03 July 2009, 10:09 AM
MotoGP Fiat Yamaha Team riders former World Champion Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo switched gears to the 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI engine of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 as they prepare for the MotoGP Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix races in Laguna Seca, California. While it’s not as nimble as their MotoGP bikes, the modern version of this iconic American muscle car sets its own performance standards whether on the street or on the track with a top speed of 170 mph. Rossi is only the second rider
02 July 2009, 11:59 PM
Hurst Performance Vehicles, one of the most recognized and revered names in automobile history, kicked off its highly-anticipated Competition/PLUS series with the Hurst Competition/PLUS Challenger at the NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
Hurst’s Competition/PLUS series pays homage to Hurst’s most popular and best-selling shifter of the same namesake. Over the past several decades, Hurst has sold approximately one million of these iconic Competition/Plus shifters.
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27 June 2009, 09:18 AM
Only a few are left. The changed spirit of time and the crisis of the American car manufacturers diminish the number of classical muscle cars. The Dodge Challenger belongs to this minority. With its brawny shapes, the edged radiator grill and an engine with an enormous cubic capacity, the car is a real American. But this also applies for its road holding. The running gear specialist KW helps to improve the weaknesses in taking bends. With high-quality components, KW makes the Challenger unique a
15 April 2009, 03:04 PM
The Mopar® Underground design team showcased six customized Jeep® vehicles and Dodge trucks today at the 43rd annual Moab Jeep Safari 2009. Overseen by Mark Allen, Chief Designer—Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC, the Mopar Underground design team has been customizing production vehicles since its creation in 2002 and has introduced 14 Jeep concept vehicles to enthusiast crowds at Moab Jeep Safari.
“These vehicles are built with pride and passion for the Jeep brand by a small group of de
07 April 2009, 08:59 AM
The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 and Dodge continue charging ahead, taking home the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) Association’s “Truck of the Year” and “Car of the Year” awards.
“Both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Challenger were decisive winners in this year’s competition,” said Michael Cotsworth, President of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. "It is exciting to see, in the current economic environment, the high regard RMAP members have for these two Chrysler products."
The
30 March 2009, 04:43 PM
The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger delivers the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics—unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye adds even more pony car excitement with a responsive five-speed automatic transmission and bold accented exterior enhancements. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye starts at $26,490 (including $725 destination) and is available for ordering now at Dodge dealerships nationwi
17 March 2009, 05:56 PM
While Trivial Pursuit was the gaming craze in 1984, nothing about Chrysler’s invention—the minivan—was trivial. With more minivan-first innovations than any other minivan on the market—ever, Chrysler and Dodge minivans continue to be the best vehicles to haul families and their belongings. And with more than 40 percent U.S market share, the third largest name plate in Canada, unsurpassed fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries—2009 Chrysler and Dodge minivans trivialize the competition.
16 March 2009, 05:39 PM
New 2009 Jeep® Patriot, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee Rocky Mountain Edition models expand the fun, freedom, utility and available best-in-class 4x4 capability that Jeep is known for—now with even more customer features at a great value. The 2009 Rocky Mountain Edition models offer approximately $1,000 off popular bundled customer features, including innovative uconnect tunes, power sun roof and aluminum wheels. In total, the 2009 Rocky Mountain Edition package adds more than $2,300 in co
09 March 2009, 11:05 AM
Paying homage to its Mopar® brand heritage at this year’s 57th Annual Detroit Autorama trade show, hot rod and muscle car enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Chrysler LLC display, at Cobo Center in Detroit.
America’s fondness for fast cars was addressed by Dodge during the “muscle car” era of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Placing large V-8 engines in intermediate-size cars with optional levels of accessorizing brought drag strip-styling and high performance to thousands of car buyers. For
25 February 2009, 09:10 AM
With its rapidly growing portfolio of ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles, Chrysler LLC is inspiring a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles for consumers who care about the planet’s future and want to take care of it.
At the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva, Chrysler showcases its electric vehicle future with the European premieres of the Chrysler 200C EV concept vehicle and Dodge Circuit EV prototype.
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12 January 2009, 10:06 AM
The Dodge Circuit EV displays bold exterior and interior styling with outstanding performance, zero gasoline consumption and zero tailpipe emissions.The Dodge Circuit EV design screams pure sports car from every angle. The Dodge Circuit EV’s profile demonstrates perfect proportions for balanced handling, placing the driver and passenger midway along the wheelbase. At the front of the vehicle, the distinctive Dodge crosshair grille splits the wind, sending it over the long, low hood and cleanly o
08 January 2009, 10:02 AM
Now in its second generation, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine has once again earned a place on Ward’s distinguished "2009 10 Best Engines" list. Relentlessly delivering powertrain excellence, Chrysler LLC has earned Ward's "10 Best" award six times in the last seven years with the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI engine.
"The HEMI earns the honor not on pure emotion or brute force but with advanced new technology such as variable valve timing, which allows cruising in four-cylinder mode about 4