardware, styling and technology desired by today’s buyer.” The Dodge Challenger is the first five-passenger, two-door coupe produced from Chrysler’s proven rear-wheel-drive platform that delivers the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. Developed with Dodge’s credo of “bold, powerful and capable,” the Challenger delivers a modern two-door muscle car. Three models will be offered in North A | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Israel Air Force may buy vertical-takeoff planes to dodge Hizballah-Hamas rockets | | 2008-03-18 05:32:00 | | Debka -- Israel’s southern and northern air bases have come within range of rockets from Hizballah in Lebanon and Hamas from the Gaza Strip, respectively, and possibly from the West Bank too. Air landings and takeoffs have therefore become hazardous. Israeli air bases and installations have been fortified against Palestinian rocket attack from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.This information has been kept from the Israeli public as the Olmert government continues to avoid proactive options for knocking out the increasingly dangerous Hamas and Hizballah’s rocket capabilities - boosted by Iran, and remains fixed in defensive mode. This fixation is not lost on Iranian, Syrian, Hizballah and Hamas in charting their assault scenarios against Israel. | | By: THE NEW BABYLON TIMES | | |
| | Afternoon Links - A Great Way To Dodge That TPS Report | | 2008-03-13 17:00:35 | | I put together a pretty nice little run of items here to help you dodge that last TPS report. Sienna Miller, a Penthouse Pet, Eliot Spitzer’s favorite pay-to-play date and Kim Kardashian with her big ass coalition.
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| | Test Drive: 2009 Dodge Journey | | 2008-03-09 05:53:38 | | After days of repeatedly shoveling the snow out of my drive-way, just to repeat the task again the next day, I finally caught a break from Mother Nature and was able to make it over to the local Dodge dealer to test drive the new 2009 Journey.
Upon first glance of the Journey, images of the [...]
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| | Bulb Out Error on Audi BMW Mercedes and Dodge Vehicles | | 2008-03-07 12:10:56 | | HID Extreme now has the " Bulb Out" correction harness to be added to your aftermarket HID Conversion Kit. This relay simply goes in line with the ballast to make the vehicles computer believe that the headlight circuit is complete. This pair of harness will also help correct errors on most late model Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Dodge vehicles. This pair of harness is the low price of $34.00 a pair and that does include free shipping to the lower 48 states. You can click here to visit HID Extremes | | By: Whats new at HID Extreme | | |
| | Dodge Tomahawk | | 2008-02-12 08:42:00 | | Dodge TomahawkThe Dodge Tomahawk is a concept motorcycle produced by Dodge.At the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, Dodge unveiled a motorcycle with an unusual design, featuring the 500 hp (373 kW) 8.3 L V10 engine from the Dodge Viper. The motorcycle has two front wheels and two rear wheels which makes it a quadricycle.Read More at Wikipedia | | By: Best Motor Pictures | | |
| | REPORT: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 not sold out, but bring your wallet | | 2008-02-08 23:02:43 | | Filed under: Car Buying, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Dodge
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If you’re still jonesing for a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, there may still be time to buy one. Frank Klegon, VP of product development for Chrysler, told Kicking Tires at the Chicago Auto Show this week that [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Chicago Show Highlights: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 | | 2008-02-08 05:48:00 | | Much to the delight of MOPAR fans, Chrysler finally unveiled the Dodge Challenger SRT8 at this year's Chicago Auto Show, complete with a 425bhp Hemi V8. Brian Nielander, project design manager of both the exterior and interior of the new car, considers this an honor to be part of the rebirth of the "Holy Grail" of Dodge's product heritage.The hot retro styling of the production car holds true to the concept car created in Chrysler's Pacifica Studio and unveiled at the 2006 NAIAS in Detroit. In a | | By: My Blog | | |
| | VIDEO: Dodge Challenger romping in the desert | | 2008-02-08 04:02:40 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Videos, Chrysler, Dodge
Chrysler has released some video of the Challenger zooming around on some desert tarmac. We think that this video is from the same shoot that produced the teaser pics we all salivated over before the Challenger was officially unveiled. With that, on to the video, after the [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Surprise! Dodge Challenger convertible planned | | 2008-02-07 23:02:20 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Dodge
