Product upgrades and plant sourcing moves that Chrysler Group started in 2010 will culminate in 2016, and although decisions will be made before then, there are still many questions without answers. For example: Will there be a Dodge brand when everything gets straightened out? By the end of 2016, more than ... Read more
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The Dodge brothers founded their company in 1914 before being sold to Chrysler in 1928. Perhaps the most popular model is the iconic Charger of the 60s that still has a stable of loyal aficionados. Learn more and get the latest news, written by some of the most expert automotive writers in the industry. Please do offer your comments on our posts and share them to your friends and social networking communities.
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SRT’s First Commercial is Pure Gold with “Body and Soul”
Chrysler doesn't do bad commercials anymore. Each one somehow stimulates every nerve fiber of your 16-year-old self's imagination, from Charlie Sheen's Fiat 500 Abarth "House Arrest" to last ... Read more
Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart Priced, Limited Production
The Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart arrives this summer, but we've got all the details now. Featuring a Pitch Black exterior and offset Mopar blue racing stripe that runs the length of the car from nose to tail, the Mopar Dart easily distinguishes itself. The driver's seat is ... Read more
Chrysler Recalls 14,800 Cars for Powertrain Control Modules
Earlier today, Chrysler Group LLC announced a recall that will affect almost 15,000 2013 Dodge Dart models. The automaker has issued the recall to recalibrate the powertrain control modules, as internal testing discovered some cars stalled immediately after startup. After being parked for eight hours in a 20-degree F climate chamber, ... Read more
May 2013 Sales Winners and Losers: Cadillac, Dodge, Subaru Up, Lincoln, Jeep, and Mitsubishi Down
For some, May 2013 was a month for the record books. Others are glad to see the fifth month of 2013 slip away. Overall, Detroit enjoyed a solid May with all three major automakers (Ford, Chrysler Group, and General Motors) seeing a bump in sales when compared to the same ... Read more
Spied! 2015 Dodge Challenger Testing on Public Roads with 6.2-Liter Supercharged “Hellcat̶
Remember a few weeks ago when we told you that Chrysler Group was quietly chipping away at a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine known as the Hellcat? Well, now we have more proof. We present to you a 2015 Dodge Challenger (presumably in SRT guise, look closely and you'll ... Read more
May 2013 Sales: Everyone Gets a Gold Sticker Edition
In the month of May, there was no silver bullet to finding sales success. Not one segment dominated, as automakers saw their sales soar--many to record heights--amid what was a very giving month. Cadillac saw its highest amount of growth since the 1970s, with the ATS, SRX, and new XTS all ... Read more
Photo of the Day: Dodge Charger SRT8
Talk about a world changer. As you're aware, we're more of a consumer operation, so when available, the cars we choose to drive and review tend to be the budget, economy, or bread and butter offerings. Sometimes, though, we don't really have a choice--we get what's available in the media ... Read more
Chrysler Working on a New Supercharged V-8 “Hellcat” Engine; Power Numbers Approaching V
You know that whole corporate average fuel economy standards thing where the government is asking automakers to start producing vehicles that achieve 54.5 mpg by 2025? Yeah, Chrysler Group is aware of CAFE and plans to participate, but that's not to say it won't build one last ozone-incinerating 6.2-liter V-8 ... Read more
Fiat Mulling Idea to Move Headquarters from Italy to United States
When Fiat took over Chrysler back in 2009, there were rumblings that the Italian automaker would bring the Pentastar back to Turin. Now, as Italy's economic turmoil rages on, it appears that Fiat is kicking around the idea of ditching its home of more than 100 years in Lingotto--and its ... Read more
2013 Dodge Dart Special Edition Packages
Available today in Dodge dealerships across the country are new 2013 Dodge Dart "Special Edition" packages, as well as a new Rallye Appearance Group. These are only available on the STX and Limited models, and they combine features and content exclusive to the segment, and are consistently ordered by current ... Read more
Dodge, SRT, and Universal Pictures Partner for Fast & Furious 6
In support of the newest installment of the Fast and Furious movies, Dodge, SRT, and Universal Pictures are joining forces. SRT has donated a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 that will be driven by Dominic "Dom" Toretto as the hero car of the movie, set to hit theaters nationwide on May ... Read more
Chrysler’s Income Falls 65 Percent; Execs Blame It on Cost of New-Vehicle Launches
If you look at Chrysler's dealership lots, it has a bunch of new, innovative cars, trucks, and crossovers, and its lineup is getting even better with each new product launch. If you look at its balance sheets, the story is far less bright-eyed and rosy-cheeked. Chrysler has reported that its income ... Read more
Closer Look: Is Sprint Velocity a Window to the Future of In-Car Connectivity?
