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2011 Dodge Challenger Officially Revealed With 305-HP Pentastar V6
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With pretty much all the data on the new 2011 Challenger having already been leaked, Dodge has now dropped the official info, confirming the arrival of the more powerful and efficient Pentastar V6 as the new base engine. With a total of 305-hp and 268 ft-lbs of torque the base Challenger gains 55-hp and 18…
Chrysler Recalls 26,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 26,397 vehicles over fault power steering hoses that could leak and cause a fire. Vehicles affected include the 2010 Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Challenger. NHTSA released a statement regarding the recall stating “Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the…
2011 Dodge Journey Gets Updated Look, Improved Interior, Pentastar V6
Dodge has just released detailed info and pics on its latest revamped model, the 2011 Journey. Gaining a new corporate face, first shown on the new 2011 Charger, the Journey also sees exterior upgrades that include LED taillights and 19-inch wheels. Improvements to the interior have also been made, marking a significant upgrade from the…
2011 Dodge Durango Images Released
New images of the 2011 Dodge Durango have been released, showing the new SUV in a fetching shade of red. Along with the firetruck hue, there’s shots of the new model’s interior in Citadel trim, and like the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it looks better than anything that’s come out of the Chrysler stable…
Viper Owner Invitational: In Pictures
Held this year in Salt Lake City, Utah the bi-annual Dodge Viper Owner invitational brought together fans of the American exotic from all over the world. Hosted by the Viper Club of America, over 350 Vipers were in attendance, with owners traveling from as far away as Switzerland, Japan and the United Kingdom. Along with…
2011 Ford F-150 Claims Fuel Economy Crown Thanks To V6
Ford is claiming that the new 2011 F-150 will get best in class fuel economy despite no EPA verified mileage figures. Ford states that the 3.7L V6 model will return 16 mpg in town and 23 mpg on the highway. By comparison a 2011 Ram with a 3.7L V6 will get 14 mpg in the…
Matte-Black, Widebody CULT Energy Drink Dodge Challenger SRT8 Headed to SEMA
Here’s some more American-tuned muscle that will be making its way to the SEMA show floor next month. Built by CULT Energy Drink, this Dodge Challenger SRT8 sports a menacing flat black profile, one-off custom fabricated widebody kit and a supercharged 6.1-liter V8 HEMI. Clearly the goal of CULT was to get plenty of attention…
2011 Dodge Charger Revealed With New Bodywork, More Powerful and Efficient 3.6L V6
After much anticipation Dodge had finally taken the wraps off the facelifted 2011 Charger. Now normally a mid-cycle refresh doesn’t get much publicity, but there’s a great deal of attention being paid to the new Chrysler family products now that Fiat Execs back in Italy are in charge of the American automaker. The Charger also…
Eco Thieves Steal Rims, Leave Environmental Message
We’re not sure if the thieves who stole the wheels off this Dodge Charger are trying to send a green message, or if they’re just too lazy or cheap to find some blocks or bricks. Sure we feel for the owner of the car and how much it sucks to have your wheels stolen, but…
Dodge Unveils Viper-Powered Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pack
With a new 6.4-liter V8 due out for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, you’d expect the 2011 model year version of the special edition Mopar Drag Pak model to also get the more powerful engine… but you’d be wrong. In it’s place is something even better: the Viper’s 8.4-liter V10! That’s right, with 512 cubic inches…
Ram Laramie Longhorn Edition Adds A New Level of Luxury to the Truck Segment
Automakers are increasingly using targeted consumer events as the location from which to launch a new vehicle and for the past several years the Texas State Fair has (understandably) been one of the more popular venues for pickup truck manufacturers. This year’s event saw the introduction of the new top-trim Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn edition…
2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit Spied
Our friends at Jalopnik managed to get their hands on these photos of the 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit being put through the wringer at the Michigan State Police’s annual vehicle evaluation tests. The MSP evaluation is a well recognized system designed to see how police package vehicles would hold up to the rigors of police…