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During yesterday’s unveiling of the Dodge Challenger, Chrysler’s Vice Chairman, Jim Press, confirmed what we’ve already known; that Dodge expects to sell between 20,000 and 30,000 Challengers a year once production goes full-bore. All 6,400 Collectors Edition SRT8 models due [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Dodge Shows us the 2008 Challenger SRT8 | | 2008-02-06 12:19:04 | | For the third press conference of the day, Dodge showed us the production version of the 2008 Challenger SRT8. Focusing on the classic nature of the car, Dodge made sure we know the new version is faster all-around, going from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, ran the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds, and has a 170mph top [...] | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
| | Chicago 2008: It’s here - 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 | | 2008-02-06 08:02:02 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Dodge
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Just over two years after debuting as a concept at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, the Dodge Challenger is now ready to hit the streets for real. The Challenger is reviving a name last used in the late [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | | 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 interior pics leaked | | 2008-02-05 22:02:03 | | Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Chrysler, Dodge
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Some official photos of the Dodge Challenger’s interior have been posted on Allpar’s forums, and our spirits have been buoyed. It’s always hard to get a read on the real-world look and feel of the interior plastics, but [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Robby Gordon switches to Dodge | | 2008-02-05 05:02:21 | | Filed under: Motorsports, Hirings/Firings, Dodge
Robby Gordon is regarded as one of the most versatile drivers in NASCAR. After racing in Champ Cars, IndyCars, Trans-Am, IMSA, IROC and the Dakar Rally, Robby (no relation to Jeff Gordon) moved to NASCAR, competing in the Craftsman Truck series and then the Busch series before moving up to the [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Dodge Journey - Dodge Journey Review Video - Sale Date Spring 2008 | | 2008-02-03 22:33:50 | | Dodge Journey - Dodge Journey Review Video - Sale Date Spring 2008http://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/A review video of the Dodge Journey crossover SUV. The sale date for the Dodge Journey is set for Spring 2009. The Dodge Journey crossover SUV is an interesting new model that gives Dodge an entry into the expanding crossover SUV market. | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | The U.S. can't dodge a slowdown | | 2008-02-03 05:09:00 | | Plans to stimulate the economy are well-intentioned -- but thanks to pressure on the dollar, they may be doomed.By Colin Barr, senior writerNEW YORK (Fortune) -- The government is pulling out the stops to avert a recession this year. But there are signs that a protracted slowdown may be unavoidable - and that efforts to goose the economy may make matters worse.Since mid-January, public officials have taken extraordinary actions to shore up confidence in the markets and the economy. Fed chief Ben Bernanke cut interest rates twice in the space of just eight days. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has thrown his weight behind a bipartisan stimulus plan that would put more than $150 billion in taxpayers' pockets this spring. The creation of that plan, which has yet to be approved by the full Senate, featured the rare spectacle of President Bush and Democrats in Congress actually agreeing on something.The rate-cutting and stimulus plans aim to keep the U.S. economy from contracting this year | | By: How to be Rich, Happy and Free from Scams | | |
| | Dodge To Spread The Love This February | | 2008-02-01 00:54:20 | | Dodge has decided that one of the best things to do to give back to their consumers would be to hold the contest dubbed as "Journey of a Lifetime". Those interested couples from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Kentucky had the chance to register online. | | By: The Auto Inquirer | | |
| | Dodge Challenger to debut simultaneously in Chicago and Philadelphia | | 2008-01-28 23:01:04 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Dodge, Misc. Auto Shows
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We’re definitely geared up for the official unveiling of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 at the Chicago Auto Show next week. But for those who don’t live near the Windy City, you can check out [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Reader Spy: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Interior | | 2008-01-27 22:01:17 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Chrysler, Dodge