Currently, there's a rift in how people use and relate to technology inside of a car, and outside of one. But Sprint Velocity, the new in-car connectivity system created by the mobile giant, looks to change that. Sprint is the latest player in a rapidly growing segment, and is betting ... Read more
SRT Color Kitchen: How to Choose the Right Color
From the stunning red shown on the 2013 SRT Viper at last year's New York Auto Show debut, to the Header Orange on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 we recently road tripped, Chrysler's ... Read more
Fiat Viaggio Wagon Heading to China; Will We Get a Dodge Dart Wagon?
Rumors have been floating around that Fiat is working on a wagon version of its Viaggio, basically the same car as the American Dodge Dart. Drawings surfaced on Chinese webpages, with the theory that they were leaked from a Fiat product presentation. These renderings portray sleek wagon-like bodywork that will ... Read more
Fiat’s Marchionne Says Company Has Enough Money to Buy Chrysler Outright
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has bullishly pushed for Fiat to take over the remaining stake it doesn't yet have in the Chrysler Corporation. Now he says Fiat has the money to do so. At a shareholders meeting in Turin for Fiat, Marchionne said that there was no need to ... Read more
Incentives Roundup: Our Hot Picks for April 2013
In the grand dance between dealer and customer, incentives often play the role of matchmaker. Automakers use these spiffs as an extra enticement to get buyers into cars, and those buyers will often wait until incentives appear on their selected ride before finally sitting down to negotiate a price. Some ... Read more
Road Trip: Driving a 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 from Mexico to Canada
The road called, and we answered, with 4,000 pounds of Header Orange muscle car, a 1,500-mile straight shot north, and enough time to stop and smell the roses...and pumice. One of the great joys of being a car enthusiast living in the United States is the Interstate system. Yes, we know, ... Read more
Top 10 March Sales Surprises: Big (and Small) Sales From Unexpected Places
It's easy to snooze through new car sales each month with a few inevitabilities, right? The Ford F-Series will always be the best-selling pickup. The Toyota Camry will always be the best-selling midsizer, unless the Accord trades spots with it like it does so often. Except that neither the Accord nor ... Read more
SRT Delivers new 392 Appearance Package for Charger SRT8
Few things in today's automotive landscape are as predictable as a metronome: No automaker cranks out as many special editions as the Chrysler Group. Which means another year, another ZOMG!!!1 exterior package for an SRT whip. This time, for this year and the next, it's the "392 Appearance Package" for the ... Read more
2014 Dodge Durango Taillights Teased Before New York Debut
Automakers are notorious for releasing teaser images before a major auto show and Dodge is the latest to participate in this tactic. Above is a teaser image of the 2014 Dodge Durango's racetrack taillights, which have been refreshed for the latest model year. These new taillights help bring the Durango ... Read more
Behind the Wheel: 2013 Dodge Journey Crew
Many families have the same problem. Do you buy the minivan or look elsewhere and try to make it work? Luckily for those sitting on the fence, there's the crossover segment, or a smaller SUV that usually sits on a car chassis. It's the perfect solution for those who are ... Read more
Recall Alert: 2,500 2013 Dodge Challengers for Wiring Issue
Chrysler Group announced that it is recalling 2,500 Dodge Challenger vehicles assembled for the 2013 model year. The problem at hand concerns an overheating wire harness that has the potential to start an engine fire. These Challengers in question were assembled over an eight-week period that ended on January 24 ... Read more
Chrysler Group CEO to Auction Off Customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 for Charity
There's a saying that "It's good to be king, if just for a while." For Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne, that appears to be the case, as he will be donating his customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 to the Barrett-Jackson auction. All proceeds will benefit the United Way for ... Read more

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