2011 Dodge Challenger V6 Gets 305-HP; SRT8 Rated at 475-HP
Thanks to leaked documents from the recent Chrysler dealer meeting we have the official output numbers for the 2011 Dodge Challenger. Of note are the base-model V6 and top dog SRT8 with big power increases. On the V6 side, the Challenger gets Chrysler’s new 3.6-liter Pentastar motor with 305-hp and 268 ft-lbs of torque –…
2012 Dodge Viper Looks Like the Alfa Romeo 8C
The biggest news out of Chrysler this week wasn’t Sergio Marchionne’s plan for an IPO in 2011, but the secret showing of a next generation Dodge Viper. Unveiled at the first Chrysler dealer meeting in three years, Chrysler made sure the press didn’t get a look at its new supercar. But according to one observer,…
Chrysler Targeting IPO In Late 2011
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that parent company Fiat is looking to increase its stake in Chrysler to 35 percent, and is looking to bring out a Chrysler IPO in the second half of 2011. “I don’t think it’s the first part; I think it’s a second-part-of-the-year event,” Marchionne told the assembled media at Chrysler’s…
Dodge Dakota Replacement Confirmed; RAM, Jeep Considering New Pickup Models
Dominating the headlines following Chrysler‘s first dealer meeting in three years yesterday was news of a new Viper planned for 2012. But apart from headline-grabbing sports cars, Chrysler execs made plenty of comments regarding the company’s commitment to the truck and SUV segment. For the new RAM brand, CEO Fred Diaz commented that his team…
WSJ Report: 2012 Dodge Viper Previewed At Chrysler Dealer Meeting, New Product Plans Revealed
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the 2012 Dodge Viper will be produced, and will move towards a more “upscale” position, abandoning its “racecar” heritage. The vehicle was previewed at Chrysler‘s dealer meeting in Orlando. Autoblog reported that the design is angular, and a departure from the previous car. No mechanical details were announced…
Chyrsler Dealers Meet For First Time In 3 Years, Fiat Dealers To Launch By February
Chrysler‘s first dealer meeting in years will kick off today in Orlando as the company shows off 15 new or improved products slated to roll out within four years. The onslaught comes as Chrysler went through an unprecedented period of product development grinding to a halt, as the company’s lack of cash meant that resources…
Next Dodge Viper Could Get Entry-Level V8 Model
Far from confirmed, the folks at Road & Track are speculating heavily on the return of the Dodge Viper in 2012 for sale the following year. The report suggests the next-gen Viper will be built using a frame that had been scrapped when the economy turned sour. That very platform made headlines in automotive circles…
Dodge Charger Pursuit Spied At Police Trade Show
The Dodge Charger Pursuit got one of its first public viewings at a police trade show. Lund Industries, which makes police car accessories like gun racks and light bars, had a 2011 Charger on display to show off their wares, and were kind enough to take video of the Charger for those who aren’t in…
Louisiana State Trooper’s Ride Gets Booted For Parking Illegally
We’ll admit it: We like when cops get a taste of their own medicine. 90% of the time, Cops are there to protect us, whether it’s on the highway or in a local area, but we all know that sometimes power can get to their heads, and they think they are above the law. One…
Dodge Challenger RT Convertible To Be Offered By DropTop Customs
At the end of August, we caught wind that DropTop Customs is working on a convertible Cadillac CTS coupe. Now DropTop Customs has teamed up with Petty Garage to bring on a Dodge Challenger RT convertible for all the die-hard Mopar fans out there wanting to breathe the open air. Even though they’re in early…
2011 Dodge Durango Officially Revealed
Dodge has just officially unwrapped the 2011 Durango SUV with impressive new bodywork and a more fuel-efficient standard V6 engine. Immediately notable is the new bodywork, which departs significantly from the more utilitarian styled first and second generation trucks, with a more up-scale luxury look that’s sure to be a hit with those who never…
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Spied With 6.4L HEMI V8
Photos of the 2011 Challenger have already appeared online ahead of the car’s official unveiling, but now we have a first look at Dodge‘s 2011 Challenger SRT8. Outside, the biggest changes are to the lower rear fascia, the door handles and the lip spoiler. An upgraded interior will also be a part of the package….