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As we get closer to the official unveiling of the Dodge Challenger, tips continue to arrive in our inbox from readers who’ve eyeballed the car themselves. One such reader is Darryll, who encountered a still-camouflaged Challenger R/T [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | 8 of the 6400 2008 Dodge Challengers ended up on eBay | | 2008-01-27 02:09:18 | | From one of the auctions: “The talk is over, it’s time to own the new legend in muscle cars - the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8! The car you’re bidding on is going to be Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl with dark slate grey interior. All the 2008 SRT8 Challengers will be given a numbered plaque to indicate the limited production. This one will have the 6.1L Hemi V8 producing 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque, and the 5-speed automatic transmission with Autostick. The most popular option included is sure to be the MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment system that includes touch-screen navigation, a 20GB hard drive to store music and picture files, UConnect bluetooth for your cellular phone, and voice activation for virtually every function of the MyGIG system. This Challenger is equipped with the 245/45ZR20 front and 255/45ZR20 rear performance tires. MSRP on this car is $41,035. Please bid on this car only if you are serious about owning it. Get in on history, bid on this car, and get yours reserved! Good luck!!” Stock photos of the Challenger Concept car are shown. Actual vehicle will be black. 2008 Dodge Challenger eBay Auctions - ebay.com | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Barrett-Jackson 2005 Dodge Magnum “Train Car” goes for only $13,500 | | 2008-01-26 17:49:20 | | From the article: “Jesse has had the idea on his list of turning a fast car into train since Monster Garage began. The Dodge Train Car was transformed from a 2005 Dodge Magnum RT complete with HEMI into a speeding train. The hydraulics on this car includes a 12-volt DC motor, 1.25-gallons-per-minute pump, two-station parallel manifold, directional control valve, crossover relief valve, pilot-operated check valve and cylinders powered by nitrogen accumulators. Note: The hydraulic system was “overbuilt” due to safety concerns. The moving parts include an arm system attached to the frame, body and fender for the train wheels. The heavy load-bearing arm system that holds the four train wheels required strong vertical up-weave welds. MIG and TIG welds were both used on the “cow-catcher” in the front. Using an engine lathe, the team machined a new train wheel from a blank block of steel. The team also removed the Dodge’s rear storage area to fit the hydraulic system and did minor fender work to make room for the train wheels. The team’s biggest challenge was designing and assembling the train car without having the wheels available, which didn’t arrive until the last day of the build.” | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Spy Shots: 2008 Dodge Challenger production interior | | 2008-01-25 14:01:37 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Chrysler, Dodge
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While the exterior of the production 2008 Dodge Challenger is a secret no more, the interior has managed to stay hidden from view. That changed today when a link to this pair of interior spy shots was found on the challengertalk.com forums. While [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Car and Driver covers let slip the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 | | 2008-01-24 17:01:58 | | Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., Dodge
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We’ve received word that a small group of Car and Driver readers have been selected to help the magazine select its the cover of its April issue that features the production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, a car that’s fast becoming the worst kept [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | 43rd 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to be painted “Petty blue” and auctioned | | 2008-01-23 23:01:54 | | Filed under: Motorsports, Coupes, Auction Action, Chrysler, Dodge
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While the rights to the first 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 brought $400K at Barrett-Jackson last weekend, we’d rather have the 43rd car built, which will go up on eBay’s virtual auction block from February 12 to February 22. Chrysler is working the numerology angle, linking [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Barrett-Jackson 2008: General Lee Dodge Charger brings $450,000 | | 2008-01-20 16:01:21 | | Filed under: Time Warp, Coupes, Auction Action, Dodge
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If Wikipedia is correct (isn’t it always?), there were a total of 309 General Lee Dodge Chargers used in the making of Dukes of Hazzard. The show used at least one or two cars per episode, nearly all of which [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Barrett-Jackson 2008: Right to own first Dodge Challenger SRT8 worth $400,000 | | 2008-01-20 11:01:43 | | Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Auction Action, Dodge
