Dodge News

Chicago, Feb 6, 2008 - The return of the iconic Dodge Challenger brings what pony car fanatics crave: ground shaking performance, unmistakable design cues reminiscent of the original Challenger, world-class ride and handling characteristics and benchmark braking.On top of that it features a wide variety of modern amenities and technology ...    Read more

From BMW’s refusal to submit to the ‘Green’ scene to Nissan’s declaration that the car enthusiast market is dead, here’s the latest news from the autosphere: ...    Read more

Chrysler/Dodge is entering the wedding business. The company is acting as preacher as it unites the winners of its Dodge "Journey of a Lifetime" contest at the Chicago Auto Show next week.Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 30, 2008 - There is no question that Blake Humphrey and his future bride Jackie ...    Read more

Dodge and the Victory Junction Gang Camp have partnered to auction the 43rd 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® on eBay beginning Feb. 12, 2008. The auction timing coincides with Petty Enterprises celebrating 50 years of racing at Daytona International Speedway.“As a long-time friend of the Pettys, Dodge is delighted to be ...    Read more

Chrysler has been looking to release a small sports car and has shown a Dodge Demon concept vehicle as a possible alternative in auto shows last year.Now comes word that the Demon will be produced but will be based on a platform from Chery Automobiles of China. According to ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan, 2008 - Dodge and notMYkid partnered to auction the first production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® at the 37th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on January 19, in Scottsdale, Ariz.The winning bid was placed by Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.“Dodge is ecstatic that the ...    Read more

When money needs to be saved sometimes some cool things have to be thrown into the wastebasket and we are all the losers for it.According to eGMCarTech , Chrysler is going to discontinue its Dodge Viper in order to have funds to save its mass-market Sebring and Avenger. New ...    Read more

Sex sells. Just ask Jim Press, president of Chrysler Motor Corp. While giving a speech in front of the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, his audience consisted not only of scores of people, but also 120 head of longhorn cattle. They must have found his speech titillating because several of ...    Read more

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 ...    Read more

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. "Since the dawn of the 'big rig' ...    Read more

I am fascinated by the impending invasion of Chinese manufactured automobiles into this country, excited by their burgeoning car industry because it reminds me so much of ours near the turn of the century.Merely log onto the Chinese government initiated www.chinacarforums.com and you can be linked to the website for ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec 21, 2007 - Chrysler LLC announced today the U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2009 Dodge Journey is $19,985 (including $625 destination). The 2009 Dodge Journey gives buyers a crossover vehicle that meets life’s changing demands by offering unsurpassed versatility and flexibility in a ...    Read more

Well, when you're hot, you're hot.American drivers still recall the tradition of such muscle cars as the Dodge Challenger. So it should not be surprising that when Chrysler started taking orders for the new 2008 Challenger, demand for the retro muscle car would go through the roof.According to ...    Read more

Both Chrysler's Dodge division and Ford Motor Co. have been stung this month by newly initiated recalls that affect millions of their vans and trucks.A number of accidents have been associated with safety issues caused by the recalled parts. In the case of Ford, the recall covers 1.2 million vehicles ...    Read more

For decades, the Ford Crown Victoria ("Crown Vic") Police Interceptor has been the mainstay vehicle of choice for America's police force. Now those days may be numbered.Ford and its Crown Victoria currently dominate the market, accounting for approximately 80% of the 75,000 car annual market. Rival Chrysler, though, hopes on ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov 29, 2007 - Four finalists have been named in the Dodge brand’s “Are You Tuned Out?” search for the nation’s most “tuned out” car enthusiasts and vehicle tuners. With Americans spending more than 18 billion hours tuning and maintaining their vehicles annually1, the finalists represent the ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov 29, 2007 - Dodge announced pricing today for the modern interpretation of the American muscle coupe. The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® will arrive in showrooms next spring at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,995 (which includes $675 destination). Due to unprecedented demand, Dodge dealers ...    Read more

Since the word “turkey” has also become synonymous with “bad” or “lemon”, it is now time for a list of the worst performing cars for 2007. Forbes , who loves to create these types of lists, is the source here. In compiling the list, the editors looked at ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov, 2007 - Dodge announced today that the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10® ACR — short for American Club Racer — made its public debut at next week's Los Angeles Auto Show.The latest addition to Chrysler LLC's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) family of performance vehicles, the ...    Read more

It came as no surprise to anyone that, under the new private equity owners of Chrysler LLC, that there were going to be some major changes, and among them would likely be some model cuts. But as is often the case, the vehicles most compelling and attractive to enthusiasts are ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 24, 2007 - Is your relationship in need of a tune up because your significant other spends more time tuning out his or her vehicle than tuning in to you? If so, you're not alone. According to a new Dodge brand survey conducted by Ipsos, 22 ...    Read more

POMONA (October 12, 2007) -- Sportsmobile West, North America's leading tier 2 manufacturer for Ford Econoline and Dodge Sprinter aftermarket development, is excited to announce the introduction of its all new pop-top for the Dodge Sprinter Chassis. Sportsmobile will be debuting their new 2007 Sprinter van at the 2007 Recreational ...    Read more

Dallas, Texas, Sep 27, 2007 - At the Texas State Fair today, Dodge will introduce the new Resistol Edition 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab, the most distinctive model in the 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab lineup. The new truck arrives early next year and will come standard with ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., Sep 17, 2007 - Bidders get ready.Chrysler announced today that the first two all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles off the Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant production line will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting local charities.The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger -- the ultimate modern American muscle coupe -- will ...    Read more

Auburn Hills, Mich., September, 2007 - Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) organization continues the SRT4 legacy with the introduction of the all-new 285-horsepower 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4."The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 achieves the SRT mission of offering benchmark performance for the best price," said Kipp Owen, Director -- ...    Read more