Dodge News

Everyone loves lists—IntelliChoice and AutoPacific included. The two research firms partnered for the 2011 Motorist Choice Awards, which recognize "those vehicles that deliver the compelling combination of high consumer satisfaction and lower-than-expected ownership costs over time." The MCA is a collection of 15 "lifestyle segment" categories that IC and AP hope ...    Read more

A recent rumor suggests the Dodge Durango may soon dress up in SRT8 accessories in the near future. Our sister publication Automobile magazine is reporting that the automaker is considering a Durango SRT8.  Dodge began offering a performance-oriented R/T model in March, but the model is more of a halo ...    Read more

The second hidden Dodge Journey in the automaker's new ad campaign has been found, but we've just learned that the winner, Brad Neidy, Troop Commander for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, has declined the prize. Some followers of the contest on Youtube and Facebook have alleged that ...    Read more

Not every dad can rock the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 as the family whip. Even with a disposable income, it’s occasionally necessary to haul groceries, store Little League equipment, and yes, take over the neighborhood carpool duties. Thus, for dads, the word "practical" and "car" are sometimes lumped into the ...    Read more

Ever since the divorce of DaimlerChrysler in 2009, Dodge has struggled to find a replacement for the Sprinter vans. Fiat says look no further as it plans to assemble a large panel commercial van based on the Fiat Ducato to sell in the U.S. Chrysler will build 30,000 vans ...    Read more

When looking for a new truck, some buyers look for payload capacity or class-leading horsepower but for the new F-150 owner appearing in Ford’s latest ad, the decision was simple. For him, buying American was the most important factor in purchasing a new truck. Ford indirectly attacks automakers General Motors and ...    Read more

Detroit’s three automakers — Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors — weren’t able to come to an agreement with the United Auto Workers union by their self-imposed contract deadlines, raising tension between the automakers and its pool of labor. As the Sept. 14 deadline passed, all three carmakers and the union reluctantly ...    Read more

If you like the Dodge Journey and going on wild goose chases, then Dodge's "Search Engine for Real World" campaign is just what you've been waiting for. Dodge launched a bevy of television and internet commercials last Friday showcasing the Journey being a vehicle capable of going anywhere. As part ...    Read more

Chrysler and Dodge minivans are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a potential fault in their headlight mechanism. Vans built from 2005 onward may have their headlights spontaneously shut off, with the driver unable to turn them back on. Customers have filed 1541 complaints about the headlights ...    Read more

Dodge wants to play hide-and-seek and the car buying public is it. Starting today, Chrysler's sporty brand has hidden three 2012 Dodge Journey crossovers across the continental U.S., specifically in the "West Coast", the "Midwest", and the "East". (Real specific, eh?) The search is part of Dodge's "Search Engine for the ...    Read more

Besides the holidays, savvy car buyers know deep discounts can also be had towards year's end as dealers cut prices on last year's cars to make room for the newest models. Kiplinger posted the top ten 2011 models with the biggest discounts, based on Truecar.com data. Many of them, like the ...    Read more

Mopar stands for "Motor Parts" and is a special service branch of Chrysler Group LLC. Mopar makes original equipment parts for Chrysler Group vehicles. The term "Mopar" was coined by Chrysler in the 1920's and has been referred to as such ever since. While the division is usually thought of in ...    Read more

It would appear Chrysler Group is on the right path with the redesign of many of its models, its new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and recently announced eight-speed transmission. Along with the redesign, base prices on a number of models have been dropped.  Popular models such as the Dodge ...    Read more

For a base price of $31,070, you can be the proud owner of a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 1 SS with a 426-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 engine. For most people, even enthusiasts, a sport coupe with that much horsepower would be plenty. But for a select few, there's no such thing as ...    Read more

Like last month, Chrysler and its Jeep brand took the lead among the Detroit automakers as far as percentage gains go. While GM and Ford both sold more vehicles, Chrysler LLC saw overall sales up a whopping 31 percent versus the same period last year. Ford: The Blue Oval continues ...    Read more

Chrysler one-upped its domestic rivals today by being the first of the Detroit Three to introduce an eight-speed automatic transmission. The new transmission promises better fuel economy and improved efficiency. There is an asterisk behind the claim though, since Chrysler's newest gearbox wasn't actually developed in-house. Like many of the world's ...    Read more

Labor Day is the last chance people have to go camping, boating, or to hit the dunes with their ATVs before summer ends. Unfortunately, too many people buy trucks or other big vehicles thinking they're perfect for towing, but without knowing the details. What about payload? What does gross vehicle ...    Read more

Dodge had hoped the Caliber would prove to be a straight shot at the heart of the compact car market. Instead, it was a classic automotive misfire. Doomed from the beginning, it was supposed to take the place of the popular Dodge Neon. But the Caliber never had the allure ...    Read more

If a new Ram Dakota is on your shopping list, you'd better act fast. Chrysler will end production on the compact pickup on August 23, sending 39 temporary employees packing along with it. However this may only be the beginning, as that number is expected to rise to more than ...    Read more

Maserati, the elite Italian auto maker, has been building cars across the pond for almost 100 years. It just doesn't build very many. In an attempt to expand the brand into new markets and sell more vehicles overall, Maserati plans to assemble its first ever SUV. However, the assembly will ...    Read more

Mercedes -Benz is recalling Sprinter and Dodge Freightliner 2500 and 3500 vans sold from 2002 to 2003. The recall was reported by the manufacturer on August 9 and went into effect August 15 at noon eastern time. Under certain circumstances, sulfuric acid can form inside the engine's intake manifold, which delivers ...    Read more

Dodge has a long successful history of muscle and brawn, dating to the celebrated 60's Charger and Challenger. Both are reborn for modern times with with all the modern gadgetry and advanced safety features you can imagine. What the automaker has struggled with are the compact and subcompact markets, evident ...    Read more

With the tiny Fiat 500 picking up in popularity as it continues to roll out in new dealerships opening around the U.S., the Italian brand is keeping things interesting with fresh variations on its subcompact car platform. Although Fiat sells different cars like the Panda five-door subcompact and Punto compact ...    Read more

If nothing else can be said of The Dukes of Hazzard, the classic show about a family of moonshine runners outgunning the local sheriff in the south, it’s that it taught a generation or two that if there’s a car that can launch 50 feet in the air over the ...    Read more

The general focus of most automobile manufacturers has been smaller and more fuel efficient cars, but Dodge isn't quite ready to give up on the SUV. With a new ad campaign, Dodge emphasizes 'The SUV is Back," while showcasing the 2011 Dodge Durango's best-in-class driving range and sportiness. ...    Read more