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We were hoping Dodge would give us our first look at the production version Dodge Challenger at Barrett-Jackson (we’ve seen plenty of it already with the reader-submitted photos!), but to no avail. The concept car was brought to [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Detroit Show Highlights: Dodge Zeo | | 2008-01-17 06:39:00 | | As one of Chrysler Group's alternative-fueled concepts unveiled in Detroit, the Zeo concept is an all-electric enthusiast vehicle for four-passengers. Shortly after the unveiling, exterior designer Bill Zheng and interior designer Lou Gasevski spoke to CDN about their influences."One of my main influences was the muscle and machine interface," said Zheng, "if you look at the crosshair grille, with its brushed aluminum, it's very mechanical. But it's embraced by muscular forms that sport cars should have." The wheel arches - flowing over massive 23-inch wheels - dominate the profile, while the body adopts a sculptural form language that flows over scissor-style front and rear doors. "Most electric vehicles today are pretty timid, but I wanted a very powerful proportion," Zheng continued, "the packaging sets you up with a different proportion allows you to do things that you can't in conventional vehicles." Other notable design cues include the mobius strip-inspired A-pillar that rotates as it follows the roof line, blue lighting in the Dodge ‘crosshairs' indicating the vehicle's electric power source and three-dimensional fade out graphic shapes.Inside the concept is modern, with light color usage and a floating center console, conveying a sense of space. The dashboard is fully open and there is a stand alone glass-like display for the instrument cluster. "The interior was inspired by the exterior," Gaseveski told CDN "I took the same theory but as there is a much more human interaction, I made the interior organic with mechanical elements. I wanted those two to intertwine and blend." The entire interior wraps around the cabin creating a cocoon-like shape. Blue lights across the door panels echo the exterior's electric theme but are also functional, displaying a scale when buttons along the top part of the bar are depressed. This allows users to control windows and HVAC by simply dragging the light across the bar. Overall, the exterior design is bold and doe | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Chrysler's Fuel-Efficient HEMI Hybrid to Power New Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup | | 2008-01-15 11:53:30 | | HEMI® Hybrid to Join Cummins Turbodiesel in Future Ram Powertrain Lineup Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 13, 2008 - Chrysler LLC added to its list of fuel efficient powertrain offerings for the all-new Dodge Ram 1500 pickup today, announcing that the company’s advanced two-mode hybrid will join the light-duty Dodge Ram powertrain lineup for 2010. The Dodge Ram HEMI® Hybrid joins the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango in the Chrysler hybrid vehicle lineup. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Last year, the company also announced that it would introduce a Cummins turbodiesel engine after 2009 for the Dodge Ram 1500. The engine will meet 50-state emissions standards, and will deliver a 30-percent fuel economy improvement. “Dodge Ram is known for capability, utility and performance,” said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President – Product Development, Chrysler LLC. “The addition of hybrid and diesel powertrains to our all-new Dodge Ram 1500 lineup is sure to attract an array of new customers looking for the ultimate combination of full-size pickup fuel efficiency, performance and capability.” The hybrid and diesel offerings for Dodge Ram are in addition to three gasoline powertrain options: * An all-new 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, that delivers a 4 percent increase in fuel economy for 2009 while producing 380 horsepower and 404 lb.-ft. of torque* A new for 2008 4.7-liter flex-fuel V-8, that resulted in an increase in fuel economy while producing 310 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque * A 3.7-liter V-6 that generates 215 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque The renowned HEMI powerplant, in hybrid form, will continue to feature Chrysler’s Multi-displacement System (MDS), which allows the engine to seamlessly alternate between four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand. The two-mode hybrid system provides assistance from electric motors allowing the HEMI V-8 to remain in four-cylinder mode more often than without a hybrid powertrain, improvi | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | 2009 Dodge Ram | | 2008-01-15 11:52:55 | | First-in-segment coil-spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck Detroit, Jan 13, 2008 - Emerging from a herd of 120 long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit today, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. 2009 Dodge Ram Sport "Since the dawn of the 'big rig' look, Dodge Ram has always been a game-changer," said Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler LLC. "And this is our all-new game-changer -- the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, which is packed with full-size pickup firsts and best-in-class features." In 1994, Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup market, with its “big rig” styling and iconic crosshair grille. “We put a truck on the market that tripled our market share,” said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Jeep®/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC. “Our design was polarizing — people loved it or hated it. But the people who loved it, bought it. They still do, because Dodge Ram continues to stand out from the herd of ‘me-too’ trucks.” For the redesign of its all-new, next-generation Ram, Dodge pulled out all the stops. “Our mandate was to make a quantum leap and add even more voltage to Ram,” said Scott Kunselman, Vice President – Body-on-Frame Product Team. “Our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is a game-changer in terms of capability, convenience, craftsmanship and safety.” CapabilityIn addition to the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI which produces 380 hp (283 kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N•m) of torque, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram offers a 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, and a 3.7-liter V-6 generating 215 horsepower (160 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque; four- and five-speed automatic transmissions; part-time and on-demand four-wheel-drive transfer cases; and 3.21, | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Win 2008 International Car of the Year (ICOTY) AwardsOnce again, Chrysler LLC’s “family rooms on | | 2008-01-15 11:50:05 | | Once again, Chrysler LLC’s “family rooms on wheels” have been awarded highest honors. For the first time in the award’s history, the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan captured all of the votes for best minivans as awarded by the 2008 International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) jurors, leaving no room for third-place contenders. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country earned first-place in two categories, International Truck of the Year and The Most Compatible Minivan of the Year. The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan earned second place in The Most Compatible Minivan of the Year category as well. In addition, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan "Rooms" television spot won The Heart String Award from the ICOTY jury for the most emotionally compelling car advertisement. "We’re honored to have earned the accolades of jurors on the ICOTY panel for our all-new minivans,” said Deborah Meyer, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer. “These awards serve as testimony to what customers have been telling us about the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, namely that they offer more innovation, functionality, value, safety and useful features than any other minivan in the market." 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited As the fifth generation of industry leading minivans, the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan are designed to be “family rooms on wheels,” with each offering distinct advantages in the areas of safety, fuel economy, functionality and design. Among the all-new minivans’ 35 new or improved features are: * Three distinct seating systems that include the Swivel n’ Go™ seat system, the Stow n’ Go® seating system and a second- row bench seat with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat. Swivel n’ Go offers second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row with a removable table that installs between the two rows, covered storage bins in the second-r | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Detroit Show Highlights: 2009 Dodge Ram | | 2008-01-13 20:34:00 | | While the latest new models from Audi and Volkswagen vied for attention inside the Detroit Motor Show halls, it was a bizarre stunt outside that drew the biggest crowd.To celebrate the launch of its new Ram pick-up truck, Dodge brought a taste of the American countryside to the mean streets of Detroit.Creating a scarcely believable sight, 100 long horn cattle were herded past the show halls, helped on their way by lasso touting cowboys and girls – and two Dodge Rams. | | By: My Blog | | |
| | 2008 Detroit Auot Show: 2009 Dodge Ram | | 2008-01-13 04:12:00 | | Rumors about the 2009 Dodge Ram have flooded around the Internet, of cause, we have covered things about the 2009 Dodge Ram before. Now, the officiallly realeased of the 2009 Dodge Ram finally come ahead of the 2008 North America International Auto Show in Detroit next week.The 2009 Dodge Ram remains the underdog in terms of marketing clout and sales volume, but the extensive changes incorporated into the 2009 model should give the contender some serious clout.Dodge has been building trucks since1917. Throughout its storied history, Dodge introduced a number of innovative trucks – the original "Suburban," aerodynamic Airflow-model trucks and the ultra-capable Power Wagon.But it was in 1994 that Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup market, with its "big rig" styling and iconic crosshair grille."We put a truck on the market that tripled our market share," said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Jeep®/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC. "Our design was polarizing – people loved it or hated it. But the people who loved it, bought it. They still do, because Dodge Ram continues to stand out from the herd of 'me-too' trucks."For the redesign of its all-new, next-generation Ram, Dodge pulled out all the stops."Our mandate was to make a quantum leap and add even more voltage to Ram," said Scott Kunselman, Vice President – Body-on-Frame Product Team. "Our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is a game-changer in terms of capability, convenience, craftsmanship and safety."Capability of 2009 Dodge RamIn addition to the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI which produces 380 hp (283 kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N·m) of torque, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram offers a 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N·m) of torque, and a 3.7-liter V-6 generating 215 horsepower (160 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N·m) of torque; a six-speed manual transmission and four- and five-speed automatic transmissions; part-time and on-demand four-wheel-drive transfer case | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Detroit Auto Show 2008: 2009 Dodge Ram breaks through the gate | | 2008-01-12 23:28:59 | | Since both The New York Times and AllPar.com have already broken the embargo, we don’t mind telling you all you need to know about the 2009 Dodge Ram. The look is as aggressive as a Ram should be, but slippier through the air than past models. Instead of upping the ante with an even larger [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | New Car: 2009 Dodge Ram | | 2008-01-12 19:39:00 | | Even though large-pickup-truck sales have been falling of late, due mainly to relatively high gas prices, they are still hugely important cash cows to the Detroit automakers. The 2009 model year is going to be vital to Ford and Dodge, as both companies are introducing new versions of their pickups, the F-150 and the Ram, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.The new Ram is, as expected, a monster, with the kind of grille that can take on full-grown steers. And the Dodge folks are very proud that its hood is adorned with the largest ram’s head to date. The 2009 Ram is even more aggressive than the current model, with a huge forward-leaning grille akin to that on the Dodge Charger and a more exaggerated hood dome. The beltline has been raised a half-inch, but the results of market research warned the truck’s designers away from increasing the box height. A spoiler has been built into the tailgate. The Sport and Laramie models get 20-inch wheels, which are good for the trucks’ manly stance; the Sport model features a body-color grille and mirrors.The aerodynamics have been improved as well, with Dodge claiming a 0.42 coefficient of drag for crew-cab models riding on 20-inch wheels (compared with 0.46 for a 2008 Quad Cab).As before, there are three cabs: standard, extended cab (Quad Cab), and a new-for-2009 true-four-door crew cab that replaces the gargantuan Mega Cab. Bed lengths vary from six feet three inches and eight feet long on the standard and Quad Cab, and a new five-foot, seven-inch bed on the crew cab to “maintain garageability.” The Ram will be offered in ST, SLT, Sport, TRX (off-road version), and Laramie (upscale) trim levels.Dodge is proud of its so-called Ram Boxes, which are dry, lockable stowage spaces on each side of the bed. These pockets are available on crew cabs only and run the length of the bed over the wheel wells. Combined, they have nine cubic feet of capacity, enough to fit 10 cases of pop, Chrysler says. This me | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Spied: 2009 Dodge Challenger | | 2008-01-12 04:54:00 | | With the Detroit auto show looming and all the excitement over the dozens of production and concept debuts taking place, our spies remind us of one notable absentee.The much-anticipated Dodge Challenger will not appear in Detroit, instead waiting until February’s Chicago auto show to bow to the crowds in 425-hp 6.1-liter SRT8 guise.For the 2008 model year, the SRT8 will be the only Challenger available, with the lower-powered and less-exciting models following after the way has been paved and interest piqued.Dodge has already released a few rather tantalizing teaser photos of the SRT8, but nobody has snared any photos yet of a complete car sans camouflage. Until that happens, these will have to suffice.As previous spy shots have shown, there will be little derivation from the original Challenger concept’s styling. The slab sides and clean shape remain, as do the quad headlamps and narrow back glass.Also visible beneath the heavy winter blanket worn by this mule is the sculpted hood which will, on SRT8 models, offer the carbon-fiber racing stripes of the concept.The car goes on sale this spring at $40,095. Pricing for base and R/T V-8 models will be disclosed in March at the New York auto show. | | By: My Blog | | |
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